Live Overdubbing in a Pedal
It takes skill, time and punch-ins to create a properly doubled vocal
track in the studio and it’s nearly impossible to accurately create
the effect in live performance. The pitch and timing cues that tell your
brain how many people are singing are subtle and complex. Imagine a vocal
pedal that creates up to four humanized overdubs - live! With TC-Helicon’s
VoiceTone Double, overdubbed vocals can be “tight and intimate”
or “loose and lively”. What’s more, TC-Helicon includes
pristine emulations of classic detune, microshift and chorus effects.
Double, with its timeless combination of natural and effected doubling,
finally makes live vocals sound like the CD.
Take
Control of Your Sound
Feel like you're wrestling with others over your sound? From the moment
you plug your mic into VoiceTone Double, you're in control of the tone
and effects on your voice. The straightforward controls, A/B effects switching
and simple radio button preset selection give singers easy access to a
rich palette of effects.
Enjoy
Complete Quality
Quality can be witnessed in every aspect of VoiceTone design. Studio caliber
audio algorithms, transparent converters and fastidious analog audio design
lead to a smooth sound that makes you want to sing your best while your
fans get, well, fanatic. It just wouldn't be enough to make products that
sound this good without making sure they stand up to the rough treatment
they're going to get onstage or kicking around a rehearsal room floor.
Double
Features
- Creates up to four virtal overdubs of a performer’s voice in
real time
-
10 doubling banks with 3 patches each
- Uses advanced Inflection and FlexTime blocks to create a multitracked
overdub sound
- Additional effects include emulations of classic microshift, chorus
and detune
- Get creative and control the pitch, timing and levels of each patch
- Access two customized patches during performance with A/B parts
- XLR Mic level I/O in stereo and mono
- Clean, studio quality mic preamp with phantom power
Technical
Specifications
Analog
Inputs
- Connectors Balanced XLR, Input Impedance 1kOhm
- Mic Input Sensitivity @ 0dBFS -44dBu to +2dBu
- Mic Input Sensitivity @ 12dB headroom -56dBu to -10dBu
- EIN -128dBu @ max. mic amp gain, Rg = 150 Ohm
Dynamic Range, Mic.@ Min gain >108dB, 20 Hz - 20kHz *A-weighted
Dynamic Range, Mic. @ -18dBu sensitivity > 104dB, 20hz - 20kHz*
THD+ Noise, Mic. @ Min gain <-90dB
Frequency Response, max gain -1.5dB @ 40 Hz, +0/-0.3 dB (200Hz to 20
kHz)
Conversion Characteristics
Sample Rate 48 kHz, Converter AKM AK4620B
AD / DA Conversion 24 bit, 128x oversampling bitstream
EMC & Safety
Complies with EN 55103-1 and EN
55103-2 FCC part 15, Class B, CISPR 22, Class B
Certified to IEC 65, EN 60065, UL6500 and CSA E60065 CSA FILE #LR108093
Environment
Operating Temperature 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)
Storage Temperature -22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70°
C)
Humidity Max. 90 % non-condensing
Supplementary
Dimensions 130mm x 132mm x 41mm (5" x 5.25" x 1.5")
Weight 1.5 lb. (0.72 kg)
Warranty Parts and labor 1 year
FAQ
What is VoiceTone Double?
VoiceTone Double is pedal for singers which adds the effect of studio
overdubbing and detuning of vocals to create realistic doubled sounds.
Who is VoiceTone Double for?
Double is for the singer who wants to thicken their voice in live performance
and recreate sounds from cover or original songs. It is an ideal effect
for the singer to control as opposed to the live sound engineer because
it is typically not used during all songs or all the time.
What are the main features?
- It’s the same effect that major touring acts use to recreate
their recorded vocal sound.
- Creates up to four virtual overdubs of a performer’s voice in
real time as well as classic doubling sounds.
- Simple to setup and use – like all VoiceTone pedals
What will VoiceTone Double do for a singer?
The best thing Double does for a singer is to grab the audience’s
interest. Doubling is a lot like harmony, when it’s on the audience
tends to notice it and appreciate it, as opposed to other effects that
tend to go unnoticed.
Where does the technology come from and why is it unique?
The technology in VoiceTone Double comes directly from TC-Helicon’s
respected Front of House live sound processor, VoiceDoubler. This rack
mount version of Double is relied upon by major touring acts so they
can re-create the layered vocal sound from their albums. Previous to
the introduction of the overdubbing algorithms from TC-Helicon, it was
not possible to replicate the sound of re-recorded vocals in live performance.
