How To Make Vocals Sound PHATTT !

roebeardie · 14th December 2006, 01:25 PM

got a Chandler GERMANIUM...

plugged in my U87 (though I used to think that its not really doin' for me !!)

asked my favourite mc to spit some bars....

And BOOOOM!! there was the thickness and warmth that usually only
2" tape gives you. suddenly the neumann sounds like a beautiful tube-mic.
should be a major improvement for all kind of mics.

though its not really low-budget (around $1200) this was the best investment
in years. You'll need less EQ, less Compression and the vocals will stand out
without pushing them up in level. My clients LOVE it !!

so. if youre not satisfied with your vocal chain yet, get one and you'll be more
than happy you read this thread

Traxx · 14th December 2006, 02:28 PM

Thanx for that info on your vocal chain....

Fluency · 14th December 2006, 03:04 PM

u can make vocals sound phattt on a lot of different vocal chains w/ some compression & eq'ing...

glad you're satisfied w/ your chain, i'm sure it's a welcome suggestion by ppl looking for a new preamp+mic combo - but u might wanna be more in depth w/ the titles next time... i clicked this thread assuming it'd display a mixing technique or something of that nature.

Dopamine · 15th December 2006, 04:08 AM

What were you using before the Germ?

Traxx · 15th December 2006, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluency

u can make vocals sound phattt on a lot of different vocal chains w/ some compression & eq'ing...

glad you're satisfied w/ your chain, i'm sure it's a welcome suggestion by ppl looking for a new preamp+mic combo - but u might wanna be more in depth w/ the titles next time... i clicked this thread assuming it'd display a mixing technique or something of that nature.

My reply earlier was a bit sarcastic..may have not seemed like it but either way i thank that guy for sharing his success..

roebeardie · 15th December 2006, 04:31 PM

I used to change between different vocal chains before. In the last year it was either the mic-pre in my ADT Console, a TLA tube pre/comp or directly into the fireface. when the work situation allowed it (an artist with the necessary patience to work with it!) I tracked to 2". no matter what chain I used, I always felt the urge to EQ and Comp (or even distort) a lot inside my DAW using all kinds of stuff (SSL Duende, UAD-Plugs, PSP etc.)

Still it wasn't happening for me, even with my brandnew DAV BG-1U rap-vocals didn't get that special "in yo face" feeling I was lookin for.

Believe me guys, I'm doin this for 15 years now and I heard rap through so many combinations of mics and pres, but when the Germanium hit the scene I was almost shocked by what it does to rap-vocals. Since most of the fellas in this board are constantly lookin for that special piece of software or euipment to make their stuff sound as close to the big productions as possible I just HAD TO share this experience with you, even though I found it kinda "advert-like" myselfhttp://gearslutz.com/board/images/smilies/nu/061.gif

Traxx · 16th December 2006, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roebeardie

I used to change between different vocal chains before. In the last year it was either the mic-pre in my ADT Console, a TLA tube pre/comp or directly into the fireface. when the work situation allowed it (an artist with the necessary patience to work with it!) I tracked to 2". no matter what chain I used, I always felt the urge to EQ and Comp (or even distort) a lot inside my DAW using all kinds of stuff (SSL Duende, UAD-Plugs, PSP etc.)

Still it wasn't happening for me, even with my brandnew DAV BG-1U rap-vocals didn't get that special "in yo face" feeling I was lookin for.

Believe me guys, I'm doin this for 15 years now and I heard rap through so many combinations of mics and pres, but when the Germanium hit the scene I was almost shocked by what it does to rap-vocals. Since most of the fellas in this board are constantly lookin for that special piece of software or euipment to make their stuff sound as close to the big productions as possible I just HAD TO share this experience with you, even though I found it kinda "advert-like" myselfhttp://gearslutz.com/board/images/smilies/nu/061.gif

A pre that good huh..I have to look into it, sounds interesting..

Cörnell Geneur · 16th December 2006, 03:17 AM

believe roe, he´s one of the top producer in germany!!!

sorry for not-english!

Roe was geht bei dir und olli? was kommt release mässig als nächtes?

