Chandler TG2 User manual

T
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 the USA. This unit is made with 100% discrete components specially
wound transformers, and was designed to precisely match 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 switch 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. This 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 input very hot (for extra coloration) without
distorting the recorder. In most cases this will be left in the full position.
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 transformer and will give a different sound
than using a direct box and plugging in the mic input. You may want to try both types 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 connecting those types.
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OUTPUT

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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 hotter than normal and backing off the output fader. Try different
amounts of boost and see what sounds you like. Take this technique to the edge for some neat
distortion sounds.
Warming up tracks- The TG2ʼs warm, natural sound can be used to spice up already recorded
tracks or even entire mixes. Just run them through the mic inputs on the rear panel, set the input
to minimum (+5db), and back off the output slightly to make unity gain. You may even want to
run the gain at higher settings to add extra coloration (this can be fun). Another way to try this
trick is by going through the DI input. This bypasses the transformer 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 options-
The 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 bass drums...
Warranty- All Chandler Limited products have a two-year warranty. Each warranty repair must
include $12 for return shipping and are generally finished within 2-3 days of receipt. To make
solving your problem easier please include 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 Repairs.
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
OUTPUT
INPUT