The HeadRush VX5 is a dedicated vocal effects unit that makes the coveted, industry-standard Antares AutoTune® pitch correction technology available to vocalists in any live performance or studio setting—no computer needed.
This dynamic vocal effects unit gives musicians and performers access to a playground of professional-quality effects and processing power, all contained in a sleek and easy-to-use stomp box. Equally capable in the hands of beginners and seasoned live performers, and versatile enough to mesh with any genre under the sun, VX5 is a perfect tool for enhancing your talent and discovering your unique sound.
COMPLETE FEATURE LIST
- Industry-standard Antares AutoTune® pitch correction
- Dedicated Retune Speed and Humanize knobs adjust from subtle pitch correction to the classic hard AutoTune® effect
- Additional onboard studio-quality Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Compressor, and Flavor FX
- Intelligent Harmonizer Mode automatically generates vocal harmonies based on chords from a connected guitar/keyboard
- Stereo 24-bit/48kHz USB audio interface functionality to record your vocals directly to your device—use it to record backing vocals for your next live performance or as an entry point to at-home music production with your DAW of choice
- USB MIDI connectivity to automate preset changes for your show
- Intuitive color display and simple menus make adjusting your sound quick and easy
- Includes 99 factory presets, stores up to 250 total presets
- Simple hands-free preset navigation via two onboard footswitches
- A/B Mode for controlling individual effects on/off within a preset
- Talk Mode quickly disables all FX for talking to the audience between songs
- Premium XLR mic preamp with switchable +48V phantom power
- XLR line output with ground lift switch to eliminate unwanted noise issues caused by ground loops
VX5 Tech Specs
XLR Input (Balanced XLR Input)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)
- Dynamic Range: 111 dB (A-weighted)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 110 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.003% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
- Preamp EIN: -133 dBu (max gain, 40 Ω source, A-weighted) / -127 dBu (max gain, 150 Ω source, unweighted)
- Max Input Level: +10 dBu
- Sensitivity: -46 dBu
- Gain Range: 59 dB
- +48V Phantom Power
Main XLR Output
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)
- Dynamic Range: 113 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.001% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
- Maximum Output Level: +20 dBu
- Output Impedance: 100 Ω
- Ground Lift Switch
Headphone Output (1/8” / 3.5 mm TRS)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)
- Dynamic Range: 112 dB (A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.008% (1 kHz, 10mW per channel into 32)
- Maximum Output Level: +20 dBu (unloaded)
- Power Output: 100 mW RMS (per channel into 32 Ω)
- Output Impedance: 32 Ω
Guitar Input (Balanced TRS/TS)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.2 dB)
- Dynamic Range: 111 dB (A-weighted)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 110 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
- THD+N: 0.003% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
- Max Input Level: +13 dBu
- Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
- Sensitivity: -46 dBu
- Gain Range: Same as HG04
Guitar Thru (Balanced 1/4" / 6.35 mm TRS or unbalanced 1/4” TS)
- Output Impedance: 540/270 Ohm (unbalanced/balanced)
- Buffered: Yes
Physical (Balanced TRS/TS)
- Dimensions (DWH): 6.3” x 5.6” x 1.9”
- Weight: 2.6lbs