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Chandler Limited TG2 500-Series Mic Preamp

Chandler Limited TG2 500-Series Mic Preamp

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*Please note  -- This pre-owned item may show signs of use. Please see the photos for details.

The Chandler Limited TG2-500 pre-amp is a recreation of the rare EMI TG12428 pre amp used in EMI/Abbey Road Studios recording and mastering consoles from the late 60s and early 70s. The sound of the EMI/Abbey Road Studios equipment is world renowned, and imparts a unique and pleasing sonic character as heard on many famous recordings done at Abbey Road including The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” and Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” albums. For the first time ever, the legendary TG2 pre-amp sound is available in 500 Series format.

The TG2-500 microphone pre-amplifier features the same discrete, transformer-balanced amplifiers as Chandler Limited’s TG series: TG2 Pre Amp/DI, TG Channel MKII, and TG1 Limiter.

We’ve taken the microphone pre-amplifier and line amplifier from our highly acclaimed TG2 Pre Amp/DI and packaged it for the industry standard 500 Series format, while retaining the sound of Chandler Limited’s TG2 Pre Amp/DI. The aural quality has often been characterized as a creamy, smooth tone with a surprisingly open, clear top-end. The sound, as explained by many users, has “warmth” and punch, but with a “beautiful” expanded top end. In fact, the TG2-500 microphone preamplifier does have a small rise in its top-end frequency response and some warmth inducing distortion, which contributes to its sound.

Bring the sound of the Chandler Limited TG2-500 pre amp and EMI/Abbey Road Studios home to your 500 Series rack today.

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Product Name Chandler Limited TG2 500-Series Mic Preamp
Brand Chandler Limited
Condition Pre-owned
MPN TG2-500
UPC 799456982151
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.

What's in the Box?

  • Chandler Limited TG2 500-Series Mic Preamp

  • Faithful recreation of the original EMI TG12428 topology from EMI/Abbey Road Studios
  • Discrete transformer-balanced amplifiers deliver a warm sound with detailed highs and full-bodied lows
  • Adjustable input gain from +20dB to +50dB
  • Equipped with 48V phantom power, phase reverse, and an impedance switch
  • Impedance switch allows selection between 300 ohms and 1200 ohms for optimal mic matching
  • Channel output gain control enables driving the input gain higher for added tonal character
  • Designed for use with a compatible 500 Series chassis
Channels Mono
Circuit Discrete, Transistor, Transformer Balanced I/O
Total Gain +60dB
Coarse Gain +20dB to +50dB (stepped 5dB)
Fine Gain -10dB to +10dB (continuous)
Input Mic/Line switchable
Input Impedance 1200/300 Ohm switchable
Phantom Power +48V switchable
Phase Switchable
Connections I/O: 500 Series format (frame dependent)
Power 500 Series format: +/-16V
Max. Current Draw +16V @ 110mA / -16V @ 80mA

Chandler Limited TG2 500-Series Mic Preamp

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*Please note  -- This pre-owned item may show signs of use. Please see the photos for details.

The Chandler Limited TG2-500 pre-amp is a recreation of the rare EMI TG12428 pre amp used in EMI/Abbey Road Studios recording and mastering consoles from the late 60s and early 70s. The sound of the EMI/Abbey Road Studios equipment is world renowned, and imparts a unique and pleasing sonic character as heard on many famous recordings done at Abbey Road including The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” and Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” albums. For the first time ever, the legendary TG2 pre-amp sound is available in 500 Series format.

The TG2-500 microphone pre-amplifier features the same discrete, transformer-balanced amplifiers as Chandler Limited’s TG series: TG2 Pre Amp/DI, TG Channel MKII, and TG1 Limiter.

We’ve taken the microphone pre-amplifier and line amplifier from our highly acclaimed TG2 Pre Amp/DI and packaged it for the industry standard 500 Series format, while retaining the sound of Chandler Limited’s TG2 Pre Amp/DI. The aural quality has often been characterized as a creamy, smooth tone with a surprisingly open, clear top-end. The sound, as explained by many users, has “warmth” and punch, but with a “beautiful” expanded top end. In fact, the TG2-500 microphone preamplifier does have a small rise in its top-end frequency response and some warmth inducing distortion, which contributes to its sound.

Bring the sound of the Chandler Limited TG2-500 pre amp and EMI/Abbey Road Studios home to your 500 Series rack today.

More Information
Product Name Chandler Limited TG2 500-Series Mic Preamp
Brand Chandler Limited
Condition Pre-owned
MPN TG2-500
UPC 799456982151
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.

What's in the Box?

  • Chandler Limited TG2 500-Series Mic Preamp

Features
  • Faithful recreation of the original EMI TG12428 topology from EMI/Abbey Road Studios
  • Discrete transformer-balanced amplifiers deliver a warm sound with detailed highs and full-bodied lows
  • Adjustable input gain from +20dB to +50dB
  • Equipped with 48V phantom power, phase reverse, and an impedance switch
  • Impedance switch allows selection between 300 ohms and 1200 ohms for optimal mic matching
  • Channel output gain control enables driving the input gain higher for added tonal character
  • Designed for use with a compatible 500 Series chassis
Tech Specs
Channels Mono
Circuit Discrete, Transistor, Transformer Balanced I/O
Total Gain +60dB
Coarse Gain +20dB to +50dB (stepped 5dB)
Fine Gain -10dB to +10dB (continuous)
Input Mic/Line switchable
Input Impedance 1200/300 Ohm switchable
Phantom Power +48V switchable
Phase Switchable
Connections I/O: 500 Series format (frame dependent)
Power 500 Series format: +/-16V
Max. Current Draw +16V @ 110mA / -16V @ 80mA
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