Product Manual - TC
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1. See www tc helicon com support for warranty information Due to continuous development these specifications are subject to change without notice2. C1 gt D1 gt R1 The VoiceSupport Application VoiceSupport is your way of getting the most from your TC Helicon product as well as letting your product grow with firmware updates VoiceSupport includes Access to firmware updates and new features Videos artist profiles tips amp tricks Registration of your product To access the VoiceSupport application 1 Download VoiceSupport from www tc helicon com voicesupport 2 Install VoiceSupport on your computer 3 Connect your product via USB to your computer 4 Run VoiceSupport 5 Read the news click on tabs and browse the features of the application Using the Mic Control Feature Mic Control allows you to turn effects on and off from the optional TC Helicon MP 75 microphone Push the MIC CONTROL switch in to allow remote on off control on any or all pedals in a chain When Mic Control is not desired ensure the switch is out Using multiple pedals requires the control signal pass through feature to be enabled on all but the last pedal To enable or disable this feature hold the effect footswitch and the switch on the mic for 3 seconds Ensure your monitor and or PA speakers don t aim directly at the front of your mic Sing close to the mic even touching the grill with your lips Try a super cardioid dynamic mic such as TC Helicon s MP 70 and MP 75 Setyour PA channel EQ and graphic EQ flat Have your band play quieter on stage 308 Tips for Avoiding
3. Feedback FAQ Why am I hearing distortion Likely the MIC GAIN knob is set too high Ensure that the Input LED is green most of the time with only brief and rare peaks of red Can I use the product an auxiliary send return Yes You will need balanced XLR to TRS cables to do so Ensure that the MIC GAIN knob is set to minimum to accept the line level signal from your mixer Will need a DI box to connect to a mixer No Why is the product turning the effect on and off by itself This can happen when you have the MIC CONTROL knob pushed in and you are connected to a mixer with pseudo balanced outputs Unless you are using only the specific TC Helicon mic with the Mic Control feature the MIC CONTROL knob should be out EN Technical Specifications Input Output Power Requirements Size amp Weight Warranty Mic Input Impedance Mic Input Level 0 dBFS EIN Max Mic Gain Rg 150 Ohm Mic input SNR Output Impedance Bal Unbal Output Full Scale Dynamic Range Frequency Response Power Supply Supplied Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Max Balanced 2 68 kOhm 42dBu to 1dBu 126 dBu 2104 dB 200 100 Ohm 1 dBu 7104 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 0 3 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz 12V 4A O 5 6W 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C 22 F to 167 F 30 C to 70 C 90 non condensing Dimensions 5 4 x 3 5 x 2 3 140 x 90 x 60 Weight 0 92 Ib 420 g
4. NODI THH 2L B e VoiceTone T1 TA ADAPTIVE TONE amp DYNAMICS VOICETONE USER S MANUAL Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accor dance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including ampli fiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Warning Toreduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment Do not install a confined space Service All service must be performed by qualified personnel Caution You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipme
5. ct to your PA mixer another VoiceTone pedal or powered speaker Power in Connect the supplied 12VDC power supply USB Connect to a computer running the TC Helicon VoiceSupport application for registration latest version and tips ZA Turn down your PA when making all connections Ma latest version of VoiceSupport is available free from www tc helicon com voicesupport The USB connection does not provide power to the unit First Setup and Use 1 Turn down your PA s master volume and set the desired input channel EQ to flat EQ off 2 Connect your mic and PA as shown in the diagram first then plug in the AC adaptor For live performance a USB connection to a computer is not required 3 Set the Shape and Comp De ess controls to the center notch Turn Warmth off if is isn t already 4 Sing into your mic while adjusting the MIC GAIN control so that the input level LED flashes green Brief flashes of red on the LED on your loudest singing are ok 5 Ensure that the effect is on center LED is lit 6 Sing while turning up your PA volume to a comfortable level VoiceTone T1 will take a moment to adjust to the tone of your voice It constantly adjusts as you sing You will notice your voice is pleasantly brighter and smoother Phantom Power There is no switch to enable phantom power on the VoiceTone singles Phantom power is available when the product is powered Microphones that don t require phantom power w
6. ill operate properly Always apply power as the last connection step and ensure your PA is muted This will reduce the chance of audio crackles that could harm your equipment Effect Descriptions Shape Controls multiple bands of EQ equalization or tone Adds brightness while removing bass frequencies that contribute to muddy sound in your specific voice Turning the Shape control past the notch setting adds more brightness Comp De ess Combines these two pro dynamics effects in one control Compression reduces vocal peaks that can be uncomfortable for listeners especially at loud PA volumes VoiceTone T1 automatically gives you the right amount of gentle compression whether you re singing right on the mic or further away De ess reduces Sss T and D sounds in your singing to add extra studio polish Warmth Can be used to restore a narrow bass frequency band that adds fullness without making your voice muddy Using Multiple VoiceTone Single Pedals It is possible even encouraged to use more than one VoiceTone pedal at a time You will only need to adjust the MIC GAIN control of the first pedal in the chain On the rest MIC GAIN should be set to the minimum fully left position The order of the pedals is important See the following table showing 2 3 and 4 pedal combinations 2 Pedals D1 gt R1 1 gt 01 C1 gt D1 3Pedals 1 gt 01 gt 1 T1 gt C1 gt R1 T1 gt C1 T1 gt R1 C1 gt R1 C1 gt D1 gt R1 T1 gt C1 gt R1 4 Pedals T1 gt
7. nces VoiceTone T1 automatically reacts to your voice and applies studio quality dynamics and EQ to bring out your most exciting vocal tone Now you can put a recorded gloss on your live singing without the setup and adjustment of complex equipment normally required to achieve that sound Super simple operation is designed to give you great vocal sound right now Set and forget center notches in the Shape and Comp De Ess controls define the most common effect settings so you don t have to search for your sound Warmth control adds just the right amount of low frequencies when you want them Mic Control feature works with optional TC Helicon MP 75 mic to add on mic effect switching USB connection to computer for easy firmware updates news and tips via the free VoiceSupport application Balanced XLR in and out with phantom power for condenser microphones www tc helicon com www youtube com tchelicon VOICETONE 1 Effect on off footswitch 2 Effect active LED indicator 3 Dynamics amount control 4 Adaptive Shape EQ amount control 5 MIC GAIN control for input level 6 Balanced XLR mic input Balanced XLR mono output 8 Power 9 USB connector to computer 10 Input level LED green signal red clip 11 Effect on off via optional mic MP 75 in on 12 Warmth adds bass EQ Connecting MIC jack Connect your mic here using a balanced XLR cable Phantom power is always on OUT jack Conne
8. nt EMC EMI This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try correcting the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada EN Introduction VoiceTone T1 polishes your live vocal sound with studio grade dynamics and EQ processors Like having a personal sound engineer with you at all your performa
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