Correct Voice Tone

Correct Voice Tone

TC Helicon VoiceTone Correct XT $226.59 TC Helicon's VoiceTone Correct XT provides you with smooth, pro vocal tones and the security of active anti-feedback. Matched with TC-Helicon's natural auto-chromatic pitch correction, it's like having a live sound engineer and a vocal coach at every gig. Adaptive ToneVoiceTone Correct XT features TC-Helicon's adaptive tone technology which intelligently controls Shape EQ and Dynamics (Compression & De-ess) to provide the perfect tonal balance that fits in the mix. Best of all, it's easyjust set and forget. The adaptive gate can also be added to help suppress feedback and clean up noise.Intelligent Anti-FeedbackFeedback is a reality for the contemporary vocalist. Unlike other anti-feedback technology, VoiceTone Correct XT doesn't require any pre-calibration in a quiet room before your gigwho has time for that anyway? Once again it's set and forgetprotecting everyone's ears.Auto-Chromatic Pitch CorrectionThe auto-chromatic pitch correction helps you sing more in tune, much like a metronome helps for playing in time. It's like singing with a singer who has perfect pitch. This lets you know when you're out of tune and you naturally decide to correct yourself, or not.I/OThe VoiceTone Correct XT has balanced XLR output for sending a clean, quiet signal to your mixer. The mic input gives you a studio quality mic preamp with phantom power while the instrument input XLR output can used as a conventional balanced DI connection. There is also a USB output to connect you to Voice-Support which offers tips, tricks, and updates.

Tc Helicon Voicetone Correct Xt $249 TC Helicon's VoiceTone Correct XT provides you with smooth, pro vocal tones and the security of active anti-feedback. Matched with TC-Helicon's natural auto-chromatic pitch correction, it's like having a live sound engineer and a vocal coach at every gig. Adaptive ToneVoiceTone Correct XT features TC-Helicon's adaptive tone technology which intelligently controls Shape EQ and Dynamics (Compression & De-ess) to provide the perfect tonal balance that fits in the mix. Best of all, it's easyjust set and forget. The adaptive gate can also be added to help suppress feedback and clean up noise.Intelligent Anti-FeedbackFeedback is a reality for the contemporary vocalist. Unlike other anti-feedback technology, VoiceTone Correct XT doesn't require any pre-calibration in a quiet room before your gigwho has time for that anyway? Once again it's set and forgetprotecting everyone's ears.Auto-Chromatic Pitch CorrectionThe auto-chromatic pitch correction helps you sing more in tune, much like a metronome helps for playing in time. It's like singing with a singer who has perfect pitch. This lets you know when you're out of tune and you naturally decide to correct yourself, or not.I/OThe VoiceTone Correct XT has balanced XLR output for sending a clean, quiet signal to your mixer. The mic input gives you a studio quality mic preamp with phantom power while the instrument input XLR output can used as a conventional balanced DI connection. There is also a USB output to connect you to Voice-Support which offers tips, tricks, and updates.Shape, Dynamics, & Pitch controlsAdaptive on/off buttonsAnti-Feedback, gate, and warmth on/off buttonsGain reduction and pitch metersMic Control of pitch correctionDie-cast steel and anodized extruded aluminumUltra-bright LEDsIncludes a USB (for connection to VoiceSupport application)Can be chained to additional VoiceTone pedals1 year manufacturer's warranty on parts and labor

TC Helicon VoiceTone Correct XT 886830195679 $211.65 TC Helicon's VoiceTone Correct XT provides you with smooth, pro vocal tones and the security of active anti-feedback. Matched with TC-Helicon's natural auto-chromatic pitch correction, it's like having a live sound engineer and a vocal coach at every gig. Adaptive ToneVoiceTone Correct XT features TC-Helicon's adaptive tone technology which intelligently controls Shape EQ and Dynamics (Compression & De-ess) to provide the perfect tonal balance that fits in the mix. Best of all, it's easyjust set and forget. The adaptive gate can also be added to help suppress feedback and clean up noise.Intelligent Anti-FeedbackFeedback is a reality for the contemporary vocalist. Unlike other anti-feedback technology, VoiceTone Correct XT doesn't require any pre-calibration in a quiet room before your gigwho has time for that anyway? Once again it's set and forgetprotecting everyone's ears.Auto-Chromatic Pitch CorrectionThe auto-chromatic pitch correction helps you sing more in tune, much like a metronome helps for playing in time. It's like singing with a singer who has perfect pitch. This lets you know when you're out of tune and you naturally decide to correct yourself, or not.I/OThe VoiceTone Correct XT has balanced XLR output for sending a clean, quiet signal to your mixer. The mic input gives you a studio quality mic preamp with phantom power while the instrument input XLR output can used as a conventional balanced DI connection. There is also a USB output to connect you to Voice-Support which offers tips, tricks, and updates.

