Radial Engineering Voco-Loco MK2 Mic Preamp and Effect Loop

About: Radial Engineering Voco-Loco MK2 Mic Preamp and Effect Loop

The Voco-Loco Mk2 is an updated version of the original Voco-Loco foot-controlled microphone preamp and effects loop switcher that enables a vocalist or acoustic instrumentalist to incorporate guitar effects pedals into their signal path.

• Studio quality mic preamp
• Effects send & receive for pedals
• Wet dry mix control to blend effects
• Optimized signal path
• Compatible with 9V-18V power supplies

Boasting a new look, additional gain, and a locking XLR connector for more secure connections, the Voco-Loco Mk2 also features more robust phantom power handling to deal with even the most demanding condenser mics. The Voco-Loco Mk2 can be powered by 9V and 18V power supplies, but still ships with its own 15V PSU. 

Connect any mic to your guitar pedals

Just like the original device, the Voco-Loco Mk2 combines a microphone preamp with a guitar pedal effects loop, allowing a lead vocalist, sax or trumpet player to add guitar pedals to their audio signal path just like an electric guitarist adds effects for soloing. Simply plug your mic into the Voco-Loco Mk2 via the device’s locking XLR input, connect your effects pedals using standard ¼" guitar cables, and then send the output from the Voco-Loco Mk2 to the input on your mixer. With the touch of a footswitch, this lets you add your favorite delay, reverb, distortion, or wah-wah to any mic'd up instrument or vocal - the options are only limited by your imagination.

Features

• Top panel
  • MIC IN: Sets the mic preamp input level. 
  • LOW / HIGH: Dual-band shelving EQ is used to add bass to warmth, or sparkle for extra cut.
  • SEND / RECEIVE: Individual controls let you adjust the level going to the pedals to optimize signal-to-noise and reduce distortion.
  • TONE: Lets you tame the sound of the effects return path to soften the harsh tone certain pedals produce.
  • MIX: Sets the wet/dry mix between the original vocal sound and the effects loop.
  • MUTE LOOP: Sets the left footswitch to either MUTE or ALL WET modes. 
  • MUTE / ALL WET: Footswitch activates the MUTE or ALL WET function.
  • LOOP WET / DRY: Footswitch turns on or off the effects loop with wet/dry mix engaged.
• Back panel
  • MIC INPUT: Locking XLR female input, used to connect your microphone to the Voco-Loco.
  • 48V: Recessed switch turns on the phantom power for condenser mics.
  • SEND / RECEIVE: Unbalanced ¼" jacks used to send the mic signal to the guitar pedals and back into the Voco-Loco. 
  • 180°: Reverses the polarity of the effects loop to ensure guitar pedals are in phase with the vocal mic.
  • LIFT: Eliminates ground loops by lifting pin-1 on the XLR.
  • LINE OUTPUT: Used to connect the Voco-Loco to the input of a mixing console.

​Voco-Loco Mk2 Applications

• Voco-Loco Mk2 on voice: Plug your microphone into the Voco-Loco Mk2 and add exciting effects using guitar pedals for echo, reverb, or distortion, and control the effects the way you want.
• Voco-Loco Mk2 with brass: Add effects to your sax or trumpet to make your solos stand out from the crowd and deliver a unique performance to the audience that they will never forget!
• Voco-Loco Mk2 with harmonica: The Voco-Loco Mk2 lets you incorporate a chorus, overdrive, and reverb to your harp solos to deliver amazing tones without having to bring an amp to the gig. The blues never sounded so good!