TC-Helicon VoiceLive Rack User Manual

Basics Manual

Safety

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 dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings.
8 Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
9 Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
10 Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
11 Refer all servicing to qualied 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.

Warning!

• To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock, do not expose this

equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects

lled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.

• Do not install in a conned space.

Service

All service must be performed by qualied personnel.

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Caution

You are cautioned that any change or modications not expressly ap­proved in this manual could void your warranty.

EMC/EMI

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 correcting the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the
one to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For the 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.

1. Download the Details Manual

Your product ships with this “Basics” Manual. To get the
latest “Details” manual visit:

www.tc-helicon.com/support
and select VoiceLive Rack in the “Select the product...”
dropdown menu. To view the product warranty select
Warranty on the same page.

2. Download VoiceSupport

Get the latest rmware for your product, tips and tricks,
and videos. Download and install VoiceSupport from
www.tc-helicon.com/voicesupport.

3. Register Your Product in VoiceSupport

Click on the ACCOUNT button.

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www.tc-helicon.com

Table of Contents

Table of ContentsBefore you get started

Introduction �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4
Front Panel �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5-7
Back Panel �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8-9
Quick Start ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 11

a. Connections .........................................................................................................................11

b. Set input level ..................................................................................................................... 11

c. First audio .............................................................................................................................. 11

Using Harmony or Hardtune presets with a connected instrument or

music track ................................................................................................................................. 11

Using Harmony or Hardtune presets without a connected instrument

or track ........................................................................................................................................11

Basic Operation ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13

Selecting presets ..................................................................................................................... 13

Searching for presets using tags.....................................................................................13

Modifying presets ................................................................................................................... 13

Changing the global mix ....................................................................................................13

Adjusting the Guitar features .......................................................................................... 14

Phantom, Mono, MIDI etc. - the Setup menu ........................................................ 14

Adjusting the Tone settings ............................................................................................... 14

Preset chaining with the Step feature ........................................................................ 14

Performing a global reset ..................................................................................................15

Restoring individual presets to factory settings ....................................................15

Mic Control and Footswitch assignments................................................................15

Storing and loading user proles ..................................................................................16

Frequently Asked Questions������������������������������������������������������������������������ 17
Signal Path Diagram ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18

Basics Manual revision 1.0 VoiceLive Rack

English Version

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing VoiceLive Rack, a complete, programmable
mic channel and vocal effects processor. This product is the result of
input from customers like you who requested the premium features of
VoiceLive 2 in a 19” rack chassis. We hope you enjoy making your music
sound even better with VoiceLive Rack.

VoiceLive Rack Features

• High quality, dedicated vocal channel and effects processor

• 8 fully editable effect blocks

• Total recall of mic preamp and Setup menu parameters in up to
10 user proles

• Unique touch interface on front panel

• Large, bright LCD screen

• Wizard feature to help users nd presets

• Up to 4 intervals of NaturalPlay harmony available

• Harmony reference can be guitar, MIDI or MP3 input

• Global adaptive tone and auto-chromatic pitch correction effects

• Mic Control feature allows remote effects control with MP-75 mic

• 400 user presets

• USB for audio streaming, updates, and backup to computer

• Discrete guitar mixing and effects to main output

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About TC-Helicon

TC-Helicon is the only pro audio company 100% dedicated to providing
creativity and control to singers. We are a dedicated group of engineers,
researchers and product specialists based in Victoria BC, Canada, who
spend every waking moment of their working lives listening, talking,
singing, and interacting with singers and those who have passion for the
singing voice.

MP-75 Mic

Front Panel

SIXTH ENCORE

STEP COUNT MIC-CONTROL

HARMONY

HOLD

COUNT MIC-CONTROL

HARMONY

HOLD

IN

PRESET

Touch to access input
gain adjustment screen

or hold to enter auto

input gain feature.

Push in to apply power.

Connect headphones

to monitor main

output mix.

Touch to access Setup
menu and parameters.

Touch Home to exit.

Touch to browse
presets based on tags
or to load presets on
demand.

Touch to access Store
menu for presets and
setups as well as man­agement features.

Touch Home to exit

any menu and set

screen to show main
preset display.

Touch to access Edit
menu and parameters
or touch Home to exit.

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Front Panel

SIXTH ENCORE

STEP COUNT MIC-CONTROL

HARMONY

HOLD

COUNT MIC-CONTROL

HARMONY

HOLD

IN

PRESET

Displays preset name
and number in Home

mode or all edit

parameters in edit
modes.

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In Home screen, turning Mix
knobs 1 detent will temporarily
display 4 global mix values then
allow adjustment.

Displays preset steps
if any (Count) and
current step in Home
mode.

In all edit modes Mix knobs are
used to adjust parameter values.

Displays parameter re­mote controlled by Mic
Control feature using
optional MP-75 mic.

Tab/Step arrows cycle
through preset step
chain (if any) and allow
management of step
chains in Home mode.

Main wheel locates
presets in Home mode
and selects rows in edit
modes.

Navigate arrows will
increment/decrement
presets by 1 in Home
mode or select rows
in edit modes.

Tab/Step arrows cycle
through tabs in edit
modes.