Peavey Pacer 100 User Manual

Vocal 100

Stereo Hybrid Vocal Processor

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Operating Guide

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VOCAL™100

Congratulations on your purchase of the Vocal™100 stereo vocal floor processor. The Vocal 100 borrows multiple features from some of Peavey’s top rackmount effects units and packs them into a convenient stage pedal. This gives the performing vocalist direct control over the seven effect options and bypass capabilities of the Vocal 100.

The following guide will show, in detail, the features and functions of the Vocal 100. Please pay close attention to the warnings and notes throughout. They have been inserted for the safety of you and your Vocal

100. Within the manual you will also find a step-by-step tutorial. This manual begins with a quick start section to get you going. Once you’ve had time to explore the layout

of the Vocal 100 panel, carefully read through the entire manual for an in-depth description of each feature.

FEATURES:

Hi and Lo Z Inputs Left and Right XLR Mic Level Outputs Left and Right 1/4" Line Level Outputs 1/4" Line Level Dry Output Auxiliary Input and Headphone Output For Rehearsal Adjustable Analog Compressor (enabled per preset) 24-Bit Digital Stereo Processor 20 Factory Presets 20 User-Definable Presets Input Clip LED Full Effects Editing (on user presets) Foot Control Selection for Presets and Bypass Selectable Low Cut Filter

QUICK START

Since the Vocal 100 is an effects processor, you will need to have a functioning PA (mixer, amp, speakers, etc). Plug the cable end of the wall-mount AC adapter into the Rear Power Jack of the Vocal 100. Connect the wall-mount AC adapter to the proper supply voltage as indicated on the adapter.

Using a standard mic cable, plug in to both your microphone and the Mic Input of the Vocal 100. If you have a Hi Z mic, use the Hi Z input instead. Using another standard mic cable, connect to the Left Mic Output of the Vocal 100 and then to the vocal channel input of your mixer. NOTE: It is recommended to do this with output level control of the Vocal 100 and your mixer turned down. This is done to avoid any hook-up transients that may damage your speakers.

Next, while the output levels are turned down, set the input level of the Vocal 100. To do so, adjust the Input Level control so that your loudest singing peaks barely light the clip LED. Refer to the recommended settings on page 18 to set the Analog Compressor.

Your Vocal 100 is programmed at the factory with 20 presets that cannot be edited. However, a copy of the programs exits in an editable location in the Vocal 100’s memory. We will not get into the editing process here, since that will be discussed in another section. Its much easier to use the Vocal 100’s factory presets to get an idea of its remarkable capabilities.

ENGLISH

When the Vocal 100 is turned on, it automatically jumps to location 0.A, the first editable location. Press the (▼) button indicated in the picture below.

The display should now change to location 9b, the last factory preset. This preset is not editable. Pressing the down button (▼) repeatedly will scroll through the factory presets one by one for your review. Take note of the presets you like so that later you can scroll back up to them on the user presets to edit or fine tune them. For instance, if you like the way 8A sounds you can scroll up to 8.A of the user presets and customize it for your application. Remember, edited user presets are not stored after editing until you press the Store button. The (.) in the middle of 8.A is an indicator to let you know when you are on a user preset.

Once you have listened to the factory presets, you may want to tweak the user presets along with the analog preamp/compressor. For special instructions on how to edit presets, see Edit Mode on page 10.

ANALOG PREAMP

1. Input Level

Controls the input level of the analog preamp. Use the Input Level control in conjunction with the Clip LED (#3) to optimize your mic signal. Starting with the Input Level on (0), sing into the mic at what would generally be your highest level. Gradually increase the input level (clockwise) and monitor the Clip LED. If the Clip LED illuminates, slowly turn the Input Level counterclockwise until it stops or occasionally blinks. If the Clip LED does not light, your signal may be too low. Adjust the Input Level clockwise until the Clip LED illuminates, then counter-clockwise until it goes out or blinks. Ideally, you do not want this level to illuminate the Clip LED. You may have to tweak the control as you use it to find the best position. If you are still uncertain that your level is at its optimum setting, it is best to set it a little lower so that the Clip LED never comes on. NOTE: When in Mono mode, the LED works opposite to its when in Stereo mode. It stays on and blinks off when clipping occurs.

2. Low Cut

Removes the low frequency content of the signal to eliminate rumble and low frequency feedback. Pressing this button in (down position) activates the Low Cut and rolls the signal off at 75 Hz.

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3. Clip LED

Indicates that the signal is too strong and is near or at clipping. Adjust the Input Level control to occasionally allow the Clip LED to illuminate.

