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- Page 1 Owner's Manual...
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Page 2: Electromagnetic Compatibility
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Pour la version française de ce manuel aller à digitech.com WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION READ THE FOLLOWING: KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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. HEED ALL WARNINGS A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. -
Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC declares that the product: EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Product name: Vocalist Live Harmony WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC EC Regulation 278/2009 Product option: all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC... - Page 4 Warranty & Registration We at DigiTech are very proud of our products and back-up each one we sell with the following ® warranty: 1. Please register online at www.digitech.com within ten days of purchase to validate this warranty. This warranty is valid only in the United States. 2.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Modulation ..........64 Band-Electric Guitar Application ..12 Delay ............66 Practice Application .........13 Reverb ............69 Guitar ............71 Operating The Live Harmony ..14 Gold Channel Effects ......14 Preset Librarian Software ....73 Vocal Effects ..........16 System Requirements & Download ..73 Guitar Effects ..........17 Firmware Updates ........73 Effects Bypass ..........18... -
Page 7: Overview
LCD display, and four soft knobs. One of the most significant features of the Live Harmony is Live Adapt™. Live Adapt uses the internal analysis microphone or Aux In jack to provide automatic, real-time effect tempo adjustment, smart gating of non-vocal signals (internal mic only), and intelligent pitch and harmony generation using the detected key of the music. -
Page 8: Musiq ® & Live Adapt
With musIQ & Live Adapt, the Live Harmony can adapt to changes in your music, creating a truly dynamic performance. -
Page 9: Features
• Vocalist Live Harmony Processor • Power Supply • Quick Start The utmost care was taken while manufacturing your Live Harmony. Everything should be included and in perfect working order. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer at once. -
Page 10: User Interface & Connectors
User Interface & Connectors Top Panel 1. Gold Channel Button Pressing this button turns the Gold Channel effects on and off; the effects are on when the button is lit. The Gold Channel effects provide the sonic foundation for your vocal sound and are used as the front end for all presets. - Page 11 4. Live Adapt Mic This internal analysis microphone listens to the music being played in the room and adjusts settings in the Live Harmony automatically. It is used to adjust tempo for delay and modulation effects, adjust the key for generated harmonies and pitch correction/pitch effects, and adjust the noise gate threshold.
- Page 12 Knob 12. A/B Footswitch The Live Harmony lets you store two parts per preset: “A” and “B”. Vocal effects can be independently enabled or disabled in each part and the A/B footswitch toggles between these two parts. This feature can be helpful for...
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Page 13: Lcd Display
Vocal effects quickly, such as when talking to the audience between songs. Pressing and holding this footswitch for 2 seconds will access the built-in Guitar Tuner and mute the Live Harmony outputs while the tuner is active (see "Guitar Tuner" on page 25 14. -
Page 14: Rear Panel
3. Mic/Line In Jack This combination jack accepts a microphone or line-level signal. Connect a microphone using an XLR connection to use the Live Harmony's internal mic preamp. +48 Volt phantom power can be enabled in the System menu for condenser microphones which require it. Connect using a 1/4" balanced TRS connection when connecting the line output of an external mic preamp to the Live Harmony. -
Page 15: Ground Lift Switch
The guitar signal received at the Guitar In jack is passed through this 1/4", unbalanced TS jack and can connect to other guitar effects or the input of an amplifier. The Guitar effects built into the Live Harmony are not passed out this output. -
Page 16: Connection Diagrams
Stereo Connection from Live Harmony Line Out Use a cable like the one shown below to connect the Live Harmony's 1/4" Headphone/Line Output to the 1/4" line inputs of another device. 1/4" Stereo TRS to Dual 1/4" TS Cable... -
Page 17: Solo-Acoustic Guitar Application
Often with an acoustic guitar it is convenient to provide a single output to the PA. The Vocalist Live Harmony allows you to mix the guitar with the vocals and send the guitar/vocal mix to the PA via the XLR Outputs. This allows you total control of your sound from on-stage. -
Page 18: Band-Electric Guitar Application
Omit For Mono Optional NOTE: By default the Live Harmony is configured for stereo operation. To configure the Live Harmony for mono operation you must turn off the STEREO option in the System menu, see for further information. "Stereo" on page 35... -
Page 19: Practice Application
Connecting a portable music player lets you practice along with pre-recorded music. Connect a computer to backup your presets and set lists or graphically configure set lists for your next gig. Computer w/Vocalist Live Librarian Software Harman... -
Page 20: Operating The Live Harmony
Operating The Live Harmony This section of the manual describes how to navigate and use the various features of the Live Harmony. Gold Channel Effects The "Gold Channel" effect processing section is the first effect module in the signal chain and provides channel strip style processing. The Gold Channel is comprised of the following 8 effects: Tube Warmth, Compressor, Pitch Correction, Ambience, EQ, De-Esser, Gate, and Low Cut. - Page 21 To reset a Gold Channel Type back to its factory default settings: Press and hold the <Gold Channel> button. The <Gold Channel> button will begin flashing and the LCD display will now display the Gold Channel effect parameters. Turn the <DATA> encoder until you have selected the TYPE you wish to reset.
