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1. 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 See www tc helicon com support for warranty information Due to continuous development these specifications are subject to change without notice2. OUT jack Connect 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 z Turn down your PA when making all connections 1544 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 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 style to Tight and the mix control to the center notch 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 You can now sing while you sample the different doubling styles and raise and lower the mix You re ready to perform Note that When the effect is on your dry voice is slightly delayed to align best with the double voices and increase realism for your audience 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
3. phantom power will operate properly Always apply power as the last connection step and ensure your PA is muted This will reduce the chance of audio pops that could harm your equipment Effect Descriptions Doubling Styles The following table offers an overview of the different factory styles of Voices Humanze Detune loose 1 Med 0 group 2 0 Med Detune 1 of 0 12 tow loctup xro Med ose iow Down 2x 0 Med ose Med Snout 25104 Hoh o se Hin Doubling is mostly used either to highlight a word phrase or chorus To use the effect for an entire song its a good idea to use a subtle style Tight or Detune or use a more obvious one Loose Group with a less wet mix level That said don t be afraid to go wilder with Octaves or Shout The Dry Wet mix control Fully left only your dry lead voice is heard At the center notch is a factory set balance of doubling and dry for each style Beyond the center notch doubling level is increased until your dry voice is gradually faded out at the end of its travel 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
4. NODI THH 2L Mic Out Power E TCHELICON Tight E WEE VoiceTone D1 BA DOUBLING amp DETUNE 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
5. and 4 pedal combinations 2 Pedals D1 gt R1 1 gt 01 C1 gt D1 G3SPedals T1 gt D12 R1 T1 C1 R1 T1 gt C1 T1 5R1 C1 gt RI1 C1 gt D1 gt R1 T1 gt C1 gt RI1 4 Pedals T1 gt 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 ok Tips for Avoiding Feedback XX Ensure your monitor and or PA speakers don t aim directly at the front of your mic Sing close to the mic even touching th
6. e 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 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
7. on s refined vocal algorithms VoiceTone D1 provides that cool unison doubling effect used by successful artists since the dawn of modern recording We ve taken the time to create the 8 styles for you All you do is select one hit the go button and instantly recreate that sound that was up to now the domain only of recording studios Super simple setup and control Useful range of 8 styles offer selection of unison doubling plus octave doubling Set and forget center notch on the mix control defines a factory set doubling level so you don t have to search for your sound High quality doubling algorithm effectively evokes overdub style doubling 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 Doubling style selector 4 MIC GAIN control for input level 5 Balanced XLR mic input 6 Balanced XLR mono output 7 Power in 8 USB connector to computer 9 Input level LED green signal red clip 10 Effect on off via optional mic MP 75 inzon 11 Mix control with center notch Connecting MIC jack Connect your mic here using a balanced XLR cable Phantom power is always on
8. operate this equipment 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 hat interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to be determined radio or television reception which can by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try correcting the interference by one or more Reorient Increase the following measures or relocate the receiving antenna the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different connecte rom the one to which the receiver is d 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 D1 thickens your voice with realistic doubling emulations in an easy to use pedal Using TC Helic
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