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

Chaotic · 25th August 2006

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

anyone??

Alex.T · 25th August 2006

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

**TonyBelmont** · 25th August 2006

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

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

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

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

sm7> 512c works real nice thumbsup

WideawakE · 27th August 2006

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?

25th August 2006	#1
Chaotic Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 246 Thread Starter	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	#4
TonyBelmont Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Boston,MA Providence,RI Posts: 15,928	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! High Profile Audio.....PluginDiscounts.com I may on occasion talk about some of the products I am a dealer for in my posts.. and that's OK! I sell them because I like them. Not vice versa. It's more fun to talk about things you know and love, then things you don't.

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Alex.T Gear nut Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 92	Maybe ask this question in the main forum. I also would like to hear what people think.

26th August 2006	#6
Open Sky Gear nut Joined: May 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 145	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...

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superburtm Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2005 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 3,602	sm7> 512c works real nice thumbsup

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WideawakE Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 980	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?