CHANDLER LIMITED / TG1

This limiter from Chandler Limited features THD control, which adds powerful harmonic distortion to the signal when the compressor/limiter threshold is bypassed. It adds rich harmonics to digital stereo sources, giving the sound a warm tone.

The original TG12413 limiter from EMI/Abbey Road Studios was never released to the general public and was only installed in EMI studios. The sound quality of this extremely rare and legendary piece of equipment is etched into numerous masterpieces from the 1960s and 70s, including later Beatles works, Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, and the Rolling Stones. Even today, the beautiful sound of this vintage TG console can be heard in works by artists such as Oasis. The TG12413 limiter possessed a warm, open sound, reminiscent of a more organic version of the Fairchild 660/670, resulting in a wonderful vintage sound.

The EMI/Abbey Road Studio Special Edition is a meticulous reproduction of this original TG12413, created in collaboration with EMI/Abbey Road Studios. It also features many new functions.

The newly added THD control adds powerful harmonic distortion to the signal when the compressor/limiter threshold is bypassed. The TG1 can add rich harmonics to digital stereo sources, adding warmth to the sound quality, or create a beautiful retro sound by using one channel for THD control and the other as a compressor/limiter. Like the original TG1, it employs top-of-the-line components such as purebred transformers and Elma step controls. It offers a wide range of control, from fast, natural tracking compression like the Urei 1176 to thick, warm hard-limiting sounds like the Fairchild 660/670, with two COMP/LIMIT modes, step gain output control, HOLD/INPUT and RECOVERY controls, and stereo linking. These diverse controls allow for a wide range of tonality that surpasses vintage designs. The classic, large analog gain reduction meter is also a popular feature.

With its superb signal-to-noise ratio, tight, clear, organic sound, expressiveness, and presence, this is a luxurious piece of equipment suitable for tracking, mixing, and mastering applications.

■Type: Compressor, Limiter

■Frequency Response: 15Hz?20kHz

■Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.22% with hold full

■Noise: -75dBm

■Attack: Compressor 47ms charging time, Limiter 8ms charging time

■Release: Compressor 0.25/0.5/1.20/2.5/5/10s, Limiter 0.05/0.1/0.25/0.5/1/2s

■Dimensions: 48.2W x 8.8Hcm, 2U

■Weight: 4.6kg

*Power supply unit PSU1 sold separately.