TC-Helicon Mic Mechanic 2 Performance Vocal Effects Pedal

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Gear up your vocals! This 2nd-gen stompbox gives you reverb, echo and pitch correction with XLR I/O, and now runs on batteries (or add a 9V power supply).

Vocal processing plays a very large role in pop music, and the TC-Helicon Mic Mechanic 2 vocal effects pedal gives you studio-grade pitch correction, compression, echo, and reverb effects all in a singer-friendly stompbox. With XLR inputs and outputs, the Mic Mechanic 2 boasts a tough all-metal outer chassis, three simple control dials to bring in the effects, eight different reverb and echo presets, a tone switch for even more processing, USB connectivity, and an intuitive tap tempo feature for when you want to match the tempo of your echo to the beat of your song. This pedal will add heaps of help to your vocal performance, and sometimes, a little bit of extra help can go a long way -- especially if you're a regularly gigging musician.

Don't Be Afraid of a Little Assistance

This vocal effects pedal isn't designed to solve all of your performance problems, but it certainly adds a lot to your game, even if you feel you're performing at your peak. Aside from keeping your voice in tune and adding reverb and echo coloring, this baddie also features a tone switch. When engaged, this added treat gives your signal slightly more compression, a little extra equalization to keep out mud and tighten your tone up, brings in some de-essing, and provides gating. If you're a regularly gigging singer on the road, this pedal will go a long way in helping you keep up on your A game.

Eight Presets and Reverb + Delay Effect Combinations

The left control dial on your TC-Helicon Mic Mechanic read more 2 pedal provides you with eight different presets to choose from. For reverb, you have hall, club, and room settings, and for the echo section, there are slap and echo settings. This dial also features combination settings of each effect -- room and echo, club and echo, and hall and echo. That's plenty of room to play around with to find the exact type of effect you want mixed in with your vocals.

USB Connectivity and VoiceSupport App

This baby also has USB connectivity. You can use this feature along with the free VoiceSupport software to get firmware updates, product-related news, and more. Just add a USB cable!

Tap Tempo: Set Your Delay Time With Your Foot

Tap Tempo a great tool to have for the echo effect settings. Simply tap the switch to the beat of the song, and your echo will match right up with your song's tempo.

Rough and Ready for the Road

Regularly gigging musicians know that hardware can take quite a beating when on the road. Your TC-Helicon Voice Tone Mic Mechanic pedal is built tough, featuring a rugged all-metal outer chassis that holds up well stomp after stomp. This pedal's compact size is lightweight and pedalboard-friendly, which is great if you use a lot of effects pedals on stage. The Mic Mechanic 2 runs on either battery power or 9V power supply (not included).

Features:

- Single-channel vocal multi-effect pedal
- Eight studio-grade reverb and echo presets
- Reverb and echo combination presets
- Reverb/echo setting, dry/wet, and correction control dials
- Adaptive tone switch for more processing effects
- Keeps your vocals consistently in tune and sounding great
- One XLR input with automatic mic gain
- One XLR output
- 9V operation (vs 12V) to accommodate common pedalboard power supplies
- Battery operation option -- add 4 AA batteries
- USB connectivity and free VoiceSupport application offers updates, product-related news, and more
- Tough all-metal outer chassis
- Phantom power accessible
- Footswitch tapping allows you to set the effect to the song's tempo
- Compact pedalboard friendly size
- Lightweight at only 0.92 pounds
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DESIGN
- Height: 5.4 inches (140 mm)
- Width: 3.5 inches (90 mm)
- Depth: 2.3 inches (60 mm)
- Weight: .92 lb (.42 kg)
- Two-part die-cast metal
- Rubber adhesive feet

CONNECTIONS
Mic In to Out:
- Input Connector: XLR female, balanced
- Input Impedance: 3k4/1k7 Ohm
- Input Clip Sensitivity: -1 dBu
- Input SNR A Weighted: >114 dB
- Phantom Power: 24V (always on)
- Output Connector: XLR male, impedance balanced, pin 2 hot
- Output impedance: 200/100 Ohm
- Output Full Scale Level: +7.5 dBu
- Input to Output Frequency Response: +0/-0.3 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

SAFETY AND REGULATIONS
- POWER
- Power Supply (Not included): 9V 670mA
- Power Consumption: 6W

