Yamaha PSR-9000 [68/214] Vocal harmony

Yamaha PSR-9000 [68/214] Vocal harmony
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This unique feature incorporates advanced voice-processing technology to automatically produce vocal
harmony based on a single lead vocal. An extensive selection of preset Vocal Harmony types are pro-
vided, each functioning in one of three main modes which determine how the harmony notes are
applied. In addition to straightforward harmony, the PSR-9000 Vocal Harmony feature can change the
pitch and timbre of the harmony and/or lead vocal sound to effectively change the apparent gender of the
voice. So, for example, if you are a male singer you can have a two-part female vocal backup (the Vocal
Harmony feature can add up to two harmony notes to the main lead voice). A full range of parameters is
provided to allow detailed editing to produce precisely the type of vocal harmony sound you need.
Setting up the microphone
Using the LINE setting
Normally, since you will be using a microphone, you may never need to use the
“LINE” setting. However, this may come in handy if you want to use a pre-recorded
source (on CD or cassette tape) with the vocal harmony feature. (For best results, the
source should be a single vocal only; any other singers and instruments in the mix
could produce unexpected or undesired results.)
Applying the Vocal Harmony Effect
Setting Up
Please note the following points :
A standard dynamic microphone with an impedance of about 250 ohms is recommended. (The PSR-9000 does not
support phantom-powered condenser microphones.)
The Yamaha MZ106s microphone is recommended for use with the PSR-9000.
The level of the microphone sound may vary considerably according to the type of microphone used.
Placing a microphone which is connected to the PSR-9000 too close to the PSR-9000 speakers (or those of an external
sound system connected to the PSR-9000) can cause feedback. Adjust the microphone position and the INPUT VOL-
UME level or MASTER VOLUME control level if necessary, so that feedback does not occur.
MIC
/
LINE IN
INPUT VOLUME
MAX
OVER
SIGNAL
MIC1
MIC2
LINE
MIN
PHONES MIC/LINE IN
2 Set the MIC/LINE panel
switch to LINE.
1 Set the INPUT
VOLUME control to
MIN.
3 Connect the source to the
MIC/LINE IN jack.
4 Adjust the INPUT VOLUME control.
Play the source at the highest expected
volume, and adjust the INPUT VOLUME
control to get the optimum input level (as
in the Setting Up instructions above).
This turns Talk settings on or off.
The Talk settings are effective when using the microphone for
speech or rapping (as opposed to singing).
Refer to page 141.
The PSR-9000 has a DSP effect (DSP 8) especially for the micro-
phone sound, and this button turns the DSP 8 effect on/off. The
DSP 8 type can be set from the Mixing Console display (page 124).
This turns the Vocal Harmony effect on or off.
VOCAL
HARMONY
MIC SETUP
SELECT
V.H. (9)
DSP(8)
TALK
CAUTION
Never use the “MIC” setting
with a line level signal (CD
player, cassette deck, etc.).
Doing this could damage the
PSR-9000 and its input func-
tions.
If you experience distorted or out-of-tune
sound from the Vocal Harmony feature,
your vocal microphone may be picking up
extraneous sounds (other than your voice)
— the Auto Accompaniment sound from
the PSR-9000, for example. In particular,
bass sounds can cause mistracking of the
Vocal Harmony feature. The solution to this
problem is to ensure that as little extrane-
ous sound as possible is picked up by your
vocal microphone:
• Sing as closely to the microphone as possi-
ble.
• Use a uni-directional microphone.
Turn down the MASTER VOLUME, ACMP
volume or SONG volume control.
Vocal Harmony
Quick Guide
on page 32
Quick Guide
on page 32
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