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PERFORM-VK

Ultimate Mic Stand-Mount Vocal Processor for Studio-Quality Sound with Expandable Effects and Keyboard I/O

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions.................................................		3
Legal Disclaimer.......................................................................		3
Limited warranty......................................................................		3
Introduction.......................................................................................		4
Read the Quick Start!........................................................................		4
Connection Diagram........................................................................		4
Effects.................................................................................................		5
Turning Effects On and Off ..............................................................		6
Editing Effects....................................................................................		6
Preset..................................................................................................		6
Importing (Beaming) a preset.........................................................		7
HIT.......................................................................................................		7
Editing a Beamed preset..................................................................		7
Editing HIT..........................................................................................		7
Tone.....................................................................................................		8
Anti-Feedback...................................................................................		8
Pitch Correction.................................................................................		8
Pitch Guide.........................................................................................		9
+48V (Phantom Power)....................................................................		9
Mic Control.........................................................................................		9
Talk....................................................................................................		10
Lock/Mute........................................................................................		10
Tap (Tempo).....................................................................................		10
RoomSense......................................................................................		10
AUX Input.........................................................................................		10
Aux to Main Out..............................................................................		11
Dimming the Buttons.....................................................................		11
USB Audio........................................................................................		11
MIDI Implementation.....................................................................		12
Factory Reset...................................................................................		14
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 and DDA are trademarks

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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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing PERFORM-VK!

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

Starting with our 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 “beamable” presets you can expand the sonic capabilities of PERFORM-VK and include up to four more vocal effects!

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.

The Guide feature lets you see your vocal pitches in real time, letting you know when you’re accurate and when you might be sharp or flat. It’s a great tool for both live and rehearsal.

Audio and MIDI inputs for your keyboard give you a choice of methods to guide key and scale for harmony voices and HardTune.

Read the Quick Start!

We’ll assume that you read the Quick Start Guide that came in the box, hooked everything up, and that you’re able to sing and play through the product. If you

haven’t made it that far, please read the Quick Start Guide now and come back to this manual when you’re set up. Don’t worry, we’ll wait.

Update Your Device!

It is HIGHLY recommended that you update the firmware on your PERFORM-VK before first use. ”Beaming“ presets from the app will not function without the update.

To update your firmware, you'll need both a USB driver (PC only) and our VoiceSupport 2 program. Both can be found at tc-helicon.com/products/ perform-vk/support/

PC Users

1.Download both the USB driver and VoiceSupport 2

2.Install the USB driver (restart if prompted)

3.Install VoiceSupport 2 (restart if prompted)

4.Connect your Perform-VK to your computer with the supplied USB cable

5.Power up Perform-VK

6.Start VoiceSupport 2

7.Follow the prompts to update your firmware

Mac Users

You will not need the USB driver. Download VoiceSupport 2 and follow steps 3-7 above.

Connection Diagram

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Effects

There are three effects available to you in PERFORM-VK and up to four more which are accessed via beamed presets.

Harmony (onboard)

Additional voices, created from copies of your own voice, provide harmony as your own personal backup singers. Chord information is captured via the instrument input(s), MIDI or Aux and used to pick the correct key and scale for your song.

We can also use a combination of the built-in RoomSense microphone and music coming into the AUX input to automatically pick the right key/scale for the harmony voices. You’ll need to have a chorded instrument near the RoomSense mic and/or music with chord information coming into the AUX input for this

to work.

Reverb (onboard)

Reverb creates a simulated physical space for your voice. 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.

Echo (onboard)

Otherwise known as “Delay”, echo effects repeat your voice back to you in various ways and amounts, simulating the effect shouting into a mountain range or very large space. Some Echoes can have effects applied to the “taps” or repeats of the echo, like Megaphone or Radio.

Double (Beamable)

Simulates the classic “double tracked” studio sound that’s common on recordings of all genres. Double can include Octave Up and Octave Down voices too.

Megaphone (beamable)

Anything that filters or distorts your voice falls into the Megaphone category. You can sound like you’re on an old radio or distort your voice for an edgy attack. Be careful with Megaphone effects when you’ve got a loud PA. We need to adjust EQ a lot to create these sounds, so they’re a bit more prone to feedback than other effects.

HardTune (beamable)

The name of this effect can be a bit misleading, because it covers both subtle and T-Pain™ style tuning. There are several styles to help you hit the pitch perfectly, but some sound much more natural than others. Conveniently enough, our natural style is called…well… natural. The Pop style covers the other end of the spectrum. HardTune requires key information to work correctly, so just like Harmony, you’ll need a chorded instrument, MIDI or AUX input.

µMod (beamable)

Here’s where you’ll find effects like Flanger, Chorus and other similar effects. These effects are typically used sparingly, but can add a great point of interest to your performance.

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