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Conference mr1pst::music

Title:MUSIC V4
Notice:New Noters please read Note 1.*, Mod = someone else
Moderator:KDX200::COOPER
Created:Wed Oct 09 1991
Last Modified:Tue Mar 12 1996
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:762
Total number of notes:18706

416.0. "Sound Maximizer or Oral Exciter?" by SHARE::CICCARELLI (Michaeldavid | 225-4655 | Technical Consultant) Thu May 06 1993 09:57

    Anyone have any words of advise regarding the selection of an Oral Exciter 
    vs Sound Maximizer?  The intended use is to enhance the signal of
    sequenced instrumentals from the mixer to the PA, thus is must address
    the full range spectrum.  I've heard the BBE and it's GREAT, but no one
    seems able to keep the Exciter in stock...  If that's an indication
    meaning it exceeds the Maximizer; I can't wait to hear it!  On the
    other hand, I've learned you "get what you pay for" and BBE seems to
    run between $50 & $100 more...  Any recommendations?
    
    Thanks...Michaeldavid
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416.1not that *I'd* know . . . :-)NEMAIL::CARROLLJDoin' the same thing twiceThu May 06 1993 10:326
    Re -.1
    
    The 'Oral Exciter' sounds like *quite* a different device - :-)
    
    					- Jim
    
416.2ROYALT::TASSINARIBobThu May 06 1993 13:098


  I agree. Spelling was never more important than right now. 'Oral' and 'Aural'
 mean two entirely different things.


     - Bob
416.3exSPESHR::WAIBLEThu May 06 1993 15:2516
    Mike:
    	Too bad you had to put up with the abuse but I must admit an 'oral
    exciter sounds like somthing fo those lonely nights!!!!!
    
    	Anyway i'm sure that you've tried commusic buit that would be
    recommendation. There seems to be a lot more midi, suynth stuff in
    there. I dont know about the particular gear you're talking about but I
    know that exciters for guitarsd are kind of like special equalizers;
    they boost certain parts of the spectrum, I think the highs and low and
    pull out some of the middle. Sounds like you're really gearing up!!
    
    	So how are things??
    
    
    						--Fred
    
416.4So select an Oral Exciter based on Sound?SHARE::CICCARELLIMichaeldavid | 225-4655 | Technical ConsultantSat May 08 1993 10:4415
    Hmmmmmm, guess it's best my wife doesn't work here any more, else she'd
    see my note and I'd be back on that [comfy] couch...  At least that
    proves my point - I have to decide based upon blind faith - obviously I
    haven't heard one or I'd at least have the name straight (although, Aphex's 
    marketing team may want to thing about my name...)
    
    Anyway, I selected the Aural (oral) Exciter and it will see it's first
    audience in less than a week - we'll see (hear) how it goes...
    
    thanks!
    
    P.S.: thanks for the support Fred, but after 12+ years at DEC with
    considerable scars from "notesfile abuse"; these comments seem to be
    simply good natured fun - gotta admit, my name was "exciting'!
    take care - hit me via private medium and we'll catch up!
416.5try home_studio BSS::STPALY::J_KUHNJimmy crackcorn and I careFri May 14 1993 16:269
    Try the CAFEIN::HOME_STUDIO notesfile. 
    Some one there will know the answer.
    
    I frequently post idiot questions there (not that your quesion is
    stupid) without getting abuse.
    Lately, thats changed though as some of the people have heard my music.
     :-) :-) I wouldn't have it any other way.
    
    Jay
416.62 different prosesses = 2 different soundsOBSESS::BREENwires is my lifeMon May 17 1993 16:3035
    The two units you mention are two different animals.
    
    The BBE Sonic Maximizer takes the raw signal and "time aligns" it by
    dividing the bandwidth into 3 sections. Both the low and mid sections
    are delayed by different amounts, and the high is left alone. I don't
    remember the delay times or the crossover frequencies. I use mine on
    the stereo outs insert of my board, along with an eq.
    
    The Aphex Aural Exciter takes the raw sound and produces high harmonics
    and injects it into the original signal. The new model does the same
    with the lows also. I use the Exciter on individual instruments, but
    some say you can use it on a mix. I don't care for it in this method.
    
    I do use both units on mixdowns. The Exciter can add a distinction to an
    instrument or voice without adding more volume. I use it on guitars and
    vocals so far. I plan some experimenting on drums. I use the Maximizer
    to add clarity to the overall mix. I seems to clear up a lot of the
    muck caused by multiple reverbs and can help bring out the lows and highs
    you think should be there. I use both units regularly.
    
    If you gotta settle for only one...I suggest the BBE Sonic Maximizer!
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    ...and then the Aphex Aural Exciter!! 8-)
    
    
    
    kpb