Behringer VC340 Analog Vocoder

Thanks to 37 semi-weighted full-size keys with velocity sensitivity and an authentic analog signal path, the VOCODER VC340 is sure to become one of your favorite keyboards. Whether you use it to provide that awe-inspiring talking-synth sound that sold millions of recordings, or just for its really fat string section and multi-voice choir pads, owning the VOCODER VC340 is like having your own personal time machine, enabling you to embrace the past – or make your imprint on the future!

Features

• Authentic analog Vocoder, Human Voice and Strings sounds from the ?80s
• Vocoder sounds that wrote musical history and inspired some of the most famous artists and bands
• Microphone input to modulate any audio signal
• Multiple-stage Chorus based on legendary BBD (Bucket Brigade Delay) technology
• 37 semi-weighted full-size keys featuring velocity sensitivity
• 32 sliders and switches to give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters
• Comprehensive USB/MIDI implementation for connection to keyboard/sequencers

Specifications

Synthesizer Architecture

• Implementation: Analog

Keyboard

• Keys: 37 semi-weighted, full-size keys
• Keyboard sensing: Note on/off velocity

Upper Left Section

• Faders: External sythesizer input level
• Rotary knobs: Headphones level
• LED: Power, external signal present, clip (red)

Lower Left Section

• Faders: Pitch shift: down-normal
• Rotary knobs: Volume, tune, pitch set, pitch time
• Switches: Keyboard split selection: low/high, pitch shift: auto/off (external control)/manual

Balance Section

• Faders: Direct mic level, human voice level, strings level

Vibrato Selection

• Faders: Rate, delay time, depth

Vocoder Section

• Faders: Tone, mic input level
• Switches: Lower, upper, ensemble
• LEDs: Mic signal present, mic clip (red), lower, upper, ensemble

Human Voice Section

• Fader: Attack
• Switches: male 8’ lower, male 4’ lower, male 8’ upper, female 4’ upper, ensemble
• LEDs male 8’ lower, male 4’ lower, male 8’ upper, female 4’ upper, ensemble

Release Section

• Fader: Release (for strings, human voice, vocoder)

Strings Section

• Faders: Attack, tone
• Switches: Lower, upper
• LEDs: Lower, upper

Rear Panel

• Switches: Power on/off, output level: low/medium/high

Connectivity

• MIDI In/Out/Thru: 5-pin DIN / 16 channels
• USB: USB 2.0, type B
• Pitch control: 1/4" TS
• Vocoder hold: 1/4" TS
• External synth input: 1/4" TS, unbalanced, max. +12 dBu
• Output: L/R 1/4" TS, stereo or mono, unbalanced, max. +14 dBu (high), +0 dBu (mid), -13 dBu (low)
• Headphones: 1/4" TRS, unbalanced, max. +12 dBu @ 32 ohm load
• Microphone input: 1/4" TRS, and XLR female, max. -3 dBu

USB

• Type: Class compliant USB 2.0, type B
• Supported operating systems: Windows 7 or higher; Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher

Power Requirements

• Mains connector: Standard IEC receptacle
• Power consumption: 15 W max.
• Internal Switch-mode PSU: Autorange 100-240 V, (50/60 Hz)

Environmental

• Operating:temperature range 5°C – 40°C (41°F – 104°F)

Physical

• Dimensions: (H x W x D) 103 x 649 x 257 mm (4.1 x 25.6 x 10.1")
• Weight: 6.6 kg (14.5 lbs)
• Shipping Weight: 8.4 kg (18.5 lbs)