Live Vocal Processor Pedal That Does it All For Less (Than You Would Expect to Pay!)

For many vocalists, singers and musicians, assuring that you have the best live sound as possible is essential to your success; and to not getting beer bottles hurled at you when on stage. Just ask any singer (I know because I am a professional singer and have been in many touring and regional bands) and they will tell you that their voice is not always perfect; some nights are better than others, to say the least. Perhaps one of the best known secrets in the live music industry is that of performers, namely lead singers, using vocal effects processors to clean up their tone, correct their pitch and provide perfectly timed harmonies to their vocals. Of course, up until recently, getting your hands on a live vocal effects processor was nearly unaffordable for most musicians. But with the release of the TC Helicon VoiceLive Vocal Floor Processor the world of live entertainment for singers has significantly changed for the better, and forever.

TC Helicon VoiceLive Vocal Floor Processor
This pedal is as sweet as a jar full of honey and is essential to any live performer who seeks perfection. Four programmable stomp buttons allow you to choose and select from 99 factory presets, each that can be live (up to four simultaneously). It comes with a state-of-the-art pitch corrector, you can utilize up to four different live harmony patterns, and of course, compression and a vast array of goodies that come packaged with this sleek and easy-to-use unit. Most vocal pedals costs thousands (for the big stages) but this one will only take you out about $599 when purchased online through select merchants.

Features and Specs/Technical Jargon
• Connectors: RCA Phono (S/PDIF)
• Formats: S/PDIF (24 bit), EIAJ CP-340, IEC 958
• Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
• Connectors (balanced): Mic (XLR), Line (1/4 in. phone jack)
• Impedance: Balanced/Unbalanced Mic.: 3.6/1.8 kOhm, Line: 21/13 kOhm
• Line Input Level @ 0 dBFS: 24 dBu to 0 dBu
• Line Sensitivity @ 12 dB headroom: 12 dBu to -12 dBu
• Instrument Input Level @ 0 dBFS: 18 dBu to -6 dBu
• Instrument Sensitivity @ 12 dB headroom: 6 dBu to -18 dBu
• Mic. Input Level @ 0 dBFS, Pad Off/On: -13 dBu/7 dBu to -51 dBu/-31 dBu
• Mic. Sensitivity @ 12 dB headroom, Pad Off/On: -25 dBu/-5 dBu to -63 dBu/-43 dBu
• EIN @ Max Mic Gain Rg = 200 Ohm: 126 dBu
• THD < -100 dB: (0,001 %) @ 1 kHz
• Crosstalk: < -85 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• A to D Conversion: 24 bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream
• D to A Conversion: 24 bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream
• D to A Delay: 0.63/0.68 ms @ S.R.= 48 / 44.1 kHz
• Connectors (balanced): 1/4 in. phone jack
• Output Impedance: 40 Ohm
• Output Range: 20 dBu / 14 dBu / 8 dBu / 2 dBu
• Dynamic Range: > 104 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• THD: < -98 dB (0.0013%) @ 1 kHz
• Frequency Response: +0/-0.3 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Control Interface: MIDI In/Out/Thru, 5 Pin DIN
• Pedal: 1/4 in. phone jack
• Display: 4 character LED, 16 x 2 character LCD
• Dimensions: 11.2 in. x 3.5 in. x 10.5 in. (284 mm x 89 mm x 267 mm)
• Weight: 4.1 lb. (1.85 kg)
• Mains Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto-select)
• Power Consumption: < 15 W

The Bottom Line (And This is Truly It!)
If you are truly looking for a vocal pedal and effects processor that does it all and for the right price, this pedal cannot be beat. Considering that the mainstream pedals, those that are used on the big arena stages can cost thousands, you will never find a more feature-laden, live vocal effects processor that works as well as the TC Helicon does for the bucks. Period! And that is entirely the Bottom Line!

Check out how live performances fare when using the TC Helicon VoiceLive Vocal Floor Processor: this video will show you everything you ever wanted to know about this processor when used in a live performance setting.