The Chandler Ltd Factory Tour

[@Producelikeapro]

What are some of your burning questions regarding Abbey Road Studios / Chandler Limited? Share below!

[@chrisdover8507]

Has a 500 series stereo spreader module been considered?

[@BoarderEthan]

Now I want to know what mics he recommends for the different mic pre impedances.

[@stefan6474]

Why isn't there a stereo version of the 500 devil pre as a colour box? It is said that it is great for the mix bus.

[@joeblack007forever]

Everything that goes into Chandler gear always sounds so good! Almost impossible to obtain a bad sound then my question is : among all these equipment, which was the most difficult to reproduce? Thank you very much Warren and your hosts for this exciting and inspiring visit :)

[@peterslager1976]

I enjoyed this very very much, thank you! I own quite some Chandler gear, and especially the TG2 is used almost daily, mainly on guitars and bass. I do have two questions. 1. it's hard to get the Germanium Tone Control nowadays, in Europe anyway. Is it discontinued and if so why? If not I'd love to get my hands on a pair... 2. What's Chandler developing right now? I had hoped the video would end with a little sneak peak ;-) Thanks & keep it up.

[@arturflor]

Loved this Chandler factory tour. Always great to see the actual people making this equipment and learning in-depth technical and historical details.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it!

[@acimbobby]

EMI were world leaders and developers I would say. Am I wrong folks. They are still being made by these guys. Wow factor is incredible here. Thanks men. Great new video.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it!

[@zero-east-23]

One of the greatest factory tours! I've just read the article/exclusive interview with Mr. Goeke on the Japanese web magazine a couple of days ago. Salute them for their craftspersonship and passion. Not to mention their sound qualities, these outboards look like true arts!! The atmosphere there looks so lovely, too. Greetings from Japan.

[@cowabungaw9958]

Thanks all for the tour! Gives me a deeper appreciation for the craft.

[@Producelikeapro]

Our pleasure!

[@3rdGen-Media]

Surprisingly modest operation. Very refreshing

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, wonderful company

[@StellarWorks2023]

Another great video. So good to see the workings and technicalities behind Chandler gear. The knowledge and passion that Wade and his team have is evident, and his collection of EMI kit is eye opening. Not sure if I will ever go the hardware route, but hope that the old school point to point wiring and tube manufacturing will long continue.

[@pablov1973]

Nice to see someone with such a passion behind those wonderful products.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed! That's something I really appreciated as well!

[@vidsforsquids]

Chandler is a unique voice in the audio world. Wade brought so much cool gear to consumers. I’m a big user of it since 2004. In fact I was the guy who first asked him to cascade the channels in the TG2. I have the first unit that was done that way!

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous! Agreed. Thanks ever so much for sharing! I really appreciate it!

[@melissabell585]

I love what little Chandler I own, and it’s so cool to peer behind the curtain a bit. I often say I could pick either API or Neve, sell off the other one, and be perfectly happy, but I will always keep my TG2s and my Germanium. There’s definitely some magic in there, and the TG2s almost always show up on any guitars I record - acoustic or electric. 🤘

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing Melissa, I really appreciate it

[@jimwalker5941]

What a great video. So much interesting information in it. Some history, some technology, some manufacturing, some great people - all in the service of recording great music. Thank you so much for this making this one!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Jim!

[@pavelsmerda5240]

Best Tour i love it, i love every minutes what you have been in Chandler Company nice nice realy....

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ferl5057]

Thank you for this episode sir, I love all my Chandler gear. Mr. Wade seems like such a genuinely humble person, and I love a lot of the gear that comes out of IOWA. Beauty!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous! Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it!

[@Mr_A99]

This is probably the best and most entertaining, interesting video, i've seen from you this year! I love factory tours in general! Keep doing these kind of vids Warren! Greetings from Denmark 🙂

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gkurtenbach]

Great company. I had a tricky radio interference issue with the DI on my TG 2. After some back and forth, I got a phone call directly from Wade. Nothing like getting support from the designer himself and also just a wonderful person to talk to.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing! Great to know about the amazing support!

[@ZEALm.e.studios]

I had to call the company one time he answered the phone talk to me for quite a while awesome guy great gear!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! That’s amazing

[@michaelteems5813]

Very nicely done, Warren! I always enjoy your taking us to places we normally don't get to go to! Wade and Co. appear to be having fun and building some very sought after equipment. Thank you again for the walk through!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Michael! I really appreciate it!

[@terrytees]

Great to see products being made with such a highly level of construction and care, rare to see products made to last these days and in the long run certainly worth the money.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@hermesserranoaudio]

GREAT! Wade & Warren. What a pair of cats enjoying their fish !!! But I cannot imagine the patience employees has with their DAILY job doing the same day after day after day….

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Hermes!

[@michaeltablet8577]

It's so awesome to see people who are passionate about what they do. This channel is pure excellence!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@jonbarnhart1947]

Excellent!! Chandler rocks! Good to see some publicity for the company! Congrats to Wade and co❤❤❤❤❤

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@jonbarnhart1947]

Thank you Warren for all your hard work!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!@@jonbarnhart1947

[@jonbarnhart1947]

@@Producelikeapro Thanks Warren, it’s Nathan Eldred just to put a name to an @ :-)

[@Joey-rp5vg]

Man thats a cool company with amazing gear. Says al hell of alot about a company, when most of the employees have been there for years and and still there. Great stuff, thanks very much

[@Producelikeapro]

Couldn't agree more!

