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Chandler Ltd. und Abbey Road bringen zum 75. Geburtstag der Abbey Road Studios mit dem TG12413 Zener Limiter und dem TG12345 Curve Bender zwei neue Geräte der erfolgreichen TG-Serie heraus. Der Chandler Ltd. Curve Bender wurde in enger Zusammenarbeit von Designer Wade Goeke mit Abbey Road Senior Engineer Peter Cobbin geschaffen. Dieser Stereo-/ Dual Mono 4 Band Equalizer basiert auf dem berühmten EMI TG12345 Mischpult, das schon bei Aufnahmen mit den Beatles und Pink Floyd eingesetzt wurde. Das Grunddesign blickt auf eine lange Tradition von EMI eigenen Equalizer Designs wie dem 1951 entwickelten RS56, der schon damals den Namen Curve Bender von den EMI Designern erhielt. Die neue Chandler Ltd. Version des Curve Bender basiert auf dem genannten TG12345 Equalizer Design, wurde aber auf Wunsch von Peter Cobbin in seiner Funktionsvielfalt deutlich erweitert. Der zweikanalige Curve Bender besitzt je Kanal vier unabhängige Bänder mit den Filtercharakteristiken des Orginalpultes, sowie je einen Hoch- und Tiefpassfilter. Die mögliche Anhebung/ Absenkung kann von 10dB bei einer gleichzeitigen Schmälerung des Q-Faktors auf 15dB angehoben werden. Die beiden Mittenbänder besitzen Peakcharakteristik, die beiden äusseren Bass und Höhenbänder sind zwischen Peak- und Shelfcharakteristik umschaltbar. Alle Einstellungen werden über Elma Drehschalter getätigt, damit prädestiniert sich der Curve Bender geradezu für Masteringaufgaben.Für weitere Informationen, besuchen Sie bitte die Homepage zu diesem Produkt.

The Chandler Limited Germ 500 MKII 500-Series Preamp is an updated version of Chandler Limited's original Germ 500. This unit has an improved faceplate layout and nicer look. It uses classic germanium transistors in all class A, transformer balanced circuits. The Germ 500 MKII is Chandler's well-known Germanium Preamp adapted for 500 series racks. They use the same transformers and amp blocks to assure the sound is consistent with their rack version. They have updated the power on the MKII so there no known power-up issues with current lunchboxes and rack systems.Features: The sound and functionality of a Chandler Germanium Pre Amp, in a handy 500 series modular format Genuine Class A, germanium-transistor-based drive and feedback circuits provide the sought-after Germanium tone An impressive 65dB of total amplification lets you use an kind of microphone, even low-output ribbons Feedback control allows you to dial in the tonal contour, giving you total control over the character of your sound Thick control introduces a subtle rise to your low end - perfect for adding girth to guitar tone Front-panel instrument input provides easy access for tracking guitar and bass -15dB pad switch provides a total of 70dB of dynamic range

The Germanium series continues with the GERMANIUM Compressor. The GERM Comp starts with the same all class A amp found in the GERM Pre and Tone Control and is transformer balanced in and out. The Compression circuit uses a FET gain reduction element but with the tricks and flexibilty of all the GERM units. Some of the most notable additions include a WET/DRY mix (for “submixing” tracks within the comp), COMP CURVE (which selects the knee using various diode combinations), CLEAN/DIRTY COMP, and SIDECHAIN FILTER. Many of the GERM Comp parameters have been purposely set by studio use and listening, not by over analysing them with test gear. The result is a musical powerhouse for ready for tracking, mixing, and mastering.Für weitere Informationen, besuchen Sie bitte die Homepage zu diesem Produkt.

GBP - Germanium Drive GitarrenpedalDas Germanium Drive Gitarrenpedal ist ein einzigartiges Germanium-Gitarrenpedal, wie es es nie zuvor gesehen hat. Es liefert den Klang und die Färbung die man von einer Germanium-Verstärkung erwartet, jedoch ohne dabei matschig und bassig zu klingen - einfach nur einen intensiven Germanium-Klang.Dieses Gitarrenpedal wurde durch die Chandler Limited Germanium Vorverstärker und die Arbeit an anderen Germanium Verstärkern beeinflusst, hat aber noch viel mehr an sich. Die fünf Feedback-Einstellungen des Germanium Drive beeinflussen den Klang, die harmonische Verzerrung und das Übersteuern des Pedals und ermöglichen ein Klangspektrum von unaufdringlich und leicht angezerrt über leichten Fuzz bis zur absoluten "Germanium-Hölle"!Eigenschaften Gitarren-Drive-Pedal Schaltung mit klassischen Germanium-Transistoren Fünf Feedbackeinstellungen für vielfältige Klangfärbung Max. Verstärkung: 37dB  Drei Arbeitsmodi (Höhen/Mitten/Gesamt) Schalter für Höhenanhebung Spannungsversorgung über zwei herkömmliche 9V Netzteile oder zwei 9V Batterien