4. -18 dB LED

Illuminates to indicate that signal is present. If the LED will not light, adjust the Input Level control accordingly.

ANALOG COMPRESSOR

5. Threshold

Sets the dynamic range (the upper level potential) of the Analog Compressor. Use this control to reduce your loudest transients, bringing them to a more usable level. On the Vocal 100, the minimum Threshold is -24 dB. Unlike most controls, the Threshold knob, when turned clockwise, actually decreases the effect of the compressor, as it raises the maximum level where it will take effect.

Placing this control in the “0 dB” position (fully clockwise) will restrict the compressor’s capabilities. Likewise, placing this control in the “-24 dB” position (fully counterclockwise) will affect virtually all the transients and greatly limit the signal’s dynamic range. Your objective is to use the Threshold control in conjunction with the Ratio (#6) and Gain (#7) controls to find a suitable level between the two. Refer to the Recommended Compression Settings on page 18 for some good starting points. When adjusting the Threshold from scratch, it is good to start at the “0 dB” position and work your way back.

6. Ratio

Sets the ratio of the compressor’s output level to its input level. When the input signal increases by a determined number of decibels, the compressor will increase the signal but by a lesser number. Thus, a big change in input signal level will result in a smaller change at the output.This happens to signals that are higher than the Threshold (#5) level. Signals below the threshold go unaffected by the compressor (a 2 dB increase at the input will result in a 2 dB increase at the output). In simpler terms, the Threshold sets what level the signals will be to see the compressor’s effect. The Ratio tells the compressor how much to affect it!

7. Gain

Sets the overall output level of the compressor. This control is added to compensate for the drop in signal level often caused by the compressing function. Obviously, if you are attenuating the high peaks in your signal, the level is going to drop. Turning this control clockwise will raise the overall

output (the sum of the unaffected signal and the compressed signal) to match the input level. It is best to set this control at “0” to begin and adjust it accordingly as you change your Threshold and Ratio controls.

8. Enabled LED

Illuminates to indicate that the Analog Compressor is active and in circuit. The Compressor Enable Button (#16) is used to turn the compressor on and off. Remember that the compressor is also enabled by the preset. If the preset (factory or user) is stored with the compressor enabled, the compressor will be activated every time that preset is selected.

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9. Reduction LED

Illuminates when the compressor is reducing the input signal. Use this LED as an indicator while setting your Threshold level.

MASTER OUTPUT

10. Output Level

Sets the overall output level of the Vocal 100. Do not confuse this control with the compressor’s Gain control which sets the overall output level of the compressor. The Output Level adjusts the signal level after it has gone through the effects processor, just before the output jacks. The compressor Gain control is preprocessor. Certain effects can raise or lower the average level of the signal. Use this control to compensate for this. Understand that this control is global.—Changing it for one preset will change the level for all presets.

STEREO PROCESSOR

11. DSP Edge

Global processor EQ that adjusts the amount of high frequency content on the delay and reverb tails. Sometimes digital processors can make an analog signal sound somewhat bright and/or harsh. We have included this control to suppress that effect and mellow the signal. This is especially noticeable on delays and reverbs since they have a decaying tail. Sing into your mic using words containing “s” and “t” while adjusting the DSP Edge control to hear and tweak this function. Make sure you have selected a preset that contains reverb and/or delay and the unit is not in Bypass mode. Otherwise, you won't be able to hear your adjustments. This control will depend largely on the EQ of your PA and your monitors. There is no right or wrong setting. Simply use what sounds best to you. What you are trying to achieve is a decaying tail that contains mostly the body of your voice and a hint of the bright consonants.

12. Mono/Stereo

Selects a mono or stereo mode for the digital effects imaging. During mono operation, the signals from both the Left and Right Outputs can be used to power both a main PA and a monitor PArespectively. The Wet/Dry Mix settings are still functional in the Mono mode, allowing you to separately adjust the amount of effect in both the main and monitor signals. When in stereo mode the Outputs should be used in a standard Left/Right configuration. (See EQ on page 14).

13. Up/Down Buttons

Used to select presets when in Play mode, or to adjust parameters when in Edit mode.

14. LED Display Window

The LED segments in the display show the current bank/preset when in Play mode or the parameter value being adjusted when in Edit mode. Also included are LEDs that indicate if the presets are user editable or non-editable factory presets (as well as DSP headroom). When the clip LED indicator blinks consistently, this indicates that 6 dB of DSP headroom remaining before clipping.

15. Store Button

Used to store the changes made in Edit mode. Upon pressing Store, the display will toggle between “st” and a preset number. By using the parameter ▲ or ▼ buttons, select the target preset storage location, and press Store again to complete.