SAFETY
- EMC: Complies with EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2 FCC part 15, Class B, CISPR 22, Class B
- Safety: certified to IEC 65, EN 60065, UL6500 and CSA IEC 65, EN 60065, UL6500 and CSA

ENVIRONMENT
- Operating Temperature: 32*F to 122*F (0*C to 50*C)
- Storage Temperature: -22*F to 167*F (-30*C to 70*C)
- Humidity: Max. 90 % non-condensing

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Web: https://www.tc-helicon.com/service.html

TC-Helicon Mic Mechanic 2 Pedal

Improving on its predecessor, the original Mic Mechanic, the TC-Helicon Mic Mechanic 2 is a compact vocal toolbox in a easy-to-use pedal. As your personal sound engineer, Mic Mechanic 2 provides time-tested tone and effects you can take anywhere to always sound your best.

In the studio, top-shelf effects processors enhance your voice, providing the depth, warmth, and nuance that make you the undeniable star of the show. But top-shelf gear comes with a hefty price tag and typically requires an engineer to get it right; that is... until now!

Like a professional audio engineer in a box, MIC MECHANIC 2 delivers your vocal in all its glory, with the perfect selection of studio-grade effects. Thanks to its built-in reverb, echo, pitch correction, and Adaptive Tone, MIC MECHANIC 2 puts all the magic right at your feet in a single and affordable stompbox -- and it's so easy to use.

Sweeten Your Sound with Reverb

Reverb simulates a physical space, allowing your voice to fit into the music perfectly. Whether it's something small like a room or large like a concert hall, Mic Mechanic 2's vocally tuned reverb compliments your voice and enhances every performance.

Put It On Repeat

Echo (the effect formally known as delay) allows you to add repeats of your vocals, timed with your music. This cool effect helps your vocals really gel with the song. Whether you choose a lot of repeats, repeats, repeats...or just a few, you're in control. Mic Mechanic 2 also allows you to set the tempo via the footswitch, so it's as easy as tapping your foot in time with the music.

Built-in Pitch Correction

We're all human and nobody hits every note perfectly. With transparent auto-chromatic pitch correction, we nudge your pitch to the nearest semitone. It won't turn a potato into a spaceship, but it can give you a little support when you need it most.

Automatic Mic Gain Built-in

Mucking about with mic gain can be a real hassle, especially if you're in a hurry or at a new and unfamiliar venue. Mic Mechanic 2 automatically sets your mic gain, so you never have to worry whether things are set correctly.

The Tone Button: Your Personal Sound Tech

Adaptive EQ (equalization), compression, de-esser, and gate automatically control the timbre and shape of your vocal, ensuring that every note you sing is clean and clear. Because when the crowd can hear what you're singing, they can sing along and there is nothing is better than that!

Battery-Powerable

Sometimes it's just not feasible to find a power outlet when you're performing. That doesn't mean you should be without your Mic Mechanic 2! It can be powered by 4 AA batteries (not included) in addition to the optional 9V adapter.

Features:

- Vocal effects stompbox pedal with pitch correction and XLR I/O
- 8 high quality Reverb and Echo presets
- Separate Reverb (Room, Studio, Hall) and Delay (Tap and Slap), with combinations of both
- Footswitch tapping can match echoes to song tempo
- Tone button for Adaptive EQ, Compression, De-essing and Gatingdes
- 9V operation (vs 12V) to accommodate common pedalboard power supplies
- Battery operation option -- add 4 AA batteries
- Auto Chromatic Pitch Correction
- Easy connection between standard mic and mixer
- Phantom power always available
- Low noise microphone pre-amp
- Automatic input gain -- no more setting and adjusting input gain
- Mic Control for remote on/off switching with optional TC-Helicon MP-75, MP-76 (main button only) and Sennheiser e835 FX mics
- Individual style select/mix controls for Reverb and Echo
- Rugged all-metal construction
- USB connection to VoiceSupport application offering updates, product-specific news and more (USB cable not included)

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted February 5, 2019 by Myra R in Indian Trail, NC

"Easy pedal for professional sound"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Very little to mess with, the Tone function works on it's own adapting to your voice. Bring your own reliable sound and effects to the gig without worrying about onboard effects or sound guy to get what you want. Sounds very authentic and pitch correction never seems to sound cheap or creepy. Great build quality.

Musical Background:

Singer, some guitar.

Musical Style:

Mostly pop / soft rock.
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