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Page 22: Vocal Effects
Vocal Effects The Vocal effects processing section comes after the Gold Channel effects and is comprised of the following 6 effect modules: Harmony 1, Harmony 2, Doubler, FX (pitch, modulation, and distortion/filter effects), Delay, and Reverb. Unlike the Gold Channel effects, Vocal effect settings are independently stored to each preset. To bypass/enable a Vocal effect module: Press the corresponding effect button (e.g., <Harmony 1>, <Double>, <FX>, etc.). -
Page 23: Guitar Effects
Guitar Effects The Live Harmony features separate effects that can be used for a guitar plugged into the Guitar In jack. Guitar effects are only available when you mix your guitar signal directly to the XLR and Line/Headphone outputs along with your vocals. -
Page 24: Effects Bypass
During performance there will be times when you want to bypass all effects when speaking to the audience between songs. The Live Harmony has a global Effects Bypass which will bypass all Vocal and Guitar effects within the currently loaded preset. -
Page 25: Sound Check
Sound Check If you've ever tried adjusting vocal effects while singing then you know that it can be difficult to properly judge the changes due to the fact that you can hear your own voice inside your head. The Sound Check feature resolves this issue by allowing you to record a vocal loop (pre-effects) that you can then playback through the Gold Channel and Vocal effects. -
Page 26: Live Adapt
As soon as the Live Harmony detects that someone is singing into the vocal microphone, the gate is moved back to its baseline level to prevent cutting out lower level vocal sounds. - Page 27 It is best suited for situations where the internal mic or Aux In signal consists of a mix of instruments, for example when the Live Harmony is used on stage with a band, or when connecting your guitar to the Guitar In jack.
- Page 28 • Preset With this option selected, the tempo will not adapt and will be set according to the "TEMPO" parameter setting in the Delay/FX menus. • Wide With this option selected, the audio analyzed by the internal microphone or Aux In jack is used to modify the Delay/Modulation "TEMPO" parameter, within a wide range around the currently set Delay/Modulation TEMPO setting.
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Page 29: Looper
Looper The Live Harmony's built-in Phrase Looper allows you to record a vocal loop, record infinite overdubs on the loop, and undo/redo overdubs during live performance. The Looper is placed last in the signal chain. This allows all enabled effects to be recorded with the loop and allows overdubs to be recorded with different effects applied. - Page 30 You can now record overdubs. To add an overdub, ensure the loop is playing. If it is not, press the <Down> footswitch to initiate loop playback. Now press the <Down> footswitch to start overdub recording. “OVERDUB” will appear in the display. To stop overdub recording, press the <Down>...
