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Chandler Limited TG2 Abbey Road Special Edition 2-channel Microphone Preamp

2-channel Preamp/DI with Discrete Transformer-balanced Amplifiers and Summing — Based on the EMI TG12428
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Chandler Limited TG2 Abbey Road Special Edition 2-channel Microphone Preamp
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Capture the Sound of Abbey Road Studio!

The Chandler Limited TG2 Abbey Road Special Edition preamp is an spot-on re-creation of the rare EMI TG12428, found in the recording and mastering consoles of EMI (and later Abbey Road) studios in the late '60s and early '70s. The TG2 gives you a pair of top-shelf preamps, built using the original TG12428 schematics provided by Abbey Road and EMI. Get the sound of the preamp used in such recordings as The Beatles' Abbey Road and Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon albums - with Chandler Limited's TG2 Abbey Road Special Edition.

Chandler Limited TG2 Abbey Road Special Edition 2-channel Preamp at a Glance:
  • There's history behind this amazing-sounding pre
  • You get warmth and punch - plus an open, airy high end
  • Put this in your rack and brace yourself for some serious tone
There's history behind this amazing-sounding pre

The Chandler Limited TG2 Abbey Road Special Edition is a re-creation of the rare EMI TG12428 preamp fitted in EMI/Abbey Road recording and mastering consoles of the late '60s and early '70s. This instantly identifiable sound was used on many legendary Abbey Road recordings, including The Beatles Abbey Road and Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon.

You get warmth and punch - plus an open, airy high end

The Chandler Limited TG2 Abbey Road Special Edition preamp incorporates the same discrete transformer-balanced amplifiers as the TG Series limiter, giving you a creamy, smooth tone with an open, airy high end. The sound, as described by many users, is imbued with classic Neve warmth and punch - but with a more open top end. The unit does indeed have a small rise in its high frequency response, along with some warmth-inducing distortion which contribute to its unique, punchy sound.

Put this in your rack and brace yourself for some serious tone

Chandler Limited's TG2 Abbey Road Special Edition preamp gives you a pair of top-shelf pres, built using the original EMI TG12428 design notes and circuit board drawings provided by Abbey Road and EMI. With an genealogy like that, this preamp's a no-brainer. When you plug into the Chandler Limited TG2 Abbey Road Special Edition preamp, you plug into the sound behind some of the most memorable recordings in classic rock history. Put the Chandler Limited TG2 Abbey Road Special Edition preamp in your rack and brace yourself for some serious tone.

Chandler Limited TG2 Abbey Road Special Edition 2-channel Preamp Features:
  • Topology based closely on the original EMI TG12428 at EMI/Abbey Road studio
  • Discrete transformer-balanced amplifiers produce a warm tone with clear highs and rich lows
  • Both channels have 1 x XLR I/O, plus 1 x TS for high-impedance instrument-level input
  • Input gain ranges from +5dB to +75dB, in 15 steps
  • Both channels have +48V phantom power, a phase reverse, and an impedance switch
  • Impedance switch toggles between 300 ohms and 1200 ohms, to match any mic
  • Channel output gain control lets run the input gain hot for extra color
  • Summing option mixes both preamps using the TG2's discrete circuitry for a minimal signal path
  • Chandler Limited and their associated logos are registered trademarks of Chandler Limited, Inc. Abbey Road Studios, EMI, TG, REDD, RS and their associated logos are trademarks of EMI (IP) Limited.
  • Note: this unit requires the Chandler Limited Power Supply
Get legendary sound, with the Chandler Limiter TG2 Abbey Road Special Edition!

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Tech Specs

  • Preamp Type: Solid State
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • Polarity Switch: Yes
  • Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR (Mic), 2 x 1/4" (Hi-Z)
  • Analog Outputs: 2 x XLR
  • Rack Spaces: 1U
  • Power Source: Chandler Limited PSU-1 power supply (sold separately)
  • Depth: 19"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: TG2

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Reviews

Cannot believe the tone!
Going from UA Unison preamps to this is such an upgrade. All of my mics sound better and I feel like I need to process tracks less after recording through this. The DI is also incredible for removing unwanted finger picking from bass.
Music background: Musician, Music Producer
Fantastic Preamp
From clean to saturated, this is one of the nicest sounding preamps and DI boxes you can find. Thanks as always to Sam Hillman at Sweetwater!
Electric Guitar. Woah.
Using this with a Royer121/SM57 setup for my Vox AC15. The tone is so great whether it is clean or dirty. The summing feature blew me away. That might be a feature to buy when comparing this to other two channel preamps that don't have a similar summing feature.
Music background: Hobbyist for 22 years
Great Mic Pre
I was looking for a dual Mic Pre that had a vintage vibe with its own unique sound, that wasn't just another Neve clone (saying that will be looking to get a good 1073 clone in the future lol). So far, Ive had it for a couple of months and I have used it on Pop, rock, soca and reggae tracks. I have used it mainly on vocals, guitars, Synths, Bass and trumpet, and I have been quite pleased with the results.

The Di sounds really good and I also enjoy running other instruments (bass, guitars, synths) through a separate Di Box into the Mic pre, to tap into that transformer saturation. I havent used the two channel summing option yet or used it for some transformer saturation on a mix bus but I will be looking forward to messing around with it! It is also a great build quality.

Only con I would say is the lack of metering and a high pass filter. It would've been nice to have these things on it, but its not necessary. I have a feeling it would have brought the cost up significantly more, cuz as it stands you will also have to purchase a separate power supply.

Overall, Its a very rich sounding and versatile pre amp. I love taking Di'd guitars, and running through the mic pre s and pushing the transformers to get this unique distortion sound. And if you werent looking for that kind of vibe, you can dial things back and it still sounds really good. I have owned and used other great Mic pre's and I see this as being the first of many products I would like to get from Chandler Limited. A superb addition to any recording studio.
Music background: Sound Engineer/Musician/Producer
This preamp is amazing
This preamp has a rich history and it really comes through the tracks. Everything you run through this sounds great and has a wonderful character to it. A bit warm with depth and clarity.
Music background: Audio Engineer
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Aaron Rom
I recently got my hands on the Chandler Limited TG2 Abbey Road Special Edition for a drum tracking session. I used it for my overheads, and I was really impressed by it. It added just the right amount of attitude and punch to the sound of the drums.