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The {{PAGENAME}} is an personal monitor system that attaches to a microphone stand. The {{L1}} systems were designed to be positioned behind the performer and when used that way, there is no need for a monitors. For more more information on that concept see: [[The L1® Approach and the History Of Amplification]].

The {{PAGENAME}},~~like many other products~~ from ~~TC-Electronics has a feature called Adaptive Tone (activated by~~ the ~~Voice Tone button)~~.

; {{PAGENAME}} with an {{L1}} system

~~:Adaptive Tone™~~ for ~~Intelligent EQ~~, ~~Compression~~, De-~~essing and Gating~~.

~~:The Vocal Tone button is like having your own professional vocal sound tech automatically dialing~~ in ~~flattering EQ, compression~~ and ~~de-essing – matched~~ to ~~your voice~~.~~<br>~~ ~~<br>~~ [~~http://www~~.tc-~~helicon~~.~~com/en/en/products/voicesolo-fx150/ Source]~~

The {{PAGENAME}} is an personal monitor system that attaches to a microphone stand. It can be used in other ways, but we'll talk about using it as a personal monitor.

The {{L1}} systems were designed to be positioned behind the performer and when used as designed there is no need for a monitors. For more more information on that concept see:

[[The L1® Approach and the History Of Amplification]].

I have a {{PAGENAME}}. It is at least as good as the similarly sized personal monitors from Mackie and Behringer. When I use my L1® systems I don't need monitors. However I got my {{PAGENAME}} as part of promotional deal and I was glad to have the opportunity to try it first hand.

I've tried using the {{PAGENAME}} in various ways and for me, it does NOT improve the monitoring experience I get with an {{L1}} behind me.

As simple as it is to set up, it's more trouble than it's worth. On the microphone stand, I have found it too prone to feedback. I can't get the volume up high enough to be heard over the {{L1}}. I might consider using it in a situation where I had to place the {{L1} in a position where I could not hear it. But for me, that almost never happens.

After a lot of experimenting I just don't use with it when I have my Model II or Compact. I use it when the {{Compact}} would make too much of a visual impact. For example - at an acoustic jam where I've brought my Yamaha Silent Guitar. At these events amps are not welcome, but I can get away with the smaller {{PAGENAME}}.

I have used it with a wireless microphone for small speaking gigs but I have to be careful about feedback. In small rooms for 15-20 people the {{PAGENAME}} has been fine. I had a series of gigs on a walking campus where I had to haul everything I needed in one trip. Even the 30 pound {{Compact}} would have been too much to carry and the 7 pound {{PAGENAME}} was up to the task.

If you're thinking of buying one to use with an {{L1}} system I suggest that you rent or borrow one, or try one out someplace where you can run it in front of a Model II first.

;Use with an [[F1]] system

My renewed interest in the VoiceSolo FX150 was because of the announcement about the F1 Flexible Array Loudspeaker System. It's pretty clear that the F1 is meant to be used with monitors so I started looking around here to see what I have.

I've got the VoiceSolo FX150 above and some good old Bose 802s. The 802s sit nicely in the front cover and can be tipped back and used as floor wedges. I used to do that back in the pre-L1 days.

~~<span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">Note: Using a vocal microphone with ''~~'~~Voice Tone''' AND a Bose Preset~~ for a ~~vocal microphone and reduce gain-before-feedback~~.~~</span>~~

While the VoiceSolo FX150 hasn't added much for me on an L1 stage, it may have a place on an F1 stage.

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== ~~Usage Examples~~==

== TC-Helicon Adaptive Tone (Voice Tone) ==

The {{PAGENAME}},like many other products from TC-Electronics has a feature called Adaptive Tone (activated by the Voice Tone button).

:Adaptive Tone™ for Intelligent EQ, Compression, De-essing and Gating.

:The Vocal Tone button is like having your own professional vocal sound tech automatically dialing in flattering EQ, compression and de-essing – matched to your voice.<br>[http://www.tc-helicon.com/en/en/products/voicesolo-fx150/ Source]

<span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">Note: Using a vocal microphone with '''Voice Tone''' AND a Bose Preset for a vocal microphone will reduce gain-before-feedback.</span>

When I ''have'' turned on the Voice Tone feature this caused a drop in output.