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Page 31: Guitar Tuner
Guitar Tuner Use the Live Harmony's built-in Tuner to quickly and easily tune your guitar. To tune your guitar with the built-in Tuner: Press and hold the <Up> footswitch for approximately 2 seconds or until the Guitar Tuner appears in the LCD display and the LED above the footswitch begins flashing. -
Page 32: Presets
Presets The Live Harmony has 99 user presets and 99 factory presets. The type of preset loaded can be identified by the letter preceding the preset number in the LCD display. For example, "U01" would signify "User" preset 1 and "F04" would signify "Factory"... - Page 33 To store a preset: Press the <Store> button. The Store button will begin flashing and the first character of the preset’s name will now have a cursor under it. If you do not wish to rename the preset, go to step 4. If you do wish to rename the preset, turn the <Edit 4>...
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Page 34: Preset A/B Parts
Preset A/B Parts Each preset has two parts, referred to as “A” and “B”. Vocal effects can be independently enabled or disabled in each part. This feature can be helpful for applying different effects within a song without having to change presets, such as enabling delays, distortion, or harmony effects on certain words or vocal phrases. -
Page 35: Set Lists
Set Lists The Live Harmony lets you organize presets into groups called “Set Lists". A Set List contains a group of up to twenty presets placed in any order, so you can easily step through the presets you need to during a performance. There are five available Set Lists: Favorites, Set List A, Set List B, Set List C, and Set List D. - Page 36 LCD display reads "U" (user preset) or "F" (factory preset). HINT: The Live Harmony provides an alternative way of quickly adding presets to the Favorites Set List. To quickly add a preset to the Favorites Set List: From Preset mode, select the preset which you want to add to the Favorites Set List.
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Page 37: Fs3X Footswitch Control
This prevents changing presets and A/B status when controlling the Looper functions. An optional DigiTech FS3X Footswitch can be used for full-time Looper control, freeing up the Live Harmony footswitches to be used for full-time preset navigation. This provides streamlined control and quick access to the Looper functions. -
Page 38: Volume/Expression Pedal Control
39 "EP Parameter, Min, & Max" on page 41 Volume Pedal: To use a volume pedal for Live Harmony control, the pedal must meet the following requirements: • Must be a passive guitar volume pedal. • Must offer a 1/4” TS cable connection and be connected using a TS cable. -
Page 39: System Setup
System Setup The System menu is used to configure the Live Harmony for your application and is accessed by pressing the <System> button. Pressing the <DATA> encoder navigates the various pages within the System menu and turning the corresponding <EDIT> knobs will edit the on-screen system parameters. This section of the manual describes the available options in this menu and how to access and edit them. -
Page 40: A/B Footswitch Configuration
A/B Footswitch Configuration Each preset has two parts, referred to as “A” and “B”. Vocal effects can be independently enabled or disabled in each part. This feature can be helpful for applying dynamic effects within a song without having to navigate presets, such as enabling delays, distortion, or harmony effects on certain words or vocal phrases. -
Page 41: 48 V Phantom Power
48 V Phantom Power This system parameter enables 48 Volt phantom power on the XLR portion of the Live Harmony Mic/Line In jack and should be enabled when connecting a condenser microphone. Phantom power should be off when connecting a dynamic microphone, ribbon microphone, or a condenser microphone which is powered using another power source (such as an internal battery or external power supply). -
Page 42: Gtr Xlr Lvl
Guitar Thru jack is not affected by this parameter. Turn this parameter up to use the built-in Guitar effects and pass your guitar signal to the Live Harmony's outputs to be played through a PA system or headphones. Turn this parameter all the way down if you plan to use your guitar signal for triggering harmony and pitch generation only and use your own guitar rig for the performance. -
Page 43: Preset Load
Preset Load When selecting presets with the DATA encoder, this system parameter determines whether Live Harmony presets are loaded using a one step or two step process. The selectable options are: • Auto With this option selected, presets will automatically load as they are selected with the <DATA>... -
Page 44: Loop Undo
This system parameter is used to turn the Loop Undo function on and off. When turned on, overdubs recorded using the Live Harmony’s built-in Phrase Looper can be undone on-the-fly by simply pressing and holding the <Down> footswitch for 2 seconds. -
Page 45: Ep (Expression Pedal) Type
Turn the <Edit 1> knob to select the desired setting. Press the flashing <System> button to exit the System menu. NOTE: The Live Harmony can use either a standard passive guitar volume pedal (using a 1/4” TS cable connection) or a resistance-based expression pedal (using a 1/4”... -
Page 46: Aux In Configuration
Aux In jack will be sent to the outputs. The selectable options are: • Mute Selecting this option will mute the Aux In signal so that you will not hear it in the Live Harmony's outputs. Select this option to use the Aux In jack with Live Adapt. • Mix Selecting this option will mix the Aux In signal with the processed vocal signal at the Live Harmony’s output stage. -
Page 47: Ep Parameter, Min, & Max
EP Parameter, Min, & Max These system parameters select which vocal effect parameter you would like to control using an optional volume or expression pedal and set the min and max settings for the pedal's toe up and toe down positions. These parameters are not global parameters and do require you to store them to a preset in order to be retained. - Page 48 Vocal Effect Parameters Available for Expression Pedal Control EP Parameter Minimum Selectable Value Maximum Selectable Value Harmony Gain 2 Harmony Gender 1 Harmony Gender 2 Harmony Pan 1 Harmony Pan 2 Harmony Humanize 1 Harmony Humanize 2 Double Amount Double Detune Double Humanize Double Correct Pitch FX Level...
