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TC-Helicon Quintet User Manual

TC-Helicon Quintet
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Quintet
Vocal Harmony + Reverb
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TC-Helicon Quintet Specifications

Digital Output IconDigital Output
frequency response DIODC to 22/23.9 kHz ± 0.01 dB @ 44.1/48 kHz
sample rates44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
processing delay0.1 ms
Analog Inputs IconAnalog Inputs
impedance balanced3.6 kOhm
impedance unbalanced1.8 kOhm
line input level @ 0 dBFS24 dBu to 0 dBu
Analog Outputs IconAnalog Outputs
output impedance40 Ohm
max. output level balanced20 dBu
max. output level unbalanced14 dBu
Operating Environment IconOperating Environment
operating temperature32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)
storage temperature-22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70° C)
humidityMax. 90 % non-condensing
Supplementary IconSupplementary
dimensions19" x 1.75" x 8.2" (483 x 44 x 195 mm)
weight4.1 lb. (1.85 kg)
mains voltage100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto-select)

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

EMC / EMI

Details electromagnetic compatibility and interference standards.

Certificate Of Conformity

Declares compliance with standards and directives.

Introduction

Front Panel

Power Key

On/Off switch for the unit.

Line Input Level Knob

Adjusts the Line Input level.

Input Meter

Peak meter showing input level.

Input Clip LED

Indicates input level too high, causing distortion.

Output Clip LED

Indicates internal DSP overflow.

MIDI In LED

Indicates valid incoming MIDI information.

LCD Text Display

Displays preset, edit, and status information.

Voice Keys (1-6)

On/Off function to set voicing for harmony.

Levels Key

Controls audio levels for lead, harmony, and reverb.

Edit/Hold for Setup Key

Enters edit or setup menus.

Recall Key

Returns to preset recall mode or recalls presets.

Store

Stores the current preset to a location.

Data Wheel

Edits parameter values.

Harmony Mute

Mutes the harmony voices.

Bypass

Toggles all effects on/off.

Mic Input

Selects mic input, enabling line as AUX.

-20dB Pad

Enables a -20dB pad on the microphone input.

Mic Gain

Adjusts microphone input gain.

Rear Panel

Balanced Mic Input

XLR input for microphone.

Balanced Jack Analog Input

1/4" balanced analog input.

Balanced Jack Analog Outputs

1/4" balanced analog outputs.

Digital S/PDIF Output

S/PDIF digital audio output.

MIDI In, Out, Thru

MIDI connection ports for control.

External Control

Port for external control devices.

MIDI Cable Diagram

Illustrates MIDI DIN connector pinout.

Analog Cable Types

Diagrams for mono and balanced analog cables.

Signal Flow

Applications

Live Setups

Examples for live performance setups.

Computer Based Studio Setup

Example for studio recording setup.

Voice Keys

Voice Keys Overview

Explains the function of Voice Keys for harmony.

Levels Key

Controls lead, harmony, and reverb levels.

Edit/Hold for Setup Key

Accesses edit or setup menus.

Edit Menu Parameters

Lists parameters editable within a preset.

Setup Menu Parameters

Lists global parameters for system configuration.

Preset Handling

Parameter Types

Differentiates between preset and setup parameters.

Preset Types

Explains current vs. stored presets.

Global Reverb/Mix

How global settings affect presets.

Recall

Process of loading/activating stored presets.

Edit

Steps to edit preset parameters.

Store

Process for saving presets.

Presets Backup Via MIDI

Information on backing up presets via MIDI.

Footswitch Control

Footswitch Buttons

Control functions of the Switch-3 footswitch.

Alternate Settings

Storing alternative voicings/scales for Scale Presets.

Harmony and Tuning

Harmony

Introduction to harmonies.

Harmony Modes

Overview of five harmony creation methods.

Notes Mode

Harmony controlled by MIDI note input.

Shift Mode

Fixed interval chromatic harmony.

Chord (Chordal) Mode

Intelligent diatonic harmonies based on chords.

Scale (Scalic) Mode

Diatonic harmonies based on scale and key.

Thicken Mode

Unison voices with pitch/time humanization.

Just Tuning

Tuning mode for perfect harmonic ratios.

MIDI Implementation

Parameters Accessible via MIDI

Lists MIDI CC numbers for parameters.

Technical Specifications

Digital Output

Specifications for S/PDIF output.

Analog Inputs

Specifications for mic and line inputs.

Analog Outputs

Specifications for 1/4" analog outputs.

EMC

Compliance with electromagnetic compatibility standards.

Safety

Certifications and safety standards.

Environment

Operating temperature, humidity, etc.

Control Interface

MIDI and Pedal interface specifications.

Supplementary

Display, dimensions, weight, power.

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