Zoom V6 User Manual

Vocal Processor

Operation Manual

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Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM Vocal Processor.

The vocal sounds. After adjusting volume and clarity, you can, for example, correct the pitch of vocals while adding harmony and reverb.

Setting values and combinations can be saved as patch memories in the unit to be used whenever you like. You can try out a variety of vocal effects right away by switching among the preset patch memories.

With other features that include a unique formant pedal that can be used to change vocal characteristics, a looper that can record overdubs for up to 3.5 minutes and a super-directional ZOOM SGV-6 mic, this vocal processor is perfect for live performances.

We hope you will enjoy using it for many years.

has numerous functions for transforming vocals and is easy-to-use, so anyone can achieve powerful

Main features of the

Easy sound creation

Creating sounds is as easy as turning knobs and pressing switches.

Super-directional ZOOM SGV-6 mic

The super-directional ZOOM SGV-6 mic, which is based on shotgun mic technologies, catches the sound of the vocalist with focused directionality. Using the SGV-6 suppresses feedback and interference from nearby instruments when capturing a voice, enabling more accurate pitch correction and harmonization.

Voice character manipulation pedal

The FORMANT pedal can be used to change vocal characteristics without changing pitch, making it sound like the voice of a different person. The vocal automatically returns to its original character when the foot is removed from the pedal.

Singing assistance

Using the compressor to even out volume and the enhance function to add clarity helps make singing easier.

Voice, harmony and effect sections

The VOICE section allows you to easily pitch-correct vocals or create a robotic sound, for example. The HARMONY section can be used to automatically generate third-degree and fth-degree harmonies according to the KEY setting. The EFFECT section is optimized for vocalists. The 10 types of effects include echo and reverb as well as aggressive distortion.

3.5-minute looper great for improvisations

The looper can be used to overdub processed vocals as many times as desired, greatly expanding performance possibilities. Convenient undo and redo functions can be easily performed with a footswitch.

USB audio interface

The can be used as a 2-IN/2-OUT audio interface.

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Terms used in this manual

Patch memory

Records of voice, harmony and effect settings are called “patch memories” and can be used to easily recall settings. Up to 100 patch memories can be stored.

Looper

Vocal loops can be recorded for up to 3.5 minutes and played back. Loops can be layered for a variety of live performance techniques, including a cappella choruses and vocal percussion.

Memory mode

Use this mode to select patch memories with the footswitches.

Looper mode

Use this mode to operate the looper with the footswitches.

VOICE

This section can alter the sound of the voice. For example, use it to correct pitch according to the key or give the voice a childlike, synthesized or vocoder sound.

HARMONY

This can add up to two harmonizing voices. This generates optimal harmonies automatically according to the key.

EFFECT

This section adds reverb, distortion or another effect to the original sound to change its tone.

FORMANT

Formants are vocal characteristics created by differences in mouth and throat shapes. The FORMANT pedal of the can be used to change vocal characteristics without changing the pitch.

COMP (compressor)

Input sounds over a certain level can be compressed to lower their volume and even out the overall volume.

ENHANCE

This can make singing clearer by emphasizing high frequencies, and it can make the voice sound pleasanter by suppressing sibilant sounds as in “hiss” and “shhh”.

ECO mode

This function will automatically turn the power off 10 hours after the last operation.

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Names and functions of parts

■Front panel

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VOICE section

Alter vocals with pitch correction, pitch shifting, vocoder and other options.

VOICE ADJUST knob

Use to adjust the voice.

VOICE selection knob

Select the voice type.

KEY selection knob

Select the key for pitch correction.

VOICE indicator

This shows whether the VOICE section is on or off.

VOICE footswitch

Turn the VOICE section on/off.

HARMONY section

Add up to two harmonizing voices.

KEY selection knob

Select the key for harmonization.

HARMONY style buttons

Press to activate harmony types.

HARMONY MIX knob

Adjust the balance between the vocal and the harmony.

HARMONY footswitch

Turn the HARMONY section on/off.

HARMONY indicator

This shows whether the HARMONY section is on or off.

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Display

This shows the selected patch memory number and looper status.