16. Compressor Enable Button

Enables the Analog Compressor. Enabled LED (#8) will illuminate to indicate that the compressor is in circuit. Pressing the Enable Button again will turn off the compressor and the Enabled LED. This button’s position is stored with each user preset as long as the Store Button is pressed.

17. Effects Edit Buttons

Used to scroll through the editable parameters for each effect. To edit, press either the or ▲ scroll button. Doing so switches the DSP into Edit mode. To edit the effects, press the scroll button to select the effect to edit, press the ▲ scroll button to scroll through the parameters, and the parameter ▲ or ▼ button to adjust the parameter’s value. While in Edit mode, a red LED will blink.

18. Effects Edit LEDs

The LED matrix indicates which effects are active within a preset when in Play mode, and which effect and parameter are being modified when in Edit mode.

FOOT CONTROL SWITCHES/LEDs

19. Preset A/B

Toggles between the “A” and “b” presets on any bank, user or factory. The red LED above the footswitch will illuminate to indicate the bank is in the “A” position. The yellow LED next to it will illuminate to indicate the bank is in the “b” position.

20. Bypass

Bypasses the Vocal 100, leaving only the input and output knobs active. The green LED above the switch will illuminate to indicate the unit has been bypassed. Pressing the switch again will turn the Bypass function off.

21. Bank Down

Selects preset banks by moving to the next lower bank when pressed.

22. Bank Up

Selects preset banks by moving to the next higher bank when pressed. Note: The Bank footswitches will not switch between user and factory presets. If on 9.b (last user preset),

pressing “Bank Up” will go to 0.A (first user preset). Pressing ▲ will switch to 0.A (first factory preset).

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INs AND OUTs

23. Mic Input

XLR balanced low impedance input. Pin 2 is the positive input.

24. Hi Z Mic Input

1/4"(TRS) high impedance mic input. This jack is wired in parallel with the Mic Input which is switched out of circuit when the Hi Z Input is used. The tip is positive input.

25. Dry Output

1/4" (TS) mono output of the preprocessed signal. This is the signal from the preamp before it enters the compressor or processor circuitry. It will not contain the effects from the processor such as reverb or delay nor will it be controlled by the level function of the processor or the output level knob.

26. Line Outputs

Two 1/4" (TRS) differential. The signals present at both the Left and Right outputs are the stereo outputs of the processor. The signal content is determined by the user or factory preset effects parameters. Use these outputs when your mixer does not have available XLR mic inputs.

27. Mic Outputs

Two (Left and Right) XLR balanced outputs. The signals present at both the Left and Right Mic Outputs are the stereo outputs of the processor. The signal content is determined by the user or factory preset effects parameters. The Mic Outputs are the recommended outputs. Always use high quality, shielded mic cables.

28. Auxiliary Input

Stereo 1/4" (TRS) input for use with an external signal source such as tape or CD. (Tip = Left)

29. Headphone Output

Provided for use with any stereo headset. This provides the same outputs as the Left and Right Outputs.

30. AC Power Input

16.5 VAC, 1100 mA external power supply input. Use only the external wall-mount supply provided (Peavey part #70900660).

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VARIOUS LED FUNCTIONS

Main LED Display:

The main LED display indicates the preset number when in Play mode and the parameter being modified when in Edit mode. As previously indicated, the center decimal point in the main LED display indicates whether the bank is set to the user or factory bank of presets. The right decimal point in the main LED display will illuminate, indicating that the DSP is about to clip. For the quietest operation, set the preamp volumes so that this indicator illuminates occasionally (i.e., set the preamp volume controls so the light flickers and use the Output Level and preset volume control to set the desired volume.) However, for the cleanest operation, avoid settings where this light stays on constantly. Note: In Mono mode the LED is normally on. It goes off when clipping occurs.

Effects LED Matrix:

This feature was included to provide an easier way to identify presets. When in Edit mode, the effects LED matrix on the far right of the preamp is used to indicate which effect and which parameter is being edited. When in Play mode, the LED matrix indicates which effects are active.

Footswitch LEDs:

The LEDs on the footswitch indicate the selected preset: A or b. If the Bypass LED is off, the setting will be A or B depending on which is illuminated. To change between A and B, simply press the A/B switch. To switch to Bypass and override the setting of the A/B switch, press the Bypass override button. When the Bypass LED is lit, the unit is in Bypass mode regardless of the A/B setting. To return to A or b, press Bypass to return to the desired setting. This system is ideal for toggling between two presets and/or bypassing the unit completely.