Das Gerät verfügt über Germanium-Transistoren, welche eine völlig neue, bisher unbekannte Soundpalette ermöglichen. Heutzutage werden keine weiteren Geräte mit den Soundeigenschaften des Germanium hergestellt. Die unglaublich weich klingenden Germanium-Transistoren waren auch die die Basis der frühen Transistorgeräte von Neve (1053, 1055, 1057), EMI (TG 12345 MK1), Telefunken und Fairchild. Wer mit diesen Klassikern vertraut ist, kann den speziellen Klang der Germaniumtransistoren bestätigen. Die Germanium-Serie verfügt über einen sehr hohen Headroom von + 34db. Der Klang ist wie bei vielen Vintagegeräten warm und weich, man kann mit dem Preamp aber auch völlig neue Klangcharaktere erzielen. Zum Betrieb wird das Netzteil PSU 1 benötigt, welches gesondert erhältlich istFür weitere Informationen, besuchen Sie bitte die Homepage zu diesem Produkt.

The Little Devil Colored Boost and Germanium Drive pedals, as with most Chandler products, were designed to ll a need and a sound I had in my own head. I had become increasingly unhappy with my old amps needing more exibility and the pedals I had could not do the job. Too many times I had put a pedal on my $4000 Marshall, that I had saved my whole life to get, only to be disappointed and  have an unusable tone. Both pedals are designed to take the tone you have and get the most from it. They are not “clean boosts”by any extent of the imagination; but they are not meant to be a soggy, “I might use this once every six months,” type of fuzz pedals either. They are full, colored, Class A tone that are variable from slight fuzz to tight in your face plexi, from sweet singing Tele to overdriven blues.In the shop during testing we used a variety of classic and modern amps to assure we delivered in many situations from country, blues, and classic rock to full on metal and pop-punk

 Following in the rich tradition of English 60s and 70s console design, Chandler Limited enters the 500 race furiously with its new Little Devil Equalizers and Compressors. With all discrete circuits, transformer balanced everything, and the American hand made quality you expect from Chandler the Devils combine Chandlers best designs with the hottest designs from the past. Chandler Little Devil Equalizer Features: All controls are marked +/- 1 to 6 in the playful DEVIL spirit of the concept.Treble and bass shelf +/-18db. Treble is set to 12k while Bass is selectable 50 and 110hz.HI and LO Mid +/-18db with hi and lo Q switching. Inductor based english style with 7 selections per band.Hi Mid - 8k2, 6k8, 5k6, 4k7, 3k3, 2k7, 1k2Lo Mid - 820, 560, 470, 390, 330, 270, 220Three position filter. 47, 82, and 150hz.Hardwire bypass.Will run without problem on any 500 series rack and PSU 

LDPRE - Little Devil Pre AmpDer Little Devil Pre Amp ist der vielleicht beste Signalprozessor von Chandler. Dabei zeichnen ihn mehrere Eigenschaften aus.Die Class-A Vorverstärkerstufe klingt wie keine andere Chandler Vorverstärkerstufe. Sie bietet eine großes, offenes und lebhaftes Klangbild .Beinahe jeder Klangparameter kann verändert werden, darunter auch sowohl das Feedback als auch Bias des Verstärkers. Die Feedback-Steuerung führt zu einer deutlichen Verstärkung der Obertöne über den Regelbereich. Die Art der Übersteuerung und Verzerrung verändert sich ebenfalls und reicht von einer leichten Class-A Übersteuerung bis hin zu einer angenehmen sanften röhrenartigen Verzerrung. Der Klangcharakter reicht von stark färbend und angezerrt bis zu leicht färbend und direkt.Zu den weiteren Eigenschaften des Little Devil Pre Amp zählen eine wählbare Eingangsimpedanz (hoch/niedrig), ein trafosymmetrierter Line-Eingang zur Klangfärbung beim Mischen und Aufnehmen, ein Tiefpassfilter, ein Bright-Schalter und vieles mehr. Eigenschaften Vorverstärkermodul für die 500-Serie Diskret aufgebaute Class A Schaltung Trafosymmetrierte Ein- und Ausgänge Steuerung von Feedback/Bias Schaltbare Eingangsimpedanz (hoch/niedrig) DI-Eingang Schalter für Höhenanhebung (Bright)

