VSM-200 XT USER MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Front panel diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Back panel diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Mic stand mounting procedure . . . . . . . . . .8 Using VoiceSolo XT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Setup diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Welcome to VoiceSolo XT The TC-Helicon VoiceSolo XT VSM range of near field live monitoring speakers is a new concept in personal monitoring. TC-Helicon strives for excellence in all things related to vocals, and the VSM range builds upon the success and worldwide reputation of TC-Helicon's vocal expertise. If you can't hear yourself correctly in a live situation, it's hard to produce a good performance.
INTRODUCTION Preliminary Recommendations The VoiceSolo XT VSM series of monitors are capable of very high sound pressure levels (SPLs) especially at the close range when integrated onto a microphone stand. They were designed this way to be able to be loud enough to compete with live acoustic drum kits. In situations where high monitoring volumes are required we recommend that ear protection be used.
FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM 2 4 1 3 1. CLIP led This led will light when the power amp is driven into limiting. Brief flashes now and then are OK. When the led is constantly lit however, you should lower the value of the Volume control. 2. Tuned bass port This allows VoiceSolo XT to produce low frequencies. It is also useful as a handle when carrying the unit. 3. VOLUME level control This controls the volume of the Mic or Line input. 4. POWER indicator This lights when power is applied.
BACK PANEL DIAGRAM 1 2 3 5 4 6 1. MIC Pass Thru jack Connecting an XLR cable here allows you to share your mic or line input with another device, typically a mixer or another VoiceSolo XT. 2. MIC IN jack Connect the XLR cable from your microphone here. If your mic requires phantom power, you will need to also connect a cable between VoiceSolo XT’s MIC THRU and a mixer or phantom power source. Engage the phantom power on the device after making the connections. 4.
MIC STAND MOUNTING VoiceSolo XT Placement Options VoiceSolo XT can be placed in 4 different ways. This versatility allows you to use it as a mic stand mounted monitor one night, a PA system on another and then use it at home for practice or jamming. Mic Stand Mounting Mic Stand Integration What you need: • VoiceSolo XT • Tripod microphone stand with boom - must be the style where the boom may be unscrewed from the vertical shaft of the microphone stand.
MIC STAND MOUNTING 3. Place VoiceSolo XT on the mic stand so the stand goes into the hole on the bottom of the VoiceSolo XT. If you don’t need to mount VoiceSolo XT on a boom stand, you are finished with your setup. If you require the boom, continue to the ne xt step. 5. Screw the Mic Boom Mount Attachment into your boom. 6. Lift the lid on VoiceSolo XT, and while holding it open, slide the Mic Boom Mount attachment, on the boom into slot on top of the monitor and let the lid close. 4.
MIC STAND MOUNTING 7. Your VoiceSolo XT should now look like this. 2. Still holding the boom so that it does not swing away, turn the lock nut counter-clockwise until it’s snug against the bottom of the boom. Note that it’s not possible to completely tighten the lock nut with your fingers, the final action is done by swinging the boom snug against the lock nut. Adjusting the Boom To optimize line-of-sight and audibility it is usually better to have the monitor situated somewhat beside the singer.
USING VOICESOLO XT Introduction The following paragraphs should be read at least once to learn more about safe and successful use of VoiceSolo XT. Hooking up AC power IMPORTANT - Before connecting the AC cable, confirm that the power specifications printed above the power input connector are correct for your area. VSM powered monitors do not feature automatic AC switching which is due to the high power to size ratio of BASH amplifiers.
SETUP DIAGRAMS Setup diagrams The following figures show a few of the many ways VoiceSolo XT can be used as a monitor or a PA system. Fig. 1: The common monitor mix In this application you will use a single monitor mix containing several input sources from a mixing console as the input to the VSM-200 XT. This allows all performers to hear each other and this helps with vocal blending.
SETUP DIAGRAMS Fig. 3: VSM-200 XT Caution The VSM-200 XT accepts both microphone or line level signals on its inputs. NEVER SIMULTANEOUSLY PLUG A MICROPHONE AND A LINE LEVEL SIGNAL INTO THE VSM200 XT. THE LINE LEVEL SIGNAL WILL BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE MICROPHONE MAKING ITS DIAPHRAGM VIBRATE LIKE A SPEAKER AND DAMAGE TO THE MICROPHONE MAY RESULT. Fig.
SPECIFICATIONS Audio Connections Parallel XLR and ¼-inch inputs with XLR Mic thru Power Amp 150 watts BASH® technology into 4 ohms (200 watts peak) Distortion: 0.5% @ 150W; 10% @ 200W Frequency response: 75 Hz – 20 kHz Input sensitivity 20 dBu to -40 dBu Speaker Speaker: 6.
