Chandler Germanium pre with a SM7b..good combo??

Chaotic · 25th August 2006, 02:09 PM

i have no experience with chandler gear, but obviously theyve got a good rep around here. Im looking to improve my vocal chain. Would the Chandler Germanium pre pair up good with a Shure SM7b for hiphop vocals?? Has anyone successfully used this combo for vocals??

please share

and Tony, how much would you sell me one for?!

Chaotic · 25th August 2006, 04:52 PM

anyone??

Alex.T · 25th August 2006, 09:10 PM

Maybe ask this question in the main forum. I also would like to hear what people think.

**TonyBelmont** · 25th August 2006, 09:20 PM

I think it could work well... The Germanium has a very distinct color to it when you drive it. I think the Germanium is particularly suited for guitars, though. The SM7b requires a lot of gain, and I'm sure the Germanium can supply it.

Chaotic · 25th August 2006, 09:49 PM

Is it possible to describe that color?! (i know i know, its like asking someone to describe green)

But I dont have much coin to toss around, and there arent too many places around here (Long Island) where I can demo one.

Im not really looking for a pristine, sparkly clear vocal, since I do underground hiphop on the darker side of things. but at the same time I dont want the vocal to be too grimey, they have to cut through the grimey beats.

The only other option I can really see, in the $1000-1200 range is a lunchbox with one 500 series module, but then its going to hurt me to see 5 empty slots. Its like a really really big dude with a really really small penis.

Open Sky · 26th August 2006, 02:41 AM

I asked this question a while back--not in reference to hip hop vocals specifically, though--and a couple of people said it was not a good combo. I haven't used either unit myself, but the people who posted appear to know their stuff. Here's a link to an good SM7 thread and some feedback on the Germ(see post#86):

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/showt...629#post783629

On the other hand the API and SM7 combo gets a lot of praise, so maybe the lunchbox would be good. Haven't yet tried it myself, though...

**TonyBelmont** · 26th August 2006, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaotic

Is it possible to describe that color?! (i know i know, its like asking someone to describe green)

But I dont have much coin to toss around, and there arent too many places around here (Long Island) where I can demo one.

Im not really looking for a pristine, sparkly clear vocal, since I do underground hiphop on the darker side of things. but at the same time I dont want the vocal to be too grimey, they have to cut through the grimey beats.

The only other option I can really see, in the $1000-1200 range is a lunchbox with one 500 series module, but then its going to hurt me to see 5 empty slots. Its like a really really big dude with a really really small penis.

I probably would opt for a 500 series preamp (512c, A Designs P1)... They will give you a nice color. Probably the A Designs P1 because it's a little brighter and will help contrast with the darker sound of the SM7. But, the API & SM7 is a great combo. I think either of those would be a great choice.

superburtm · 26th August 2006, 12:26 PM

sm7> 512c works real nice

WideawakE · 27th August 2006, 01:53 AM

how about the Aurora GTQ2 MK3? I'm thinking about getting one of these from Tony...so far I have the SM7B to DBX160x and I'm thinking to Aurora to Fireface and later on in hte year ($) to a Rosetta 200

how is the 160x on vocals? I would just use it a bit so I can crank the pre up and then use another comp in my puter afterwards....

if it's no good on vocals, I'll just use it on my 60/S950 snizares and maybe kicks

whatcha think?

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25th August 2006, 02:09 PM	#1
Chaotic Gear maniac Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 212	Chandler Germanium pre with a SM7b..good combo?? i have no experience with chandler gear, but obviously theyve got a good rep around here. Im looking to improve my vocal chain. Would the Chandler Germanium pre pair up good with a Shure SM7b for hiphop vocals?? Has anyone successfully used this combo for vocals?? please share and Tony, how much would you sell me one for?!

25th August 2006, 09:20 PM	#4
TonyBelmont Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boston,MA Providence,RI Posts: 10,133	I think it could work well... The Germanium has a very distinct color to it when you drive it. I think the Germanium is particularly suited for guitars, though. The SM7b requires a lot of gain, and I'm sure the Germanium can supply it. __________________ Tony Belmont We Sell Gear! Need plugins? Check out PluginDiscounts.com

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25th August 2006, 04:52 PM	#2
Chaotic Gear maniac Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 212	anyone??

25th August 2006, 09:10 PM	#3
Alex.T Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 56	Maybe ask this question in the main forum. I also would like to hear what people think.

25th August 2006, 09:49 PM	#5
Chaotic Gear maniac Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 212	Is it possible to describe that color?! (i know i know, its like asking someone to describe green) But I dont have much coin to toss around, and there arent too many places around here (Long Island) where I can demo one. Im not really looking for a pristine, sparkly clear vocal, since I do underground hiphop on the darker side of things. but at the same time I dont want the vocal to be too grimey, they have to cut through the grimey beats. The only other option I can really see, in the $1000-1200 range is a lunchbox with one 500 series module, but then its going to hurt me to see 5 empty slots. Its like a really really big dude with a really really small penis.

26th August 2006, 02:41 AM	#6
Open Sky Gear nut Join Date: May 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 144	I asked this question a while back--not in reference to hip hop vocals specifically, though--and a couple of people said it was not a good combo. I haven't used either unit myself, but the people who posted appear to know their stuff. Here's a link to an good SM7 thread and some feedback on the Germ(see post#86): http://www.gearslutz.com/board/showt...629#post783629 On the other hand the API and SM7 combo gets a lot of praise, so maybe the lunchbox would be good. Haven't yet tried it myself, though...

26th August 2006, 12:26 PM	#8
superburtm Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,382	sm7> 512c works real nice

27th August 2006, 01:53 AM	#9
WideawakE Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 633	how about the Aurora GTQ2 MK3? I'm thinking about getting one of these from Tony...so far I have the SM7B to DBX160x and I'm thinking to Aurora to Fireface and later on in hte year ($) to a Rosetta 200 how is the 160x on vocals? I would just use it a bit so I can crank the pre up and then use another comp in my puter afterwards.... if it's no good on vocals, I'll just use it on my 60/S950 snizares and maybe kicks whatcha think?