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Page 49: Factory Reset
This system parameter resets all system settings and user presets to their factory default state. WARNING! Performing the Factory Reset procedure will delete stored presets. It is recommended that you backup presets using the Vocalist Live Librarian preset management software before performing this procedure. To initiate the Factory Reset procedure: Press the <System>... -
Page 50: The Effects & Parameters
The Effects & Parameters The Live Harmony signal path is a serial chain of 7 vocal effect modules, which correspond to the 7 buttons along the top of the Live Harmony’s user interface – the Guitar button (the 8th button along the top of the interface) does not process the vocal signal, but rather the guitar signal present at the Guitar In jack. -
Page 51: Gold Channel
Press & Hold To Edit Gold Channel To enter the Gold Channel menu, press and hold the <Gold Channel> button for 2 seconds. Available parameters: • TYPE This parameter can be seen in the LCD display after entering the Gold Channel menu and is controlled using the <DATA>... -
Page 52: Warmth
Press & Hold To Edit Warmth Warmth adds varying amounts of tube saturation to your vocals. Use Warmth when your vocals require some additional grit, warmth, and character. Available parameter: • WARMTH (0-99) This parameter adjusts the amount of tube saturation applied, with 0 being the minimum (no effect) and 99 being the maximum. -
Page 53: Compressor
Press & Hold To Edit Compressor The Compressor helps tame loud vocal passages while raising lower ones, so your vocal’s dynamic range will “sit” better in the mix. Use it to even out your vocals for that up-front, professional vocal sound. Available parameter: •... -
Page 54: Pitch Correction
Press & Hold To Edit Pitch Correction Pitch Correction is used to correct notes which are sung slightly out of pitch. For example, if you’re singing a C, and it’s a little flat (but not quite B), pitch correction alters the note so that a more precise C is heard through the sound system. Pitch Correction can also adapt to changes using the Live Adapt feature. -
Page 55: Ambience
Press & Hold To Edit Ambience Ambience adds a subtle “sense of space” to your vocal sound, without pushing it back in the mix or standing out as an effect like reverb typically can. Think of the Ambience effect as the initial “early reflections” of a small space. Available parameter: •... - Page 56 Press & Hold To Edit The 3-band EQ shapes the tone of your vocals. It provides low, midrange, and high band filters with sweepable midrange frequency control. Available parameters: • LOW (-12 dB-+12 dB) This parameter adjusts the gain of the low frequency shelving filter and can be used to fix a “muddy”...