Der Chandler Limited Mini TG 16x2 Rack Mixer basiert auf den orginal Schaltplänen und Designdetails, die Chandler von Abbey Road und EMI zur Verfügung gestellt wurden. Jeder Eingangskanal des 16x2 Linemixers ist übertragersymmetriert, als Lineverstärker sind 20 diskrete TG MKIV Verstärker, der schon bei den legendären Chandler Limited TG1, TG2 und TG Channel Verwendung findet und eine wichtigen Teil des Chandler Sounds ausmacht. Zusätzlich zur Mixersektion besitzt der Mini TG 16x2 Rack Mixer eine Control Room Sektion mit Talkback, Lautsprecherwahl, Mute, Mono, Dim, External Input und separate Control Room und Stereo Buss Ausgänge. Der Mini TG 16x2 Rack Mixer ist das ideale Gerät, um sterilen, zweidimensionalen Mischungen im Computer (ITB= In The Box) einen fetten, analogen dreidimensionalen Sound zu geben. Der Chandler Mini Mixer ist skalierbar, sodass in diesem 19' Rahmen auch prinzipiell eine 28kanalige Version ohne Monitorcontroler und Talkback machbar ist.  Für weitere Informationen, besuchen Sie bitte die Homepage zu diesem Produkt.

Chandler Limited PSU 1 NetzteilChandler PSU-1 power supply unit designed to run any Chandler Unit, supplies +24, -24, and +48 volts. Chandler PSU 1 will run 2 chandler units, except the mini rack mixers.

Chandler Limited’s REDD.47 microphone pre-amplifier is a recreation of the original valve line amplifiers used in Abbey Road Studios’ heralded and rare EMI REDD.51 recording consoles circa 1959-1968. Designed as a central component to the EMI REDD.51 recording console, the original REDD.47 line amplifier was used to amplify virtually every stage of the audio path (mic inputs, line inputs, echo sends and monitors). The REDD.47 lent its unmistakably punchy, aggressive character to music recorded at Abbey Road Studios between 1964 and 1968, including many tracks by The Beatles. The Chandler Limited REDD.47 preamp offers many additional benefits to the original design including increased gain, allowing a range of tonal options from pristine clean sound to classic rich, saturated tone with up to 2% harmonic distortion before clipping. The Chandler Limited REDD.47 preamp easily reproduces the distortions heard on The Beatles’ ‘Revolution.’ Chandler Limited’s REDD.47 tube microphone pre-amplifier delivers the legendary sound of Abbey Road Studios’ ‘Holy Grail’ preamp, with extra features to meet today’s recording studio standards. Abbey Road Studios, EMI, REDD and their associated logos are trademarks of EMI (IP) Limited.

REDD.47-SE - REDD.47 Special Edition VorverstärkerDer REDD.47 Mikrofonvorverstärker wurde ursprünglich als Allzweckverstärker für das legendäre EMI REDD.51 Mischpult eingeführt. Dank seines einzigartig druckvollen und aggressiven Sounds hat er sich schnell den Status eines „heiligen Grals” unter Toningenieuren erworben. Wie lässt sich der einzigartige Sound des Vintage-Equipments von EMI nachbilden? Durch die sorgfältige Integration originaler Vintage-Teile in die renommierten Designs von Wade Goeke. Der neue REDD.47 Special Edition Preamp ist das Ergebnis von jahrelanger Suche nach originalen Komponenten. Wade Goeke hat diese seltenen Teile in einen Vorverstärker eingebaut, der den unvergleichlichen Sound einer ganzen Ära authentisch einfängt. Für eine lebenslange Nutzung konzipiert, ist der REDD.47 nicht nur ein Klangwunder, sondern auch eine nachhaltige Investition. Der REDD.47 Special Edition Preamp wird mit New-Old-Stock- und Vintage-Komponenten aus den 60er- und 70er-Jahren gefertigt. Insgesamt werden 53 Vintage-Teile pro Gerät verbaut. Der Vorverstärker REDD.47 Special Edition besteht aus neuen alten Lagerbeständen (NOS) und Vintage-Komponenten aus den 60er- und 70er-Jahren. Insgesamt werden 53 Vintage-Teile pro Gerät verbaut. Zu den verwendeten Widerstandstypen gehören: Piher-Widerstände, die in Vintage-Geräten von EMI und Neve sowie in Marshall-Verstärkern genutzt wurden, ISKRA-Widerstände, die in frühen Marshall- und anderen in England hergestellten Verstärkern zu finden sind und in Deutschland hergestellte Beyschlag- und ERO/Roederstein-Widerstände, die bei vielen britischen und europäischen Herstellern jener Zeit zum Einsatz kamen. Zu den verwendeten Vintage-Kondensatoren gehören: Siemens- und Wima-Kondensatoren, zu finden in Vintage-Geräten von EMI und Neve, ERO und Roederstein aus deutscher Fertigung, die in vielen europäischen Designs genutzt wurden und die berühmten und außergewöhnlich gut klingenden Mullard „Tropical Fish”-Kondensatoren. Zusätzlich zu den internen Komponenten weist der REDD.47 Special Edition Preamp ein neues Design auf, welches das ikonische Aussehen und die Haptik der originalen REDD-Konsolen-Kassetten widerspiegelt. Dazu zählt auch das neue beleuchtete EMI-Logo, ein Markenzeichen vieler Vintage-EMI-Konsolen. Der Kern der regulären REDD.47-Schaltung wird in der Special Edition beibehalten. Darüber hinaus ist sie mit den Sektionen „Input Sensitivity”, „Line Input” und „Bass Lift” aus der REDD.51-Konsole ausgestattet.

