The Chandler Limited TG Channel, previously known as the TG Channel MKII, recreates several classic circuits. It combines Wade Goeke’s TG2 preamp design with an equalizer inspired by the TG12410 Transfer Console, the mastering equivalent of the original “Beatles desks.”
This unit’s active components use the same discrete amplifiers and transformers as the TG1 Limiter and TG2 preamp. The Chandler Limited TG Channel’s passive EQ features an all-inductor design, delivering smooth high frequencies, deep inductor-based lows, and a high “Q” mid-cut section. Its sound closely resembles Pultec and Lang program EQs, often described as a TG Pultec with a TG preamp.
All TG units require the PSU-1 power supply, switchable between 120V and 220V (115V/230V)
Chandler Limited TG Channel Features
- Direct In – The DI bypasses the mic input transformer and plugs directly into the high impedance microphone circuitry. Phase, mic/line, 48v, and EQ switching.
- Output – Functioning as a console fader, this control is placed between the input and output stages. Allowing for trimming the input signal, as well as allowing the user to run the input very hot for extra color without distorting the recorder.
- Input – Combines a 600-ohm mic input and 10k line input which is selectable with the line switch. A 15-position switch attenuates both the mic and line and gives a large range of control for both normal and not so normal uses.
- High Shelf – A capacitor based high boost with 18dB of gain and a shelving characteristic. EQ points are 16k, 12k, 8.1k, and 6.8k.
- Mid Cut – A mid frequency EQ with 20dB of cut and 6 positions set with a very sharp Q. All inductor based and specifically designed to fix problem areas. EQ points are 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 850hz.
- Low Cut – This switch has 5 positions and is relatively gentle. EQ points are 30, 60, 90, 150, and 300hz.
- Low Boost – The inductor based low boost has 20dB of gain, as well as both peaking and shelving characters. Like the mid boost, the Q of the peak sharpens the more you boost. EQ points are 50, 70, 100, and 200hz for the peak; 100 and 200hz on the shelf. Mic Gain ranges from -5dB to 65dB. Line Gain ranges from -15dB to 55dB
- Mid Peak – An inductor based mid frequency peak with 18dB of boost and a high Q switch to sharpen the curve. The Q also sharpens the more you boost. EQ points are 5.8k, 3.9k, 2.2k, 1.8k, and 1.2k.
