Delivering the creamy, smooth tone and open, clear high-end of the classic EMI/Abbey Road TG12428 preamp used on many famous Beatles and Pink Floyd recordings, the TG2 Pre Amp and DI from Chandler Limited is a dual mono, discrete analog microphone and instrument DI rack unit with warmth and punch. While this preamp has an appealing, expanded top end that can breath fresh air into any signal, it also has warmth, inducing distortion when pushed, resulting in a truly distinctive and musical character.

The TG2 features transformer-balanced amplifiers and I/O, including two balanced XLR mic inputs and two unbalanced, high-impedance 1/4" instrument inputs, while the output is mixed from both preamps, summed, and sent to the two output channels. The TG2 also comes equipped with plenty of features that will serve you well in a multitude of studio scenarios, including +48V phantom power, a phase reversal switch when using two mics on the same source, and impedance switching between 300 and 1200 ohms to match any microphone.

Recreation of EMI TG12428 Preamp    Discrete, Analog Circuitry    Dual Mono Channel Configuration    Balanced XLR Inputs for Microphones    Unbalanced High-Impedance 1/4" Inputs    Phase Reversal Switch    Impedance Switching, 1200 to 300 Ohms    +48V Phantom Power    Summed Output Channels    Transformer-Balanced Amps and I/O

The TG2 has been heard on countless famous recordings, including:

• Garbage - Not Your Kind of People
• Green Day - ¡UNO! ¡DOS! ¡TRÉ! 
• Katy Perry - One of the Boys
• Katy Perry - Teenage Dream
• Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire
• Maroon 5 - Red Pill Blues
• Maroon 5 - Overexposed 
• Paul McCartney - McCartney III (Entire Album)
• Paul Simon - Surprise 
• Red Hot Chili Peppers - Unlimited Love (Entire Album)
• The Strokes - Pink Martini 
• White Striped - Icky Thump

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How can I / Can I blend the two XLR signals into ONE send to a mixer? Example: Two input mics on a snare (top/bottom) into ONE send to Logic.

A: You may use two dynamic microphones (i.e. SM-57LC) in to a mic combiner (IMCOM) and be sure to get an inline XLR phase reversal barrel to flip the polarity on one of the mics.

Q: 2. What is the widest compatible table to fit the mounting clamp?

A: The Glide Gear Multi-Mount Home Studio Desktop Video Stand Holder Rig Video has a clamp for mounting to tables up to 3" thick.

Q: 3. will this work with a phono level turntable without a preamp?

A: Yes--this IS a preamp. It has RCA jacks IN (left and right stereo) and preamp OUT (also RCA jacks). And USB OUT to your computer. And headphone OUT with a volume control in order to monitor. It is a standard stereo mini jack (3.5mm), not 1/4 inch. The headphone level control does not affect the level of the USB out. You can also select Phone or Line INPUT on the front panel, with a GAIN control. I use it to record from a turntable with magnetic cartridge to my MAC computer, while I monitor the audio from the turntable with a stereo headset. Works like a charm.

Q: 4. Hello.Is the rca phono input compatible with a moving-coil input?Thanks

A: One disadvantage of the moving coil cartridge is that it generates a smaller voltage and requires a secondary preamplifier, sometimes known as a head amp. The head amp increases the voltage enough for a phono input on a stereo component. Some moving coil cartridges have higher output and are compatible with a standard phono input, but its output will be somewhat lower than a moving magnet cartridge. So this ART phono preamp is most likely NOT compatible with many moving-coil cartridges unless the manufacturer has designed the cartride for use with a standard phono preamp like the ART.

Q: 5. Does this work on pc?

A: The 4-710D will not have a direct computer connection. Connection to a computer will require additional hardware such as a multi-channel audio interface. http://bhpho.to/1NPyu44

Q: 6. Will this amplifier eliminate the tinny sounding play back on my Mac when trying record from my turn table?

A: I had no problem with tinny sound

Q: 7. When we record with Audacity it only records one side of the speaker on both tracks, ignoring the other side, meaning it is not stereo and only one side of the track can be heard. What is the problem, usb cable or usb output port from the preamp?

A: Check your computer settings - assuming Windows, go to Control Panel-Hardware and Sound-Sound-Recording. Select the USB Audio CODEC and click Properties, then Advanced. Make sure the Default Format is 2-channel. I do this every time I want to record something - most times the setting will be remembered, but every so often it will revert to 1-channel. Very annoying if I've recorded 5 albums before I notice!

Q: 8. will it work with windows 10?

A: Absolutely ... I've been using it on Win10 today on my system.

Q: 9. Most of these AD2022's are silver...any difference with this black one?

A: There is no difference between the black and silver versions of the Avalon Design AD2022 Microphone Preamp.

Q: 10. Will this device allow me to connect a TV's spdif output to a usb speaker? or does it need to be connected to a PC/Mac to work? I am hoping to connect my Bose Companion 5 speaker system to my TV.

A: I agree that the FiiO TAISHAN-D03K is probably the way to go. That's what I have hooked up between my TV and stereo system using a 3.5 interconnect. As mentioned, the ART USB is overkill with the phono preamp included.