The Chandler Limited RS124 Compressor is a recreation of one of the most coveted audio valve compressors of all time, the legendary EMI/Abbey Road RS124, reimagined for use in the modern studio environment. First designed in 1960 by Abbey Road Head of Techncial Bill Livey, Deputy Head Len Page and seasoned EMI Audio Designer Mike Batchelor, the Abbey Road RS124 compressor is one of the most coveted pieces of recording gear ever developed. Born out of the inadequate Altec 436Bs acquired by EMI in the late 1950s for Abbey Road Studios, the RS124 compressor is most closely associated with recordings made by The Beatles at Abbey Road Studios. Present on virtually every Beatles session, the RS124 left its remarkable signature across most of the catalog. The RS124’s undeniably smooth character and ability to tame transients without muffling the sound at steep compression levels, quickly became popular with Abbey Road Studios engineers and widely used throughout the now historic studio, for tracking, buss compression, mixing, and mastering. They where so integral to the recording and mixing process that a pair can be seen in almost every control room photo in Abbey Road Studios during the 60s period. The RS124 Compressor was built for use at Abbey Road Studios, and was never commercially available. Through the years, from incomplete information and supposition, some have tried to recreate the holy grail of tube compressors, though never fully capturing the elusive Abbey Road RS124 in all its glory. Schematics themselves only told part of the story, and access to Abbey Road Studios’ historic units and various hand written modification notes would prove paramount towards understanding the true nature of the Abbey Road RS124 compressor and variances between units. Many revisions were carried out since its inception, and as a result, the Abbey Road RS124 valve compressor has remained a mystery for decades, until now. Available now, for the first time ever, the Chandler Limited RS124 Compressor harnesses the sound and personalities of Abbey Road Studios’ favorite historic RS124 Compressors (Ser. No’s 60070B, 60050A, and 61010B) still in use at the famed studio to this day, all in a single unit. Along with features traditionally found on the original counterparts, Input control, Output attenuation, ‘Recovery’ (release) control and the unique ‘HOLD’ setting, the Chandler Limited RS124 Compressor includes modern facilities such as adjustable attack, selectable output impedance, and a special twist, dubbed the ‘SuperFuse’. Bring home the sound of a legend reimagined for the modern era, today.   NOTE: Standard units come with variable Input and Output control. Stepped Input and Output controls are available via special request for an additional fee– notify your dealer prior to order. Abbey Road Studios, EMI, RS and their associated logos are trademarks of EMI (IP) Limited.

