TC Electronic Stereo Chorus/Flanger & Pitch Modulator User manual

TC STEREO
CHORUS/FLANGER
& Pitch Modulator
SCF
USERS GUIDE

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Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SCF Sound Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
xamples of Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Thank you for purchasing the TC Chorus/Flanger/Pitch
Modulation pedal. TC lectronic has developed this
product to the highest standards ensuring top sound
quality with no noise or distortion added to your audio
signal.
The "full" spatial effects and the lack of noise has made
the TC SCF pedal a favorite choice of many professional
musicians both on the road and in the studio.
From the cast aluminum housing to the internal power
supply you will see that professional quality is the
trademark of TC lectronics products.
We hope you enjoy your purchase !
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F atur s:
- 3 types of stereo effects
The 3 kinds of effects are all stereo effects, but can be used
in mono as well. The effects are suitable for all electric or
electrified instruments and will in no way compromise the tonal
quality of the instrument.
Chorus
A chorus is basically a pitch generator which mixes multiple
delay signals. When the multiple delay signals are mixed with
the original signal a soft and wide sounding modulation effect
is created.
FLANG R
A flanger is based on the same principle as a chorus, although
here the signal can be regenerated (like adding feedback on a
delay creating a more distinctive sounding effect.
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Pitch Modulation:
A combination of chorus and pitch - vibrato which creates a
"light" chorus sound.
Real Stereo
When using stereo the effect signals and the clean signal
appear simultaneously in both sides. The effect signals are
alternating phase reversed in left and right sides, creating a
unique spatial dimension.
xcellent dynamic range
The 100dB signal to noise ratio means that there is very little
background noise generated by the electronics. This high
signal to noise ratio is very unusual for pedal effects, and
makes this device appropriate for any kind of recording.
Preamp + Line Driver
The TC SCF can be used with almost any instrument/amplifi-
cation. Its built-in preamplifier can handle even the weakest
signals e.g. from some keyboards, mixers and transducer
pickup. High signal output allows long cable runs with full signal.
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Frequency response 20-20.000Hz
The wide frequency response is one of the reasons why the
SCF pedal sound much better than any other effect pedals of
this type.
Linear frequency response
The linear frequence response of the TC Stereo Chorus/Flanger
ensures that the sound stays transparent and clear, and that
there will be full effect from the deepest bass note to the
highest harmonics. Rather than cutting off the precious
harmonics of your signal, the harmonics are processed when
the pedal is activated, and allowed to pass completely
unaffected when it is bypassed
DYNAMIC RANG : 100dB
A dynamic range of 100dB means that the SCF is extremely
silent as well as being capable of handling the dynamics of
your signal. - No hiss but all the "punch" you need. With no
noise added, your music will keep its transparency and
brightness so soft passages are clear and rich in harmonics.
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PROF SSIONAL SIGNAL L V LS
One of the key elements to obtaining professional sound
quality is proper impedance at the in and output(s . If an effect
pedal should be able to pick up the full bandwidth from your
instrument, it is very important that it does not "load" your
instrument, i.e. it must have a high input impedance.
To prevent loss through cables, effect loops or loading by the
amp input, the outputs must have drive capability, i.e. the out
impedance has to be very low. Due to the high input and the
low output impedance, TC effects do not "steal" any detail of
your signal, neither with the effect on, nor when bypassed!
SUP RIOR CIRCUITRY
The SCF circuit uses the latest technology of circuitry to give
uncompromised sound and dependable service. The chorus
circuit has been refined by many years of experience by the
TC engineers to make the TC Chorus/Flanger sound "state of
the art" ! The components used were chosen for professional
applications so you can expect years of service free durable
performance from your SCF pedal.
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1 SP D Controls the Rate of sweep in a range
from 1 sweep every 10 seconds to 10
sweeps each second (0,1-10 Hz .
2 INT NSITY The INTENSITY potentiometer has 3
functions - one for each mode:
- In the CHORUS mode it blends
between chorus and clean signal.
- In FLANGER mode it controls the
strength of the Comb filter phasing of
the signal (like feedback on a delay .
- In PITCH MODULATION mode it is
blend control, mixing chorus and
vibrato.
3 MOD S L CTOR Switches between the 3 modes of
operation: CHORUS, PITCH
MODULATION (P.M. and FLANGER.
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4 WIDTH Determines how wide a modulation
(sweep is produced. Ranges are
from "0" (no modulation to "6"(max on a
relative scale.
5 INPUT GAIN Controls the gain of the built-in
preamplifier. Ranges from 0dB
(no amplification to +15dB (= 5 times
amplification .
6 OV RLOAD Indicates when the TC SCF is close to
being overloaded. Adjust for
occasional peak indication.
7 INPUT JACK High impedance input. Connect your
instrument here.
8 OUTPUT (MONO) Outputs a monophonic effect signal or, if
both outputs are used, the left channel of
the stereo signal.
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