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Hi All, I have a good problem. First all this is what I have:

Soundcraft Studio 24 track mixing board
Studio Projects c1 (Direct into Soundcraft)
Nuendo 2
Echo Mia Soundcraft
Yorkville YSMP1 Moniitors
ROLAND XP-30 Keyboard
ASR 10 Keyboard

I have have a hook up at SamAsh for half off anything.
I have a maneger thats paying, so i don't want to spend too much, but want top notch quality. I'm at the point of no returns with the equipment I have and I mostly need a good vocal chain in. So my question is what is the best vocal chain in or overall what is the best choice for an overall better professional sound. i have a deal with Universal on the line so I need excellent quality recordings.
Some choices in mind: Focusrite pre(Liquid, ISA...), la-2a,UA 1176LN
THX
 
Anybody? Universal has commented on liking my tracks but the quality is not commercial yet. It seem that these days most labels want a store ready product. The comment i get on my tracks are thin vocals. A better question to ask is what is the most used vocal chain in Hip-hop? One thats is used to get thoses thick warm vocals found on most commericial records. Any comments are welcome.
 
If you have a major label deal in the works, don't waste your time, go to a pro studio.
 
sixteenbars said:
A better question to ask is what is the most used vocal chain in Hip-hop?
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I know absolutely nothing about hip-hop, but I think a U87 into an Avalon VT-737 channel strip is a pretty common setup. That plus a good room and some skillz ought to get you the sound you want.

Recording in a pro studio is also a great idea.
 
sixteen, the "best" choice is tough. But the most used mic would be the Neumann U87, and the most used pre would be the Avalon 737. Although there's other ways to go – that's the most popular chain for hip-hop.

You'd also need better A/D converters. Bad converters can be just as responsible for "thin" sound as anything else in the chain.

You'd also need at least some half-decent acoustic treatment in your room.

You also might want to take mshilarious's advice and check out a pro studio. Getting a great sound is more than just going out and buying a few pieces of "pro" gear. You'd also learn something you could take with you to your own set-up. Even if you get a good mic and pre, take them to a good studio and do some tracks there with an experienced engineer.
 
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