VoiceTone D1

USER’S MANUAL

Important Safety Instructions1 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!• Toreducetheriskoffireorelectricalshock,donot

expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.

• Donotinstallinaconfinedspace.

Service• Allservicemustbeperformedbyqualifiedpersonnel.

Caution:You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

EMC/EMIThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywith

the limits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.

Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainst harmful interference in residential installations.

Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequency 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:• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentand

the receiver.• Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletonacircuit

different from the one to which the receiver is connected.

• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnician for help.

For the customers in Canada:ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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(EN) IntroductionVoiceTone D1 thickens your voice with realistic doubling emulations in an easy-to-use pedal.

UsingTC-Helicon’srefinedvocalalgorithms,VoiceToneD1providesthatcoolunisondoublingeffectused by successful artists since the dawn of modern recording. We’ve taken the time to create the 8 stylesforyou.Allyoudoisselectone,hitthegobuttonandinstantlyrecreatethatsoundthatwas,upto now, the domain only of recording studios.

• Super-simplesetupandcontrol• Usefulrangeof8stylesofferselectionofunisondoublingplusoctavedoubling• ”Setandforget”centernotchonthemixcontroldefinesafactory-setdoublinglevelsoyoudon’t

have to search for your sound.• Highqualitydoublingalgorithmeffectivelyevokesoverdub-styledoubling• MicControlfeatureworkswithoptionalTC-HeliconMP-75mictoadd“on-mic”effectswitching.• USBconnectiontocomputerforeasyfirmwareupdates,newsandtipsviathefreeVoiceSupport

application.• BalancedXLRinandoutwithphantompowerforcondensermicrophones.

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): in=on

11 - Mix control with center notch1

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ConnectingMIC jack-ConnectyourmichereusingabalancedXLRcable.Phantom power is always on.

OUT jack-ConnecttoyourPAmixer,anotherVoiceTonepedalor powered speaker.

Power in-Connectthesupplied12VDCpowersupply.

USB -ConnecttoacomputerrunningtheTC-HeliconVoiceSupportapplicationforregistration,latestversionandtips.

• Turn down your PA when making all connections• The latest version of VoiceSupport is available free from www.tc-helicon.com/voicesupport • TheUSBconnectiondoesnotprovidepowertotheunit

First Setup and Use1.TurndownyourPA’smastervolume.2.ConnectyourmicandPAasshowninthediagramfirst,thenplugintheACadaptor.Forlive

performance, a USB connection to a computer is not required. 3.SetthestyletoTightandthemixcontroltothecenternotch.4.SingintoyourmicwhileadjustingtheMICGAINcontrolsothattheinputlevelLEDflashesgreen.

BriefflashesofredontheLEDonyourloudestsingingareok.5.Ensurethattheeffectison(centerLEDislit).6.SingwhileturningupyourPAvolumetoacomfortablelevel.

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 PowerThereisnoswitchtoenablephantompowerontheVoiceTonesingles.Phantompowerisavailablewhen the product is powered. Microphones that don’t require phantom power will operate properly. AlwaysapplypowerasthelastconnectionstepandensureyourPAismuted.Thiswillreducethechance of audio pops that could harm your equipment.

Effect DescriptionsDoubling Styles - Thefollowingtableoffersanoverviewofthedifferentfactorystyles.

Doublingismostlyusedeithertohighlightaword,phraseorchorus.Tousetheeffectforanentiresong,it’sagoodideatouseasubtlestyle(TightorDetune)oruseamoreobviousone(Loose,Group)withalesswetmixlevel.Thatsaid,don’tbeafraidtogowilderwithOctavesorShout!

The Dry/Wet (mix) control-Fullyleft,onlyyourdryleadvoiceisheard.Atthecenternotchisafactory-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.