TC Helicon VoiceTone Correct XT with MP-75 Mic $418 This package includes TC Helicon's VoiceTone Correct XT plus their dynamic MP-75 mic to give you total control of your vocals, plus a Musician's Gear MS-220 mic stand and a 20' Gear One XLR cable.VoiceTone Correct XTTC Helicon's VoiceTone Correct XT provides you with smooth, pro vocal tones and the security of active anti-feedback. Matched with TC-Helicon's natural auto-chromatic pitch correction, it's like having a live sound engineer and a vocal coach at every gig.Adaptive ToneVoiceTone Correct XT features TC-Helicon's adaptive tone technology which intelligently controls Shape EQ and Dynamics (Compression & De-ess) to provide the perfect tonal balance that fits in the mix. Best of all, it's easyjust set and forget. The adaptive gate can also be added to help suppress feedback and clean up noise.Intelligent Anti-FeedbackFeedback is a reality for the contemporary vocalist. Unlike other anti-feedback technology, VoiceTone Correct XT doesn't require any pre-calibration in a quiet room before your gigwho has time for that anyway? Once again it's set and forgetprotecting everyone's ears.Auto-Chromatic Pitch CorrectionThe auto-chromatic pitch correction helps you sing more in tune, much like a metronome helps for playing in time. It's like singing with a singer who has perfect pitch. This lets you know when you're out of tune and you naturally decide to correct yourself, or not.I/OThe VoiceTone Correct XT has balanced XLR output for sending a clean, quiet signal to your mixer. The mic input gives you a studio quality mic preamp with phantom power while the instrument input XLR output can used as a conventional balanced DI connection. There is also a USB output to connect you to Voice-Support which offers tips, tricks, and updates.TC Helicon MP-75 MicPerhaps no one has done more for quality onstage vocal processing than TC Helicon, but what about that all-important first link in the signal chain? TC has answers with the MP-75 Modern Performance Vocal Microphone with Mic Control. This is what every singer deserves: a microphone engineered for the sonic realities of modern vocal performance and simple one button control of TC-Helicon vocal effects. Youd expect nothing less from the only pro audio company 100% dedicated to the needs of singers.Another microphone?Does the world really need yet another vocal microphone? In TC Helicons opinion noit just needs one really good one. One designed for today, where the advent of singers using studio quality vocal processing on stage has transformed live vocal performance. Singers are demanding more control. The effects used by modern vocalists require off-axis noise rejection and frequency response that the majority of dynamic instrument microphones repurposed fo

