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Old 7th June 2006   #21
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Originally Posted by Jazzy Alz
I would stay away from the avalon 737 if you are looking for a phat or warm sound. The studio I work at has two of these and IMO (and many other musicians) they sound very average (thin). Having said that Mariah Carey and Snoop use one all the time (maybe their voice suits it??). The pacifica and germanium are both worth a look IMO. I'm getting both! Also look at the JLM gear (you will be surprised!). The JLM 99v uses opamps and has a very warm sound IMO. Avalon NOOOOO. Good luck man!


Hi Jazzy..........the Avalon 737 isn't one of the usual suspects...(mic pre/comp) chosen for Mariah Ld vocs......one was used for a couple of weeks for BG vocs back in 1998....I thought it sounded too dark and cloudy............
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