T.C. Electronic VoiceLive 2
Vocal and Harmony Effects Pedal w/VLOOP

The sames tried and true VoiceLive 2 now with firmware version 1.3 that adds VLOOP - performance vocal looping.

The evolution of tried and true
 
What does a vocalist live for? A jaw-dropping vocal sound that takes audiences over the edge. Get that sound instantly with VoiceLive 2 the ultimate floor-based vocal processor. It’s more than an upgrade it’s a vocal revolution.
 
Easier than ever
 
With a completely redesigned user interface VoiceLive 2 is easy to use whether you’re looking for one preset or a creative sequence of sounds for every song.

 Wizard button helps you find the right preset

 Stompbox access to six effect blocks

 One button access to global Tone Pitch and Guitar FX

 Easy editing of all parameters

 Simple preset chaining with Step feature

 USB for updates back-ups and audio streaming

 
Complete connectivity

VoiceLive 2 has the most complete connectivity of any vocal floor processor.

Guitar input with auto-mix Guitar FX as well as transparent pass-thru

Stereo 1/8” (MP3 player ) input

Stereo XLR ¼” and Headphone outputs

MIDI in out and thru

Expression pedal input

USB for updates back-up and audio streaming

New NaturalPlay harmonies
 
Whether you play guitar a MIDI keyboard or no instrument at all VoiceLive 2 has brilliant vocal harmonies for you.

Control harmonies with guitar MIDI or MP3 input

Up to 8 voices with MIDI keyboard control or 4 doubled harmonies

All new algorithm is smooth and natural even for extreme vocal styles

Auto sensing of harmony control instrument

More power voices & effects
 
VoiceLive 2 contains virtually all the effects necessary to produce any vocal sounds of decades past and into the future.

5X processing power of typical floor processor

Separate harmony and doubling blocks

New reverb tap delay µMod

FX block for T-Pain effect megaphone distortion

Global effects including Tone pitch correction and Guitar FX

All effects can be used simultaneously

 
An engineer that listens
 
Like a great audio engineer VoiceLive 2 listens to you and adjusts to make your voice sound smooth and produced.

Tone tailors adaptive EQ compression and de-ess to your voice

Adaptive gate reduces mic input when you’re not singing

Digital mic-gain control is engaged with your feet

Solid design meets comfort
 
Built with your comfort in mind VoiceLive 2 has some practical features that will make for effortless performances.

Natural curve puts footswitches at comfortable angle

Recessed rubberized handle

Bright LCD and large lettering

Rubberized end caps and edit/mix knobs

Extruded aluminum and steel chassis

Details

VLOOP™ – performance vocal looping of vocals and guitar
 
VoiceLive 2 shortcut assignable single button looper is an easy to use looper for voice or guitar.

Loops effects vocal and guitar inputs

Up to 15 seconds of stereo looping 30 seconds mono

Single button control for play overdub stop undo and erase.

Global loop feedback control

 
Version 1.2 – New features & improvements
 
New features & improvements include:

New Rhythmic effect series including: Rhythmic Sample which lets you create ‘delay-freeze’-style effects for freezing parts of your vocal performance as in Fat Boy Slim’s Praise You.

Rhythmic Stutter that allows patterns and waveforms to control the level of the voice to create tap tempo gating effects and more.

Rhythmic Gender applies randomized gender patterns pushing the HardTune effect in vivid new directions.

Lead voice level control added per preset and global for precise balancing of preset levels

Guitar phase reverse parameter helps minimize acoustic guitar feedback

Guitar compressor attack added

System parameter for momentary Harmony and Double effects activation.

Added gender adjustment to Double voices

‘DUAL‘ output mode added which allows your sound tech to control wet vocal and wet guitar individually at the console.

Last preset is now recalled over power cycles

Added many new expression pedal parameters

Reduced lead voice latency

Improvements to Harmony Hold feature

MIDI Sysex improvements for future editor

Faster setting of Mic Gain pressing Reverb button once singing level is detected

Preset Shortcut and Expression pedal control can now be assigned to Global per preset

Dozens of other under-the-hood fixes and tweaks including 9dB digital output level increase

Effects

 µMod

 Echo & Delay

 Reverb

 Harmony

 Double

 Transducer

 Rhythmic

 Tone

 HardTune & Correction

 Guitar FX & Tuner

Exciting new vocal harmony capability
 
Now it’s 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 aux-input controlled vocal harmony algorithm with four intervals each of which can be unison-doubled or 8 discrete voices controlled by your MIDI keyboard playing. And when you want to tap into your gospel soul there’s the completely new Choir algorithm that creates the massive multi-voice group vocal sound to bring home those memorable choruses.
 
