The BOSS VE-8 Acoustic Singer is a compact innovative preamp and module designed with singer/songwriters who play guitar in mind. The unit provides you with all you need to produce studio-quality vocal and guitar processing including added effects such as real-time harmonics and looping functions. With its wide range of parameters and functions plus its portable size the VE-8 is the ideal solution for acoustic guitar players and singers who wish to add a new layer of creativity to their performance. Whats more all these great features are housed within a highly durable chassis built to withstand all the trials of life on the road. Compact preamp and module solution The Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer is designed with the singer/songwriter in mind allowing you to add a new layer of depth to your performances with its range of effects and studio-quality vocal processing. This compact module provides you with a range of different controls and functions that allow you to process your vocals and guitar. Articulate and rich BOSS sound processing helps to bring the best out of your vocals and guitar sound providing you with with simple yet intuitive controls that let you affect everything from Acoustic Resonance on the guitar to enhancing vocals or adding Reverb. You can also save settings and setups thanks to the 50 memory locations which can be instantly recalled at any time. Vocals and guitar processing The Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer is a pedal which provides you with a range of controls and functions that let your process and affect your guitar and vocal signals. For vocals you simply have to plug a microphone into the integrated XLR input and dial in the effects you desire – everything from subtle ambience that adds a new layer of depth to vocal performances to more aggressive electronic effects such as as distortion or radio voice tones for added versatility. The studio-quality vocal processing produces exceptional audio quality while retaining the nuances of the original sound. Chromatic pitch correction has also bee included for live vocal tuning. The dedicated guitar channels offers a range of parameters and effects such as acoustic resonance reverb chorus phase invert and more. One of the most unique effects – Acoustic Resonance – works to restore your natural sound combating against unwanted sound typically associated with the undersaddle pickups used in electro acoustics. For added convenience the unit features a built-in tuner making the VE-8 an all-in-one performance solution. The phase switch and notch filter also help to eliminate any feedback issues in an instant. Harmony and loop controls The Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer is full of unique features one of which is the ability to record and control loops as well as vocal harmonies. The custom-designed looper within the VE-8 allows you to lay down everything from percussive rhythms to chord progressions and vocal runs. The looper works by using the dedicated footswitch to record and stop the loop function. You can select to loop your guitar or voice individually or both via the the panel buttons or with an optional footswitch. As well as being able to use loops the VE-8 also gives you the ability to produce natural vocal harmonies for added performance value. The harmony function features three different modes: Automatic Hybrid and Fixed. Each of these modes provides you with different settings for generating vocal harmonies. The automatic harmony function detects the key youre playing in and produces the correct harmony whilst you sing for quick and easy harmonic vocal runs. Hybrid and Fixed harmony modes provide you with different settings for added versatility suitable for a range of performing and recording applications. Additionally there is a vocal doubling effect which delivers increased presence to your voice. Connectivity The Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer features a range of inputs and outputs that let you get the most out of the unit. The rear panel features a guitar instrument input plus an XLR mic input with switchable phantom power for condenser microphones. Additionally there is an AUX input allowing you to connect a smartphone or other device to the unit to play backing music Stereo XLR balanced outputs have also been provided allowing you to directly feed the VE-8 to a house PA. There are also stereo 1/4 outputs that let you send a separate signal to stage monitors or an amplifier. The guitar and vocal channels also feature a three-band EQ that lets you sculpt and shape your tone to suit your style and sound. The VE-8 has a direct recording interface that works via USB and can be connected to your favourite digital audio workstation software. Youll find it easy to get professional studio-level vocal sounds right away. Just plug your mic into the XLR input and dial up some nice ambience add clarity and control with the Enhance feature and more. You can even call up hard-tuned electronic voice sounds distortion and radio voice tones to bring some modern edge to your acoustic performances. SpecificationsNominal Input Level:MIC IN: -40 dBu (MIC SENS = Center) GUITAR IN: -10 dBu AUX IN: -20 dBu Input Impedance:MIC IN: 4 k ohms GUITAR IN: 20 M ohms AUX IN: 18 k ohms Nominal Output Level:LINE OUT L/MONO R: -10 dBu XLR OUT L R: -10 dBu (Vocal&Guitar Guitar) -40 dBu (Vocal) Output Impedance:LINE OUT L/MONO R: 1 k ohm XLR OUT L R: 600 ohms PHONES: 44 ohms Mode:Manual Memory (Memory change/stomp) Number of Memory: 50 Effects[Vocal part]:ENHANCE PITCH CORRECT HARMONY/FX: HIGH HIGHER HIGH&HIGHER LOW HIGH&LOW DOUBLE RADIO DIST ELECTRIC REVERB 3 BAND EQ LOW CUT [Guitar part] ACOUSTIC RESONANCE CHORUS/FX: CHORUS TREMOLO PHASER DELAY MOD DELAY OCTAVE SLOW GEAR RING MOD REVERB 3 BAND EQ LOW CUT NOTCH FILTER PHASEPhrase Loop:80 sec Display: 7 segments 2 digits LED Connectors;MIC IN connector: XLR type balanced phantom power (DC 48 V 10 mA Max) GUITAR IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type XLR OUT L R connectors: XLR type LINE OUT L/MONO R jacks: 1/4-inch phone type PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type MEMORY INC/DEC jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type USB COMPUTER port: USB type B DC IN jackPower Supply: AC adaptor Alkaline battery (AA LR6) x 6 Current Draw: 360 mA Accessories: Owners manual Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” AC adaptor Width: 217 mm Depth: 161 mm Height: 65 mm Weight (including battery): 1.3 kg