CE22 Stereo Enhancer/Exciter
The CE22 is a professional multi-band enhancer/exciter designed for various applications. This unit combines 2 processors to align the phase and focus of bass frequencies, improve the response of mid-high frequencies and add harmonic content to any "dull" sounding audio. The surround processor utilises the phase alignment engine to give a greater perceived width to the stereo field.
The SURROUND PROCESSOR varies phase-alignment between CH A and CH B to give the listener the impression that the sound is coming from increasingly different directions. This has the effect of a virtual widening of the stereo field when CH A and CH B are used to process the left and right channels of a mix.
Features
- Switchable Surround Processor
- Independent Bass Processors with 2 modes
- Variable Enhancer/Exciter process blend
- Balanced or unbalanced signal path
Front Panel
1. IN/OUT switch and LEDs: CH A
2. Bass Processor LOW MIX control: CH A
3. Bass Processor MODE switch: CH A
4. TUNE frequency control: CH A
5. PROCESS control of Enhancer/Exciter mix: CH A
6. HIGH MIX Enhancer/Exciter amount: CH A
7. SURROUND PROCESSOR IN/OUT switch & LED
8. SURROUND PROCESSOR amount
9. IN/OUT switch and LEDs: CH B
10. Bass Processor LOW MIX control: CH B
11. Bass Processor MODE switch: CH B
12. TUNE frequency control: CH B
13. PROCESS control of Enhancer/Exciter mix: CH B
14. HIGH MIX Enhancer/Exciter amount: CH B
15. POWER switch
Rear Panel
1. IN/OUT switch and LEDs: CH A2. Bass Processor LOW MIX control: CH A3. Bass Processor MODE switch: CH A
4. TUNE frequency control: CH A
5. PROCESS control of Enhancer/Exciter mix: CH A
6. HIGH MIX Enhancer/Exciter amount: CH A
7. SURROUND PROCESSOR IN/OUT switch & LED
8. SURROUND PROCESSOR amount
9. IN/OUT switch and LEDs: CH B
10. Bass Processor LOW MIX control: CH B
11. Bass Processor MODE switch: CH B
12. TUNE frequency control: CH B
13. PROCESS control of Enhancer/Exciter mix: CH B
14. HIGH MIX Enhancer/Exciter amount: CH B
15. POWER switch
21. Voltage Selector
22. IEC mains inlet & fuse
23. 6.3mm jack output: CH B
24. XLR output: CH B
25. 6.3mm jack input: CH B
16. XLR input: CH B
17. XLR output: CH A
18. 6.3mm jack output: CH A
19. XLR input: CH A
20. 6.3mm jack input: CH A
Connection
The unit can be used in 2 configurations…
As 2 independent mono graphic enhancer/exciters – e.g. for 2
separate microphones on channel inserts
As a stereo left & right processor – e.g. as a main L+R
enhancer/exciter on master inserts or between the mixer and
amplifier or recording equipment
Before connecting to an amplifier or other equipment, turn down all
volume controls to avoid loud noises which may cause damage to other
equipment.
Always switch amplifier power on last in line with volume levels down.
Use good quality 6.3mm jack or XLR signal leads to connect the
enhancer/exciter to allied equipment.
Connect mains power via the IEC (ensuring lead is in good condition and
the voltage selector is same as the supply voltage) and switch the POWER
on.
Operation
Begin with LOW MIX, HIGH MIX and SURROUND controls set fully down
(anti-clockwise)
Set the TUNE control to the desired range of frequencies to be affected
– 1kHz is Mid frequencies and 8kHz is High
Begin with the PROCESS control in the centre position (equal amounts of
each process)
Gradually increase HIGH MIX and check the difference in high frequency
content until the desired effect is reached
Varying the TUNE control at this stage will sweep the effect through the
various frequencies.
If the process sounds too dramatic or unnatural, turn the PROCESS
control toward ENHANCER.
If the process is too mild or ineffective, turn the PROCESS control
toward EXCITER
The BASS PROCESSOR has options for SOFT or TIGHT bass enhancement.
Select the MODE – SOFT suits classical and subtle music content, TIGHT
suits high energy dance music
Rotating the LOW MIX control determines the amount of bass processing,
with “0” being none and “6” being maximum.
The IN/OUT button is a bypass, which can be used to disable all
processing for that channel for comparison with the original unaffected
signal.
To expand the perceived stereo field, press IN/OUT on the Surround
Processor until the indicator is lit and gradually increase the rotary
control. Use the IN/OUT switch to compare the effected and unaffected
signal until the desired amount of process is set.
