TC-Helicon FX150 Reference Manual
English Manual
VoiceSolo FX150
Important safety instructions 1
Before you begin 4
Introduction 7
Set up – aka
“Where do I put this thing?” 9
Connecting – aka
“Exploring the ins and outs” 11
Input 1: combo jack for XLR or ¼” input 12
Input 2: combo jack for XLR or ¼” input 12
Aux input 12
Out 13
USB connector 13
Monitoring explained 14
Show me how! 17
Solo singer 18
Solo singer using a TC-Helicon
vocal processor 19
Solo singer using a TC-Helicon
vocal processor (alternate) 20
Two singers 21
Singer with acoustic guitar 22
Singer with electric guitar 23
Singer with guitar and 3rd party
guitar effects processor 24
Singer & acoustic guitarist in
a band with monitor mix 25
Singer & acoustic guitarist in
a band with monitor mix (alternate) 26
Singer & electric guitarist in
a band with monitor mix 27
Singer with a TC-Helicon
processor in a band with monitor mix 28
Singer & guitarist with a TC-Helicon
processor in a band with monitor mix 29
Singer & guitarist with a 3rd party guitar
processor in a band with monitor mix 30
Controls – aka
“Pushing buttons” 31
Advanced controls 34
Technical Specifications 36
Product VoiceSolo FX150
Product (firmware) version 1.11
Document Reference manual
Document version / date 2014-04-25
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Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
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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.
– There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
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.
– This apparatus must be earthed.
– Use a three wire grounding type line cord like
the one supplied with the product.
– Be advised that different operating voltages
require the use of different types of line cord
and attachment plugs.
– Check the voltage in your area and use the
correct type.
Voltage Line plug according to standard
110 to 125V UL817 and CSA C22.2 no42.
220 to 230V CEE7 page VII, SR section 107-
2-D1 / IEC83 page C4.
– This equipment should be installed near the
socket outlet and disconnection of the device
should be easily accessible.
– To completely disconnect from AC mains, dis-
connect the power supply cord from the AC
receptacle.
– The mains plug of the power supply shall re-
main readily operable.
– Do not install this device in a confined space.
– For use at an altitude of 2000m or lower.
– Do not open the unit – risk of electric shock
inside.
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Important safety instructions
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 ra-
dio / TV technician for help.
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Before you begin
Before you begin
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Before you begin
About this manual
This reference manual will help you learn understanding and operating your VoiceSolo FX150.
You can download the most current version of
this reference manual from
tc-helicon.com/products/voicesolo-fx150/support
To get the most from this reference manual,
please read it from start to finish, or you may
miss important information.
Getting support
If you still have questions about the product after reading this reference manual, please get in
touch with TC-Helicon Support:
tc-helicon.com/support/
Please register your
VoiceSolo FX150
To register your VoiceSolo FX150 using the
VoiceSupport software, launch VoiceSupport
and click on the ACCOUNT button.
! Please note that registration of your product is
NOT required to use VoiceSupport, download
presets, update firmware or contact support.
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Before you begin
FX150
HI Z
FULL MIX
Master
Edit
HI Z
FULL MIX
Master
Edit
XLR Male XLR Female
Combo Jack
MIDI Jack
1/4 inch jack
XLR Male XLR Female
Combo Jack
MIDI Jack
1/4 inch jack
Power Input
Mini USB
1/8 inch jack GRND Lift
USB Type A
USB Type B
XLR Male XLR Female
Combo Jack
MIDI Jack
1/4 inch jack
Power Input
Mini USB
1/8 inch jack GRND Lift
USB Type A
USB Type B
XLR Male XLR Female
Combo Jack
MIDI Jack
1/4 inch jack
XLR Male XLR Female
Combo Jack
MIDI Jack
1/4 inch jack
Power Input
Mini USB
1/8 inch jack GRND Lift
USB Type A
USB Type B
XLR Male XLR Female
Combo Jack
MIDI Jack
1/4 inch jack
Power Input
Mini USB
1/8 inch jack GRND Lift
USB Type A
USB Type B
XLR Male XLR Female
Combo Jack
MIDI Jack
1/4 inch jack
Power Input
Mini USB
1/8 inch jack GRND Lift
USB Type A
USB Type B
XLR Male XLR Female
Combo Jack
Power Input
Mini USB
1/8 inch jack GRND Lift
USB Type A
USB Type B
Power Input
XLR Male XLR Female
Power Input
1/8 inch jack GRND Lift
XLR Male XLR Female
Combo Jack
MIDI Jack
1/4 inch jack
Power Input
Mini USB
1/8 inch jack GRND Lift
USB Type A
USB Type B
Diagrams
– The box in the lower left corner shows what
Legend
signals you will hear from your VoiceSolo
FX150.
