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The Latest Mics for Vocalists -NEWS RELEASE

VoiceCouncil brings you the microphone highlights from the NAMM trade show.

NAMM is one of the largest music product trade shows of the year and a prime opportunity for manufactures to show off their latest gear. Going though some of the thousands of new and exciting products on display we have brought to you our top selection of mics which will soon be hitting the shops in 2012.

 

Sennheiser’s entry-level XS Wireless Series
Sennheiser have launched the XS Wireless Series, offering five new wireless solutions for musicians. Offering reliability and quality sound at an entry level price, the XS series offers > read more

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The Latest Gear for Vocalists -NEWS RELEASE

VoiceCouncil brings you product highlights from the NAMM trade show.

NAMM is one of the largest music product trade shows of the year and a prime opportunity for manufactures to show off their latest gear. Going though some of the thousands of new and exciting products on display we have brought to you our top selection of the gear which will soon be hitting the shops in 2012

 

The TC-Helicon VoiceLive Play
TC-Helicon have produced another great vocal processor pedal – the VoiceLive Play. It offers more than 200 song and artist presets designed to help you sound like your favourite singers and can also create backing harmonies. It includes their > read more

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Review: The Roland VP-7 Vocal Processor

Can this vocal processor for keyboard players replace the need for backing singers?

Item: Roland VP-7 Vocal Processor

Price: US $599 UK £375

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At A Glance: The Roland VP-7 is a vocal processer that is great for singers who also play keyboards. Combined with a microphone and a MIDI keyboard, it can be used to produce > read more

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Review: The Telefunken M80 Mic

Does this live vocal mic create a sound that justifies its high price?

Item: Telefunken M80 Handheld Vocal Microphone

Price: US $249, UK £226

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At A Glance: The Telefunken M80 is a handheld vocal microphone that claims to offer the sound quality of a condenser microphone in a dynamic package that is well suited to > read more

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Tips for Recording Your Vocals at Home

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Tips for Recording Your Vocals at Home

Wes Maebe, Studio and Live Sound Engineer, shares insights on recording your voice from the Engineer’s point of view.

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Review: The Boss Micro Multi-Track Recorder


Ever wished you had a mobile recording studio that could fit in your pocket?

Item: Boss MICRO BR-80

Price: US $299, UK £170

At A Glance: The Boss MICRO BR-80 is a pocket sized multi-track recorder that is great for musicians who want to make > read more

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Review: Entertainers Secret Throat Relief Spray


Is this treatment for your dry throat a cure, a diversion or placebo?

Item: Entertainers Secret Throat Relief Spray
Price: US $11.99, UK £8.76

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At A Glance: Entertainers Secret Throat Relief Spray is designed for singers to supplement the throat’s natural moisturizers when they are suffering from > read more

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Review: The Neutrik Mic Switch


Ever wished your favourite mic had an on/off switch? Now it can -says Chris Kennedy

Item: Neutrik NC3FXS – XLR Plug with On/Off Switch

Price: US $7.98, UK £8.75

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At A Glance: Due to the demands of front-of-house engineers it’s commonplace for stage microphones not to have switches on them so that mics are not mistakenly switched off during a performance; however if you are a singing in smaller venues > read more

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Review: The Tanglewood T6 for Singer Guitarists


Can this acoustic guitar combo amp also perform well on vocals? -asks Chris Kennedy

Item: Tanglewood T6, Acoustic Guitar Combo Amplifier / Portable PA System

Price: US $NA, UK £359

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At A Glance: Tanglewood’s T6 is an acoustic guitar combo amplifier that also can be used to amplify vocals for rehearsals or small solo gigs. Its main target audience is singers performing with acoustic guitar or for solo guitarists who need a small system that is easy to carry around with them.

High Notes: The T6 packs 60 watts of power into its small, lightweight chassis and has a two channel on-board mixer with effects. The mixer features inputs for guitar and microphone, with each having its own eq and level controls. There is also a selection of effects on the mixer (reverb, chorus and delay) that can be used on both vocal and guitar channels simultaneously and it has a direct out if you wish to send your mix to a larger PA system. Finally, there are connections for plugging in an MP3 player or similar, an effects loop section, a guitar tuner output, and it even comes with a padded gig bag to enable you to transport it with ease.

Off Pitch: The mic channel on the T6 does not have phantom power, so you cannot use live condenser microphones with the unit. Also, it only has one effects channel, meaning that you will have to use same reverb/chorus effect on both guitar and voice unless you use a separate FX device.

A VoiceCouncil Reviewer Says: The Tanglewood T6 combo amplifier is a well thought out product that great for rehearsals or playing small gigs on a budget. Although primarily designed to amplify acoustic guitars, the T6 also works well on vocals producing a clear, crisp sound. The reverbs and EQ section are perfect for live use and the whole system can be mounted on a speaker pole to help disperse the sound around a room. If you are a singer who performs with acoustic guitar then the Tanglewood T6 is definitely worth checking out.

For alternatives you may also want to look at AER’s Compact 60, Headway’s Shire King 60, and Fishmann’s SoloAmp.

Manufacturer’s Website: http://www.tanglewood.co.uk

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Review: TC-Helicon’s VoiceLive Touch


Can this device from TC-Helicon help take your vocals to new creative areas and add excitement to your live performances?

Item: TC-Helicon VoiceLive Touch

Price: US $499, UK £415

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At A Glance: The TC-Helicon VoiceLive Touch is a vocal processor that is designed for use both in a live setting and in the studio. It includes a multitude of vocal effects, as well as looping functions and > read more

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