THE DSP EDGE CONTROL:

The DSP Edge Control globally adjusts the high end of the delay and reverb tails. This can be very useful when trying to simulate an analog or tape delay. By adjusting this control to lower settings, the resulting delays will sound warmer, more “analog”. By adjusting this control to higher settings, the resulting delays will sound brighter, more “digital”.

The digital reverb is also tailored by the setting of the DSP Edge control. For more modern sounding, brighter reverbs, the control should be set higher. To more closely approximate a spring reverb, set the control lower.

Additional equalization for the delays and reverbs can be obtained by using the programmable EQ, with the delays and reverbs mixed 100% wet and the master Left and Right mix controls to set the mix. This technique allows for the creation of many different sounding reverb effects.

PLAY MODE

Selecting Presets/Basic Functions

Whenever the Vocal 100 is powered up, it defaults to Play mode. When in Play mode, the main LED display indicates the current patch number. On power-up, the selected preset will be 0.A, which is user-modifiable preset A of bank 0. The presets are arranged in 20 banks (0-9 of user and 0-9 of factory sets) of 2 patches (A and b) per bank for a total of 40 presets. If the decimal point between the 0 and A illuminates, this signifies that the preset is in the user set and is editable. If there is no decimal point, the patch is a factory one. To change from the factory to the user set, simply scroll through the patches using the parameter ▲ or ▼ buttons into the other set (0.A to 9b or 9.b to 0A).

Reinitialization:

The user presets are programmed just as the factory presets and, once edited, can be returned to their original state by powering up the Vocal 100 with both the Store and Mono/Stereo buttons held down. The display will read F.r, indicating that the user presets were restored to original factory settings. CAUTION: All previously defined user presets will be lost when this is done.

The stored presets simultaneously select two things: compression status and an effects selection. The compression status will be indicated by the Enabled LED in compression block. Any preset can utilize the compressor as long as it is selected and stored in the desired condition. Each one of these effects is fully programmable, and can be tailored for each preset. Some even allow selection of alternate effects types (Chorus/Flange/Phaser and Distortion/Exciter, for example). This system allows for tonal flexibility and many sonic possibilities. For a complete description of each effect and its parameters, see the section entitled Individual Effects/Parameters on page 11.

After setting the preamp controls to your liking by following the quick start example, use the parameter ▲ or ▼ buttons to move through the presets. The footswitches can also be used to select the various presets. The footswitch includes bank ▲ or ▼ buttons, an A/B button that selects between A and b patches, and a Bypass button that overrides the A/B setting. One important difference in using the footswitches, however, is that unlike the parameter buttons, the footswitch will not scroll from user presets to factory presets or vice versa. If the unit is not on a user preset, you must first select the user set via the parameter buttons. This allows the user to wrap around through the user presets (from 9.b back to 0.A), which is the most typical application of footswitch use.

At any time, the Anolog Compressor (COMP.) button can be used to enable/disable the compressor. This can be very useful when verifying the actual effect that the compressor has on your signal. If you change to another preset without storing a change in compressor status, the preset will revert to its origional status.

EDIT MODE

Getting Into Edit Mode:

Editing presets and parameters on the Vocal 100 is quite simple. After using the parameter ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the preset you wish to edit, the next step in editing presets on the Vocal 100 is to put the effects system into Edit mode. This is accomplished by pressing either the ▲ or FX EDIT button. After you do so, the Distortion/Exciter LED will start to blink. To discard the edited changes at any time during the editing process, simply press Play or change the preset using the footswitch.

Selecting Effects to Edit:

For the purpose of demonstrating this, we will edit preset 4.A. It currently contains a delay, phaser, exciter, and a digital EQ. Add a pitch shift, delete the delay, and select a different EQ. Use the parameter ▲ or ▼ buttons to select preset 4.A.

Select the effect you wish to add, delete, or edit using the FX EDIT button. As you press the FX EDIT buttons, are pressed, the vertical column of LEDs will show which parameter is being edited, while the lower row of LEDs will show which effect is being edited. As you scroll through the various effects, the main LED display will indicate whether the effect is “on” or “oF” (off). Use the FX EDIT button to select pitch shift. Use the parameter ▲ or ▼ buttons to turn the pitch shift effect on.

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Changing Parameters:

Use the ▲ FX EDIT button to select which parameter you wish to edit. The main display will show the current value that the particular parameter is set to. To adjust the parameter, use the parameter ▲ or ▼ buttons. First, select the pitch shift semi-tone parameter by pressing the ▲ FX EDIT button. Set the parameter using the parameter up or down buttons.

Use the ▲ FX EDIT button to select the cents parameter and use the parameter up or down button to set it. Note that if the parameter ▲ or ▼ button is held down, it will scroll to the desired value.

