Opinion On What Vocal Chain Sounds Best and How does my treated room sound to you?

[chrisinumerable]

I have a treated booth with Cornin Owen 703.

The vocal chains I have been using often are

1) AT406 > Avalon VT737 Pre/Comp > Digi 003 rack (input 5 via TRS)
2) Bluebird > Germanium Pre > Avalon 737 (Comp) > Digi 003 rack (input 5 via TRS)
3) Blueberry > Germanium Pre > Avalon 737 (Comp) > Digi 003 rack (input 5 via TRS)
4) Blueberry > Avalon VT737 Pre/Comp > Digi 003 rack (input 5 via TRS)

I attached a few examples of rappers/singers titled with what chain was used.

Which one do you think sounds best? and how do you think my room sounds?

[chrisinumerable]

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[tedpenn]

Originally Posted by chrisinumerable

I have a treated booth with Cornin Owen 703.

The vocal chains I have been using often are

1) AT406 > Avalon VT737 Pre/Comp > Digi 003 rack (input 5 via TRS)
2) Bluebird > Germanium Pre > Avalon 737 (Comp) > Digi 003 rack (input 5 via TRS)
3) Blueberry > Germanium Pre > Avalon 737 (Comp) > Digi 003 rack (input 5 via TRS)
4) Blueberry > Avalon VT737 Pre/Comp > Digi 003 rack (input 5 via TRS)

I attached a few examples of rappers/singers titled with what chain was used.

Which one do you think sounds best? and how do you think my room sounds?

Ok, I'll bite. I don't hear any serious adverse effects from your room. On the second example (I think?) there's a little rumble from some foot tapping- may want to HP filter in the future.

As to the gear, it's all great pro quality stuff my friend. You might consider a converter upgrade down the road, but your mics/pres/comps are fine. That being said, it's mainly flavor/color choices. Choose based on each individual singer/voice/song.

A quick word on the Blueberry from personal experience. It'll do that great 251'ish thing but you need to come in just a hair closer than normal to avoid sibilance problems, especially with certain female voices. I scratched my head 'til I found their manual recommending 1-3 inches, a little on the close side (http://www.bluemic.com/images/manual...%20English.pdf)

Ted

[chrisinumerable]

Thanx for your input ted. anyone else?

[chrisinumerable]

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[chrisinumerable]

anyone?

[chrisinumerable]

Do you think it's worth it to buy a rosetta 200 to add to my chain?

[chrisinumerable]

anyone?

[chrisinumerable]

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[Ethan Winer]

Originally Posted by chrisinumerable

Do you think it's worth it to buy a rosetta 200 to add to my chain?

Why are you so determined to spend more money? Is there something you don't like about your current setup that can be blamed for sure on inadequate gear?

--Ethan