Voice Solo XT VSM-300, User Manual

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MAKING CONNECTIONS
the OUTPUT level first then raise it carefully. You’re now
ready to perform with VoiceSolo!
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 VoiceSolo.
• It allows the VSM-300 to be a versatile hub with more
inputs and outputs.
• It also offers stereo capability when you add another
active VoiceSolo.
• 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 VoiceSolo difference
involves connecting your sources directly to the VSM-300,
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 VoiceSolo and the I/O box.
Plug in your mic
Connect your mic to the MIC input on the I/O box or
VoiceSolo itself. If your mic is phantom powered, push the
Phantom switch on VoiceSolo 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 VoiceSolo.
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 VoiceSolo OFF and then plug the
supplied AC cable from the input on VoiceSolo 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 VoiceSolo is connected tightly.
Using the Onboard Mic and Line
inputs
The VSM 300 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