Vocal Performer Boss VE-500

Vocal Performer

• Manufacturer: Boss
• Model: VE-500
• Reference: VE-500
• Advanced vocal multi-effects stompbox for singing guitarists
• Automatic vocal harmony/pitch correction powered by newly enhanced BOSS algorithms for natural sound with smooth tracking
• Class-leading sound quality and high-powered BOSS DSP engine for processing vocals with up to nine effects at once
• Extensive selection of effects specially tuned for vocals; Enhance section for shaping core tone, plus reverb, delay, modulation, distortion, EQ, filter, and many other types for further processing
• Versatile and creative vocoder effect for generating electronic voice and talk box sounds based on guitar input
• Flexible effect routing options for processing live and harmonized vocals together or separately
• Dedicated looper
• XLR mic input with adjustable sensitivity and available phantom power
• Guitar input for harmony, pitch, and vocoder processing; Thru output for sending unprocessed signal to guitar pedals
• Stereo XLR outputs for sending vocal sounds to a PA mixer or recorder
• Sampling Frequency:48 kHz
• AD Conversion: 32 bits + AF method (AF method (Adaptive Focus method) is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters)
• DA Conversion: 32 bits
• Processing: 32-bit
• Patches: 99 (User) + 50 (Preset)
• Nominal Input Level:
  • MIC IN: -40 dBu (Adjustable)
  • INST IN: -10 dBu
• Input Impedance:
  • MIC IN: 4 k ohms
  • INST IN: 2 M ohms
• Output Impedance: XLR OUT L, R: 600 ohms
• Display: Graphic LCD (132 x 32 dots, backlit LCD)
• Connectors:
  • Mic in connector: XLR type, balanced, phantom power (DC 48 V, 10 mA Max)
  • Inst in jack
  • XLR out L, R connectors
  • Inst thru
  • Ctl1,2 / Exp jack
  • MIDI in connector
  • USB computer port: USB Micro-B type
  • DC in jack
• Power Supply: AC adaptor (PSA series)
• Current Draw:
  • 310 mA (with phantom power)
  • 210 mA (without phantom power)
• Accessories: AC adaptor (PSA series)
• Options (sold separately):
  • Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L
  • Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
  • Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
• Dimensions: 170 x 138 x 62 mm
• Weight: 860 g