Chandler TG Microphone Type L Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Chandler TG Overview

Resurrecting a revered microphone with new tricks for their EMI Abbey Road Studios line of products, the TG Microphone Type L from Chandler Limited is a large-diaphragm FET condenser mic that sports the bigger-than-solid-state sound and flexibility of its utilitarian workhorse lineage. Like the celebrated original, the TG Mic Type L features the Dual Tone System for two different input stages, but with modifications, for further versatility: System A gives you a mid-forward and harmonically rich sound for wonderful vintage warmth, while the System B setting provides a more pristine, transparent sound with extremely high SPL resistance.

The TG Mic Type L utilizes a cardioid pickup pattern for tight directivity and avoiding unwanted sounds to the rear and sides. The built-in -10 dB pad lets you reign in excessively loud sounds, eliminating distortion. The transducer is a custom design with gold sputtering for high conductivity and corrosion resistance. This microphone includes a swivel mount stand adapter and a bamboo hard case.

TG History

In 1968 EMI/Abbey Road Studios saw a change from the valve-driven REDD recording and mixing consoles to the transistorized TG12345 desk. The EMI TG12345 transistor recording console with expanded EQ and, for the first time ever, a compressor/limiter on every channel, would forever leave its sonic imprint on the Beatles' œ Abbey Road and Pink Floyd's œ Dark Side of the Moon albums, as well as recordings by Paul McCartney John Lennon, and George Harrison.

Conceived in 1967, the TG mixing and mastering consoles would see many revisions throughout the ˜ 70s before being retired from service in 1983. TG consoles were built by EMI exclusively for their studios and were never commercially available.

A Studio Workhorse

The TG Microphone Type L is cardioid and intended as a utilitarian recording studio workhorse. The Type L is capable of rivaling scenarios where the C414, FET47, U87, U67, and C12 traditionally have found favor and may replace the practice of employing a dynamic and a ribbon in combination on guitar cabinets.