Ultimate Vocal Chain: U47, SSL Pre, featuring the original Tube Tech CL 1A
🎙 We were at @hansastudios9136 in Berlin, where legends like @davidbowie , @U2official and @depechemode made history.
German artist Meilke recorded vocals with producer/engineer @tillkaefert and Leroy (Audiocamp / PluginsMasters), using a vocal chain that blends vintage tone and modern precision.
Here’s what we used 👇
🎤 @GeorgNeumannGmbH U47 – Iconic tube mic, rich and full-bodied
🎚 @solidstatelogic 4000 E-Series – Analog preamp with punch and character
🟦 Tube-Tech CL 1A – Smooth optical compression from the original 1987 design
➕ The vocal was also sent to a @UniversalAudio Teletronix LA-2A and a clean channel in Pro Tools for extra flexibility during mixing
📍Recorded at the legendary @hansastudios9136 , this setup delivers a warm, soulful vocal tone — perfectly suited to Meilke’s style and energy.
👇 Have you ever worked with any of this gear? Tell us your favorite vocal chain in the comments!
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Hangin' out with:
Meilke (Artist)
Till Kaefer (Producer / Engineer)
↳@tillkaefert
Leroy Chambers Audiocamp / PluginsMasters
↳ https://audiocampformations.com/?logg...
00:00 - Get inside Hansa Studios
00:30 - Vocal Chain
02:28 - Recording Vocals
04:12 - Tube-Tech CL1A
05:13 - Recap of the Vocal Chain
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