The VE-5 Vocal Performer is a compact and mobile personal effects processor and looper for vocalists. Featuring a simple-to-use tabletop design that can be easily attached to a mic stand for performing, the VE-5 is perfect for singers, rappers, beatboxers, webcasters, and anyone that wants to have fun with processing vocal sounds.
Its physical design is small and light, yet its effects are heavyweight class, derived from the popular VE-20 Vocal Performer. With battery operation and built-in phrase looping, the VE-5 is also an ideal tool for street performers who want to bring a new dimension of creativity to their act.
Features
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Easy one-touch operation
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Six types of high-quality vocal effects inherited from the VE-20 – Reverb, Delay, Double/Harmony, Dynamics, Pitch Correct, and Tone/SFX
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Phrase Looper adds impact to real-time vocal performances, including harmonizing and layered beatboxing
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Favorite Sound function provides immediate access to preferred sounds
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Ideal for live performance, as well as tabletop setups; mic-stand mount included
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Internal microphone for instant gratification
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Aux input for blending external music
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Battery operation for street performance (AC adapter sold separately)
About Boss VE5 RD Vocal Performer
Simple and Intuitive Operation
From beginners to professionals, all singers can enjoy great results with the VE-5. Even technophobes or non-musicians will embrace this creative processor, thanks to its simple, intuitive operation. The handy Favorite Sound function, for example, lets you instantly access your preferred sounds with a press of button.
Diverse Applications
The VE-5 is suited for a variety of settings. It’s perfect for live performers, and the included mount lets you attach it to any standard microphone stand. Some of the VE-5’s functions can even be controlled by footswitches, which is great for hands-free operation. When powered by batteries, the VE-5 becomes an ideal tool for street performance, and it also fits beautifully in homes and studios as a tabletop processor.
Great Presets and High-Quality Effects
The VE-5 has six types of high-quality effects and various special processing, all inherited from the VE-20. Enhance your vocals with smooth Reverb or Delay, or control the level with the Dynamics function. Thicken your voice with the Double/Harmonizer and correct intonation problems with Pitch Correct. Use the onboard Distortion, Radio, and Strobe for unique and impactful special effects. You can even create iconic pitch-correct / hard-tune effects — a staple of many modern hip-hop and pop hits.
Built-In Phrase Looper
Have fun layering and looping your voice with the VE-5’s built-in Phrase Looper. You can generate harmonies with yourself in real time, or jam over your own looped beatboxing. This creative feature greatly expands the potential of real-time vocal performance.
Simple and Intuitive Operation
From beginners to professionals, all singers can enjoy great results with the VE-5. Even technophobes or non-musicians will embrace this creative processor, thanks to its simple, intuitive operation. The handy Favorite Sound function, for example, lets you instantly access your preferred sounds with a press of button.
Diverse Applications
The VE-5 is suited for a variety of settings. It’s perfect for live performers, and the included mount lets you attach it to any standard microphone stand. Some of the VE-5’s functions can even be controlled by footswitches, which is great for hands-free operation. When powered by batteries, the VE-5 becomes an ideal tool for street performance, and it also fits beautifully in homes and studios as a tabletop processor.
Great Presets and High-Quality Effects
The VE-5 has six types of high-quality effects and various special processing, all inherited from the VE-20. Enhance your vocals with smooth Reverb or Delay, or control the level with the Dynamics function. Thicken your voice with the Double/Harmonizer and correct intonation problems with Pitch Correct. Use the onboard Distortion, Radio, and Strobe for unique and impactful special effects. You can even create iconic pitch-correct / hard-tune effects — a staple of many modern hip-hop and pop hits.
Built-In Phrase Looper
Have fun layering and looping your voice with the VE-5’s built-in Phrase Looper. You can generate harmonies with yourself in real time, or jam over your own looped beatboxing. This creative feature greatly expands the potential of real-time vocal performance.
Specifications Boss VE5 RD Vocal Performer
Miscellaneous
info_outline Níveis nominais representam um nível "típico" ou "normal" de um sinal, medido em décibeis. Pode ser usado como um nível de referência.
Nominal Input Level
MIC IN: -40 dBu (MicSens = 40); AUX IN: -20 dBu
info_outline Saber a impedância da entrada do pedal informa-nos se é possível ligar também sinais de linha ou apenas de instrumento.
Input Impedance
MIC IN: 4 k ohms; AUX IN: 22 k ohms
info_outline Níveis nominais representam um nível "típico" ou "normal" de um sinal, medido em décibeis. Pode ser usado com um nível de referência.
Nominal Output Level
XLR OUT: -40 dBu; PHONES/LINE: TBD
info_outline A impedância de saída indica-nos se o sinal que sai do pedal é sinal de instrumento ou de linha.
Output Impedance
XLR OUT: 600 ohms; PHONES/LINE: 66 ohms
info_outline Indica a capacidade ou quantidade de memórias disponíveis neste instrumento para o utilizador.
Memory
Sound: 50
info_outline Esta secção designa o tipo de efeito, ou pode enumerar os efeitos contidos no equipamento.
info_outline Função de gravar e reproduzir em loop o que está a ser tocado pelo utilizador em tempo real. Muito útil e utilizado atualmente por músicos que tocam sozinhos.
Phrase Loop
38 sec. (Mono only)
info_outline Indica se o dispositivo tem visor. Pode especificar qual o tipo (LCD, LED) ou a forma de apresentação dos caracteres.
Display
16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)
info_outline Tipo de conetores disponíveis no equipamento, e/ou para qual tipo de ligação servem.
Connector(s)
MIC IN jack/XLR type (balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max), 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced); AUX IN jack (Stereo miniature phone type); XLR OUT jack (XLR type); PHONES/LINE jack (Stereo miniature phone type); CTL 1, 2 Jack (1/4" TRS phone type); DC IN Jack (DC 9 V)
info_outline Type of power supply needed for the equipment to operate.
Power Supply
Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery (AA, HR6) or Alkaline (AA, LR6) x 4, AC Adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
info_outline Refere-se consumo de energia, em amperes.
Current Draw
190 mA (9 V max.)
Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use
Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery (AA, HR6): Approx. 20 hours (phantom power: OFF)/Approx. 9 hours (phantom power: ON); Alkaline (AA, LR6) : Approx. 13 hours (phantom power: OFF)/Approx. 6 hours (phantom power: ON); * These figures will vary depending on the specifications of the batteries and the actual conditions of use.
info_outline Information concerning the accessories included at the time of purchase: AC adaptor, (guitar) picks, tuner, user manual or others.
Accessories
Owner’s Manual; Leaflet (USING THE UNIT SAFELY, IMPORTANT NOTES, and Information); Mic Stand Holder (Screw x 2, Washer x 2, Spring Washer x 2); Audio Cable (Stereo Miniature Phone Type, Cable Tie Attached); Alkaline Battery (AA, LR6) x 4
info_outline Produtos recomendados vendidos em separado.
Options (sold separately)
AC Adaptor (PSA series); Footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7)
Size and Weight (including batteries)
info_outline Item width. Usually measured in mm or cm. And even in inches.
Width
178 mm; 7-1/16 inches
info_outline Indica a profundidade do artigo, geralmente medido em mm ou cm
Depth
108 mm; 4-1/4 inches
info_outline Altura do artigo. Por norma medida em mm ou cm. Em determinados produtos, esta medida refere-se ao comprimento.
Height
55 mm; 2-3/16"
info_outline Item weight. Usually given in Kg (or Pounds). Sometimes also other types of indications, such as for drum cymbals, for example.