English Manual VoiceSolo FX150
Important safety instructions 1 Before you begin 4 Introduction 7 Set up – aka “Where do I put this thing?” Connecting – aka “Exploring the ins and outs” Input 1: combo jack for XLR or ¼” input Input 2: combo jack for XLR or ¼” input Aux input Out USB connector Monitoring explained VoiceSolo FX150 Reference manual 9 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 Show me how! Solo singer Solo singer using a TC-Helicon vocal processor Solo singer using a TC-Helicon vocal processor (alternate) Two singers Singer with acou
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions VoiceSolo FX150 Reference manual 1
Important safety instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Important safety instructions EMC / EMI For customers in Canada Electromagnetic compatibility / Electromagnetic interference This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Before you begin Before you begin VoiceSolo FX150 Reference manual 4
Before you begin About this manual Getting support Please register your VoiceSolo FX150 This reference manual will help you learn understanding and operating your VoiceSolo FX150. If you still have questions about the product after reading this reference manual, please get in touch with TC-Helicon Support: tc-helicon.com/support/ To register your VoiceSolo FX150 using the VoiceSupport software, launch VoiceSupport and click on the ACCOUNT button.
Before you begin Diagrams GRND Lift MIDI Jack TRS cable XLR Male TS (guitar) cable 1/4 inch jack XLR Female C XLR Female GRND Lift USB Type A VoiceSolo FX150 Reference manual 1/8 inch jack Combo Jack FULL MIX 1/4 inch jack Not pressed XLR Female XLR cable XLR Male FULL MIX 1/8” cable Pressed XLR Male Voice Cancel Style USB Type A 1/8 inch jack MIDI Jack Level Power Input Combo Jack Level XLR Fema Power Input XLR Female GRND Lift Monitor mix USB Type B REVERB USB Type B Comb
Introduction Introduction VoiceSolo FX150 Reference manual 7
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the TC-Helicon VoiceSolo FX150! In the box: the goodie list In a live setting, getting a good monitor sound can be extremely challenging. If you are fortunate enough to have a dedicated monitor engineer going from gig to gig with you, then you probably aren’t reading this manual anyway – so let’s get to the rest of us. The VoiceSolo FX150 box should contain the following items: If you can’t hear yourself sing, play or speak, you can’t perform at your best.
Set up – aka “Where do I put this thing?” Set up – aka “Where do I put this thing?” VoiceSolo FX150 Reference manual 9
Set up – aka “Where do I put this thing?” Tabletop or floor The first thing we should do is figure out where you are going to put the FX150. You have got a few options, depending on your situation. Mic stand mount This is our preferred location. It’s nice and close at hand for adjustments. It also provides a great angle for crystal clear sound. “Click” To connect the FX150 to your mic stand: Some mic stands have a “thinner” top post.
Connecting – aka “Exploring the ins and outs” Connecting – aka “Exploring the ins and outs” VoiceSolo FX150 Reference manual 11
Connecting – aka “Exploring the ins and outs” Input 1: combo jack for XLR or ¼” input Input 2: combo jack for XLR or ¼” input Aux input The 1/8” input is perfect for two different types of connections. – If you are playing to backing tracks, use the Aux jack to connect your media player. – If you use a TC-Helicon (or 3rd party) vocal/ guitar processor, connect the processor’s headphone out to the FX150’s Aux jack.
Connecting – aka “Exploring the ins and outs” Out This XLR output can operate in two ways, depending on whether you are using Input 2 as a “normal” input for guitar/vocals etc. or for a monitor mix coming from the Front-of-House (FOH) mixer. USB connector Next, we will cover CH1 mode: The USB connector on the FX150 allows for updates of the unit’s firmware (if and when such an update is released). Updating firmware is done via our VoiceSupport program.
Monitoring explained Monitoring explained VoiceSolo FX150 Reference manual 14
Monitoring explained What is a Monitor Mix? Using Input 2 as a Monitor Input Typically, in a reasonably sized venue, you will have a few wedge style monitors on stage. The Front-of-House (FOH) engineer (better known as the sound guy or gal) can route signals from the main mixer back to the stage. This is called a monitor or cue mix. In an ideal situation, each person on stage will get a unique blend of the instruments they wish to hear through their monitor.
Monitoring explained Monitor THRU Connections Here are some examples of how “More ME!” might look and sound for different musicians in a band. Drums Guitar Keyboard Cue Mix OR Drums Guitar Keyboard Cue Mix Vocals More me “More me!” vocals Vocals More me “More me!” guitar & vocals The “More me! guitar & vocals” example is a special case. Here, a multi effect unit’s headphone output is connected to the FX150 Aux input, while the multi effect unit’s main outs are connected to the FOH mixer.
Show me how! Show me how! VoiceSolo FX150 Reference manual 17
Show me how! Solo singer A. Plug your microphone into Input 1. B. Connect the FX150’s OUT to your PA’s Mixer. C. Got backing tracks? Connect your audio source to the AUX using a 1/8” cable.
Show me how! Solo singer using a TC-Helicon vocal processor A. Plug in your TC-Helicon unit into Input 1. B. Connect the FX150’s OUT to your PA’s Mixer. C. Got backing tracks? Connect your audio source to the AUX using a 1/8” cable.
Show me how! Solo singer using a TC-Helicon vocal processor (alternate) A. Plug your TC-Helicon unit’s headphone out into the FX150’s AUX. B. Connect the FX150’s OUT to your PA’s Mixer. This setup leaves Inputs 1 and 2 free for other mics or instruments. You will have to figure out how to crowd all those people around the FX150 though. If your TC-Helicon processor has an AUX input, you can connect your media player there to add backing tracks to the signal.