== Application Notes ==

=== {{T1}} ===

If you are using a {{T1}} connected to a {{Model II}} or {{Model 1S}} then the simplest approach is to connect your microphone and other sources directly to the {{T1}} as you normally would, and then connect the {{T1 nl}} Master output to the {{PAGENAME}} channel 1 input.

[[Image:T1MasterOutput.png|400px]] [[Image:T1 L1 VoiceSolo FX150.png | 400 px]]

==== T1 Preamp Outputs ====

The T1 Preamp Outputs are post-trim only. That is: there is no signal processing at the Preamp Outputs. There are no Presets, EQ, or effects. So there is no particular advantage to using the Preamp outputs as the source for the {{PAGENAME}} unless you want to use the {{PAGENAME}} effects. The disadvantage is that you will not be hearing the mix that is going to the Power Stand (what the audience will hear).

[[Image:T1PreampOuts.png|400px]]

=== Connecting Directly to a Power Stand ===

If you have a T1® you will have far more control and more effects if you use the T1®.

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If you don't have a T1® you can try connecting your input sources (microphone, guitar) to the {{PAGENAME}} and running the output directly to a {{Model II}} or {{Model 1S}} Power Stand Analog Input. You will need an XLR to ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve adapter. See the detailed notes below for the Compact for information about adapter and cables.

[[Image:Analog Input 3.png|400px]]

=== {{Compact}} ===

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Do not connect the {{PAGENAME}} to Compact Channel 1 because Compact Channel 1 has a built-in Preset for Vocal Microphones.

=== Documentation ===

== Documentation ==

[http://www.tc-helicon.com/media/2588/tc-helicon_voicesolo_fx150_quick_guide.pdf TC-Helicon VoiceSolo FX150 Quick Start Guide]

[http://www.tc-helicon.com/download/manuals/voicesolo_fx150_manuals/tc-helicon_voicesolo_fx150_reference_manual_english.pdf TC-Helicon VoiceSolo FX150 Reference Manual]

