Boss VE-2 Vocal Harmonist

Full Description

Harmonic flexibility

The VE-2 offers a versatile harmoniser at its core, perfect for singer-songwriters and band vocalists alike. with control over harmony type, key, and effect balance. This pedal's guitar input will help follow the guitar playing so you don't have to manually set the key. Or you can use hybrid mode, to detect key based on guitar and then a manual setting when the guitar stops or plays lead. 24 different harmony types let you choose whatever suits your needs, with 12 one-voice harmonies, 12 two-voice harmonies for thicker sounds, and other variations to add rich textured sound to your voice. Capable of subtle accompaniment or rich ensemble effects, this harmoniser can't be beaten in its flexibility. The VE-2 also lets you add a final layer of polish with your choice of delay, reverb, or combined delay and reverb as well as an enhancer effect for a studio-quality sound

Suitable for studio and stage

The VE-2 is perfect for live performance, but is also very much at home in the studio thanks to its flexible design. Patch memory lets you store up to four of your preferred settings and swap between them with the use of a footswitch. Phantom power on the unit lets you connect dynamic and condenser microphones alike. And USB audio connectivity lets you record directly into a DAW for home and studio recording. You could even use the VE-2 as a vocal mixing effect! This harmoniser pedal is also capable of being powered by both battery and mains AC power, making it easy to transport and connect in any setting.

Features

• Vocal processor unit with harmoniser effects
• 24 harmony types for enriching vocals with one or two extra voices
• Blend and manual key controls to adjust pitch and mix of your effects
• Adjustable reverb and delay add space to your voice
• Automatic harmoniser reads guitar inputs to tune harmonies
• Variation mode adds additional voices to your harmonies
• Enhancer effect adds excitement and presence
• Perfect for use both live and in the studio
• Memory allows you to save and recall your favourite settings
• Footswitch input to switch between your saved sounds
• USB audio port for direct connection to DAWs for studio and home recording
• Powered via battery or AC power for portability

  Specifications

  • Nominal Input Level:
    • MIC IN: -40 dBu (MicSens = Center)
    • GUITAR IN: -10 dBu
  • Input Impedance:
    • MIC IN: 4 k&ohms;
    • GUITAR IN: 1 MΩ
  • Nominal Output Level:
    • XLR OUT: -40 dBu
    • PHONES/LINE OUT: -20 dBu
    • GUITAR THRU: -10 dBu
  • Output Impedance:
    • XLR OUT: 600 Ω
    • PHONES/LINE OUT: 33 Ω
  • Effect Types: Harmony, Echo, Enhance
  • Number of Harmony Types: 12 x 2 (Variation)
  • Number of Memory: 3
  • Connectors:
    • MIC IN jack: XLR type, balanced, phantom power (DC 46 V, 10 mA Max.)
    • GUITAR IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
    • GUITAR THRU jack: 1/4-inch phone type
    • XLR OUT jack: XLR type
    • PHONES/LINE OUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
    • VARIATION, MEMORY INC jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
    • USB COMPUTER port: USB type B
    • DC IN jack
  • Power Supply:
    • Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4
    • Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
    • AC adaptor (sold separately)
  • Current Draw: 200 mA max. (9 V)
  • Expected Battery Life (under continuous use):
    • Rechargeable Ni-MH battery*: Approx. 12 hours (phantom power off), Approx. 8 hours (phantom power on)
    • Alkaline battery: Approx. 11 hours (phantom power off), Approx. 7 hours (phantom power on)
  • Accessories: Owner's Manual, Safety leaflet, 4 x alkaline battery (AA, LR6)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 156 x 116 x 64 mm (6.14" x 4.57" x 2.52")
  • Weight: 600 g (1 lbs. 6 oz.)

  Please Note: The Boss VE-2 comes with 4 AA batteries included. AC Adaptor sold separately.