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 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.
INPUT
OUTPUT

Chandler TG2 Specifications

General

Type	Microphone preamplifier
Power Supply	External Power Supply
Phantom Power	48V
Inputs	XLR
Outputs	XLR

Summary

TG Mic Amplifier TG2 Controls

Input Gain Control

1200/300 ohm transformer balanced input with 5-75 db of gain. Fifteen position switch for better control.

Output Control

Functions as a console fader, placed after gain stage and before output stage for trimming.

Direct Input (DI)

Unbalanced high impedance input for guitar, bass, etc. Bypasses input transformer.

Phase Reverse

Reverses polarity of the input stage. Useful for multi-mic setups to avoid phase canceling.

48 Volt Phantom Power

Power for condenser microphones. Use caution with ribbon mics.

TG2 Usage Techniques

Coloring Sound & Warming Tracks

Add vintage style warmth and distortion by running input hotter or warming up recorded tracks.

Connection Details

All inputs and outputs are transformer balanced with pin 2 hot.

Available Options & Summing

Optional 21 position stepped output control and channel summing for stereo units.

Warranty & Support

Product Warranty

Chandler Limited products have a two-year warranty. Repair turnaround is 2-3 days.

PSU-1 mk2 Power Pin Out

Details the power pin configuration for the TG2's designed power supply unit.