Connecting Your Mic (Mic) - Roland VP-550 Owner's Manual

Connecting your mic
A mic is indispensable for performing with the VP-550. The VP-550 models vocal sounds by using your voice
that's input via the mic. This means that using a high-quality mic will correspondingly improve the quality
of the result. The connector of the VP-550 you use will depend on the type of plug your mic provides. (In
order to use the full capability of the VP-550, we recommend using a "balanced (XLR) type" plug.)
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For more about mics recommended for the VP-550, refer to the separate leafl et "Mics recommended for the VP-550."
Headset or hand mic?
The VP-550 (Vocal Designer) controls the volume of the sound according to the loudness of your voice in
the mic. This means that a headset mic is the ideal choice, since the distance between the mic and your
mouth will remain the same even during the most intense moments of your keyboard performance! With a
headset mic, you'll be free to sing and dance on stage to your heart's content.
If you're using a balanced (XLR) plug mic
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Connect it to the [MIC] jack as shown.
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The VP-550 is equipped with a balanced (XLR) type jack. Wiring diagrams for this
jack is shown at right. Make connections after fi rst checking the wiring diagrams of
other equipment you intend to connect.
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The VP-550's MIC jack does not provide phantom power. If you're using a condenser mic, you'll need to
obtain a separate phantom power supply unit or switch to using a dynamic mic.
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Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can
be remedied by:
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1. Changing the direction of the microphone(s).
2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.
3. Lowering volume levels.
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