Tc Helicon VOICETONE R1

A VoiceTone Single Designed for Live Use, at the Heart of the TC Helicon Ecosystem

The VoiceTone R1 belongs to the VoiceTone Singles range: compact vocal pedals, each dedicated to a clear purpose. Here, the goal is simple: to provide a vocal reverb immediately usable on stage, without menus or programming. The processing comes from the VoiceLive family, with settings oriented towards singing to achieve a flattering, natural, and quick-to-set-up result.

For Whom, Which Styles, and In What Situations?

The VoiceTone R1 is aimed at singers who want to gain depth and presence, whether in rehearsal or concert. Ideal for pop, rock, indie, blues, worship, or electro, it allows you to move from a "front" voice to a voice integrated within a space, without relying on a console setting. On a vocal pedalboard, it becomes a reflex: one press, and your voice takes on a broader and more professional dimension.

Features and Controls: Efficiency Above All

Operation is straightforward: you choose your reverb type among 8 presets (including Hall, Plate, Theater, Club, Studio, Ambience, and Arena), then adjust the Dry/Wet mix to find the right balance between direct and processed signal. The microphone gain is retractable to avoid mistakes during a set. The XLR connectivity facilitates integration between microphone and console, and the USB port is used for updates and connection to the brand's support software. Need to control the effect without touching the pedal? The Mic Control function allows activation via a compatible microphone (e.g., MP-75). Finally, VoiceTone Singles can be chained: convenient for building a coherent vocal effects chain, with main volume control via the first pedal.

Sound

The VoiceTone R1 aims for a musical and clear reverb: it dresses the voice without drowning it and remains easy to dose thanks to the Dry/Wet control. The presets cover both tight small ambiances (to keep articulation upfront) and wide spaces like halls or arenas (for bigger choruses). The rendering is designed for sung vocals: a sense of "gluing" in the mix, with a reverb tail that supports the performance. This approach is found with artists who use the R1 on stage, such as Mike Scheidt (YOB) or VIOLENT VIRA.

Technical specifications

Category

Voice effect

Microphone input	XLR	Full-scale output level	+1 dBu
Output	balanced XLR	Dynamic range	greater than 104 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
USB port	connection, tips, updates	Frequency response	+0 / -0.3 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Mic Control	effect on/off via compatible TC Helicon MP-75 microphone	Dimensions	140 x 90 x 60 mm
Phantom power	24V (always on)	Weight	0.42 kg
Microphone input level at 0 dBFS	-42 dBu to +1 dBu	Construction	molded metal (two parts), rubberized base
EIN at max mic gain (Rg = 150 Ohm)	-126 dBu	Required power supply	12V DC
Microphone input signal-to-noise ratio	greater than 104 dB	Current required	400 mA
Output impedance (balanced / unbalanced)	200 / 100 Ohm	Power consumption	5.6 W