VoiceTone T1 USER’S MANUAL
Important Safety Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8 Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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.
(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 performances, 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”.
6 7 8 1 - Effect on/off footswitch 9 2 - Effect active LED indicator 3 - Dynamics amount control 10 4 - Adaptive Shape EQ amount control 4 11 5 - MIC GAIN control for input level 3 12 5 2 6 - Balanced XLR mic input 7 - Balanced XLR mono output 8 - Power in 9 - USB connector to computer 10 - Input level LED; green=signal, red=clip 1 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 - 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. • Turn down your PA when making all connections • • The latest version of VoiceSupport is available free from www.tc-helicon.
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.
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.
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 & 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.
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.
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 on 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 I need a DI box to connect to a mixer? No.
(EN) Technical Specifications Input Output Power Requirements Size & Weight Warranty Mic Input Impedance: Balanced: 2.68 kOhm Mic Input Level @ 0 dBFS: -42dBu to +1dBu EIN @ Max Mic Gain Rg = 150 Ohm: -126 dBu Mic input SNR: >104 dB Output Impedance, Bal./Unbal.: 200/100 Ohm Output Full Scale: +1 dBu Dynamic Range: >104 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response: +0/-0.3 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Power Supply (Supplied): 12V .4A Power Consumption: 5.