Boss rc2 loop pedal for vocal loops?

Johannaa · December 28, 2014, 01:22:47 PM

Hey! I don't know if I'm using this properly, or if I'm even on the right page... But, I have a question regarding the boss rc2 loop pedal. I'm kinda green in the rhythmic world, as most of my music education so far has been classical, so bear with me if I'm not using the right terms ;-)
I was just wondering whether I would be able to use the boos rc2 pedal for just vocal? And in that case, would I plug my mic into the pedal, and then plug the pedal directly to the speaker-thingey? Or would it have to go through a mixer at first?
Oh, and by the way I have a Shure beta 58A mic, if that's relevant.
I hope my question makes sense :-D

alfstone · December 28, 2014, 01:52:04 PM

Hi Johannaaaaaaaaa

Mmmmh....no, at first sight I wouldn't go at RC20, since it's more a product for guitar players (no phantom power input, for instance...).

I would go on the RC-30 that is more versatile both as inputs (phantom power included) and outputs, and is clearly a *not-only-for-guitarists* tool, as explained in detailed way in the official manual...

Ciao!
Alfredo

Johannaa · December 28, 2014, 02:21:34 PM

Alright, thank you very much Alfredo!

64Guitars · December 28, 2014, 04:15:24 PM

I think the Boss RC-2 was discontinued. It was replaced by the RC-3.

http://www.bossus.com/gear/productlist.php?ParentId=251

You could also consider the DigiTech JamMan Vocal XT which is designed for vocal looping. It's also cheaper than the Boss loopers (except the RC-1).

https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=19549.msg271094#msg271094

Quote from: Johannaa on December 28, 2014, 01:22:47 PMwould I plug my mic into the pedal, and then plug the pedal directly to the speaker-thingey? Or would it have to go through a mixer at first?

Generally, you'd plug the mic into the looper's input and the output of the looper into whatever you would normally connect the mic to (mixer, PA system, recorder, etc.)

Hook · December 28, 2014, 05:36:30 PM

I've used the rc20 for years for both guitar and vocals. It's a fine loop station but the newer rc30 has an xlr input and a few other bells and whistles. I think there are some better table top options for just vocals, it's a pretty guitar
Oriented pedal. My biggest pet peeve about the RC 20 is that there's only one loop. You can layer on top of it up to 11 timesand you can erase the last layer but only the last & when you hit stop it all stops and when you start it again all the layers start. If you have $500 bucks to spare you could get the big mama jama the rc500 ( I think). That one has 3 designated loops that you can layer and use individually and it has some effects and I think it's more vocal friendly. I've heard very good things about the digitech jam mans but never tried them. That one ces with an sd card if you have loops you want to save, I prefer live applications but that's just me. Good luck!
Rock on!

T.C. Elliott · December 28, 2014, 06:07:06 PM

There are a lot of vocal processors out there, too. Dedicated with more bells and whistles. However, they tend to be a bit more expensive. So finding a work around could definitely be of interest to a vocalist on a budget. But I'd look around for a good deal on those vocal processors.