Now use the ▲ FX EDIT button to select the mix parameter and use the parameter ▲ or ▼ buttons to set it. To select the delay effect, use the FX EDIT button and use the parameter ▲ or ▼ to turn it off. Once the

effect is turned off, it isn’t necessary to zero out the parameters. To select the EQ effect Use the FX EDIT button. It is currently set to Ld (lead), but in this instance, change

it to CL (clean). Press the parameter ▼ button one time to get to the CL position.

Storing Edited Presets:

After making all the changes to the preset, store it by pressing the Store button. Note that the display will blink between S.t and 4.A, indicating that the destination preset location is 4.A. To select a different destination preset location, simply use the parameter ▲ or ▼ buttons. Once the appropriate destination preset number is in the display, press Store again to store the preset there. At any point during the store process, press the Play button to abort the store operation.

Selecting the Analog Compressor:

Each Vocal 100 user preset may utilize the built-in Analog Compressor. This is indicated by the Enabled LED inside the compression block on the faceplate. To change the selected compressor status for a preset, simply press the COMP. button and follow the same storing procedure as listed above to store the change.

INDIVIDUAL EFFECTS/PARAMETERS Distortion/Exciter

The Distortion effect is a clipped, overdriven version of the dry signal. The Exciter adds subtle harmonics to the dry signal for extra sizzle.

Parameters

• Off/Drive: The Off/Drive parameter determines whether the effect is activated and controls the amount of

drive. There are 10 exciter settings (E0 - E9) and 10 distortion settings (D0 - D9). Note: When adjusting the distortion settings, increase slowly to avoid feedback.

• Voicing: This parameter selects different EQ voicings. Listen to each to see which best fits your needs.

• Volume: The Volume parameter controls the signal level after the distortion. With exciter, it controls the

amount of added harmonics without changing the raw signal.

• Noise Gate Threshold: The Noise Gate Threshold sets the minimum signal level allowed to pass through

the noise gate. Higher values yield less allowable low level signals (a higher noise floor). Lower values allow more low level signals to pass (a lower noise floor), thus allowing unblocked noise to go through the noise gate.

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Pitch Shift

The Pitch Shift effect raises or lowers the pitch of the incoming signal by a predetermined amount.

Parameters

• Off/On: The Off/On parameter activates or deactivates the Pitch Shift effect.

• Semi-Tones: This parameter can be adjusted in half-steps from (-12) to (+12) offering up to an octave flat

and an octave sharp.

• Cents: Is a fine-tuning tool that divides the half-steps into smaller increments so that more accurate settings

can be made.

• Mix: The Mix parameter allows mixing between wet and dry. For a maximum wet level and minimum dry

level, adjust this parameter to 99. Asetting of 0 will result in only dry signal passing through.

Chorus

The stereo Chorus effect mixes a delayed signal to the dry, while modulating the delay time, which periodically changes the interval of pitch shift. This yields a pleasing stereo effect that sounds like several voices at once with slight variations in pitch.

Parameters

• On/Off: The On/Off parameter determines whether the effect is activated.

• Chorus/Flanger/Phaser: The Chorus/Flanger/Phaser parameter determines which effect is selected, the

Chorus (Ch), Flanger (FL) or Phaser (Ph).

• Rate: The Rate parameter adjusts the speed that the delay is modulated—rate can be varied from 0-99

(0-9.9 Hz in 0.1 Hz steps).

• Depth: The Depth control adjusts the amount of variation of delay time that is applied to the delay. The 0-99

range should be used with taste, and is generally decreased when increasing the Rate control.

Flanger

The Flanger originated from the recording technique called “flanging” in which the recording engineer would rest his hand on the flange of the tape reel. By varying the pressure applied, the tape speed was varied, and the pitch modulated. Electronic versions from the 70s also included feedback systems to increase the intensity of the effect and thus created the classic Flanger effect.

Parameters

• On/Off: The On/Off parameter determines whether the effect is activated.

• Chorus/Flanger/Phaser: The Chorus/Flanger/Phaser parameter determines which effect is selected, the

Chorus (Ch), Flanger (FL) or Phaser (Ph).

• Rate: As in the Chorus effect, the Rate parameter adjusts the speed that the delay is modulated.

It can be varied from 0-99 (0-9.9Hz in 0.1 Hz steps).

• Depth: The Depth control adjusts the amount of variation of delay time that is applied to the delay. The 0-99

range should be used with taste, and is generally decreased when increasing the Rate control.