Show me how! Two singers A. Plug your microphone into Input 1. B. Plug your singing partner’s microphone into Input 2. C. Connect the FX150’s OUT to your PA’s Mixer. D. Got backing tracks? Connect your audio source to the AUX using a 1/8” cable.
Show me how! Singer with acoustic guitar A. Plug your microphone into Input 1. B. Plug your guitar into Input 2. C. Connect the FX150’s OUT to your PA’s Mixer. D. Got backing tracks? Connect your audio source to the AUX using a 1/8” cable.
Show me how! Singer with electric guitar A. Plug your guitar into Input 1. B. Plug your microphone into Input 2. C. Connect the FX150’s OUT to your PA’s Mixer. D. Got backing tracks? Connect your audio source to the AUX using a 1/8” cable.
Show me how! Singer with guitar and 3rd party guitar effects processor A. Plug your mic into Input 1. B. Connect the headphone out from your 3rd party processor into the FX150’s AUX using an 1/8” cable. C. Connect the FX150’s OUT to your PA’s Mixer.
Show me how! Singer & acoustic guitarist in a band with monitor mix A. Plug your microphone into Input 1. B. Plug the Monitor Mix from FOH into Input 2. C. Connect the FX150’s OUT to your PA’s Mixer. D. Plug your guitar into an input on your PA’s mixer.
Show me how! Singer & acoustic guitarist in a band with monitor mix (alternate) A. Plug your guitar into Input 1. B. Plug the Monitor Mix from FOH into Input 2. C. Connect the FX150’s OUT to your PA’s Mixer. D. Plug your mic into an input on your PA’s mixer. Don’t forget to press the FULL MIX/CH1 switch! This is a good configuration for a worship setup. Typically the vocal monitor mix is quite good but you may have trouble hearing your instrument. This allows “More ME!” for guitar.
Show me how! Singer & electric guitarist in a band with monitor mix A. Plug your microphone into Input 1. B. Plug the Monitor Mix from FOH into Input 2. C. Connect the FX150’s OUT to your PA’s Mixer. D. Mic your guitar amp.
Show me how! Singer with a TC-Helicon processor in a band with monitor mix A. Plug the Headphone OUT from your TC-Helicon unit into the AUX on the FX150. B. Plug the Monitor Mix from FOH into Input 2. C. Connect the output of your TC-Helicon processor to the mixer. Don’t forget to press the FULL MIX/CH1 switch! This configuration leaves Input 1 free for an additional instrument or mic.
Show me how! Singer & guitarist with a TC-Helicon processor in a band with monitor mix A. Plug the Headphone OUT from your TC-Helicon unit into the AUX on the FX150. B. Plug the Monitor Mix from FOH into Input 2. C. Plug your TC-Helicon processor’s main out into the mixer. Don’t forget to press the FULL MIX/CH1 switch! This setup is great for a TC-Helicon unit with both vocal and guitar processing, such as VoiceLive Play GTX, VoiceLive 2, VoiceLive 3, VoiceLive Touch, VoiceLive Touch 2 or Harmony G-XT.
Show me how! Singer & guitarist with a 3rd party guitar processor in a band with monitor mix A. Plug your microphone into Input 1. B. Plug the Monitor Mix from FOH into Input 2. C. Connect the FX150’s OUT to your PA’s Mixer. D. Connect your guitar processor’s headphone out to the FX150’s AUX using an 1/8” cable. E. Connect the main outs from your guitar processor to the mixer.
Controls – aka “Pushing buttons” Controls – aka “Pushing buttons” VoiceSolo FX150 Reference manual 31
Controls – aka “Pushing buttons” VOICESOLO FX-300 Inputs 1+2 There are two knobs on the FX150: Edit 1. The Edit knob controls parameters depending on selection. Master 1 2 Aux Level Level Level Vocal Tone Vocal Tone Voice Cancel High High EQ The Edit knob has a semi-circle of LED’s surrounding it. From left to right, these LED’s represent minimum to maximum values for each parameter. LED’s may light one at a time or in groups, depending on how many options are available. 2.
Vocal Tone Edit 2 Aux Level Level Level Vocal Tone Voice Cancel Vocal Tone High High Mid Mid Mid Low Low Reverb Low VOICESOLO FX-300 Aux Edit High High Mid Mid Mid Low Low Low Level Style 1 2 Aux Level Level Level Vocal Tone Vocal Tone Voice Cancel High – Press the “High” button and use the Edit knobMid to control the high frequency band of the asLow sociated channel’s EQ.
Advanced controls Advanced controls VoiceSolo FX150 Reference manual 34
Advanced controls Input 1 trim Mic control We have pre-set the input trim on Input 1 such that you shouldn’t need to adjust it. The FX150 takes advantage of Mic Control enabled microphones to activate/deactivate the Reverb effect. This is extremely useful if you’d like to talk to your audience without Reverb. Mic Control allows you to quickly turn Reverb on and off. If you do need to make a change, you may do so ONLY in CH1 mode. Press and HOLD the LEVEL button on the input you’d like to change.
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications VoiceSolo FX150 Reference manual 36
Technical Specifications Effects Construction Safety – Tone – Reverb – Ridged, very low resonance high impact polystyrene – One-click Friction Grip™ mic-stand mounting system – Connections – EMC: Complies with EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2 FCC part 15, Class B, CISPR 22, Class B – Safety: Certified to IEC 65, EN 60065, UL6500 and CSA IEC 65, EN 60065, UL6500 and CSA Control Front panel: Encoder with light ring for mix controls Master Volume Control Channel 1 and 2 Level Adaptive Vocal Tone on/off 3 band
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