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PERFORM-VG

Ultra-Simple Mic-Stand-Mount Vocal and Acoustic Guitar Processor for Solo and Duo Performers

User Manual

Rev. 1.0

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions.......................................		3
Legal Disclaimer..............................................................		3
Limited warranty............................................................		3
1. Introduction................................................................		4
2. Let’s Get Going!..........................................................		4
3. Set Mic Gain................................................................		4
4. Connection Diagram..................................................		4
5. Control.........................................................................		5
6. Effects..........................................................................		5
7. Turning Effects On and Off ........................................		5
8. Editing Effects.............................................................		6
9. Tone.............................................................................		9
10.	Pitch Correction......................................................	11
11. Anti-Feedback.........................................................		11
12.	BodyRez..................................................................	11
13.	48V (Phantom Power)............................................	11
14.	Mic Control..............................................................	12
15.	Talk/Tuner...............................................................	12
16.	Lock/Mute...............................................................	12
17. Tap (Tempo).............................................................		12
18.	RoomSense.............................................................	12
19. AUX Input................................................................		13
20. Aux to Main Out......................................................		13
21. Dimming the Buttons.............................................		13
22. Switch3/Switch6 (Pedal) In....................................		13
23. Harmony Style Footswitch Assignment...............		13
24. Default Top-Level Control.....................................		14
25. Factory Reset..........................................................		14
26. Support...................................................................		14

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Important Safety

Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock.

Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the

enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the

accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section).

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping

or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.

To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

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 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 are 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.Use only attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the 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.The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16.Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

17.Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national

law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.

18.Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.

19.Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

20.Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.

21.Use this apparatus in tropical and/or

moderate climates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph,

or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, LAB GRUPPEN, LAKE, TANNOY, TURBOSOUND,

TC ELECTRONIC, TC HELICON, BEHRINGER, BUGERA, COOLAUDIO and EUROCOM are trademarks or registered trademarks of MUSIC Group IP Ltd.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s

Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at music-group.com/warranty.

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1.Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Perform-VG!

Your new mic stand-mounted vocal and guitar processor opens up a world of new performance opportunities.

Starting with Adaptive Tone (automatic EQ, De-Essing, Gating and Compression), your voice will punch through the mix and sound great in any environment.

Add studio-quality Reverb, Harmony and Echo to the party and you’ll easily craft eardrum pleasing vocal effects that are perfectly suited to your song.

With the addition of acoustic guitar BodyRez and independent Echo and Chorus effects it’s easier than ever to get a complete guitar sound for your performance.

Anti-Feedback tames the annoying high pitched squeals we’ve all experienced at live shows and keeps your performance sounding its very best.

Our global Pitch Correction gently guides your voice to the nearest note, ensuring that your pitches are spot on.

2. Let’s Get Going!

On the box, you may have seen a connection guide and simple instructions to set your mic gain. If you haven’t got things connected and making sound, we should do that now.

3. Set Mic Gain

• Connect your mic, guitar, and mixer or headphones according to the guide below

• Press and hold the SET button for about 2 seconds, while singing normally

• When the process is complete, the SET LED will turn RED

• Release the SET button to complete the process

• Your mic gain is now set optimally

After the gain is set, you’ll see the LED ring illuminate red, showing you the current mic gain. If you would like to make a manual adjustment to the automatic setting, simply turn the control knob. When you’re done making adjustments, the control will time out and your manually selected level will be saved. Manually setting mic gain also disables the “nudge" feature which protects you from overloading the input by reducing gain when repeated overloads are detected in a short period of time. Pressing the SET button after manually setting mic gain will re-enable “nudge”.

4. Connection Diagram

					SWITCH-	6
1	2	3	4	5	6
		HIT	PLAY/REC	STOP/CLR		LOOP INC

*Note that using guitar THRU will mute all guitar sounds in Perform-VG. Chords will still be detected for NaturalPlay harmony, but the intent is to connect to other pedals/amps instead of hearing guitar from VG.

If you change the guitar level via the MIX button while the THRU is connected, the guitar signal will become available again via both THRU and MIC OUT, should you want a dry signal for guitar in addition to the mixed vocal/guitar output.

To re-mute the guitar in the MIC OUT, plug and re-plug the THRU or GUITAR IN.

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5.Control

All editing and control on Perform-VG is achieved in three ways. Here are some examples:

• Button press

• Effects on/off

• Tone , Anti-Feedback, BodyRez on/off

• Enter headphone level control

• Enter mix control

• Enter dimming control

• Tap tempo

• Button hold

• Enter effects edit mode

• Start automatic gain calibration

• Talk/Tuner mode

• Lockout mode

• 48V on/off

• Aux to main out toggle

• Control knob rotation

• Main output level (default top-level control)

• Effects level/style

• Headphone level

• Guitar level

• Dimming level

• Manual mic gain level

6. Effects

Harmony

Additional voices, created from your own voice, provide harmony as personal backup singers. Chord information is captured via the guitar input to pick the right key and scale for your song automatically.

We can also use music coming into the AUX input to automatically pick the right key/scale for the harmony voices if you don’t have a guitar connected. If you have no guitar or Aux input, we’ll use the built in RoomSense mic to listen for key/ scale. You’ll need to have a chorded instrument near the RoomSense mic for this to work.

Reverb

Reverb creates a simulated physical space for your voice and guitar. It can be a small space, like a shower (where everyone’s best singing takes place), or something as big as a concert hall. It’s common to use a smaller (shorter) Reverb for faster songs and a larger (longer) Reverb for slower ones.

Vocal and guitar share the reverb style, but control over the levels is independent.

Echo

Otherwise known as “Delay”, echo effects repeat your voice or guitar back to you in various ways and amounts, simulating the effect of shouting into a mountain range or very large space.

Vocal and guitar can each have independent echo styles and levels.

Chorus

Chorus adds pitch/time modulation effects to your guitar, giving you options to further expand your sound.

7. Turning Effects On and Off

To activate or deactivate an effect, simply tap the Reverb, Harmony,

Echo or Chorus button. The button will glow WHITE when active and turn off when inactive.

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