TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX
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TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX to Compact
The VoiceLive Play GTX has two outputs available (Vocal and Guitar) but I choose the LEFT output and run MONO so that I can make the connection with one cable. I don't use Compact Channel 1 when I'm using the VoiceLive Play GTX.
I prefer to use an adapter (XLR to ¼ inch jack) from the VoiceLive Play GTX left out - to Compact Channel 2. That way you don't have to work around the Compact's internal microphone Preset.
There's MIX button on the VoiceLive Play GTX that brings up a screen where it's easy to control the relative volumes. Vocal volume is set. You can raise and lower the other inputs on the VoiceLive Play GTX. so I don't have to touch the Compact once I'm set up.. And it's nice to use just one cable from the VoiceLive Play GTX to the Compact. This also keeps the Compact Channel 1 free in case I need to plug in another microphone.
I use an adapter like this
| Neutrik NA3FJ XLR to ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve female | or | Planet Waves XLR female to ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve female |
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| Balanced ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve cable | or | Unbalanced ¼ inch jack Tip-Sleeve cable |
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OR a longer version of a cable like this:
Technical Description:
The EWI MP-105 is a special application adaptor cable for converting XLR to 1/4 TRS. This cable is typically used to plug XLR cord into balanced 1/4" TRS panel jacks commonly found on mixing consoles and processing equipment.
The Female XLR end is wired through to the 1/4" Male TRS end as follows:
- Pin One FXLR to Sleeve of MTRS
- Pin Two FXLR to Tip of MTRS
- Pin Three FXLR to Ring of MTRS
The 1/4" MTRS end is an EWI model P292S-BKG
The FXLR end is an EWI model ES3FB-GDP
The cable itself is constructed with 99.98% pure 22ga. high strand count copper conductors.
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TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX to T1® ToneMatch Audio Engine
The TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX has two outputs available but I choose the LEFT output and run MONO on the VoiceLive Play GTX so that I can make the connection with one cable. If you want to control the vocal and guitar signals separately on the T1®then run Dual Mono.
There's MIX button on the TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX that brings up a screen where it's easy to control the relative volumes. Vocal volume is set. You can raise and lower the other inputs on the TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX.
And it's nice to use just one cable from the TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX to the T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine and use just one T1 ®Channel.
I like the VoiceLive Play GTX Tone Style feature, but I prefer the T1® microphone Preset. This is an either/or situation. That is, you don't want to run both at the same time. I've been through this with on the TC Helicon forum. You cannot really tweak the Tone Style very much so I usually set it OFF.
or to LESS BRIGHT.
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On the T1® Bypass the microphone Preset(assuming you are connected to Channel 1 it looks like this.)
Then you can use the VoiceLive Play GTX Voice Tone feature without bumping into the T1® Preset.
If I had to decide between one or the other (VoiceLive Play GTX or T1®) and we were talking strictly vocal effects (not harmonies or guitar processing), then I would keep the T1®. I prefer the control that I get with the T1®.
I may have different priorities around this than you do.
¼ inch jack cable
I use an adapter like this
| Neutrik NA3FJ XLR to ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve female | or | Planet Waves XLR female to ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve female |
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{{#img: image=XLRTo14female.png |page=http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/planet-waves-xlr-female-to-1-4-female-adapter%7C width=300px |title=xlr female to 1/4 female adapter}} |
WITH
| Balanced ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve cable | or | Unbalanced ¼ inch jack Tip-Sleeve cable |
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{{#img: image=TRStoTRS.jpg |page=http://www.audiopile.net/products/Mic_Instr_Cables/IP-101/IP-101_cutsheet.shtml%7C width=300px |title=¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve }} |
{{#img: image=TSUnbalanced.jpg |page=http://www.audiopile.net/products/Mic_Instr_Cables/GBNC/GBNC_SOON_cutsheet.shtml%7C width=300px |title=¼ inch jack Tip-Sleeve }} |
OR a longer version of a cable like this:
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T1® - any one of the T1® ¼ inch jack inputs.