Roland VP-550 Owner's Manual

Connecting your mic

( MIC)

A mic is indispensable for performing with the VP-550. The VP-550 models vocal sounds by using your voice

that’s input via the mic. This means that using a high-quality mic will correspondingly improve the quality

of the result. The connector of the VP-550 you use will depend on the type of plug your mic provides. (In

order to use the full capability of the VP-550, we recommend using a “balanced (XLR) type” plug.)

For more about mics recommended for the VP-550, refer to the separate leafl et “Mics recommended for the VP-550.”

Headset or hand mic?

The VP-550 (Vocal Designer) controls the volume of the sound according to the loudness of your voice in

the mic. This means that a headset mic is the ideal choice, since the distance between the mic and your

mouth will remain the same even during the most intense moments of your keyboard performance! With a

headset mic, you’ll be free to sing and dance on stage to your heart’s content.

If you’re using a balanced (XLR) plug mic

(MIC)

Connect it to the [MIC] jack as shown.

The VP-550 is equipped with a balanced (XLR) type jack. Wiring diagrams for this

jack is shown at right. Make connections after fi rst checking the wiring diagrams of

other equipment you intend to connect.

The VP-550’s MIC jack does not provide phantom power. If you’re using a condenser mic, you’ll need to

obtain a separate phantom power supply unit or switch to using a dynamic mic.

Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can

be remedied by:

1. Changing the direction of the microphone(s).
2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.
3. Lowering volume levels.