Tc Helicon Voicetone Correct Xt With Mp-75 Mic $418 This package includes TC Helicon's VoiceTone Correct XT plus their dynamic MP-75 mic to give you total control of your vocals, plus a Musician's Gear MS-220 mic stand and a 20' Gear One XLR cable.VoiceTone Correct XTTC Helicon's VoiceTone Correct XT provides you with smooth, pro vocal tones and the security of active anti-feedback. Matched with TC-Helicon's natural auto-chromatic pitch correction, it's like having a live sound engineer and a vocal coach at every gig.Adaptive ToneVoiceTone Correct XT features TC-Helicon's adaptive tone technology which intelligently controls Shape EQ and Dynamics (Compression & De-ess) to provide the perfect tonal balance that fits in the mix. Best of all, it's easyjust set and forget. The adaptive gate can also be added to help suppress feedback and clean up noise.Intelligent Anti-FeedbackFeedback is a reality for the contemporary vocalist. Unlike other anti-feedback technology, VoiceTone Correct XT doesn't require any pre-calibration in a quiet room before your gigwho has time for that anyway? Once again it's set and forgetprotecting everyone's ears.Auto-Chromatic Pitch CorrectionThe auto-chromatic pitch correction helps you sing more in tune, much like a metronome helps for playing in time. It's like singing with a singer who has perfect pitch. This lets you know when you're out of tune and you naturally decide to correct yourself, or not.I/OThe VoiceTone Correct XT has balanced XLR output for sending a clean, quiet signal to your mixer. The mic input gives you a studio quality mic preamp with phantom power while the instrument input XLR output can used as a conventional balanced DI connection. There is also a USB output to connect you to Voice-Support which offers tips, tricks, and updates.TC Helicon MP-75 MicPerhaps no one has done more for quality onstage vocal processing than TC Helicon, but what about that all-important first link in the signal chain? TC has answers with the MP-75 Modern Performance Vocal Microphone with Mic Control. This is what every singer deserves: a microphone engineered for the sonic realities of modern vocal performance and simple one button control of TC-Helicon vocal effects. Youd expect nothing less from the only pro audio company 100% dedicated to the needs of singers.Another microphone?Does the world really need yet another vocal microphone? In TC Helicons opinion noit just needs one really good one. One designed for today, where the advent of singers using studio quality vocal processing on stage has transformed live vocal performance. Singers are demanding more control. The effects used by modern vocalists require off-axis noise rejection and frequency response that the majority of dynamic instrument microphones repurposed for singers just cant deliver. TC-Helicon MP-75 delivers.Superior Vocal ToneThe proprietary Lismer capsule design uses a patented neodymium magnet structure for high output and uniform performance. The placement of the super-cardioid capsule provides be

TC Helicon VoiceTone Correct Vocal Pedal $199.99 You've worked hard to create a vocal sound that's all your own, but leaving your live sound in the hands of others is hit and miss. Now you can make your sound engineer, your audience and your band smile with high-quality vocal processing that starts at the stage and is exclusively under your control with TC-Helicon VoiceTone pedals for singers.The VoiceTone Correct pedal's studio-quality sound, ready-for-action construction, and unobtrusive size let you carry it along with your favorite mic to the gig, whether it's a club or a concert hall. And operation couldn't be easier. You'll get the sound you want in seconds, instantly boosting your performance the very first night you use a VoiceTone pedal. Up to now, only the most successful singers have taken their producer, live engineer and vocal coach on the road, but now it's your turn to bring your vocal posse with you and ensure that your message--your sound--is heard.Take control of your live soundFeel like you're wrestling with others over your sound? From the moment you plug your mic into a VoiceTone vocal processing pedal, you're in control of the tone and effects on your voice. When you sing through VoiceTone Create and Correct pedals you're saying, "This is my sound, don't mess with it!"Enjoy Complete QualityQuality can be witnessed in every aspect of the VoiceTone design. Studio caliber audio algorithms, transparent converters and fastidious analog audio design lead to a smooth sound that makes you want to sing your best while your fans get, well, fanatic. It just wouldn't be enough to make products that sound this good without making sure they stand up to the rough treatment they're going to get onstage or kicking around a rehearsal room floor.Live Engineer and Correction-in-a-pedalThe nicest and most simpatico sound engineer you will ever meet is inside VoiceTone Correct. It combines pitch correction with tone and dynamic shaping that put a recorded gloss on live singing. Sensing algorithms developed at TC-Helicon automatically adjust the recording industry techniques of multiband EQ, compression and de-essing for you, so you get the best sound with the least amount of effort.Partner your new sound with auto-chromatic pitch correction which helps you sing more in tune, much like a metronome helps for playing in time. The miniaturization of sound engineers and vocal coaches was a challenge, but the results will surely impress you and your audience!