Phaser

The classic phaser, or phase shifter, was one of the most commonly recorded effects of the 70’s. This effect modulates the phase shift amount of a signal and sums it back to the dry signal.

Parameters

• On/Off: The On/Off parameter determines whether the Tremolo/Phaser effect is activated.

• Chorus/Flanger/Phaser: The Chorus/Flanger/Phaser parameter determines which effect is selected, the

Chorus (Ch), Flanger (FL) or Phaser (Ph).

• Rate: The Rate parameter adjusts the rate at which the phase shift is modulated. It can be varied from

0-99.

• Depth: The Depth control adjusts a feedback loop in the phase shifter to allow for a higher frequency

and a more resonant whistle. Do not confuse this with a depth control on a chorus where the depth at 0 means no effect. The 0-99 range sounds the most normal when set around 50, and sounds like more elaborate phase shifters with color switches, etc. when set to around 99.

Delay

This delay effect is a tapped delay, consisting of left and right delay lines separated by 20 mS delay time when in Stereo mode. It includes parameters for delay time, feedback, and wet/dry mix, and is affected by the global setting of the DSP Edge control. This control allows for simulation of tape or analog echoes by changing the amount of highs in the delay line.

Parameters

• On/Off: The On/Off parameter determines whether the Delay effect is activated.

• Delay Time: The Delay Time parameter sets the amount of time between the dry and delayed signals. If

adjacent presets use different delay times, and the delay effect is on, the delay will simply change to the new time without stopping the repeats. The range is 0-87 and represents delay times of 0 to 870 mS in 10 mS intervals.

• Feedback: The Feedback parameter affects the number of repeats that the delay will produce. The range is

0-99, with 0 representing a single echo, or slap-back delay, and 99 yielding almost infinite repeats. When

changing between presets containing delay, the delays will continue repeating after changing to the new preset if the delay time has not changed. If no delay is desired, but you do not wish to cut the tail off of the previous preset, set the time and feedback the same and set the mix to zero. If the delay is turned off on the newly selected preset, the delays will stop.

• Mix: The Mix parameter allows mixing between wet and dry. For a maximum delay level and minimum dry level, adjust this parameter to 99. Asetting of 0 will result in only dry signal passing through.

Reverb

Probably one of the most important guitar effects of all time, reverb practically created surf music. This reverb effect uses four possible reverb types—spring, plate, room, and hall—and a reverb time control to simulate many different types of reverbs. The global setting of the DSP Edge control can be used to simulate darker caverns, bright rooms, warm spring reverbs, etc., by tailoring the tone of the reverb tails.

Parameters

• On/Off: The On/Off parameter determines whether the reverb effect is activated.

• Reverb Type: The Reverb Type parameter selects one of four possible reverb types: spring (SP), plate (PL), room (ro), and hall (hL). Each type has different types of delays and different tone settings which, when combined with the time parameter, allow for many variations of reverb settings.

• Time: The Time parameter affects the length of time that the reverb tails last. The range is 0-99, with 0 representing a very small room and 99 yielding a huge, cavernous amount of reverb.

• Mix: The Mix parameter allows mixing between wet and dry. For maximum reverb level and minimum dry level, adjust this parameter to 99. Asetting of 0 will result in only dry signal passing through.

As with the delay, you can preserve reverb tails when changing presets. Make sure the type and time parameters match, then set mix to desired settings (even to zero for off), which will cause the REVERB LED to be off, even though the on/off parameter is On).

The Master section includes four important parameters: the EQ parameter, Left Wet/Dry Mix, Right Wet/ Dry Mix, and the Master Volume. These are all preset-dependent parameters (i.e., are saved as part of each preset) and allow for greater flexibility by allowing each preset to contain different volume, mix, and equalization settings.

Parameters

• EQ/Off: The EQ/Off parameter determines whether the EQ is off, or set on one of 7 preset EQ curves:

Phone (Ph): resonant mid boost for a telephone sound Low boost (Lo): boosts the low end and cuts the presence High boost (hi): boosts the highs Clean (CL): boosts the presence while slightly reducing the low-mids Lead (Ld): slightly boosts the mids while slightly reducing the presence Bass (bS): smiley-face Bright (br): increased highs with sharply reduced presence

• Left Wet/ Dry: The Left Wet/ Dry parameter sets the wet/dry mix for the left output. This is particularly useful if you wish to bypass the effects section on one side while the other side is full wet. This parameter can also be used to reduce the effects level without going to each individual effect mix control. The range is 0-99, with full dry at 0 and full wet at 99.

• Right Wet/Dry: The Right Wet/Dry parameter sets the wet/dry mix for the right output.

