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Post by spock on Apr 8, 2016 17:42:04 GMT -6
Yes, please, someone tell me about the damn Chandler! I know one of you has had your hands on it already!? Spock, perhaps? I'm GASSING!!! The TG2 preamp has 70db of gain, and the super cool 'Rumble Filter' from the REDD.47 was added to the TG2 section. The Curve Bender EQ is coupled to the Preamp and is really smooth. The Treble shelf is 8.1khz, while the Band is at 91hz. The presence or mid band can be switched out or select one of the available frequencies to cut or boost; just like the big boy. The TG1 Opto is independently patchable. It's really cool with an opto at the heart of it. We also went back to the same way the TG12345 dialed in the amount of compression, with using the 'HOLD' control (not to be confused with hold on the RS124.) The engineer was instructed to adjust knob while observing the meter to set the needle for the desired amount of compression prior to the take. Think like a threshold but not altogether exactly the same. As you lower the needle down to zero, you're reducing the dynamic range; the TG1 attenuates peaks, while simultaneously amplifying the low level audio (like expanding) however therefor narrowing the dynamic gain range. Once audio begins the meter them shows the amount of compression the more the needle deflects from where you set it to the top. This is all independent of input, which you can drive the company as you wish. The EMI engineers experimented with Optos in their circuits though never released them. When Wade tried it, the TG1 took in an whole new aspect or potential to handle sensitive melodic material as well as limit and smash drums, depending how you set it. I recorded a Martin acoustic about 1.5' away with a soundeluxe idea 7 (serial #3) in U87 mode, and was, well just wonderful. You can use the fine gain on the TG2 to really open up the line input and dual in the color before hitting the EQ and the comp. I took it all the way to Germany for the show, actually had to check it... Almost 2AM here and I'm ready to pass out. side note... The response at show from those experiencing it has been excellent.
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Post by iamasound on Apr 8, 2016 18:05:56 GMT -6
I heard that Canada Health Care will implement a new protocol that mandates the use of all Muzak played in the waiting rooms of Canadian doctors offices be recorded with Chandler's new Microphone Cassette in the signal path. Thank goodness this thread is now back on track!
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Post by Ward on Apr 8, 2016 18:32:46 GMT -6
Yes, please, someone tell me about the damn Chandler! I know one of you has had your hands on it already!? Spock, perhaps? I'm GASSING!!! The TG2 preamp has 70db of gain, and the super cool 'Rumble Filter' from the REDD.47 was added to the TG2 section. The Curve Bender EQ is coupled to the Preamp and is really smooth. The Treble shelf is 8.1khz, while the Band is at 91hz. The presence or mid band can be switched out or select one of the available frequencies to cut or boost; just like the big boy. The TG1 Opto is indecently patchable. It really cool with an opto at the heart of it. We also went back to the same way the TG12345 dialed in the amount of compression, with using the 'HOLD' control (not to be confused with hold on the RS124.) The engineer was instructed to adjust knob while observing the meter to set the needle for the desired amount of compression prior to the take. Think like a threshold but not altogether exactly the same. As you lower the needle down to zero, you're reducing the dynamic range; the TG1 attenuates peaks, while simultaneously amplifying the low level audio (like expanding) however therefor narrowing the dynamic gain range. Once audio begins the meter them shows the amount of compression the more the needle deflects from where you set it to the top. This is all independent of input, which you can drive the company as you wish. The EMI engineers experimented with Optos in their circuits though never released them. When Wade tried it, the TG1 took in an whole new aspect or potential to handle sensitive melodic material as well as limit and smash drums, depending how you set it. I recorded a Martin acoustic about 1.5' away with a soundeluxe idea 7 (serial #3) in U87 mode, and was, well just wonderful. You can use the fine gain on the TG2 to really open up the line input and dual in the color before hitting the EQ and the comp. I took it all the way to Germany for the show, actually had to check it... Almost 2AM here and I'm ready to pass out. side note... The response at show from those experiencing it has been excellent. All that sounds just FABULOUS!
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Post by tonycamphd on Apr 8, 2016 18:46:41 GMT -6
If there was ever a reason for the Daffy gif, tonycamphd , this is it. eeeewwwww
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Post by jcoutu1 on Apr 8, 2016 18:47:01 GMT -6
I bet the build FEELS fabulous too. The pots and switches on the Chandler gear I've used feel better than any other. Nothing flimsy about Chandler gear.
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Post by iamasound on Apr 9, 2016 10:37:54 GMT -6
I do want a Chandler Microphone Cassette but don't want to know what Daffy is doing with his hand.
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Apr 9, 2016 11:40:18 GMT -6
TG Microphone Cassette: dumb name, great channelstrip! Randge did you read that article about health care costs and hospital greed yet? Prolly not...
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Post by spock on Apr 9, 2016 11:47:39 GMT -6
TG Microphone Cassette: dumb name, great channelstrip! Randge did you read that article about health care costs and hospital greed yet? Prolly not... The input modules on the TG12345 desk were called microphone cassettes.
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 9, 2016 16:13:26 GMT -6
If I were a good mod, I would delete all the off-topic posts...but I'm Libertarian...
