TC Helicon VoiceLive 2 and D5 Mic Package

VoiceLive 2 and D5 Mic Package description:

TC Helicon VoiceLive 2, TC Electronic Express-1 Expression Pedal, AKG D 5 Dynamic Vocal Microphone and DCS Pro 100385 3m XLR - XLR Balanced Microphone Cable.

The TC Helicon VoiceLive 2 Vocal Processor is the ultimate floor-based vocal processor. It's more than an upgrade, it's a vocal revolution.

With the TC Helicon VoiceLive 2 it is easier than ever to lead your own vocal backup group and sound rich and authentically human at the same time. It starts with a guitar, MIDI keyboard or audio-controlled vocal harmony algorithm with four intervals, each of which can be each be unison-doubled or 8 discrete voices controlled by your MIDI keyboard playing. Also when you want to tap into your gospel soul, there is the Choir algorithm that creates the massive multi-voice group vocal sound to bring home those memorable choruses.

The TC Helicon VoiceLive 2 Main Features Include:

• Wizard button helps you find the right preset
• Individual on/offs allow stompbox style effects layering
• Global features have accessible front panel on/off buttons
• Editing is easy with tabs that group related edit functions
• No more switching to a separate mode for preset chaining
• Instrument guidance creates great harmonies fast
• Up to 8 voices with MIDI keyboard control or 4 doubled harmonies available
• All new algorithm responds better to extreme vocal styles like screaming
• Even non-instrumentalists can produce harmony
• Auto sensing of harmony control instrument
• 5X processing power of previous products allows more simultaneous effects
• Allows 8 voice harmony plus 4 voice doubling at the same time
• Effects include new reverb, bpm delay, µMod, pitch correction, distortion, megaphone, adaptive Tone, dedicated guitar reverb, delay and µMod and more.
• Employs adaptive Tone function that tailors EQ, compression and de-ess to your voice
• Adaptive gate shuts off mic input when you're not singing
• Ducking automatically adjusts reverb or delay effects levels to preserve vocal clarity
• Mic gain is set by your singing style in Auto Gain setting mode
• Curved footswitch face puts switches at comfortable angle and increases strength
• Recessed handle makes for easy transport without increasing product size
• Bright LCD and large lettering makes it easy to see what's going on
• Rubberized end caps and edit/mix knobs provide nonslip surfaces

The TC HELICON Express-1 is an ultra-compact expression pedal with long travel for precise control.

TC HELICON Express 1 is designed to work well with TC-Helicon VoiceLive and VoiceLive 2 voice processors. Express-1 comes complete with a stereo cable.

The TC HELICON Express-1 Main Features Include:

• Handy expression pedal allows precise control of programmable functions
• Works with VoiceWorksPlus and VoiceLive
• Includes TRS cable
• Dimensions: 165mm X 80mm
• Linear taper potentiometer
• 30mm treadle travel
• Steel chassis
• Typical uses include harmony level, lead voice level, panning, voicing etc. (consult your manual)

The AKG D5 Dynamic vocal microphone (D-5). Rugged vocal dynamic microphone.

The AKG D5 dynamic vocal microphone for lead and backing vocals delivers a powerful sound even on the noisiest stage. Its supercardioid polar pattern ensures maximum gain before feedback. The D 5 stands for a crisp sound that cuts through every mix. AKG have made the first microphone diaphragm ever whose thickness varies across its diameter. The Laminated Varimotion diaphragm deep-drawing process allows the diaphragm itself to be fine-tuned with no extra tuning resonators, leading to a quantum leap in audio performance. The dual shock mount eliminates any kind of mechanical noise for trouble-free live use. The audience will hear nothing but the pristine sound of your voice!

The main features of the AKG D5 include:

• Extremely rugged vocal/speech microphone
• Patented AKG Laminated Varimotion diaphragm
• Spring steel wire-mesh grill
• SA 45 Stand adapter and microphone bag included
• Polar pattern: Supercardioid
• Frequency range: 70 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 2.6 mV/Pa (-52 dBV)
• Max. SPL: 147/156 dB SPL (for 1% / 3% THD)
• Equivalent noise level: 18 dB-A
• Impedance: <= 600 ohms
• Recommended load impedance: >= 2000 ohms
• Connector: 3-pin XLR
• Finish: Matte greyish blue
• Dimensions: length: 185.2 mm (7.3 in.); diameter: 51 mm (2 in.)
• Net weight: 340 g (12 oz.)
• Shipping weight: 655 g (1.45 lbs.)