$2000 to spend!

[iPrayz4GOD]

Need some help....Just had a 5-6 vocal booth built & control room for intermediate studio open to local clients...

Have about 2k to spend on vocal chain

I do hiphop/R&b some pop & ironically would love to do like contemporary worship =)

I am looking to achieve a close to or somewhat close to Dr.Dre mix. The vocals seem to sound so natural,clear & big. With 2k this may not be reachable. However this is the budget so whatever the best I can get for 2k is what I'm looking for.

Looking for something like Mic--Pre--Conversion... stand alone converter or interface. However is the best way to go..

I have an iMAC 4gigs ram
Hs80's
Well treated rooms

[TRYN2GETNICE]

Originally Posted by iPrayz4GOD

Need some help....Just had a 5-6 vocal booth built & control room for intermediate studio open to local clients...

Have about 2k to spend on vocal chain

I do hiphop/R&b some pop & ironically would love to do like contemporary worship =)

I am looking to achieve a close to or somewhat close to Dr.Dre mix. The vocals seem to sound so natural,clear & big. With 2k this may not be reachable. However this is the budget so whatever the best I can get for 2k is what I'm looking for.

Looking for something like Mic--Pre--Conversion... stand alone converter or interface. However is the best way to go..

I have an iMAC 4gigs ram
Hs80's
Well treated rooms

I'm in the same boat, I have a little over 2k to spend on my vocal chain and yet have I had any luck with opinions.

But I do recommend however to get your hands on a Shure SM7b for hip hop vocals.

[Chris Lago]

Dre uses a c800g, so you would need more than 2k for that. My c800g into 1073 for rap has that kind of Dre sound. No other mic sounds like that.

Buy a u87 and start recording!

[TRYN2GETNICE]

Originally Posted by Chris Lago

Dre uses a c800g, so you would need more than 2k for that. My c800g into 1073 for rap has that kind of Dre sound. No other mic sounds like that.

Buy a u87 and start recording!

Chris do you think any of the JJ audio mics are similar to the u87 or the telefunken ak47 as well. I see the u87 on ebay for about 2k but I'm trying to buy a good preamp as well.

[Chris Lago]

Originally Posted by TRYN2GETNICE

Chris do you think any of the JJ audio mics are similar to the u87 or the telefunken ak47 as well. I see the u87 on ebay for about 2k but I'm trying to buy a good preamp as well.

I would say the Akita to me, and many others, sound really similar to the c800g, has more pronounced mids than the c800g. Let's be honest, even a mic like the c800g needs to be Eq-ed because it has monstruous bass! The Akita would be the best alternative.

[TRYN2GETNICE]

Originally Posted by Chris Lago

I would say the Akita to me, and many others, sound really similar to the c800g, has more pronounced mids than the c800g. Let's be honest, even a mic like the c800g needs to be Eq-ed because it has monstruous bass! The Akita would be the best alternative.

Thanks Chris, in your opinion, what would make a good pre for warm hip hop vocals on the Akita?

[Chris Lago]

Originally Posted by TRYN2GETNICE

Thanks Chris, in your opinion, what would make a good pre for warm hip hop vocals on the Akita?

I personally use an AMS Neve pre, I'd say any pres such as the Avedis MA5, BAE 1073mp, and other "Neve style" clones would work with it. I think you can't go wrong with the Akita.

[TRYN2GETNICE]

Originally Posted by Chris Lago

I personally use an AMS Neve pre, I'd say any pres such as the Avedis MA5, BAE 1073mp, and other "Neve style" clones would work with it. I think you can't go wrong with the Akita.

Bet, thanks Chris.

[DaKid]

I've had an Akita for...man I guess coming up on two years now? Had it tucked away for a few months. Pulled it back out last night for a session:

Akita -> aurora audio GTQ -> MC77 -> LA2A -> interface.

Needless to say, the Akita will be hanging out on the stand again. I've never personally used a c800g, but there was a shootout here that compared the two which resulted in me taking the plunge with the Akita. Very easy to make vox sit in and cut through a mix.

Best of luck

[illacov]

Originally Posted by DaKid

I've had an Akita for...man I guess coming up on two years now? Had it tucked away for a few months. Pulled it back out last night for a session:

Akita -> aurora audio GTQ -> MC77 -> LA2A -> interface.

Needless to say, the Akita will be hanging out on the stand again. I've never personally used a c800g, but there was a shootout here that compared the two which resulted in me taking the plunge with the Akita. Very easy to make vox sit in and cut through a mix.

Best of luck

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[DaKid]

I envision a C 12ish itch coming on this year. Just a heads up haha

[FRANZ KAFKA]

Originally Posted by DaKid

I've had an Akita for...man I guess coming up on two years now? Had it tucked away for a few months. Pulled it back out last night for a session:

Akita -> aurora audio GTQ -> MC77 -> LA2A -> interface.

Needless to say, the Akita will be hanging out on the stand again. I've never personally used a c800g, but there was a shootout here that compared the two which resulted in me taking the plunge with the Akita. Very easy to make vox sit in and cut through a mix.

Best of luck

How do you like your Aurora Audio piece?

[Chris Lago]

Originally Posted by illacov

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I'd really like to someday shootout these two mics!

[ssprod19]

Originally Posted by FRANZ KAFKA

How do you like your Aurora Audio piece?

the Aurora is an amazing preamp, but it's a bit 'sweeter' than a real 1073, especially a vintage. For that reason, I think the 1073 pairs up better with a C800G... a match made in heaven

[DaKid]

Originally Posted by FRANZ KAFKA

How do you like your Aurora Audio piece?

I love it.

Awesome pre and EQ. A piece I'd never sell.

[upstar]

Maybe:

AKG c414 -> ua 710 twin finity-> steinberg mr816x

Mr816 has got nice preamps itself + ua gives you flexibility of tube and circuit.

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