ONE LUV · 16th December 2006, 12:30 PM

good info. by the way: martin (77) told me that you did a track with him together in the last couple of months...how are his producing skills today? if possible post an example of any vocalrecording did with your new signal chain.

Mevi · 16th December 2006, 03:44 PM

I read a review in the November 06 issue of Sound On Sound magazine in the UK.

The review will be free to all to read in a month or two but if you're a subscriber with an eSub, here is the link....

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/nov0...s/chandler.htm

RRP £910

MEVI

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14th December 2006, 01:25 PM	#1
roebeardie Gear interested Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7	How To Make Vocals Sound PHATTT ! got a Chandler GERMANIUM... plugged in my U87 (though I used to think that its not really doin' for me !!) asked my favourite mc to spit some bars.... And BOOOOM!! there was the thickness and warmth that usually only 2" tape gives you. suddenly the neumann sounds like a beautiful tube-mic. should be a major improvement for all kind of mics. though its not really low-budget (around $1200) this was the best investment in years. You'll need less EQ, less Compression and the vocals will stand out without pushing them up in level. My clients LOVE it !! so. if youre not satisfied with your vocal chain yet, get one and you'll be more than happy you read this thread

14th December 2006, 03:04 PM	#3
Fluency Gear maniac Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: KC Posts: 244	u can make vocals sound phattt on a lot of different vocal chains w/ some compression & eq'ing... glad you're satisfied w/ your chain, i'm sure it's a welcome suggestion by ppl looking for a new preamp+mic combo - but u might wanna be more in depth w/ the titles next time... i clicked this thread assuming it'd display a mixing technique or something of that nature. __________________ I’m fearless, Now hear this/ I’m earless, And I’m peerless/ That means I’m eyeless, Which means I’m tearless/ Which means my iris resides where my ear is/ - Lupe Fiasco, "Dumb it Down" Flu's Myspace

15th December 2006, 04:31 PM	#6
roebeardie Gear interested Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7	I used to change between different vocal chains before. In the last year it was either the mic-pre in my ADT Console, a TLA tube pre/comp or directly into the fireface. when the work situation allowed it (an artist with the necessary patience to work with it!) I tracked to 2". no matter what chain I used, I always felt the urge to EQ and Comp (or even distort) a lot inside my DAW using all kinds of stuff (SSL Duende, UAD-Plugs, PSP etc.) Still it wasn't happening for me, even with my brandnew DAV BG-1U rap-vocals didn't get that special "in yo face" feeling I was lookin for. Believe me guys, I'm doin this for 15 years now and I heard rap through so many combinations of mics and pres, but when the Germanium hit the scene I was almost shocked by what it does to rap-vocals. Since most of the fellas in this board are constantly lookin for that special piece of software or euipment to make their stuff sound as close to the big productions as possible I just HAD TO share this experience with you, even though I found it kinda "advert-like" myselfhttp://gearslutz.com/board/images/smilies/nu/061.gif __________________ www.myspace.com/roebeardieonline

16th December 2006, 03:44 PM	#10
Mevi Gear interested Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3	I read a review in the November 06 issue of Sound On Sound magazine in the UK. The review will be free to all to read in a month or two but if you're a subscriber with an eSub, here is the link.... http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/nov0...s/chandler.htm RRP £910 MEVI __________________ http://www.mevi.co.uk

14th December 2006, 02:28 PM	#2
Traxx Gear addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 418	Thanx for that info on your vocal chain....

15th December 2006, 04:08 AM	#4
Dopamine Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 1,542	What were you using before the Germ?

16th December 2006, 03:17 AM	#8
Cörnell Geneur Gear interested Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1	believe roe, he´s one of the top producer in germany!!! sorry for not-english! Roe was geht bei dir und olli? was kommt release mässig als nächtes?

16th December 2006, 12:30 PM	#9
ONE LUV Gear maniac Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: VENLO Posts: 165	good info. by the way: martin (77) told me that you did a track with him together in the last couple of months...how are his producing skills today? if possible post an example of any vocalrecording did with your new signal chain.

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