Der Chandler Limited RS660 Compressor basiert auf den technologischen Entwicklungen der historischen Kompressoren EMI RS124 und Fairchild 660, die in 1960er Jahren in den EMI Abbey Road Studios zum Einsatz kamen. Die daraus destillierte Kompressor-Schaltung wurde nochmals verfeinert – und ist nun als „RS660 Compressor“ erhältlich. Dabei ist RS660 Compressor kein Nachbau der existierenden Geräte, sondern hebt sich von diesen ab und stellt einen neuen Weg in der Entwicklung der Aufnahmetechnik dar. Kern des RS660 Compressors ist die 6386 Vakuumröhre, die sorgfältig auf den gewünschten Klang abgestimmt wurde und den Charakter des historischen 660 – und darüber hinaus – auf besonders effiziente Art erreicht. Der RS660 Compressor und Limiter kann für eine Vielzahl dynamischer Quellen von sensiblen Gesangslinien bis hin zu explosiven Drums bändigen. Er steht damit in einer Reihe mit den historischen Geräten, von denen er abstammt, und erweitert die Auswahl an analogen Signalprozessoren für moderne Toningenieure. Der Chandler Limited RS660 Compressor ist ein von Hand gefertigter monophoner/link-fähiger und trafosymmetrierter (Röhren-)Kompressor und Limiter, der in einem Gehäuse mit zwei Höheneinheiten und integriertem Netzteil untergebracht ist.Zu den Funktionsmerkmalen des Chandler Limited EMI Abbey Road Studios RS660 Compressors gehören: Ein- und Ausgangsregler, 7 Zeitkonstanten, THD-, Comp-, Limit-Kompressormodi, Stereo-Link sowie eine wählbare Ausgangsimpedanz. Optional sind aufeinander abgestimmte Stereopaare sowie gerasterte Ein- und Ausgangspegelreglern erhältlich.  Eigenschaften Röhren-Kompressor auf Basis der in den EMI Abbey Road Studios in den 1960er Jahren benutzten Kompressoren EMI RS124 und Fairchild 660 Drei Kompressionsmodi: THD, Comp, Limit Variable Zeitkonstanten (9 Einstellungen) Stereo-Link-Anschluss Variable Ausgangsimpedanz (200, 600 Ohm) Optional mit gerasterten Ein- und Ausgangspegelreglern erhältlich Optional als aufeinander abgestimmte Paare erhältlich Internes Netzteil Handgefertigt in den USA  

Chandler Limited TG Channel MK IIThe Chandler Limited TG Channel MKII is a recreation of several classic EMI circuits. The active portions of the unit use the same discrete amplifiers and transformers as in the TG1 Limiter and TG2 pre amp. The passive equalizer portion of the EQ is an all inductor design and offers sweet high frequencies with large inductor based lows, and a very high"Q" mid cut section. Input:Combines 600ohm mic input and a 10k line input which is selectable with the line switch. The fifteen position switch attenuates mic and line and gives a large range of control for normal and not so normal uses.mic gain -15db to +55dbline gain -25db to +45dbOutput:Functioning as a console fader, this control is placed after the input stage and before the out put stage.This allows for trimming of ther input signal, as well as allowing the user to run the input very hot (for extra coloration)without distorting the recorder.High EQ:A high boost control with 18dbof gain and a select switch that combine's shelf and peak settings. Peak characteristic is resistor capacitor based and the peak types are inductor style.16k, 12k, 8.1k, 6.8k shelf.5.8 k, 3.9k, 2.2k, 1.8k, 1.2k peak.Mid EQ- A mid frequency EQ with 20db of cut with six points set at very sharp "Q". Specially designed to fix problem areas. All inductor based.300, 400, 800, 1.7k, 3.3k, 6.8kLow EQ:A low boost control with20db of gain and a select switch thatcombines shelf and peak settings. Both peak and shelf characteristicsare inductor based. Also, On the peak settings"Q" gets sharper with more boost.30, 65, 165 shelf.50, 70, 100, 200 peak.Low cut at 50hz.Hi "Q" for mid peak frequencies.48 voltphase reverse.

