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Radial - Voco-Loco Effects Switcher for Voice or Instrument
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Mic Preamp and Effect Loop
The Voco-Loco is a foot-controlled microphone preamp and effects loop switcher that enables a vocalist or acoustic instrumentalist to incorporate guitar effects pedals into their signal path.
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Connect any mic to your guitar pedals
The Voco-Loco combines a microphone preamp with a guitar pedal effects loop, allowing a lead vocalist, sax or trumpet player to add guitar pedals to their audio signal path just like an electric guitarist adds effects for soloing. Simply plug your mic into the Voco-Loco via the XLR input, connect your effects pedals using standard ¼" guitar cables, and then send the output from the Voco-Loco to the input on your mixer. Now with the touch of a footswitch you can add your favorite delay, reverb, distortion or wah-wah to any mic'd up instrument or vocal - the options are only limited by your imagination.- Add guitar effects pedals to vocal or instrument mics
- Create exciting and unique effects as you perform
- Turn on multiple effects with one footswitch
- Works with dynamic and condenser microphones
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Controls
Mute Loop
Used to set the function of the left footswitch to either Mute or All Wet.Mic In
Sets the input level of the Voco-Loco’s mic preamp.Mute / All Wet
Footswitch activates the MUTE or ALL WET function.Low / High
Dual band shelving EQ is used to add bass to warm up the voice or add sparkle for extra cut.Send / Receive
Individual send and receive controls let you adjust the level going to the pedals to optimize signal-to-noise and reduce distortion.Tone
Lets you tame the sound of the effects return path to soften the harsh tone certain pedals produce.Loop Wet / Dry
Primary footswitch turns on or off the effects loop with wet/dry mix engaged.Mix
Sets the wet/dry mix between the original unprocessed vocal sound and the effects loop.The Radial Voco-Loco is in fact a studio quality preamp that has been carefully disguised as a foot pedal! One look at the linear frequency response, exceptional signal handling and low noise and you will recognize the studio quality that is built-in. This ensures that the dry microphone signal will be delivered to the PA system without distortion or artefact and faithfully reproduce the instrument or vocal without compromise. A carefully crafted 2-band EQ makes adjusting the tone effortless. Turning on the effects loop adds transformer isolation to reduce hum and buzz caused by ground loops, a common problem that plagues many pedal setups. Once the loop is brought back, a tone control lets you tame the effects signal and a dry-wet mix control lets you balance the signal to suit.
*48 Volt Phantom Power
Although 48 volts is often specified, truth is, it is not always present or needed. In fact most condenser microphones are designed to work from 12 volts to 52 volts, many of which will also work on a simple 1.5 volt battery. The reason high voltage is used to charge condenser mics in PA systems is that in enables the condenser microphone to be positioned 200 meters (600 feet) away from the mixing console. Considering the Voco-Loco will likely be used near the musician with a 3 or 6 meter (10′ or 20′) mic cable, the high voltage is simply not needed. The Voco-Loco actually generates 40 volts phantom, not 48 volts. We chose to do this in order to reduce a power stage which could add noise. We have tested a wide range of popular stage and studio microphones and in all cases, the results were excellent.
Specifications |
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| Audio circuit type: | Integrated Op-Amp with Class A FET input circuit |
| Frequency response: | 20Hz ~ 20kHz |
| Dynamic range: | 100dB |
| Gain: | 52dB |
| Clip Level: | +15dBu |
| Total harmonic distortion: | <0.005% |
| Intermodulation Distortion: | <0.005% |
| Phase Deviation: | 8° @50Hz |
| Input Impedance: | 10K-Ohms, 100K (FX Loop) |
| Output Impedance: | 300 Ohms, 3000 Ohms (FX Loop) |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio: | -73dB @55Hz |
| Equivalent Input Noise: | -120dBu |
| Noise Floor: | -85dBu |
| Maximum Input: | +10dB |
Features |
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| Input pad, 180° polarity reverse, Ground lift, Effects Loop | |
| Input Connectors: | XLR-F |
| Output Connectors: | XLR-M |
General |
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| Construction: | 14 gauge steel chassis and outer shell |
| Power: | 400mA, center positive |
| Conditions: | For use in dry locations only between 5°C and 40°C |
| Warranty: | Radial 3-year, transferable |
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