Alesis Vocal Zapper Processor

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Reduces vocals from any stereo music source. Compact, 1/4-space rackmount.

Vocal Zapper -- The vocal reduction tool that can't be beat for ease of use, accuracy, and value.

The Alesis Vocal Zapper is a stereo vocal reducer in an ultra-compact and affordable 1/4-space rackmount chassis. With the ability to precisely reduce vocals from any CD or stereo music source, the Vocal Zapper features 16 unique algorithms that allow optimal reduction of different types of vocals in various types of mixes. There are two 1/4 in. inputs and two 1/4 in. outputs operating at 24-bit conversion and 48kHz sample rate. Internal processing runs at 28-bit.

Features:
Vocal-Reducing Algorithms
Reduce vocals from any stereo music source

16 algorithms optimally reduce various types vocals

Input CD player, MP3 player, or any stereo line input

High resolution
24-bit, 48kHz conversion

28-bit internal processing

Multiple Uses
Sing along with any CD in your collection

Use for performance or practice

Great for karaoke

Ultra-Compact
Just 1/4-space rackmount chassis

Dimensions: 1.5 in. H x 4.25 in. W x 5.3 in. D

Weight: 1 lbs.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-5760
Web: https://support.alesis.com

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 0.5 out of 5 stars. (88 ratings)
Submitted April 13, 2006 by Geoff Taylor

"Oh dear......"

Overall: 0.5 out of 5 stars
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So bad it could become the new Sinclair C5.
Sound
Unlike most other Alesis stuff, this one does not do what it says on the tin [or, indeed, in the advert]. Whilst it will remove a centre vocal, the side effects are so awful as to make the resulting sound unusable. As a means of auditory torture it may have some use down in G Bay.
Features
Came with everything required to make it work. Except for the basic design which is deeply flawed.
Ease of Use
It is impossible to get great sounds out of this thing.
Quality
Well built and solid. Probably just as well, as a lot of peole will be hitting it with solid objects such as a hammer or drummer.
Value
Zero on all counts.
The Wow Factor
Rather like a bad lover with no technique, who also gives you syphillis.
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