

The Aphex Bass Exciter, model 1402, is designed for all types of basses with magnetic or piezo pickups, whether active or passive. It features a high impedance instrument input (10 megohms) and a low impedance instrument output that can drive a long cable effortlessly. The exciter is tailored for deep tone and sustain while adding life to the bite or slap, providing power, depth, expression, punch, feeling, and projection. The pedal also includes Aural Exciter and Big Bottom features, along with controls for Lo Tune, Lo Blend, Hi Tune, and Hi Blend. It has a foot switch with LED indicator, an active/passive input switch, a balanced XLR D.I. output with ground lift, and a wet/dry D.I. output switch. The unit can be powered by a 9V battery or AC adapter and is ruggedly constructed for durability.
The technical specifications for the Aphex Bass Exciter are as follows:
- Frequency Response: 10Hz - 38 kHz (± 0.5dB)
- Dynamic Range: 120 dB
- Hum and Noise (unweighted 22Hz-22kHz): -93 dBu
- Crosstalk (10 Hz - 22kHz): -79 dB
- THD (10 Hz - 22kHz at max. output): 0.0003%
- IMD (10 Hz - 22kHz at max. output): 0.0007%
- Input Impedance: 10 megohms
- Output Impedance: 112 ohms balanced, 56 ohms unbalanced
- Maximum Level: +27 dBu unloaded; +25 into 600 ohms
- Power Requirements: 9-250 VAC 50-60 Hz 12W
- Dimensions: 19"W x 1.75"H x 8.25" D, 1 Rack U (482.6mm x 44.5mm x 209.6mm)
- Net Weight: 6 lbs (2.73 kg)
- Shipping Weight: 9 lbs (4.1 kg)
The Aphex Bass Exciter is known for its ability to enhance the sonic quality of bass instruments, providing a fuller sound without driving the pre-amp. It offers a range of control on the D.I. and is designed to work with other effects, making them sound even better.
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