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TC-Helicon VoiceLive User Manual

TC-Helicon VoiceLive
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Certificate Of Conformity
TC Electronic A/S, Sindalsvej 34, 8240
Risskov, Denmark, hereby declares on own
responsibility that following products:
VoiceLive - Harmony, Correction and
Effects Processor
- that is covered by this certificate and
marked with CE-label conforms with
following standards:
EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains
(IEC 60065) operated electronic and
related apparatus for household
and similar general use
EN 55103-1 Product family standard for
audio, video, audio-visual and
entertainment lighting control
apparatus for professional
use. Part 1: Emission.
EN 55103-2 Product family standard for
audio, video, audio-visual and
entertainment lighting control
apparatus for professional
use. Part 2: Immunity.
With reference to regulations in following
directives:
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC
Issued in Risskov, 03 - 2004
Mads Peter Lübeck
Chief Executive Officer
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 to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that 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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TC-Helicon VoiceLive Specifications

Analog Inputs IconAnalog Inputs
mic impedance3.6/1.8 kOhm
line impedance21/13 kOhm
line input level at 0 dBFS24 dBu to 0 dBu
Analog Outputs IconAnalog Outputs
output impedance40 Ohm
max output level balanced20 dBu
max output level unbalanced14 dBu
Operating Environment IconOperating Environment
operating temperature32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)
storage temperature-22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70° C)
humidityMax. 90 % non-condensing
Supplementary IconSupplementary
dimensions11.1" x 10.25" x 3.5" (282 x 260 x 89 mm)
weight5.9 lb. (2.7 kg)
mains voltage100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto-select)

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Covers essential safety guidelines, operational warnings, and user cautions for safe product use.

EMC/EMI Compliance and Certification

Details on electromagnetic compatibility and conformity with regulatory standards.

INTRODUCTION

Product Overview and Features

An introduction to the VoiceLive, outlining its capabilities and key features.

FRONT PANEL

Front Panel Controls and Displays

Description of the buttons, knobs, LEDs, and display elements on the front panel.

Footswitch Button Functions

Explanation of the functions assigned to the footswitch buttons.

REAR PANEL

Rear Panel Connectivity and Inputs

Details on all rear panel connectors, including audio, MIDI, and power.

SIGNAL FLOW

Audio Signal Path Overview

A diagram illustrating the audio signal processing path within the device.

QUICKSTART GUIDE

Initial Setup and Performance Basics

Steps for initial setup, connecting, and basic performance operations.

Preset Modes: Direct and Voice

Explanation of Preset Direct Mode and Preset Voice Mode operations.

Song Mode and Sequence Editing

Guide to using Song Mode, editing steps, and direct song sequencing.

Advanced Quickstart Features

Covers Song Voice Mode, USER button, and Expression Pedal functionalities.

Scale Harmony Presets

Instructions for creating scale harmony presets and working with songs.

Basic Editing Concepts

Fundamentals of editing presets, turning effects on/off, and exploring parameters.

APPLICATIONS

Live Setup Examples

Illustrates common live setup configurations with guitars and MIDI keyboards.

PRESET HANDLING

Preset Management and MIDI Backup

Explains parameter types, preset types, and MIDI backup/restore procedures.

STORE OPERATION

Saving Presets, Songs, and Settings

Procedure for storing current presets, songs, and global parameters.

PRESET MODE

Preset Mode Overview and Displays

Details on entering Preset Mode and understanding LCD/LED displays.

Preset Direct and Voice Modes

How to use and navigate Preset Direct Mode and Preset Voice Mode.

PRESET EDIT SCREENS

Configuration and Voice Edit Screens

Editing harmony components, effects, and individual voice parameters.

Voice Level and Pan Settings

Adjusting output level and panning for individual harmony voices.

Voice Voicing and Gender Settings

Defining harmony voice pitch relationships and altering voice character.

Vibrato Style and Amount Settings

Selecting and adjusting vibrato styles and intensity for harmony voices.

Custom Voice Mapping and Pitchbend

Creating custom pitch maps and assigning pitchbend control.

Harmony Edit Screens

Harmony Level and Mode Settings

Configuring overall harmony level, mode, and root/scale.

Humanization and Envelope Settings

Adjusting humanization styles, amounts, and note envelope timing.

Thickening Edit Screen

Thickening Parameters

Adjusting level, detune amount, and panning for thickening effect.

Effects Edit Screens

Effect Level, Mix, and Send Settings

Controlling overall effect level, reverb/delay mix, and send levels.

Reverb Type and Decay Settings

Selecting reverb models and adjusting decay and pre-delay times.

Delay Effect Settings

Configuring delay types, feedback amount, and frequency damping.

Delay Time and Tempo Settings

Setting manual delay times, time sources, and tempo divisions.

Pitch Correction Edit Screens

Scale Root and Type Settings

Defining target scales for pitch correction and their roots/types.

Pitch Correction Window and Attack

Adjusting correction window, attack rate, and correction amount.

Special Edit Screens

Expression Pedal Assignment Options

Assigning parameters to be controlled by the expression pedal.

User Button Assignment Options

Assigning functions to the USER button for performance control.

GLOBAL EDIT SCREENS

IO Edit Screens (Input/Output)

Configuring global input/output gain, filters, and routing.

EQ and Dynamics Processing Settings

Setting global EQ, compressor, and gate parameters.

Output and Sample Rate Settings

Adjusting output levels, modes, and digital sample rates.

Utility Edit Screens

Expression Pedal Default Settings

Setting default expression pedal functions for presets.

User Button Default Settings

Setting default USER button functions for presets.

Global Effect and MIDI Configuration

Configuring global effects, MIDI channels, and system exclusive IDs.

SONG MODE

Song Mode Overview and LCD Displays

Introduction to Song Mode, LCD screen elements, and LED displays.

Song Edit Functions and Direct Mode

How to edit song steps, insert/delete steps, and use Song Direct Mode.

Song Voice Mode Operation

Controlling individual harmony voices within Song Mode.

HARMONY AND TUNING

Harmony Hold and Modes Overview

Explanation of Harmony Hold and the four available harmony modes.

Notes, Shift, and Chordal Harmony Modes

Detailed description of Notes, Shift, and Chordal harmony modes.

Scale Mode and Tuning Options

Using Scale Mode and understanding Just Tuning and Equal Temperament.

Diatonic vs. Chromatic Harmony Concepts

Explains the difference between diatonic and chromatic harmony scales.

FOOTSWITCH FUNCTION TABLES

Preset Mode Footswitch Assignments

Table detailing footswitch functions in Preset Mode.

Song Mode Footswitch Assignments

Table detailing footswitch functions in Song Mode.

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION

MIDI Parameter Mapping (Voice/Harmony)

List of Voice and Harmony parameters with CC# and range.

MIDI Parameter Mapping (Effects/Setup)

List of Effects and Setup parameters with CC# and range.

MIDI Implementation Notes and Messages

Notes on MIDI program change, pitch bend, and other messages.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Input/Output and Connectivity Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for inputs, outputs, and connectivity.

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