EMI TG12410 Mastering/Transfer Console #112 (Vintage)

Rare EMI 4-channel tape-to-disc transfer mastering console.

The EMI TG12410 was custom designed and built by EMI's research department in Hayes, Middlesex, England, beginning in the late 60s. Made strictly for use in EMI studios around the world, this console was never available to the public. The same model desk is still in use today at Abbey Road's mastering studios.

The TG12410 has a sound so musical and unique that Chandler Ltd. released a plug-in emulation of the modules a few years back. But no plug-in can match the sound of the original. Very few of these consoles were ever made, and they hardly ever come up for sale. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of audio history!

GENERAL INFO

• Brand: EMI
• Model: TG12410 Tape to Disc Mastering console
• Serial Number: 112
• Year of Manufacture: 1973
• Pedigree/History: Originally at EMI Capetown, then at Gramma records Zimbabwe, then at Masterlabs in Ireland, finally at King Willy Sound Sydney (used on Gotye among other albums)

CONSOLE TECHNICAL DETAILS

• Dimensions: 104cm x 75cm x 110cm
• Cosmetic Condition Rating: 8
• List of Cosmetic Flaws: Modules are extremely clean as are all electronics. The consoles right hand bay has been removed to give a smaller footprint.
• Working Order Rating: 9
• List of Major Working Faults: One of the presence eq modules has a slight drop in LF as detailed in the tech report.
• Does Console Have Direct Outs: Yes
• Direct Outs Transformer Balanced: Yes
• How Many Lines In at Mix: 4in 4 op
• List of Any Modifications: The High Level unit has been hard wire bypassed as it is an unreliable module generally. Very easy to restore this to stock. 3 main power supplies upgraded to new Amtex supplies (linear) and rehoused in original module units (ITI/EMI)
• When Was It Last Serviced: Console has been continually maintained over the last 10 years. Currently switched on and evaluated weekly.
• List of Any Spare Parts: 2 x correlation units. Edge connectors, Elma switches Capacitors and transistors, spare fader housings.

CONSOLE FEATURES

• Model # & Qty of Mic Pre/EQs: 4 main EQs (TG12412) and 4 Presence EQs (TG 12414)
• Model # & Qty of Compressors: 4 x TG 12413
• Aux Sends: NA
• Effect Sends: NA
• Busses: 4
• Phantom Power: No
• Brand of Automation: NA
• Speaker Selectors: NA

ACCESSORIES

• Brand & Type of Patchbay: EMI
• Qty of Patchbay(s): 1
• Location of Patchbay: Remote
• Brand & Length of Cabling: unknown
• Brand & Type of Furniture: unknown
• Is There a Stand: Yes
• Is There a Producer's Desk: No

CONSOLE DOCUMENTATION

• Original Manual: Yes
• Is Manual Complete: Yes
• Includes Tech Report: Yes
• Modifications Documented: Yes

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