More automatic features
 
When you’re worrying about parameter settings you spend less time focusing on your music so we’ve automated several of VoiceLive 2’s features.

Auto Mic Gain – now you can set the mic gain from a standing position just by singing. Once this is done there are no knobs to be jostled in transit and you can still do manual tweaks if you want to.

Auto Gate – Feedback a problem? An all new Auto Gate listens to you and adjusts to reduce feedback and effects leak-through while you’re not singing.

Adaptive Tone – A single push of the Tone button engages studio quality Shape EQ compression and de-essing that adapts to the tonal range of your singing style and voice for increased impact and smoothed dynamics. Finally your live singing can have that studio polish.

Reverb and Delay ducking – Increase the sustaining tail of your reverb and delay effects while carving out plenty of room for your lyrics with ducking. The level of the effects is reduced while you sing and then subtly increases after your last syllable for a paradoxical deeper ambience with enhanced intelligibility. Of course this is all automatic – just select a ducking reverb or delay style VoiceLive 2 does the rest.

 
A vocal effects powerhouse
 
OK we’ve put all our cards on the table here. Now that we have the processing power we’ve just put everything we have in VoiceLive 2. It’s all available simultaneously to take your voice your performances and your music over the top. In addition to vocal harmony you can construct or select preset effect chains containing effects to:

Distort your voice – Grunge is good. Make a statement with the Transducer block that also has 4 pole filters for great megaphone and telephone effects.

Clone your voice – employ up to 4 voices of humanized unison overdubs in addition to the 8 harmony voices. This sound has been used since recording began to fatten vocals now it’s your turn.

Expand your space – A completely new reverb algorithm envelops your voice in dense ambiences from teeny live rooms to concert halls and bright plate simulations. Don’t forget the delay block can serve to add depth or become a highlight effect whether it’s using tap tempo or tape delay styles.

Mod ya later – The full µMod block brings lush chorus slick microtuning swooshing flange and more to the party. Those half time bridge sections never sounded more psychedelic.

 
Random access
 
Having a large chain of effects won’t do as much good if you can’t add and remove links in the chain when the mood strikes. The individual stompbox footswitches for Harmony Doubling µMod Reverb Delay and FX give you the flexibility to layer or simplify at will. Also there’s a Shortcut footswitch that be assigned to add other interesting features such as tap tempo harmony vhold and others. There is no separation between Song mode and Preset mode as there was in the classic VoiceLive; each preset can have up to 50 steps each of which can contain a different preset or a simple modification of the main preset. Go ahead get dirty and start creating now.

Specifications:

Digital Inputs and Outputs

Connectors: RCA Phono (S/PDIF)

Formats: S/PDIF (24 bit), EIAJ CP-340, IEC 958

Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

Analog Inputs

Connectors, balanced: Mic (XLR), Line (1/4" phone jack)

Impedance-Balanced/Unbalanced: Mic (2.14/1.07kOhm) Line (13/6,5kOhm)

Mic Input Level @ 0dBFS: -49dBu to +10dBu

Line Input Level @ -37dBu to +22dBu: -37dBu to +22dBu

EIN @ Max Mic Gain Rg = 150ohm: -126dBu

Mic/Line Input SNR: > 107dB

Guitar Input impedance: 1MOhm

Guitar Input Level @ 0 dBFS: 14 dBu to -4 dBu

Guitar Input SNR: >104dB

Aux Input Level @0dBu: +2dBu

A-to-D Conversion: 24-bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream, 110dB SNR A-weighted

Analog Outputs

D-to-A Conversion: 24 bit, 128 x oversampling bitstream, 115dB SNR A-weighted

Connectors, balanced: XLR, 1/4" phone jack

Output Impedance Balanced/ Unbalanced: 100/50ohm

Output Range (Line/Mic Level): 16dBu/0dBu

Dynamic Range: > 109dB, 20Hz to 20kHz

Frequency Response: +0/-0.3dB, 20Hz to 20kHz

Headphone out: Mini phono stereo jack, 32ohm, +16dBu max. (180mW max)

EMC

Complies with EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2, FCC part 15, Class B, CISPR 22, Class B

Safety

Certified to: IEC 65, EN 60065, UL6500 and CSA, IEC 65, EN 60065, UL6500 and CSA

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

Control Interface

USB: USB-B

MIDI: In/Out/Thru: 5-pin DIN

Pedal: 1/4" TRS phone jack

Supplementary

Display: 192 x 64 Blue STN LCD, White Back light

Dimensions: 13.8"W x 3"H x 8.5"D

Weight: 5lb.

External Power Supply Mains Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60Hz (auto-select)

Power Consumption: <14W

Warranty parts and labor: 1 year