• Master Volume: The Master Volume parameter sets the overall volume of for each preset. The range is from 0-31 (-46.5 dB to 0 dB in 1.5 dB steps). Adjusting this volume will not affect the clip indicator.

0 Squeezed Lush

(compressor; preserves 0B’s echo tail) (compressor, exciter, delay, reverb)

1 Lush Too Dirt

(exciter, delay, reverb) (light distortion with delay, reverb)

2 Rockability Doubler

(slapback echo) (dry mixed with delayed detuning)

3 Us... ...and Them

(long echo, reverb) (reverb, preserves 3A’s echo tail)

4 Swirly Dizzy

(slow phaser) (fast phaser)

5 Thick Sick

(chorus) (flanger)

6 Low-fi Low-fi with Delay/Reverb

(resonant midrange peak with distortion) (same thing with some space)

7 Cheese Echo

(dry + echoed and phased low-fi) (low-fi echo following full dry)

8 Power Chord Small Sub

(distorted with pitch shifter adding a 5

) (Dry mixed with octave down)

9 Heavy More Heavy

(the whole enchilada) (added low end)

Vocal™100 Factory Patches

Vocal™100 Specifications

Frequency Response:

Bypassed: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Effected: 20 Hz to 11 kHz

ADC and DAC Conversion:

Rate: 23.44 kHz Quantization: 16 bit

Input Specifications:

Function Impedance Input Gain Input Levels Connector

(ohms) Settings

Nom. Max.

Mic 2.2 k (Lo Z) Max. -56 dBu -38 dBu Lo Z: XLR (pin 1: Gnd., 2: +, 3:-)

Hi Z: 1/4" TRS (tip:+, ring:-,

10 k (Hi Z) Min. -8 dBu +10 dBu sleeve:Gnd.)

Aux 82 k N/A +3 dBu +21 dBu 1/4" TRS (tip: left, ring: right

sleeve: Gnd.)

Function Minimum Output Levels Connector

Load (ohms)

Nom. Max.

Mic output 2.2 k -21 dBu -3 dBu XLR (pins 1 - 3 are Gnd., +,-) Line output 600 -4 dBu +14 dBu 1/4" TRS (tip: +, ring: -, sleeve: Gnd.) Dry output 1 k -5 dBu +13 dBu 1/4" Mono (tip +, sleeve Gnd.) Headphone 8 +10 dBu +10 dBu 1/4" TRS (tip: left, ring: right, sleeve: Gnd.)

Dimensions: (H x W x D)

2.5" x 13.375" x 7.125" (6.35 cm x 33.97 cm x 18.1 cm)

3.9 lbs. (1.77 kg)

Output Specifications:

Dry Output

Vocal

™

100 Block Diagram

XLR

Line

Out

Level

Headphone

Out

Double line denotes stereo

Off

Digital FX

Off

Comp.

Off

Bypass

Comp. on/off

Low

Preamp

Cut

Input

Level

Aux In

Vocal™ 100

Medium to heavy compression when singing loud.

Light compression at any level above nominal.

Limiting at maximum level. Can be used to avoid digital clipping.

Recommended Compression Settings

Medium to heavy compression when singing loud

Light compression at any level above nominal

Limiting at maximum level. Good to avoid digital clipping

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using electric products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water. For example, near or in a bathtub, swimming pool, sink, wet basement, etc.

6. Clean only with a damp cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. It should not be placed flat against a wall

or placed in a built-in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Apolarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A

grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding plug. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your inlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Never break off the grounding. Write for our free booklet “Shock Hazard and Grounding”. Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point they exit from the

apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories provided by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. 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.

15. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided.

16. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced

hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the following permissible noise level exposures:

Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA, Slow Response

890 692 495 397 2 100

1 1/2 102

1 105

1/2 110

1/4 or less 115

According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. Ear plugs or protectors to the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss, if exposure is in excess of the limits as set forth above. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Vocal™100

Felicitaciones en su compra del procesador estéreo vocal de piso Vocal™100. El Vocal 100 comparte múltiples características de algunos de los mejores procesadores de rack de la familia Peavey, y las contiene en un conveniente pedal para el escenario. Esto le da al vocalista control directo sobre siete opciones de efecto y capacidad de bypass.

La siguiente guía mostrará en detalle las funciones y posibilidades del Vocal 100. Por favor preste atención a las advertencias y notas en ésta incluidas. Éstas han sido añadidas por seguridad tanto suya, como del procesador. En el manual también encontrará instrucciones detalladas.

