TC-Helicon VoiceTone D1 User manual

VoiceTone D1
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!
• Toreduce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in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 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 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 numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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(EN) Introduction
VoiceTone D1 thickens your voice with realistic doubling emulations in an easy-to-use pedal.
UsingTC-Helicon’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.

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 notch
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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.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 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.
Doublingismostlyusedeithertohighlightaword,phraseorchorus.Tousetheeffectforanentire
song,it’s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.
#ofVoices Humanize Detune Porta
Tight 1Low -6c Low
Loose 1 Med 0 Med
Group 2 Med 0 Med
Detune 1 Off 0, -12c Low
Thick 2 Med +/-12c Low
Oct Up 2X+1Oct Med 0, -5c Low
Oct Down 2X-1Oct Med 0, -5c Med
Shout 2: +/- 1 Oct High 0, -5c High

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>R1 T1>D1 C1>D1 3Pedals T1>D1>R1 T1>C1>R1
  T1>C1 T1>R1 C1>R1  C1>D1>R1 T1>C1>R1
4Pedals T1>C1>D1>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&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.
Tips for Avoiding Feedback
• 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
• Setyour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 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.
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 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 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 PowerSupply(Supplied): 12V.4A
 PowerConsumption: 5.6W
Requirements OperatingTemperature: 32°Fto122°F(0°Cto50°C)
 StorageTemperature: -22°Fto167°F(-30°Cto70°C)
Humidity Max.: 90 % non-condensing
Size & Weight Dimensions:5.4”x3.5”x2.3”(140x90x60)Weight:0.92lb.(420g)
Warranty See www.tc-helicon.com\support for warranty information
Due to continuous development, these specifications are subject to change without notice