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+|discussion page=[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6806048934/m/8130095776 Bose Professional Portable Systems Forum]
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+<table style="padding: 10px;"><tr>
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-<td valign="top">[[Image:TC-HeliconVoiceSoloFX150.png|250px|right]]
+<td valign="top" style="padding: 10px;">[[Image:TC-HeliconVoiceSoloFX150.png|250px|right]]
-The {{PAGENAME}} is an personal monitor system that attaches to a microphone stand. The {{L1}} systems were designed to be positioned behind the performer and when used that way, there is no need for a monitors. For more more information on that concept see: [[The L1® Approach and the History Of Amplification]].
-The {{PAGENAME}},like many other products from TC-Electronics has a feature called Adaptive Tone (activated by the Voice Tone button).
+; {{PAGENAME}}  with an {{L1}} system
-:Adaptive Tone&trade; for Intelligent EQ, Compression, De-essing and Gating.
-:The Vocal Tone button is like having your own professional vocal sound tech automatically dialing in flattering EQ, compression and de-essing – matched to your voice.<br>  <br> [http://www.tc-helicon.com/en/en/products/voicesolo-fx150/ Source]
+The {{PAGENAME}} is an personal monitor system that attaches to a microphone stand. It can be used in other ways, but we'll talk about using it as a personal monitor.
+The {{L1}} systems were designed to be positioned behind the performer and when used as designed there is no need for a monitors. For more more information on that concept see:
+[[The L1® Approach and the History Of Amplification]].
+I have a {{PAGENAME}}. It is at least as good as the similarly sized personal monitors from Mackie and Behringer. When I use my L1® systems I don't need monitors. However I got my {{PAGENAME}} as part of promotional deal and I was glad to have the opportunity to try it first hand.
+I've tried using the {{PAGENAME}} in various ways and for me, it does NOT improve the monitoring experience I get with an {{L1}} behind me.
+As simple as it is to set up, it's more trouble than it's worth. On the microphone stand, I have found it too prone to feedback. I can't get the volume up high enough to be heard over the {{L1}}. I might consider using it in a situation where I had to place the {{L1} in a position where I could not hear it. But for me, that almost never happens.
+After a lot of experimenting I just don't use with it when I have my Model II or Compact.  I use it when the {{Compact}} would make too much of a visual impact. For example - at an acoustic jam where I've brought my Yamaha Silent Guitar. At these events amps are not welcome, but I can get away with the smaller {{PAGENAME}}.
+I have used it with a wireless microphone for small speaking gigs but I have to be careful about feedback. In small rooms for 15-20 people the {{PAGENAME}} has been fine. I had a series of gigs on a walking campus where I had to haul everything I needed in one trip. Even the 30 pound {{Compact}} would have been too much to carry and the 7 pound {{PAGENAME}} was up to the task.
+If you're thinking of buying one to use with an {{L1}} system I suggest that you rent or borrow one, or try one out someplace where you can run it in front of a Model II first.
+;Use with an [[F1]] system
+My renewed interest in the VoiceSolo FX150 was because of the announcement about the F1 Flexible Array Loudspeaker System. It's pretty clear that the F1 is meant to be used with monitors so I started looking around here to see what I have.
+I've got the VoiceSolo FX150 above and some good old Bose 802s. The 802s sit nicely in the front cover and can be tipped back and used as floor wedges. I used to do that back in the pre-L1 days.
-<span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">Note: Using a vocal microphone with '''Voice Tone''' AND a Bose Preset for a vocal microphone and reduce gain-before-feedback.</span>
+While the VoiceSolo FX150 hasn't added much for me on an L1 stage, it may have a place on an F1 stage.
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 </tr></table>
-== Usage Examples==
+== TC-Helicon Adaptive Tone (Voice Tone) ==
+The {{PAGENAME}},like many other products from TC-Electronics has a feature called Adaptive Tone (activated by the Voice Tone button).
+:Adaptive Tone&trade; for Intelligent EQ, Compression, De-essing and Gating.
+:The Vocal Tone button is like having your own professional vocal sound tech automatically dialing in flattering EQ, compression and de-essing – matched to your voice.<br>[http://www.tc-helicon.com/en/en/products/voicesolo-fx150/ Source]
+<span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">Note: Using a vocal microphone with '''Voice Tone''' AND a Bose Preset for a vocal microphone will reduce gain-before-feedback.</span>
+When I ''have'' turned on the Voice Tone feature this caused a drop in output.
+== Application Notes ==
 === {{T1}} ===
+{{T1 icon}}
 If you are using a {{T1}} connected to a {{Model II}} or {{Model 1S}} then the simplest approach is to connect your microphone and other sources directly to the {{T1}} as you normally would, and then connect the {{T1 nl}} Master output to the {{PAGENAME}} channel 1 input.
+[[Image:T1MasterOutput.png|400px]] [[Image:T1 L1 VoiceSolo FX150.png | 400 px]]
 ==== T1 Preamp Outputs ====
+{{T1 icon}}
 The T1 Preamp Outputs are post-trim only. That is: there is no signal processing at the Preamp Outputs. There are no Presets, EQ, or effects. So there is no particular advantage to using the Preamp outputs as the source for the {{PAGENAME}} unless you want to use the {{PAGENAME}} effects. The disadvantage is that you will not be hearing the mix that is going to the Power Stand (what the audience will hear).
+[[Image:T1PreampOuts.png|400px]]
 === Connecting Directly to a Power Stand ===
+{{Model II icon}}
 If you have a T1® you will have far more control and more effects if you use the T1®.
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 If you don't have a T1® you can try connecting your input sources (microphone, guitar) to the {{PAGENAME}} and running the output directly to a {{Model II}} or {{Model 1S}} Power Stand Analog Input. You will need an XLR to &frac14; inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve adapter. See the detailed notes below for the Compact for information about adapter and cables.
+[[Image:Analog Input 3.png|400px]]
 === {{Compact}} ===
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 Do not connect the {{PAGENAME}} to Compact Channel 1 because Compact Channel 1 has a built-in Preset for Vocal Microphones.
-=== Documentation ===
+== Documentation ==
 [http://www.tc-helicon.com/media/2588/tc-helicon_voicesolo_fx150_quick_guide.pdf TC-Helicon VoiceSolo FX150 Quick Start Guide]
+[http://www.tc-helicon.com/download/manuals/voicesolo_fx150_manuals/tc-helicon_voicesolo_fx150_reference_manual_english.pdf TC-Helicon VoiceSolo FX150 Reference Manual]
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