The Chandler Limited EMI Abbey Road Studios ‘TG Microphone’ is a solid-state large diaphragm condenser microphone. Continuing the rich tradition of innovation, the TG Microphone is unique in its feature-set, isn’t a clone of any other microphone, and as the name implies, the sound is TG. The TG Microphone’s unique on-board EMI ‘Tape Equalizer’ section combined with its ‘Dual Tone System’, dedicated PSU and other features create an extremely flexible microphone capable of rivaling scenarios where the FET47, C414 and U47 traditionally have found favor. The Tape Equalizer is adapted from the NAB/IEC tape equalizer facility found on vintage EMI TG12410 transfer consoles or mastering consoles, and applied with great effect in the TG Microphone. Historically used to compensate for tapes played back on machines of the opposite standard, the repurposed tape equalizer allows the engineer to shape the sound at the source and mitigates the need for injecting equipment downstream. The ‘Dual Tone System’ modifies the input stage of the TG Microphone and extends the versatility of the microphone to accommodate a greater array of sources. System ‘A’ is what you’d expect, TG mid forward, while the alternate ‘B’ voicing is more pristine, takes extreme SPLs and is at home wherever a FET47 would be the choice. The microphone’s specialized Low-Cut filter in combination with Tape Equalizer work together to create a super-set of 5 additional tonal variations available from the mic. The Low-Cut filter is frequency selectable at 90 Hz or 50 Hz. Chandler Limited TG Microphone, EMI Abbey Road StudiosMuch like tube microphones, the TG Microphone relies on a dedicated power supply (PSU). The use of a dedicated PSU, rather than 48V phantom power is integral to the TG Microphone’s larger than solid-state sound. The TG Microphone makes use of multiple TG amplifier circuits, however, unlike the heralded REDD Microphone, does not feature an internal preamp. Other features include: cardioid and omni patterns, and a 10 dB pad. Shockmount, 25’ Mogami 4-pin mic cable, dedicated PSU, and wooden case are included. FEATURES Microphone Type Large Diaphragm Condenser Transducer Type Gold membrane, custom spec. Circuit Type TG, Solid-state Dual Tone System A/B voicing Tape Equalizer TG, 5 settings Low-Cut Filter Switchable— Out, 90 Hz/50 Hz Patterns Cardioid / Omni PAD 10 dB / Switchable Impedance 200Ω Power External, PSU included Mic Cable 4 Pin, 25' Mogami, included Shockmount Included Case Wooden, Included

The Chandler Limited TG Microphone Cassette is a full-featured mixing console channel strip, incorporating elements of the historic EMI/Abbey Road Studios TG12345 recording and mastering desks of the late '60s and '70s.   TG Microphone Cassette Chandler Limited´s critically acclaimed TG1 Limiter, TG2 Pre-Amp, and Curve Bender EQ, each known for their remarkable reproduction of the EMI TG sound, have been combined to form the ultimate TG Microphone Cassette reimagined to work in a modern recording studio context.   Pre-amp The pre-amp section of the TG Microphone Cassette makes use of the Chandler Limited TG2 pre-amplifier based on the vintage EMI TG12428. The TG2 pre-amp section includes switchable coarse and variable fine gain adjustment controls for up to +70db overall gain, selectable LINE, DI, 48V phantom power, phase reverse, and switchable rumble filter (low cut.) The TG2 pre-amp section is coupled directly to the Curve Bender equalizer section.   EQ The TG Microphone Cassette´s equalizer section is derived from the famed and greatly expanded Chandler Limited EMI TG12345 Curve Bender EQ. The Curve Bender EQ section provides Hi and Low shelf, frequency selectable presence, output control, and bypass functionality. The Curve Bender EQ section is the second stage of the TG2 pre-amp section, and the EQ output control works as a fader would on a console.   Limiter The compressor/limiter section of the TG Microphone Cassette is a special adaptation of the Chandler Limited TG1 Limiter tracing its lineage to the historic EMI TG12413 mixing and mastering console limiters. EMI technical engineers experimented with the use of optos in their audio compressors, and now for the first time ever Chandler Limited introduces the TG1 Opto Limiter. The TG1 Opto Limiter section of the TG Microphone Cassette is patchable apart from the TG pre-amp and EQ, allowing for independent use of the compressor/limiter on other sources. The TG1 Opto is stereo linkable to a second unit via a standard 1/4" cable. The TG1 Opto Limiter´s feature-set includes: HOLD, Attack, Release, selectable sharp/rounded knee, output or makeup gain, and true bypass.   TG history In 1968 EMI and Abbey Road Studios changed their recording and mixing consoles from the valve-driven REDD to the transistorized TG12345 desk. The remarkable sonic quality of the new EMI TG12345 transistor recording console with expanded EQ, and for the first time ever, a compressor/limiter on every channel would forever leave its mark on the Beatles "Abbey Road" and Pink Floyd´s "Dark Side of the Moon" albums, as well as recordings by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and the Rolling Stones. Retired from service in 1983, the TG desks were built by EMI for their studios and were never commercially available.   Features   Full-featured channel with recreated Elements of the legendary EMI/Abbey Road TG12345 desk TG2 Preamp - replication of the EMI TG12428 preamp 3-Band Curve Bender EQ - replication of the TG12345 Equalizer Legend Independently accessible TG1 Opto Limiter, linkable for stereo operation Transformer balanced Mic-/Line-inputs DI-input on the front panel +70dB Input Gain, +5 dB steps (+20 to +60db) with fine gain adjustment Low Cut-Filter with 6 frequencies EQ with Low- and High-Shelf EQ and parametric Mid-Band-EQ External PSU, PSU-1 sold separately Handmade in the U.S.A  

