Citronic CE22 Stereo Enhancer/Exciter
Citronic
445-938
5015972100486
    Delivery time:2 - 3 Working Days
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An Audio Enhancer is a multi-band processor which focuses selected high frequencies and applies specific filtering to isolate and boost them without introducing other unwanted high frequencies, thus giving more “sparkle” and “liveliness” to the signal.

An Audio Exciter is a processor which actively replaces missing high frequencies by actively generating overtones based on the existing frequencies to introduce more dramatic and yet more synthetic, high frequency content.

The Bass Processor on each channel is a device which improves phase-alignment and focus of low frequencies, giving similar attention to the bass as the Enhancer/Exciter does for the higher frequencies.


2 x Balanced Line Level inputs XLR and 6.35mm Jack sockets.

2 x Balanced Line Level XLR and 6.35mm Jack output sockets.

Dual/stereo multi-band processor.

Dedicated bass processors.

Surround processor to add width to stereo field.

Auto noise reduction circuitry.

Bypass switch for EQ comparison.

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 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
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…

  1. As 2 independent mono graphic enhancer/exciters – e.g. for 2

    separate microphones on channel inserts

  2. 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.

Power Supply: 230Vac, 50Hz (IEC)
Line Inputs: 2 x XLR/Jack Balanced K, Unbalanced 12K
Line Outputs: 2 x XLR and Jack Balanced 45 ohms
Frequency response:

20Hz - 20kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): >95dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):

0.008% @ +4dBu 1kHz
Dimensions: 482 x 44 x 138mm