ProAudio Review - July 2008 - (Page 46)

POST | REVIEW by Rob Tavaglione Chandler Limited TG1 Abbey Road/EMI Series Limiter/Compressor This recreation of the classic and rare EMI TG12413 is a sturdily built, incredibly flexible limiter/compressor with unique “rack appeal.” Ironically, our modern digital production environment has made most things retro and analog very desirable again. This trend can be easily recognized in the line of classically inspired products from American manufacturer Chandler Limited. Case in point is the TG1, a limiter/compressor emulating the EMI TG12413 Limiter that was so abundantly used at Abbey Road Studios, built into EMI consoles and heard on countless records by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and others. The original TG12413 was actually made to replicate the sound of the Fairchild 660/670, with it’s ability to warmly color the sound and it’s propensity for “pumping.” It’s a worthy heritage and these are lofty goals, indeed; does the Chandler TG1 really claim such hallowed ground? | FEATURES According to Chandler, the stereo/dual mono TG1 ($4,080 list) “has been remade from the original design information and circuit board drawings as provided by Abbey Road and EMI to ensure extreme authenticity!” This EMI/Abbey Road Series product is built right with a solid steel, industrial chassis and nothing but top-notch components both inside and out. This includes all discrete circuitry, transformers on both input and output and a diode network for gain reduction; such diode networks create a smooth, pleasing distortion (i.e., many older Valley People products). This design was selected to emulate the prevalent Fairchild 660s and 670s of the day with transparency at conservative levels and a certain “squishy” quality at more extreme settings. The TG1’s look is classic with a pair of unique, kidney-shaped VU meters for gain reduction and colorful “chicken head” knobs on a 2U chassis. The rear panel sports nothing but a pair of XLRs for I/O and an XLR4 jack to connect the TG1’s PSU-1 power supply. Each PSU-1 can power two Chandler units (convenient should you get hooked and buy a second unit). The front panel contains the two meters, a power switch, a stereo or dualmono selector, two THD/Limiter switches, two bypass switches, two input knobs, two stepped output knobs and two six-position release knobs. The TG1 also offers a unique feature APPLICATIONS: Studio, project studio FEATURES: stereo/dual mono compressor/limiter; “to spec” recreation of the EMI/Abbey Road TG12413; all discrete circuitry, input and output transformers, diode network for gain reduction; XLR I/O; “THD” mode. PRICE: $4,080 Contact: Chandler Limited | ¤ 319.885.4200 | · www.chandlerlimited.com PRODUCTPOINTS • Very flexible application as limiter or compressor • Sturdily built with quality components • Incredible “rack appeal” for your clients • Sensitive operation requires skill and patience • Price, albeit warranted SCORE The TG1 is flexible enough to accomplish most of all dynamic control tasks; it is expensive and worth every penny. 46 | ProAudio Review | July 2008 www.proaudioreview.com http://www.chandlerlimited.com http://www.proaudioreview.com

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ProAudio Review - July 2008 Contents Publisher's Page: Inside Broadcast Production Studio News and New Products Steinberg Nuendo 4 Digital Audio Workstation Developments & Trends: Digital Audio Workstation I/O JZ Microphones Black Hole BH-1 Apple Logic Studio Behind The Scenes: JBL Professional – A 60-Year Legacy Broadcast News and New Products WLOY: Real World Facilities For An On-Campus Radio Station Post News and New Products Hot Gear InfoComm 08 Chandler Limited TG1 Abbey Road/EMI Series Limiter/Compressor Live News and New Products Cerwin-Vega! Professional Active Series CVA-28 and CVA-118 Speakers QSC Audio Model GX5 Power Amplifier From The Road: A Week In The Life — Gear Essentials Contracting News and New Products Taming The Driving Factor — Drums UpSampler: sE Instrument Reflection Filter Buyer’s Guide: Live Sound Amplifiers Single Slice: Roger Powell “Fallout Shelter”

ProAudio Review - July 2008

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