TC-Helicon VoiceSolo VSM-300 XT, User Manual

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MAKING CONNECTIONS
the OUTPUT level first then raise it carefully. You’re now
ready to perform with VoiceSoloXT!
Using the I/O (Input and Output)
connector box
Why do I need a separate box for connections?
The I/O box becomes necessary when you want to connect
to, or to create, a PA system from VoiceSoloXT.
• It allows the VSM-300XT to be a versatile hub with more
inputs and outputs.
• It also offers stereo capability when you add another
active VoiceSoloXT.
• The I/O box is the key to retaining local control of your
monitor mix and level while feeding a PA.
With typical monitor systems, you run your signal sources
(vocal mic, guitar, cd player) to a mixer on the other side of
the stage and request changes or run over and do them
yourself away from your monitor. The VoiceSoloXT
difference involves connecting your sources directly to the
VSM-300XT, mixing them locally while at the same time
passing them on unmixed to the PA mixer for your
audience to enjoy. This is only one scenario, there are
others discussed in the Setup Diagrams section later in the
manual.
First
Follow the instructions in the Hooking up AC Power section
at the top of this page.
Before connecting audio cables
Turn the front panel OUTPUT control so the level is off and
set the LOW and HI EQ controls to 12 O’clock (straight up).
Leave the LOW CUT switch out.
Connect the supplied multipin cable
This cable has male and female jacks that only fit into the
respective jacks on VoiceSoloXT and the I/O box.
Plug in your mic
Connect your mic to the MIC input on the I/O box or
VoiceSoloXT itself. If your mic is phantom powered, push
the Phantom switch on VoiceSoloXT after you’ve
connected your mic. Adjust the front panel MIC IN knob so
that only the loudest note you will sing lights the red CLIP
LED. If the loudest notes don’t light the CLIP LED, press
the +20 dB switch to add gain.
Plug in your instrument
You may connect a mono instrument to LINE LEFT
(MONO). If you have a stereo instrument or signal source
such as a music player, connect it to the LINE LEFT and
RIGHT inputs. You can adjust the mix level of the line
input(s) with the LINE IN control once you’ve raised the
OUTPUT level. If the CLIP LED lights while playing your
instrument, lower the LINE IN level or reduce level from the
instrument.
Introduction
The following paragraphs should be read at least once to
learn more about safe and successful use of VoiceSoloXT.
Hooking up AC power
IMPORTANT - Before connecting the AC cable, confirm
that the power specifications printed above the power input
connector are correct for your area. VSM powered
monitors do not feature automatic AC switching which is
due to the high power to size ratio of BASH amplifiers.
When you have confirmed that the AC standard is correct,
turn the Power switch on VoiceSoloXT OFF and then plug
the supplied AC cable from the input on VoiceSoloXT to a
power receptacle.
Good audio practice suggests that you always turn the
front panel Output level all the way down before switching
on power with the power switch.
Now, apply power with the On/Off switch. The POWER
LED on the front panel will glow. If it doesn’t, check that the
power source from the wall is good and that the power
cable to VoiceSoloXT is connected tightly.
Using the Onboard Mic and Line
inputs
The VSM-300XT can be used with or without the included
I/O box. The Mic and Line input connectors on the monitor
itself allow it to be used without the I/O box for music
reinforcement or public address. See the Setup Diagrams
section later in this manual for hookup possibilities.
Before connecting audio cables
Turn the front panel OUTPUT control so the level is off and
set the LOW and HI EQ controls to 12 O’clock (straight up).
Leave the LOW CUT switch out.
Plug in your mic
If your mic is phantom powered, push the Phantom switch
in after you’ve connected your mic. Adjust the front panel
MIC IN knob so that only the loudest note you will sing
lights the red CLIP LED. If the loudest notes don’t light the
CLIP LED, press the +20 switch to add gain.
Plug in your instrument
You can adjust the mix level of this instrument with the
LINE IN control once you’ve raised the OUTPUT level. If
the CLIP LED lights while playing your instrument, lower
the LINE IN level or reduce level from the instrument.
Making adjustments
Now raise the OUTPUT level slowly while you sing or say
“check” into the mic. Once this level is good, you can
adjust the LINE IN level to taste. Now that the levels are
balanced, you can balance your vocal tone with the
SHAPE control and the overall tone with the EQ controls.
As always, when making adjustments, especially EQ, lower