Used Tc Helicon Voicetone Correct Vocal Pedal $181.99 You've worked hard to create a vocal sound that's all your own, but leaving your live sound in the hands of others is hit and miss. Now you can make your sound engineer, your audience and your band smile with high-quality vocal processing that starts at the stage and is exclusively under your control with TC-Helicon VoiceTone pedals for singers. The VoiceTone Correct pedal's studio-quality sound, ready-for-action construction, and unobtrusive size let you carry it along with your favorite mic to the gig, whether it's a club or a concert hall. And operation couldn't be easier. You'll get the sound you want in seconds, instantly boosting your performance the very first night you use a VoiceTone pedal. Up to now, only the most successful singers have taken their producer, live engineer and vocal coach on the road, but now it's your turn to bring your vocal posse with you and ensure that your message--your sound--is heard. Take control of your live sound Feel like you're wrestling with others over your sound? From the moment you plug your mic into a VoiceTone vocal processing pedal, you're in control of the tone and effects on your voice. When you sing through VoiceTone Create and Correct pedals you're saying, "This is my sound, don't mess with it!" Enjoy Complete Quality Quality can be witnessed in every aspect of the VoiceTone design. Studio caliber audio algorithms, transparent converters and fastidious analog audio design lead to a smooth sound that makes you want to sing your best while your fans get, well, fanatic. It just wouldn't be enough to make products that sound this good without making sure they stand up to the rough treatment they're going to get onstage or kicking around a rehearsal room floor. Live Engineer and Correction-in-a-pedal The nicest and most simpatico sound engineer you will ever meet is inside VoiceTone Correct. It combines pitch correction with tone and dynamic shaping that put a recorded gloss on live singing. Sensing algorithms developed at TC-Helicon automatically adjust the recording industry techniques of multiband EQ, compression and de-essing for you, so you get the best sound with the least amount of effort. Partner your new sound with auto-chromatic pitch correction which helps you sing more in tune, much like a metronome helps for playing in time. The miniaturization of sound engineers and vocal coaches was a challenge, but the results will surely impress you and your audience!Auto-chromatic pitch correction improves your pitch Adjustable auto-smooth compression Multi-band auto-shape EQ dynamically sweetens raw mic sound Sibilance-smoothing de-ess algorithm Add rich lows on deep voices with the Warmth button Accurate input pitch and correction display XLR mic level I/O: Correction can go to monitors, mains or both Clean, studio quality mic preamp with phantom power

Tc Helicon Voicetone Correct Vocal Pedal $199.99 You've worked hard to create a vocal sound that's all your own, but leaving your live sound in the hands of others is hit and miss. Now you can make your sound engineer, your audience and your band smile with high-quality vocal processing that starts at the stage and is exclusively under your control with TC-Helicon VoiceTone pedals for singers. The VoiceTone Correct pedal's studio-quality sound, ready-for-action construction, and unobtrusive size let you carry it along with your favorite mic to the gig, whether it's a club or a concert hall. And operation couldn't be easier. You'll get the sound you want in seconds, instantly boosting your performance the very first night you use a VoiceTone pedal. Up to now, only the most successful singers have taken their producer, live engineer and vocal coach on the road, but now it's your turn to bring your vocal posse with you and ensure that your message--your sound--is heard. Take control of your live sound Feel like you're wrestling with others over your sound? From the moment you plug your mic into a VoiceTone vocal processing pedal, you're in control of the tone and effects on your voice. When you sing through VoiceTone Create and Correct pedals you're saying, "This is my sound, don't mess with it!" Enjoy Complete Quality Quality can be witnessed in every aspect of the VoiceTone design. Studio caliber audio algorithms, transparent converters and fastidious analog audio design lead to a smooth sound that makes you want to sing your best while your fans get, well, fanatic. It just wouldn't be enough to make products that sound this good without making sure they stand up to the rough treatment they're going to get onstage or kicking around a rehearsal room floor. Live Engineer and Correction-in-a-pedal The nicest and most simpatico sound engineer you will ever meet is inside VoiceTone Correct. It combines pitch correction with tone and dynamic shaping that put a recorded gloss on live singing. Sensing algorithms developed at TC-Helicon automatically adjust the recording industry techniques of multiband EQ, compression and de-essing for you, so you get the best sound with the least amount of effort. Partner your new sound with auto-chromatic pitch correction which helps you sing more in tune, much like a metronome helps for playing in time. The miniaturization of sound engineers and vocal coaches was a challenge, but the results will surely impress you and your audience!Auto-chromatic pitch correction improves your pitch Adjustable auto-smooth compression Multi-band auto-shape EQ dynamically sweetens raw mic sound Sibilance-smoothing de-ess algorithm Add rich lows on deep voices with the Warmth button Accurate input pitch and correction display XLR mic level I/O: Correction can go to monitors, mains or both Clean, studio quality mic preamp with phantom power