Este manual comienza con una sección para comenzar rápido y así pueda comenzar a disfrutar su procesador lo antes posible. Una vez que haya tenido el tiempo para explorar el Vocal 100, cuidadosamente lea el manual para una descripción a fondo de cada una de sus características.

CARACTERÍSTICAS:

Entradas de Z alto y bajo Salidas izquierda y derecha XLR con nivel de micrófono Salidas izquierda y derecha de 1/4" con nivel de línea Salida seca de 1/4" con nivel de línea Entrada de auxiliar y salida para audífonos para ensayos Compresor análogo ajustable (controlado por un preset) Procesador digital estéreo de 24-bits 20 algoritmos de fábrica 20 algoritmos editables por el usuario LED (foco) de nivel de entrada Edición completa de efectos (en algoritmos del usuario) Control por medio de pedales de presets y bypass Filtro de bajos seleccionable

Comienzo Rápido

Dado que el Vocal 100 es un procesador, necesitará un sistema de PA (mezcladora, amplificador, bocinas, etc.). Conecte el cable de corriente a la fuente CA de la pared y a la entrada Power Jack del Vocal 100. Asegúrese que la corriente que esté usando vaya de acuerdo con la indicada en el adaptador.

Usando un cable estándar de micrófono, conéctelo a un micrófono y a la entrada del Vocal 100. Si tiene un micrófono de Z alto, usé la entrada marcada Hi Z. Usando otro cable de micrófono, conéctelo a la salida Left Mic Output del Vocal 100, y luego a la entrada de micrófono de su mezcladora. NOTA: Se recomienda completar este paso con el nivel de volumen del Vocal 100 y del canal de la consola hasta abajo. Esto se hace para evitar diferencias de voltaje que pueden afectar al equipo y bocinas.

A continuación, y con los controles de nivel aún abajo, ajuste el nivel de entrada del Vocal 100. Para hacer esto, ajuste el nivel de manera que el volumen de voz más alto apenas encienda el LED de saturación. Puede referirse a niveles recomendables en la página 18 para ajustar el compresor.

Su Vocal 100 fue programado en la fábrica con 20 presets que no pueden ser editados. Pero existe una copia de estos programas en una sección editable de la memoria del Vocal 100. No cubriremos el proceso de edición aquí, eso se discute en otra sección. Es mucho más fácil usar los presets programados del Vocal 100 para darnos una idea de sus magníficas posibilidades.

ESPAÑOL

Cuando el Vocal 100 es encendido, automáticamente comienza en la locación 0.A, la primera locación editable. Oprima el botón (▼) indicado en la figura siguiente.

El display debería de cambiar ahora a la posición 9B, el ultimo preset de fábrica. Este preset no es editable. Apretar el botón (▼) repetidamente mostrará uno por uno los presets de fábrica para su revisión. Tome nota de los presets que le gusten para que después pueda regresar a ellos por medio de los presets de usuario y los pueda editar o ajustar. Por ejemplo, si le gusta cómo suena el 8A, puede ir al 8.A de los prestes de usuario y editarlo para su propia aplicación. Recuerde, los presets de usuario no se guardan en la memoria después de la edición al menos de que oprima el botón Store. El (.) en medio de 8.A es un indicador para avisarle que está en un preset de usuario. Una vez que haya escuchado los presets de fábrica, tal vez quiera ajustar los presets de usuario, junto con preamplificador/compresor. Para instrucciones especiales de cómo editar presets, vea la explicación del Edit Mode en la página 10.

PREAMPLIFICADOR ANÁLOGO

1. Nivel de entrada

Controla el nivel de entrada del preamplificador análogo. Use el control de Nivel de Entrada junto con el LED de saturación (#3) para optimizar su señal de micrófono. Empezando con el Nivel de Entrada en (0), cante al micrófono a lo que normalmente sería su nivel máximo. Incremente gradualmente el nivel de entrada y fíjese en el LED de saturación. Si éste se ilumina, usted deberá bajar el nivel de entrada hasta que el LED se apague o sólo se prenda intermitentemente. Si el LED de saturación no se enciende, su señal puede ser demasiado baja. Ajuste el Nivel de Entrada hasta que se ilumine el LED, y luego bájelo hasta que el LED se apague o sólo se prenda ocasionalmente. Idealmente, el nivel de la señal de micrófono no debería de iluminar el LED de saturación. Tal vez tenga que ajustar el control mientras canta hasta encontrar la posición ideal. Si aun está inseguro del nivel óptimo al que debe estar la señal, lo mejor sería que ésta nunca haga que se encienda el LED.

NOTA: En el Mono Mode, el LED funciona de manera inversa que en Estéreo: se mantiene encendida, y se apaga al ocurrir la saturación.

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