#ofVoices Humanize Detune PortaTight 1 Low -6c LowLoose 1 Med 0 MedGroup 2 Med 0 MedDetune 1 Off 0, -12c LowThick 2 Med +/-12c LowOct Up 2X+1Oct Med 0, -5c LowOct Down 2X-1Oct Med 0, -5c MedShout 2: +/- 1 Oct High 0, -5c High

Using Multiple VoiceTone Single PedalsItispossible(evenencouraged!)tousemorethanoneVoiceTonepedalatatime.YouwillonlyneedtoadjusttheMICGAINcontrolofthefirstpedalinthechain.Ontherest,MICGAINshouldbesettothe minimum (fully left) position.

Theorderofthepedalsisimportant.Seethefollowingtableshowing2,3and4pedalcombinations.2Pedals D1>R1 T1>D1 C1>D1 3Pedals T1>D1>R1 T1>C1>R1 T1>C1 T1>R1 C1>R1 C1>D1>R1 T1>C1>R14Pedals T1>C1>D1>R1

The VoiceSupport ApplicationVoiceSupportisyourwayofgettingthemostfromyourTC-Heliconproduct,aswellaslettingyourproductgrowwithfirmwareupdates.VoiceSupportincludes:• Accesstofirmwareupdatesandnewfeatures• Videos,artistprofiles,tips&tricks• Registrationofyourproduct

To access the VoiceSupport application:1.DownloadVoiceSupportfromwww.tc-helicon.com/voicesupport.

2. InstallVoiceSupportonyourcomputer.3. Connect your product via USB to your computer.4.RunVoiceSupport.5. Read the news, click on tabs and browse the features of the application.

Using the Mic Control FeatureMicControlallowsyoutoturneffectsonandofffromtheoptionalTC-HeliconMP-75microphone.PushtheMICCONTROLswitchintoallowremoteon/offcontrolonanyorallpedalsinachain.When Mic Control is not desired, ensure the switch is out. Using multiple pedals requires the control signal pass through featuretobeenabledonallbutthelastpedal.Toenableordisablethisfeature,holdtheeffect footswitch and the switch on the mic for 3 seconds.

Tips for Avoiding Feedback• Ensureyourmonitorand/orPAspeakersdon’taimdirectlyatthefrontofyourmic• Singclosetothemic,eventouchingthegrillwithyourlips

• Tryasuper-cardioiddynamicmicsuchasTC-Helicon’sMP-70andMP-75• SetyourPAchannelEQandgraphicEQflat• Haveyourbandplayquieteronstage.

FAQWhy am I hearing distortion?LikelytheMICGAINknobissettoohigh.EnsurethattheInputLEDisgreenmostofthetimewithonlybrief and rare peaks of red. Can I use the product on an auxiliary send/return?Yes.YouwillneedbalancedXLRtoTRScablestodoso.EnsurethattheMICGAINknobissettominimum to accept the line level signal from your mixer.Will I need a DI box to connect to a mixer? No.Why is the product turning the effect on and off by itself?ThiscanhappenwhenyouhavetheMICCONTROLknobpushedinandyouareconnectedtoamixerwith“pseudobalanced”outputs.UnlessyouareusingonlythespecificTC-HeliconmicwiththeMicControlfeature,theMICCONTROLknobshouldbeout.

(EN) Technical SpecificationsInput Mic Input Impedance: Balanced: 2.68 kOhm MicInputLevel@0dBFS: -42dButo+1dBu EIN@MaxMicGainRg=150Ohm: -126dBu MicinputSNR: >104dBOutput Output Impedance, Bal./Unbal.: 200/100 Ohm Output Full Scale: +1 dBu DynamicRange: >104dB,20Hzto20kHz Frequency Response: +0/-0.3 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHzPower PowerSupply(Supplied): 12V.4A PowerConsumption: 5.6WRequirements OperatingTemperature: 32°Fto122°F(0°Cto50°C) StorageTemperature: -22°Fto167°F(-30°Cto70°C) Humidity Max.: 90 % non-condensingSize & Weight Dimensions:5.4”x3.5”x2.3”(140x90x60)Weight:0.92lb.(420g)Warranty See www.tc-helicon.com\support for warranty informationDue to continuous development, these specifications are subject to change without notice