Breedlove Voice Cm Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $2999 The Breedlove Voice Series CM acoustic-electric guitar fulfills the quest for a true acoustic tone that sounds the same amplified as it does unplugged. The Breedlove Voice CM model is designed to enhance balance and sustain across the strings. Combining the construction elements of the Award winning CM asymmetrical body shape, graduated top thickness and the JLD bridge truss this guitar projects a balanced long sustaining tone. Indian rosewood back and sides with a Sitka spruce top give the Voice CM a resonant tone with a pronounced midrange and vibrant lows.East Indian rosewood back and sidesSitka spruce topHonduran mahoganyEbony fingerboardBolt-on neckChrome Gotoh 381 tunersAnthem Tru Voice electronicsGloss finish

Breedlove Voice Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $2999 The Voice Series Concert acoustic-electric guitar fulfills the quest for a true tone that sounds the same amplified as it is unplugged. The Breedlove Voice Concert model is designed to enhance balance and sustain across the strings. Combining the construction elements of the graduated top thickness and the bridge truss this guitar creates a stable sound with a long sustain. Outfitted with myrtlewood back and sides for a balanced tone and eye-catching looks. Topped with powerful Sitka spruce, the Voice Concert yields a resonant tone with a crystal clear midrange that is equally impressive in the lows and the highs.Myrtlewood back and sidesSitka spruce topBig leaf maple neckEbony fingerboardBolt-on neckAnthem Tru-Voice electronicsGloss finish

Breedlove Voice Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $2999 The Breedlove Voice Series Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar fulfills the quest for a true acoustic tone that sounds the same amplified as it does unplugged. The Breedlove Voice Auditorium model is designed to enhance balance and sustain across the strings. Combining the construction elements of the Auditorium body shape, graduated top thickness, and the JLD bridge truss this guitar projects a balanced tone with great sustain. Walnut back and sides with a Sitka spruce top, the resonant tone will yield a pronounced midrange that gives attention to both the lows and the highs equally.Auditorium bodySolid walnut back and sidesSolid Sitka spruce topHonduran mahogany neckEbony fingerboardBolt-on neckAnthem Tru-Voice pickupChrome Gotoh 381 tunersGloss finish

Electro-Voice Re320 Voice & Instrument Microphone W Kick Drum Switch $299 Building on the legacy of the Electro-voice RE20, one of the most widely used studio mics of all time, the RE320 is a professional quality dynamic microphone designed specifically for recording and sound reinforcement applications requiring extremely low noise and the highest level of predictable tonal and transient response. Ideal for capturing vocal and instrument sources; the RE320 delivers unparalleled detail, dynamic content, and natural tone.Variable D is Electro-Voice's exclusive solution to the tonal changes associated with the proximity effect found in other directional microphones. Providing balanced and uniform frequency response up to 180 degrees off-axis, the result is always stable and linear tonal performanceeven when the sound source is moving around the mic. Ideal for capturing the critical details of voice, amplified, and acoustic instruments, Variable-D capsules deliver impeccably smooth and natural tone on virtually any sound source.Utilizing the same humbucking coil technology found in the RE20 and RE27N/D, which arrests electromagnetic field interference introduced by sources close to the microphone, the RE320 produces an ultra-quiet signal path free from the hum and buzz found in other dynamic microphones.The RE320 incorporates a two-position "Dual Personality" frequency response switch that allows engagement of two vastly different performance curves.Engineered for world-class performance in both studio and stage applications RE320's unique Dual Personality switch creates two ideal mics in oneNeodymium magnet creates higher output with faster transient response and greater high-frequency detailEV's exclusive Variable-D proximity control ensures pure and natural toneEV's classic humbucking coil guards against EMF interference and hum