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Page 57: De-Esser
Press & Hold To Edit De-Esser The De-Esser tames excessively harsh consonant sounds, referred to as “sibilance”. A de-esser is a frequency selective compressor which is triggered only by the offending sibilant frequencies (between about 5-10 kHz). If you’re experiencing sibilance issues and your vocals sound too dull when lowering the sibilant frequencies with EQ, try using the De-Esser instead. -
Page 58: Noise Gate
Press & Hold To Edit Noise Gate The Noise Gate removes non-vocal signals from passing through the Live Harmony when you are not singing. This can help clean up the mix and help prevent feedback. Available parameter: • GATE (0-99) This parameter allows you to set the Noise Gate’s threshold, with 0 being the... -
Page 59: Low Cut Filter
Press & Hold To Edit Low Cut Filter The Low Cut Filter (also known as a high pass filter) prohibits excessively low frequencies (below the usual range of a vocal signal) from passing through the vocal microphone. These excessively low frequencies generally don’t add anything to the vocal’s sound and, when removed, can help with preventing the low end of the mix from becoming "muddy". -
Page 60: Harmony 1 & 2
Harmony 1 & 2 Harmony 1 and 2 are used to create the effect of having backup singers singing harmonies. The Live Harmony adds up to two harmony voices to your lead vocal. Each Harmony effect is independently adjustable. Common Harmony parameters can then be edited by turning the knobs from the Preset screen, providing quick access to overall Harmony level, voicings, and key/scale. - Page 61 minimum (harmonies are perfectly timed with the lead voice) and 99 being the maximum (harmonies are very loosely timed with the lead voice). • AMOUNT (0-99) This parameter adjusts the level of both Harmony effects simultaneously and is accessed by turning the HARMONY LEVEL knob from the Preset screen (see below).
- Page 62 Press and hold the <HARMONY 1> button to edit the parameters for the first harmony voice. Using the <DATA> encoder, select the desired harmony VOICING. Adjust the HUMANIZE parameter until the desired amount of separation and realism is achieved. Adjust the GENDER parameter to determine the amount of gender effect to apply to the harmony voice or set it to "Off"...
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Page 63: Double
Press & Hold To Edit Double Doubling is used to thicken your vocal sound and create the effect of additional singers singing in unison. Changes made to the Double effect need to be stored to a preset for later recall. Available parameters: •... - Page 64 To dial in the Double effect: Press and hold the <DOUBLE> button to enter the edit menu. Sing into the microphone (or use the Sound Check feature, see "Sound Check" ) and ensure the AMOUNT parameter is set high enough to hear on page 19 the effect.
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Page 65: Pitch Fx
Press & Hold To Edit Pitch FX The Pitch effects are located in the FX module and provide far-out pitch shifting effects, including Note Hammer, the popular over-the-top synthetic pitch correction effect heard in modern Pop and Hip-Hop recordings. The Pitch effects consist of three different parameter components: TYPE, GENDER, and SHIFT. - Page 66 Pitch Type Option Description Robo Robot type effect with no pitch correction. Reso Resonator effect with no pitch correction. Resobo Robot and resonator with no pitch correction. Space Resonator and pitch sync modulation. Alien Pitch sync modulation and formant shift. Pixel Pixel effect.
- Page 67 • GENDER (M50, Off, F50) This parameter is used to amplify the natural gender that is applied to the harmony voices. As GENDER is turned towards F50, voices become more female sounding. As GENDER is turned towards M50, voices become more male sounding.
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Page 68: Distortion/Filter
Press & Hold To Edit Distortion/Filter The Distortion/Filter effects are located in the FX module and can be used to add distortion to your vocals, create lo-fi effects, or create special effects, such as emulating a megaphone. Changes made to the Distortion/Filter effect need to be stored to a preset for later recall. - Page 69 Delay When this option is selected, the Distortion/Filter effect is applied to the delayed vocal only (the Delay effect must be enabled to hear this option). When this option is selected, the Distortion/Filter effect will be applied to the lead vocal, delay, harmony, and doubled voices. •...
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Page 70: Modulation
Press & Hold To Edit Modulation The Modulation effects are located in the FX module and are great for adding motion and depth to your vocal sound and include effects like flanging, chorusing, and vibrato. Changes made to the Modulation effects need to be stored to a preset for later recall. - Page 71 • SPEED (Slow-8 X) This parameter adjusts the rate at which the Modulation effect cycles. The following table provides a description of each option. Modulation Speed Option Description Sets the mod speed to 108 BPM (ignores the Slow currently set tempo setting). Sets the mod speed to 240 BPM (ignores the currently set tempo setting).
