TC-Helicon VoiceTone H1 - Intelligent Harmony Pedal Manual

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 accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 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.

• 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.

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.

Introduction

VoiceTone H1 offers unprecedented ease of use, affordability and striking vocal harmonies
Singing professionals as well as hobbyists can have fuller-sounding vocal performances with VoiceTone H1. Every feature has been simplified to make it the easiest and most rewarding vocal harmony processor available. From its sturdy chassis to the pro-grade audio path and innovative Mic Control feature, H1 packs a punch far greater than its compact size would suggest.

Features

• Adds one or two voices of realistic harmony to your voice
• Harmonies sound "in tune" by tracking your guitar chords or by a key you select
• Voices arrangement knob selects voices above or below, close or far and combinations
• Easy inline connection between standard mic and mixer
• Phantom power always on
• USB connection to free VoiceSupport application offering updates, product-specific news and more
• Mic Control (patent pending) allows remote on/off switching with optional TC-Helicon MP-75 mic

1. Effect on/off footswitch
2. Inst (guitar) Thru to amp or PA
3. Guitar ground lift: in=lifted
4. Mic Gain input level control
5. Key selector
6. Voices arrangement selector
7. Balanced XLR mic input
8. Balanced XLR mono output
9. Power in
10. USB connector to computer
11. Input level LED; green=signal, red=clip
12. Dry (lead) & Wet (harmony) mix control
13. Mic Control via optional MP-75 mic: in=on
14. Inst (guitar) input jack
15. Harmony active LED indicator. Cycle foot- switch to confirm unit is powered.

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.

Optional:
USB - Connect to a computer running the TC-Helicon Voice- Support application for registration, latest version and tips. Download VoiceSupport at www.tc-helicon.com
INST IN - Chords played on your guitar will guide harmony when the Key selector is set to Guitar.
INST THRU - Connect to a PA or guitar amp to hear your guitar.

NOTE

• 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
• If you hear hum from your PA or amp, push the GRND LIFT in. Otherwise, it should remain out.

Phantom Power

There is no switch to enable phantom power on the VoiceTone singles. Phantom power is available when the product is powered up. Microphones that don't require phantom power will operate properly. poser aucun objet contenant un liquide sur l'appareil.

First Setup and Use

1. Turn down your PA's master volume.
2. Connect your mic and PA as shown in the diagram, then plug in the VoiceTone AC adaptor. For live performance, a USB connection to a computer is not required.
3. 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.
4. Set the Dry/Wet knob to the center notch.
5. Activate the harmony effect with the footswitch (center LED will light).
6. Sing while turning up your PA volume to a comfortable level.
7. See the Harmony sections below to configure musically-correct harmonies.

The Voices Control

This control selects a single harmony voice or combination of voices higher or lower in pitch than your voice. The filled triangle icons () represent Close harmony voices, generally a 3rd away. The arrow icons () represent Far harmony voices, generally a 5th away. Higher or lower is indicated by arrow/ triangle direction.

Harmony Control using a Guitar

Playing chords on a connected guitar while you sing greatly simplifies creating harmony. The notes of the harmony will move in close synchronization with your changing guitar chords.

1. Connect as described in First Setup and Use above.
2. Connect your guitar to the Guitar In jack then connect to your amp from the Guitar Thru jack.
3. Set the Key/Guitar knob to Guitar; any setting of the Voices knob is good to start.
4. Ensure the effect LED is on, play the chords of a song you know and sing.

• Strumming chords works better than single line playing for harmony control
• When changing chords, ensure that the root and the third of each new chord are played cleanly
• For an alternative harmony sound or to allow you to play partial chords or arpeggios on your guitar while harmonizing, try the Key Method described below

Harmony without a Guitar (Key Method)

Using a fixed key and scale allows you to produce great sounding harmonies without using the guitar input. This is useful for those who don't play guitar and offers a different harmony sound for those who do. This method produces effective harmony for many songs.

1. Connect as described in First Setup and Use above.
2. You'll need a musical reference to sing with. This could be a friend playing piano, a recorded song through a stereo etc.
3. Determine the key of the song and set the Key knob to this key. Consult the chart below for relative minor keys.
4. Set the Voices knob to either High or Lower . These will produce better results with more songs.
5. Play your accompaniment and sing with the harmony effect active.

Key and Scale Chart

Set the key based on the chart below. If you find that the harmonies don't sound right with your selection try holding the footswitch while turning the key selection knob. Holding the footswitch during key selection will not change effect on or off status.

* Keys that usually need the footswitch held while selecting.

Here is an example of the difference when selecting key without and with the footswitch held.

Using Multiple VoiceTone Single Pedals

It is possible (even encouraged!) to use more than one VoiceTone Singles pedal at a time. You 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 for signal flow.

Microphone > T1 > C1 > D1 > H1 > R1 > To PA

Using the Mic Control Feature

Mic Control allows you to turn the harmony effect on and off from the optional TC-Helicon MP-75 mic. fiers) that produce heat. Each VoiceTone Single pedal has a switch labelled MIC CONTROL that can be pushed in allowing remote on/off control for that pedal. Mic Control can be used for single or multiple pedals on any or all pedals. When Mic Control is not desired, ensure the switch is out.

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-75 and MP-70
• 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 auxilliary send/return?
Yes. 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 TC-Helicon MP-75 mic with the Mic Control feature, the MIC CONTROL knob should be out.

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 VoiceTone R1 Vocal Tuned Reverb 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.

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