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 9, 2016 16:16:11 GMT -6
Adam ran through the features on FaceTime with me...It looks pretty badass. This is a great option to get the juice from all three units in one box. (although the comp is opto)...buy a pair and you're still $5000 less than buying the three separately.
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Post by tasteliketape on Apr 9, 2016 17:44:15 GMT -6
The only thing health has to do with this is if I bought a pair my health would be in danger FROM MY WIFE Just sayin. Lol
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Post by ericn on Apr 9, 2016 20:27:02 GMT -6
The only thing health has to do with this is if I bought a pair my health would be in danger FROM MY WIFE Just sayin. Lol So don't tell her and keep them here!
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Post by spock on Apr 10, 2016 0:51:55 GMT -6
I do want a Chandler Microphone Cassette but don't want to know what Daffy is doing with his hand. He's handling it.
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Post by Jason on Apr 10, 2016 17:41:15 GMT -6
So, Adam, when can we hear it!? It's time for the demo video and/or sound samples!
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Post by jcoutu1 on Apr 10, 2016 18:11:37 GMT -6
I bet it sounds like a warm glass of milk.
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 10, 2016 21:48:49 GMT -6
Go ahead and send it to me, spock and I'll get some sound samples up
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Post by spock on Apr 11, 2016 1:07:37 GMT -6
So, Adam, when can we hear it!? It's time for the demo video and/or sound samples! Just getting the RS124 video completed to go along with an giveaway drawing. TG Microphone Cassette is next up on deck.
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Post by Johnkenn on Oct 24, 2016 16:35:53 GMT -6
Got to play around with the cassette in line mode over at Randy's. Played with the comp and EQ. Really, really nice. EQ was soooo smooth. The comp - although optical - reminded me of the 124 a little. Could squish with a clean attack and sound somewhat transparent (compression wise). The slap it in sharp mode and it sounded like a limiter. Maybe Randge can give his thoughts too since he had more time win it.
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Post by john on Oct 24, 2016 19:56:52 GMT -6
That's cool John. I'm about half-way there on the savings train. Sold a few of my 500 series to get the ball rolling. I intend to track guitars, keys/synths, snare and percussion with it and then use the compressor on drum bus mix down. Still hoping that demo video is in the works.
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Post by ChaseUTB on Oct 24, 2016 20:47:21 GMT -6
I thought this was a great vid that demonstrates committing to a great sound "to tape" ( PT/ Cubase/ Logic/ Live etc )
Can someone explain the gain reduction meter? Is the comp really doing 15 db of gain reduction or was the meter showing the output volume at 3:25 in this video? He then says pushing the output gain will drive the compressor harder and provide more character. So I assume it's a feedback compressor ?
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Post by Ward on Oct 25, 2016 7:39:13 GMT -6
If I were a good mod, I would delete all the off-topic posts... but I'm LibertarianI'm so glad this thread was resurrected, just to be reminded of those last three words. (dancing on the fine line of politics once again) So... spock , FREE TG MICROPHONE CASSETTES FOR ALL YOUR FAVE RGO MEMBERS???
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Post by Randge on Oct 25, 2016 19:07:18 GMT -6
TG Microphone Cassette: dumb name, great channelstrip! Randge did you read that article about health care costs and hospital greed yet? Prolly not... Yes, I read it. It was a very opinion based article. I didn't agree with a lot of it. Now back to Chandler gear...
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Oct 25, 2016 19:09:37 GMT -6
TG Microphone Cassette: dumb name, great channelstrip! Randge did you read that article about health care costs and hospital greed yet? Prolly not... Yes, I read it. It was a very opinion based article. I didn't agree with a lot of it. Now back to Chandler gear... You didn't agree with the factual numbers provided by the statistics presented in the article?
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Post by Randge on Oct 25, 2016 20:25:52 GMT -6
I don't believe they are indicative or accurate of what our system is going through at the moment. They are pushing for a single payer system, it was designed to fail to force it that way. I never want a single payer here and that's that. Again, this isn't anything I choose to discuss here either, so let's take it back to audio, which I would like to discuss.
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Post by Randge on Oct 25, 2016 21:13:40 GMT -6
The metering took me a while to correlate what I was wanting to hear to what I was actually doing when I twisted the knobs. A good 5 minutes with it and you'll get a handle on it. It's certainly a "feel" piece and IMO, it shines most on less transient sources, meaning I liked it better on bass, fiddle and vocals than fast picking banjo. Banjo is a tough instrument to compress as it's supposed to have loads of transients and that's what the instrument sounds like naturally, so reducing them sounds like tone reduction to me 98% of the time.
I love gear that makes you commit. It's also a handy tracking and mix tool since it isn't like the UA LA-610 in regards to having the pre and eq wired to different patch bay slots than the compressor if you want to. It doesn't trap you into the full channel strip like the LA-610 does. I love the color of the opto comp and the TG sound is a meaty one to begin with, so it's a fat sounding piece with great eq points to cover most ground you'll need to cover at tracking and they are the first eq points I tend to flatter (in either direction) at mix as well.
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