STORE button

Press to save the current settings to a patch memory.

Input control section

Adjust the volume and tone of the input from the mic.

ENHANCE button

Turn the ENHANCE function on/off.

COMP knob

Adjust the amount of compression.

VOLUME knob

Adjust the mic input volume.

CLIP indicator

This shows the status of the input sound.

POWER indicator

This shows whether the power is on or off and the remaining battery charge.

FORMANT pedal

Change the character of the voice.

Patch memory/looper control section

Select patch memories and operate the looper.

EFFECT section

Apply delay, reverb or another effect.

EFFECT selection knob

Select the effect.

MEMORY/LOOPER footswitch

Switch between memory and looper modes. Press and hold to bypass the effect of the

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MEMORY footswitch

Use to select patch memories. When in looper mode, use to record and play loops.

MEMORY footswitch

Use to select patch memories. When in looper mode, use to stop loops.

EFFECT ADJUST knob

Adjust the effect.

EFFECT indicator

This shows whether the EFFECT section is on or off.

EFFECT footswitch

Turn the EFFECT section on/off.

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■Rear panel

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MIC IN jack

Connect a mic here.

2: HOT 1: GND

3: COLD

PHANTOM switch

Turn +48V phantom power ON/OFF. Turn this ON when connecting a ZOOM SGV-6 mic or a condenser mic that requires phantom power, for example.

EFFECT CONTROL connector

An expression pedal (ZOOM FP02M) can be connected here to control the effect.

USB port

Connect a computer here to use the A mobile battery, for example, can also be connected here to provide power.

PHONES output jack

Connect headphones here.

PHONES output volume knob

Adjust the headphone output volume.

GROUND LIFT switch

This connects/disconnects the output jack ground.

OUTPUT jack

Connect this to a mixer, other PA system, recorder or other audio device that can adjust sound balance.

1: GND 2: HOT

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3: COLD

POWER switch

Turn the power on/off.

DC 9V AC adapter connector

Connect a dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) here.

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Making connections

Mic (ZOOM SGV-6 or commercially-available mic)

Use a mic cable to connect it to the MIC IN jack.

Connect a cable with an XLR connector (female) to the OUTPUT jack. Use a cable with a connector that suits the PA system or recorder input jack. The Connect it to a line input jack on the other equipment.

output is line level.

or

When connecting a ZOOM SGV-6, condenser mic or other device that requires phantom power, set the PHANTOM switch to ON.

Expression pedal (ZOOM FP02M)

Connected to the EFFECT CONTROL jack, the pedal can be used to control the effect.

Use a Micro USB cable to connect to the USB port.

Stereo mini plug headphones

Computer

Mixer, PA system, recorder, etc.

or

AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16)

This connects/disconnects the output jack ground.

• CONNECT: The grounding pin is connected to the ground.

• LIFT: The grounding pin is disconnected from the ground. This is effective if noise is caused by a ground loop.

NOTE

Always set the PHANTOM switch to OFF when connecting a device that does not support phantom power. The device could be damaged if this is not done.

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ZOOM SGV-6 mic overview

The SGV-6 is a mic with focused directionality based on the technologies of shotgun mics, which are designed to capture sound in the direction they are pointed. By capturing only the vocal, sounds from other instruments on stage are suppressed, enabling accurate pitch correction and harmonization.

■Using the SGV-6

Sing towards this end.

Holding this part will change its directionality, preventing it from functioning correctly. Avoid holding it during use.

NOTE

The SGV-6 is a delicate device. Do not drop it or hit it with excessive force.

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Turning the power on

Minimize the volume of output devices.

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Set to ON.

2.

This turns the

Raise the volume of output devices.

3.

HINT

•4 AA batteries can also be used. Use only one type of battery (alkaline, NiMH or lithium) at a time. (

“Using batteries” on page 13)

•Power for operation can also be supplied through the USB port.

ECO mode overview

•By default, ECO mode is set to ON, so the power will automatically turn off if no use occurs for 10 hours.

•ECO mode can also be set to OFF on the SETTING screen. ( “Setting ECO mode to turn the power off

automatically when not used” on page 31)

on, and lights green.

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