TGOPTO - 500 Series TG Opto Compressor The TG Opto for 500 Series is a relative of the TG1 Opto, found in Chandler Limited’s TG Microphone Cassette, the TG1 Limiter and Zener Limiter, and traces its lineage to the historic EMI TG12413 limiters found on the TG12345 mixing and mastering consoles of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. EMI’s transistor based TG12345 recording consoles helped shape the sound of the Beatles’ final album, Abbey Road, which was notably richer sounding than the band’s earlier work, and Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of The Moon”.The Chandler Limited TG Opto compressor is a handmade, fully discrete, mono, dual space module, designed for the 500 Series format and includes controls for selectable sharp and rounded knees, continuous input, output (makeup gain), attack, release, and true bypass. The attitude of the TG Opto is one of two personalities, each actuated by the selectable sharp and rounded knee types. In sharp, the TG Opto is capable of explosive drum sounds, and set to rounded, it’s easily suited to scenarios where compression is required to be less obvious. The continuous control-set affords the ability to fine-tune compression to respond to an array of sources and create a variety of tones. Together with the Chandler TG12345 MKIV EQ and TG2-500 preamp the TG Opto compressor creates a classic EMI TG console channel in a 500 Series rack. Features 500 series modular Compressor (2 slots) Opto Compressor - Special adaptation of the Chandler Limited TG1 Limiter, based on the historic EMI TG12413 Tow characteristics: Sharp and rounded Continuous input, output, attack, release controls Gain reduction meter True bypass “Official Equipment” of EMI/Abbey Road Studios Handmade in the U.S.A

Using the identical TG2 circuit, transistors, and transformers, the TG-2 500 delivers 10 – 60 dB of gain and uses a coarse gain control and a fine gain control as found on EMI consoles. The unit provides 300 and 1200 Ohm input impedance as on the TG2, which the company’s customers have come to value. Equally important, the Chandler TG2-500 delivers frequency response identical to the TG2. Equally notable, the TG-2 500 has the same high frequency bump and mid forward tone that users enjoy with the TG2, along with the warmth inducing distortion which contributes to its sound. The end result is a creamy, smooth tone with a surprisingly open, clear top end. The sound, as explained by many users, has the ‘warmth and punch’ of the Neve, but with a nicer, expanded top end. Chandler Limited owner and chief product designer Wade Goeke commented on the company’s new TG-2 500 Pre Amp, “The TG-2 500 is a product we’ve been asked about for a number of years. In the past, I always commented that I had not yet found the right way to engineer this unit in the 500 series form factor. Now, I’m pleased to report that, after working on this challenge for quite some time and attempting a number of different methods in the process, I’ve made everything work to my satisfaction. I’m glad I was patient because I genuinely believe our users will be pleasantly surprised and very pleased with the results!”

Chandler Limited TG-1The Chandler Limited TG1 is a recreation of the classic EMI TG12413 Limiter used in custom EMI and Abbey Road recording and mastering consoles from the late 60's. The TG Limiter was originally designed to be like the Fairchild 660/670 which was loved by many EMI engineers, including Geoff Emerick, but ended up with a very special sound all its own. These rare pieces were never commercially available and only EMI owned studios had access to them. Our version has been remade from the original design information and circuit board drawings as provided by Abbey Road and EMI to ensure extreme authenticity! The Limiter/Compressor features an all discrete circuit with transformer balanced input and output. The limiting element is a rarely seen diode network that produces smooth, pleasing distortion. The warm open sound, often compared to a Fairchild 670 set to stun, is very audible and squishy sounding while maintaining its clarity and high frequency response. Features:    Selectable Compression/Limiting    THD control lets you bypass Comp/Limiting but still pass audio through the circuitry    Transformer balanced inputs and outputs    New input control provides better control at lower amounts of compression