Hal Leonard Singer's First Aid Kit - Male Voice Book/CD $19.95 This book/CD pack by veteran vocal coach Lis Lewis (Steve Miller, Herbie Hancock, Bobby McFerrin, Gwen Stefani) will help singers of all styles of music warm up their voices, increase their endurance and range, correct bad habits, and sing longer and better! It is divided into 2 sectionsThe Singer's Troubleshooting Guide covers vocal health, finding the right teacher, practice, auditions, rehearsing, recording and performing; and The Singer's Warm-Up CD features helpful exercises to prepare the voice for serious singing.

Hal Leonard Singer's First Aid Kit - Female Voice Book/CD $19.95 This book/CD pack by veteran vocal coach Lis Lewis (Steve Miller, Herbie Hancock, Bobby McFerrin, Gwen Stefani) will help singers of all styles of music warm up their voices, increase their endurance and range, correct bad habits, and sing longer and better! It is divided into 2 sectionsThe Singer's Troubleshooting Guide covers vocal health, finding the right teacher, practice, auditions, rehearsing, recording and performing; and The Singer's Warm-Up CD features helpful exercises to prepare the voice for serious singing.

Hal Leonard Singer's First Aid Kit - Male Voice Book/Cd $19.95 This book/CD pack by veteran vocal coach Lis Lewis (Steve Miller, Herbie Hancock, Bobby McFerrin, Gwen Stefani) will help singers of all styles of music warm up their voices, increase their endurance and range, correct bad habits, and sing longer and better! It is divided into 2 sectionsThe Singer's Troubleshooting Guide covers vocal health, finding the right teacher, practice, auditions, rehearsing, recording and performing; and The Singer's Warm-Up CD features helpful exercises to prepare the voice for serious singing.

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Got Voice Mail?

There's not anybody who really cares about using voice messaging the way I envisioned it." According to Gordon Matthews, the inventor of voice mail, he never anticipated that his automated message system would be used to confuse and frustrate business callers. He didn't foresee how many ways businesses could devise to misuse his system.

When asked what aggravates them most about modern phone communication the majority of people will say that it is voice mail. Pressed for details, they explain that it is the automated answering process that companies use to screen and direct calls that bugs them, not the basic messaging-taking function.

Companies are spending large sums of money to antagonize their customers and it only seems to get worse. When a person needs help with a problem and can't reach another human, the situation deteriorates rapidly. Using the numbers on your touch tone pad is fine when you want to verify your bank balance, pay a bill or have a dry newspaper delivered; but when your pipes are backing up, your new computer just crashed, or a tree just fell on your brand new SUV, call processing may not be the answer.

There are advantages to an automated system. It saves money in salaries and benefits. It prevents old-fashioned phone tag by allowing people to leave detailed messages in their own voice with clear and correct information. Voice mail crosses all time zones so people can leave and retrieve messages at their convenience.

The disadvantages are that people can hide behind voice mail, often the prompts are confusing, working through the menu can be more time-consuming than speaking to a "live" person, and some people just don't like talking to machines.

If your company uses an automated system to process calls make sure it provides the best customer service by following these suggestions:

1. Keep your greeting short and sweet. (No one cares that your menu options have changed. They only want to know what options they have now.)

2. List your menu options according to popular usage.

3. Tell callers how to reach another human early in the process.

4. Think twice before using voice mail for customer service issues.

5. Survey your customers from time to time to see how they feel about your voice mail system.

6. Try calling your own system occasionally and find out first hand what your customers are experiencing.

Voice mail can be either an incredible asset to your business or an incredible pain for your customers. Don't force innocent people to spend their valuable time in your voice mail jail.

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Lydia Ramsey is a business etiquette expert, professional speaker, corporate trainer and author of MANNERS THAT SELL - ADDING THE POLISH THAT BUILDS PROFITS. She has been quoted or featured in The New York Times, Entrepreneur, Inc., Real Simple and Woman's Day. For information about her programs, products and services, e-mail her at lydia@mannersthatsell.com or visit http://www.mannersthatsell.com