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Micro Enhancer

Micro Enhancer

ManufacturerAlesis
FunctionDynamics
CountryUSA
Form FactorDesktop / 19" Rackmount Convertible
Signal PathAnalog Hardware
Dimensions147mm x 157mm x 44mm
Power9VAC
Frequency Response20Hz to 20kHz
Dynamic range100dB
THD<0.1% @1kHz/0dB
Bandwidth2kHz...12kHz / 20kHz
Signal Level-10dB to +4dB nominal
Input Impedance1 MegOhm per Channel
Channels2 Channel (Stereo)
Connections
  • Input L · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm) · Mono
  • Input R · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm) · Mono
  • Output L · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm) · Mono
  • Output R · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm) · Mono
Controls
  • Threshold · Rotary Pot
  • Mix · Rotary Pot
  • Bandwidth · Rotary Pot
  • In/Out · Latching Push Switch
Displays
  • 4x LED · Level
LinksManual at SynthFool.com
NotesThe Alesis MICRO ENHANCER is a stereo in/stereo out devicethat adds high frequency information (high end) to program material in a different way than a normal high frequency equalizer. Unlike most other equalizers, which boost noise as well as the signal, the MlCRO ENHANCER only boosts treble information when it already exists in the program material, thus adding the high end sparkle without boosting noise. Also, the MICRO ENHANCER differs from, and is superior to, other types of psychoacoustic enhancers on the market since others use a distortion process which is ultimately objectionable. The MICRO ENHANGER can be thought of as a dynamic semi-parametric equalizer, in a boost-only mode, as it is capable of performing many of the functions of a parametric. By varying the balance between the Threshold, Mix, and Bandwidth controls, a wide variety of treble boost etfects may be achieved, all without the addition of any noise normally associated with equalizers, ordistortion elements normally associated with psychoacoustic enhancers.