TG12345MKIV - TG12345 500 Series 2-Band EQ The TG12345 MKIV EQ for 500 Series, inherits from Chandler Limited’s TG Microphone Cassette and flagship TG12345 Curve Bender, and draws its heritage from the channel equalizers found on historic EMI TG12345 recording consoles of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. EMI’s transistor based TG12345 recording consoles helped shape the sound of the Beatles’ final album, Abbey Road, which was notably richer sounding than the band’s earlier work, and Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of The Moon”. The TG12345 MKIV equalizer is a handmade, fully discrete, mono, single space module, designed for the 500 Series format and includes presence and bass bands, with continuous boost/cut, and true bypass. The presence band is switchable, featuring eight frequencies and an out position. The first seven frequencies are bell type, and the eighth is a shelf at 10 kHz. The bass band is a shelving type, featuring two frequency options, 90 or 150 Hz. The rich character of the TG12345 MKIV EQ is silky smooth and the sound is Curve Bender sweet. Together with the Chandler TG Opto compressor and TG2-500 preamp the TG12345 MKIV EQ creates a classic EMI TG console channel in a 500 Series rack. Features 500 series modular EQ 2-Band Curve Bender EQ - replication of the TG12345 Equalizer Legend Presence EQ with seven bell and one shelving band and continuous boost/cut Switchable 90Hz/150Hz shelving Bass EQ with continuous boost/cut True bypass “Official Equipment” of EMI/Abbey Road Studios

Chandler Limited TG-2the Chandler Limited LTD-1 equalizer and preamplifier not only gives you the sound of an original classic piece of equipment, it also features the same transformers, transistors, inductors, and wiring techniques used to make it. Unlike the original 1073 preamplifier, the LTD-1 offers a wide variety of frequency settings (nine more total additional EQ points), giving you incredible tonal flexibility and control over your sound. You also get a hi-Z input for recording direct, plus the LTD-1 features an over-built power supply for maximum headroom.Features:20dB to 80dB microphone gain-10dB to 20dB line-level gainLocking DI input+48V phantom powerDI in/out switch mutes the microphone inputHighpass filter (50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz, and 300Hz)Shelving low frequency EQ control (35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz, and 220Hz)Peaking mid frequency EQ control (270Hz, 390Hz, 560Hz, 820Hz, 1.2kHz, 1.8kHz, 2.7kHz, 3.9kHz, 5.6kHz, and 8.2kHz)Shelving high frequency equalizer (3.3kHz, 4.7kHz, 6.8kHz, 12kHz, and 16kHz)Technical Specifications:Preamp Type     Solid StateNumber of Channels     1Phantom Power     YesEQ     YesAnalog Inputs     1 x 1/4"Rackmount Spaces     1UHeight     1.75"Depth     19"

Chandler Ltd. und Abbey Road bringen zum 75. Geburtstag der Abbey Road Studios mit dem TG12413 Zener Limiter und dem TG12345 Curve Bender zwei neue Geräte der erfolgreichen TG-Serie heraus. Der EMI TG12413 Zener Limiter ist der ultimative TG Limiter auf Basis des legendären RS168 Zener Limiters aus dem Jahre 1966. Chandler Ltd. Designer Wade Goeke fügte dem Grunddesign einige sehr sinnvolle Zusatzfunktionen hinzu, wie umschaltbare Eingangsimpedanz, schaltbare Eingangs- und Ausgangsverstärkung in 21 Stufen mit 1dB Schritten, Attackzeiten in 11 Stufen, Releasezeiten in 21 Stufen, schaltbarer HP-Filter im Sidechain sowie ein zusätzliches Comp2 Setting. Diese genannten Features machen den neuen Zener Limiter zu einem ausserordentlich flexiblen 'Arbeitstier', der den erfolgreichen TG Kompressor/Limiter Klang auf eine neue Stufe hebt.Für weitere Informationen, besuchen Sie bitte die Homepage zu diesem Produkt.

The Chandler Limited Mini TG Rack Mixer Expander adds another 16 channels to your Mini Rack Mixer offering a 32-channel recording mixer. The Chandler Limited Mini TG Rack Mixer Expander features transformer balanced, new Chandler Line Amp and discrete amps throughout delivering the classic 60’s and 70’s sound. In total the expander boasts no less than 20 discrete amplifiers and 22 custom wound transformers which combined deliver a whole lot of punch and colour. The Expander differs from the actual mixer by not including the Control Room section and requires the Chandler Limited PSU-2 power Supply to function. FEATURES Expands to 32 channels Speaker 1/2 and external input 2 stereo outputs Full-featured control room section Stereo insert 22 custom-wound transformers Talkback module Channel pan Meter module Provides 20 discrete amplifiers SPECIFICATIONS 19" rackmount Steel construction Weight: 50 lb. (22.7kg) 22 transformers 8 total channels 2 channel line input modules Talkback module Control room monitor panel Master module (4 slot)