TC-Helicon Ditto Mic Looper Reference Manual
English Manual
Ditto Mic Looper
Important safety instructions 1
EMC/EMI 2
Explanation of graphic symbols 2
About this manual 3
Introduction 3
Setup 4
Inputs, outputs, controls 8
1. Power input 8
2. MIC jack – Microphone input 8
3. OUT jack – Audio output 8
4. LOOP footswitch 8
5. STOP footswitch 8
6. LOOP LEVEL control knob 8
7. USB port 8
Creating loops 9
Frequently asked questions 11
Footswitch LED state reference 11
Updating the firmware 11
Technical specifications 12
Getting support 12
Product Ditto Mic Looper
Product (firmware) version 1.0
Document English Manual
Document version / date 2014 -11-17
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Important safety instructions
Important 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 a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong is provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified 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.
Caution
You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Service
► All service must be performed by qualified
personnel.
Warning
► To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture
and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should not be placed on this apparatus.
► Do not install this device in a confined space.
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Explanation of graphic symbols
EMC/EMI
Electromagnetic compatibility/
Electromagnetic interference
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. 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 determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Explanation of graphic symbols
The lightning bolt triangle is used to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltages” within
the unit’s chassis that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to humans.
The exclamation point triangle is used
to alert the user to presence of important operating and service instructions
in the literature accompanying the
product.
► Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
► Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
► Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-
cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
► Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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Introduction
About this manual
This manual will teach you everything you need
to know to make great loops with your new Ditto
Mic Looper.
This manual is only available as a PDF download
from the TC-Helicon website.
Of course, you can print this manual, but we encourage you to use the PDF version, which has
both internal and external hyperlinks. For example, clicking the TC-Helicon logo in the upper left
corner of each page will take you to the table of
contents.
To get the most from this manual, please read it
from start to finish, or you may miss important
information.
To download the most current version of this
manual, visit
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Ditto Mic Looper.
We’re super excited to be able to bring you such
a simple and powerful looping pedal.
If you can mic it, you can loop it. So get out there
and record anything and everything… anything
and everything… anything and everything…
Thanks,
The TC-Helicon Team
Features
► Automatic mic gain
► Five minutes of looping time
► Unlimited overdubs
► Overdub undo/redo
► 24 bit uncompressed high quality audio
► Save loops over power cycles
tc-helicon.com/products/
ditto-mic-looper/support/
Enjoy your TC-Helicon product.
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