Chandler TG2 User Manual

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TG MIC AMPLIFIER

Model TG2

Thank you for your purchase of the Chandler Limited TG2 Mic Amplifier. Your TG2 is handmade
and assembled with pride in th

e USA. This unit is made with 100% discrete components specially

wound transformers, and was designed to precisely matc

h their vintage cousins. Included are

item descriptions and hints to get you on your way. Please feel free to call our shop

anytime for

help or questions.

The Controls

Input gain control- Features a 1200/300 ohm transformer balanced input with 5-75 db of gain.

The fifteen position switc

h is designed to give better control at lower gains, with the first step being

+5db. Hopefully, avoiding the microphones

pad.

Output- Functioning as a console fader, this control is placed after the gain stage and before

the output stage. Thi

s allows for trimming of the input signal between the 5 db steps on the input

switch, as well as allowing the user to run the i

nput very hot (for extra coloration) without

distorting the recorder. In most cases this will be left in the full positio

n.

Direct in- This is an unbalanced high impedance input for guitar, bass, samples etc. The DI
switch on the front panel can also be used as a mute switch when using the rear panel mic input.
It is important to note that this DI bypasses the input tr

ansformer and will give a different sound

than using a direct box and plugging in the mic input. You may want to try both typ

es and find the

right sound for each situation.

Phase reverse- Reverses polarity of the input stage of the pre amp. Use this when using two
mics on the same source, such as guitar amps or snare drum, to avoid phase canceling.

48 volt phantom power- Power for condenser microphones such as AKG C414 and Neumann
U87. This will destroy ribbon mics, so use caution when con

necting those types.

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"Color your sound"- You can add even more vintage style warmth and distortion to your sound

running the input of the TG2 ho

tter than normal and backing off the output fader. Try different

amounts of boost and see what sounds you like. Take this t

echnique to the edge for some neat

distortion sounds.

Warming up tracks- The TG2ʼs warm, natural sound can be used to spic

e up already recorded
tracks or even entire mixes. Just run them through the mic inputs on the rear panel, set the input
to m

inimum (+5db), and back off the output slightly to make unity gain. You may even want to

run the gain at higher settings to a

dd extra coloration (this can be fun). Another way to try this

trick is by going through the DI input. This bypasses the tra

nsformer and has a different input

impedance and will give another type of sound.

Connection- All inputs and outputs are

transformer balanced with pin 2 hot.

Available options­The output control is available as a 21 position stepped switch with an audio type taper, for
those needing accurate, recallable trimming. Price for a stereo unit is $150.
Summing- TG2

's can be ordered to sum the inputs of both channels to the output of the second

channel. Great for double miced guitar and b

ass drums...

Warranty- All Chandler Limited products have a two-year warranty. Each warranty repair must
include $12 f

or return shipping and are generally finished within 2-3 days of receipt. To make

solving your problem easier please inc

lude the following information.

1) Written description of your problem.

2) Your name, address, phone, and email, if possible.

3) Receipt of purchase, if possible.

4) Power supply and cable.

Send to the above address labeled Attention Repai

rs.

The TG2 is designed to use Chandler Limited PSU-1 mk2. The power pin out is as follows-

1) chassis and audio ground

2) 48

volt

3) +28 volt

4) -28 volt

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INPUT