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Page 72: Delay
Press & Hold To Edit Delay Delay is an essential effect in vocal processing that creates an echo of your voice. Changes to the Delay module need to be stored to a preset for later recall. Available parameters: • TYPE This parameter selects which type of delay effect you would like to use. - Page 73 Delay Type Option Description Tape Multitap 1 Tape delays with a multi-tap eighth and quarter pattern. Tape Multitap 2 Tape delays with a multi-tap triplet pong pattern. Tape Multitap 3 Tape delays with a multi-tap dotted eighth + quarter note pattern. Bandpass Delay at the currently set tempo, but each time around the delay line is filtered with a bandpass filter so the repeats get more and...
- Page 74 • TEMPO (60-300) This parameter allows you to set the tempo for the Delay effect. This parameter is directly tied to the Modulation TEMPO parameter; editing one parameter will affect the other. If you enable the adaptive "TEMPO" feature in the Live Adapt menu, this parameter will adapt within a range around the currently set TEMPO setting.
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Page 75: Reverb
Press & Hold To Edit Reverb Reverb simulates singing in both small and large spaces, making your vocal breathe with more dimension. The Live Harmony uses genuine Lexicon reverbs. Lexicon ® reverbs are the industry standard for both studio and live reverb effects. The Reverb effect can also be applied to your guitar signal, see "Guitar"... - Page 76 • AMOUNT (0-99) This parameter adjusts the Reverb effect's mix level, with 0 being the minimum (no effect applied) and 99 being the maximum amount of effect applied. • TONE (-50-+50) This parameter adjusts the tone of the Reverb effect, with -50 providing the darkest tone and 50 providing the brightest tone.
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Page 77: Guitar
Press & Hold To Edit Guitar When you connect your guitar to the Guitar In jack on the Live Harmony, you can select to mix your guitar signal to the outputs along with the vocal signal. This lets you hear your guitar signal directly out of the PA system or headphones. When using the Live Harmony in this manner, you have the option to select one of the available modulation effects to apply to your guitar signal. - Page 78 This parameter adjusts the amount of Reverb effect added to your guitar signal. This is the same Reverb effect used to process your vocals in the Live Harmony. For information on editing the Reverb effect parameters, see "Reverb" on page 69 To dial in the Guitar effects: Press and hold the <GUITAR>...
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Page 79: Preset Librarian Software
Preset Librarian Software You can back up Live Harmony presets and set lists using the free Vocalist Live Librarian preset management software application for PC and Mac. This software will connect to the Live Harmony through the mini USB connector and lets you archive and retrieve presets and set lists to and from your computer. -
Page 80: Preset List
Preset List 1. B:3RD ABOVE 34. DA BA DEE 67. HELLA GOOD 2. B:3RD BELOW 35. GTR CHORUS 68. PONG CHORUS 3. CSN 36. DOUBLE PONG 69. BUGLE SISTERS 4. GOLD STNDRD 37. GTR FLG/RVB 70. FUZZY SHIFT 5. A:DBL B:HARM 38. -
Page 81: Technical Information
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Page 82: Specifications
Specifications Mic Input Microphone Input: Female XLR, Pin 2 Hot Impedance: 3k Ω balanced Phantom Power: +45 Volts Maximum gain: +60 dB E.I.N. (at max gain): -125 dBu @ 60 dB gain typical (150 Ω source) -128 dBu @ 60 dB gain typical A-weighted (150 Ω... - Page 83 Power Power Requirements: 9 VDC, 800 mA, 7.2 W, center pin GND, outer sleeve positive Power Adapter: PS0920DC Other USB: USB 2.0 full-speed compliant Dimensions: 7.9” (W) x 9.2” (L) x 2.5” (H) Product Weight: 2.7 lbs. Owner's Manual...
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Is there a setting where I can sing close to the mic for full harmony, then back off slightly to get just the one voice? A sort of 'Gate' : Thereby not needing to press any switches. Thankyou!