VoiceSolo FX150 back panel
– The box in the lower right corner shows what
you will hear from your mixer / PA speakers.
When we refer to a “P.A.” or a “mixer” in this
Microphone
manual, we actually mean any sound gathering and sound producing sources. This could
be anything from a “stick system” or a portable/all-in-one loudspeaker system to powered
Acoustic guitar
studio monitors or even a DAW recording interface.
Electric guitar
– Please note that we do not account for other
inputs or instruments in these diagrams – so
Keyboard or other instrument
you won’t see pictures of drums etc.
– There are separate diagrams for hooking up
TC-Helicon vocal processors. Some of our
processors come with a headphone output
and some don’t. We will try to account for
both cases.
– We have tried to put as many combinations
and examples into our diagrams as possible,
but we may have missed one or two. Using the
complete set of diagrams, you should be able
to create your own unique connection setup.
Just bear in mind the key points, like whether
you need to press the FULL MIX/CH1 button.
TC-Helicon processor
Guitar FX processor
Mixing desk
P. A.
Monitor mix
To give you clear and concise representations
of what goes where, we have provided several
connection diagrams in the “Connecting – aka
“Exploring the ins and outs”” on page 11 section. There are a few things we would like you to
keep in mind as you follow these diagrams:
– Signal sources that go into your VoiceSolo
FX150 (e.g. microphone or guitar) will always
be shown to the left of the back panel image
(1).
– “Downstream” devices (mixers, speakers) will
always be shown to the right of the back panel
image (2).
– There are two “call out” boxes on the left side
of each diagram, showing whether or not the
HI Z button and the FULL MIX/CH1 button are
pressed.
Pressed Not pressed
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XLR cable
TRS cable
TS (guitar) cable
1/8” cable
Introduction
Introduction
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the
TC-Helicon VoiceSolo FX150!
In a live setting, getting a good monitor sound
can be extremely challenging. If you are fortunate enough to have a dedicated monitor engineer going from gig to gig with you, then you
probably aren’t reading this manual anyway – so
let’s get to the rest of us.
If you can’t hear yourself sing, play or speak, you
can’t perform at your best. Getting feedback (the
good kind) allows you to adjust your mix, your
pitch, intensity and many other facets of your
performance, giving your audience the best possible experience.
Get ready to elevate your live performances with
this flexible and powerful personal stage monitor!
In the box: the goodie list
The VoiceSolo FX150 box should contain the following items:
– VoiceSolo FX150
– Power supply
– Vertical mount adapter
– Multilingual quick guide
If you are missing an item, please contact your
retailer immediately.
Inspect all items for signs of transit damage. In
the unlikely event of transit damage, inform the
carrier and supplier.
If damage has occurred, keep all packaging as it
can be used as evidence of excessive handling
force.
Now, let’s get to the setup!
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Set up – aka “Where do I put this thing?”
Set up – aka
“Where do I put this thing?”
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Set up – aka “Where do I put this thing?”
The first thing we should do is figure out where
you are going to put the FX150. You have got a
few options, depending on your situation.
Mic stand mount
This is our preferred location. It’s nice and close
at hand for adjustments. It also provides a great
angle for crystal clear sound.
To connect the FX150 to your mic stand:
Tabletop or floor
“Click”
Some mic stands have a “thinner” top post. If
this is the case for you, the ideal mounting location for your FX150 is directly on top of the
tightening mechanism (or “chuck”) between your
lower and upper mic stand sections.
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