[@chadfayrobinson7537]

I love My Chandler Limited Microphone it works on everything!

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous! Thanks ever so much!

[@monstermash4591]

Loved this video and I've added another Chandler piece to my wishlist! Thanks PLAP!

[@Producelikeapro]

You're so welcome!

[@jesseharradine9861]

wade is the coolest! amazing company, amazing vision and great vid. such a treat to see behind the scenes of Chandler Limited

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jackbrowning511]

This was awesome to watch, I have the pleasure of owning the TG12345 Curve Bender, and the Zener, they are beautiful pieces of gear!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow, thanks for sharing and watching

[@rnl9520]

Impressive and inspiring to see this boutique level of craftsmanship surviving in the land of the free. God bless America 🇺🇸

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@Monsoon83946]

What an awesome relaxed, friendly guy! I will start saving money now for 10 years and then buy something from Chandler! 😁

[@Producelikeapro]

Don't starve but yes, get something from Chandler :D

[@DBravo29er]

THANK YOU, Warren, for blurring out a few parts of the video to prevent IP copying by other actors in other countries. SO MUCH time, money, and effort went into the engineering, and re-engineering, calculations, etc of these devices. That time and effort is valuable and should be protected.

[@splashesin8]

Wow, very nice! Thanks Wade & Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@DragonBiscuit]

It makes me so happy to see high end audio equipment being built by actual human beings without compromising anything and of course the results speak for themselves 😊

[@joelhume1]

This was great. Truly love all my Chandler gear!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@ynnoxmusic2774]

What a great video! Wade seems to be such a cool down to earth guy while being a genius audio wizard. I got the TG mic and love it, but really wanna add the Redd mic. One day for sure!

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@raymurphy5230]

Good stuff. Nice to see a company that puts pride and performance over profit.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, agreed 100%!

[@brizzieleif5258]

I loved every second of that

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@balisaani]

Awesome - I didn't know they were in Iowa; I didn't know they were a small/family size company; I didn't know they were so nice and passionate and all around cool. What a beautiful success story!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@skiiizo]

I have the Red Mic, the TG mic and and a TG2 Preamp. Love them a lot ! Thank you Warren for the video 😁

[@Producelikeapro]

My pleasure!

[@phillipemery572]

34:50 Interesting you mention: I've heard/read a lot of things on how engineers in America had a heck of a time working with U47s at first because the Neumann mics were designed to work with German preamplifier designs. Would be interested to hear some talk or see a video on how impedance differences affect microphone response.

[@colcutback4697]

There's something just so good about this video. Thanks Warren, as ever.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@JaviBello]

That rockman sitting on top!!

[@jupiternteardrop237]

Just wonderful and inspiring that someone a world away from London 20 years ago, discovered and decided he would not let these old but brilliant EMI audio designs die, Wade literally had a vision that music would always need this stuff! I would love 16 channels of end to end Chandler outboard, sigh…..

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! It was a wonderful experience to fly out there and film with Wade

[@RC32Smiths01]

Abbey Road is just the gift that keeps on giving. Truly a hallmark location in the history of music. Cheers for the learning experiences made accessible here.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it

[@Producelikeapro]

It was wonderful to be able to do this

[@RC32Smiths01]

Awesome to hear! You have such great opportunities!@@Producelikeapro

[@Producelikeapro]

​@@RC32Smiths01

[@Synthetic-lt4ed]

So that nice lady is singlehandedly manufacturing an important part of the sound of most today's greatest hits of today... so cool, lovely company Chandler well done!

[@davidkovach-tangier]

WOW. ABSOLUTELY. NO WORDS. 🤯🤯🤯

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@jbear4662]

Wade is great guy and makes awesome equipment. I bought an TG2 in early 2000's turns out I had a power supply that had a problem. Talked to him on the phone he was great and helpful. He was going send me a new power supply before I even sent the broken one back. A lady called me next day and was very nice also but had me send the power supply back before they sent me the new one. I really knew nothing about recording just knew I need a good channel strip and was going to start there. I called him again because the TG2 sounded so great listening through my head phones but when I recorded a track it did not sound the same. He explained ad/da conversion and was most help full. Great product and great company !

[@Producelikeapro]

That's amazing to hear! That kind of attention to detail and care is sadly missing in our business! Bravo Wade!

[@HA-tb2fv]

Love seeing you meeting the wonderful people who actually built the gear used on so many huge albums. Grass roots. I think I'll order another preamp right now

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous! Thanks ever so much for sharing that! Very cool. Chandler make amazing gear

[@calebneff5777]

Always been proud to say that Chandler is made in a tiny town in our great state. It's so Iowa to make the highest quality of something in its class in an old shoe shop or something in a town with more pigs than people.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, homegrown company! Wade Rules!

[@Protocol_17]

Iowa is the Heartland of America. The scenery is mostly corn and beans. We need corn and beans and Chandler too !

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks ever so much for sharing!

[@thejawshop-AdventureRecording]

Very informative. Those of us that can only afford the plugin versions of these wonderful beasts, benefit from seeing their guts out in the open, and how they tick. Cheers for this.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@Rgdonaire_07]

I love my redd47! Desert island pre and my only analog outboard gear!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it!

[@1loveMusic2003]

I am drooling all over myself! So many goodies!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Amazing

[@BlackenedNL]

Really enjoyed this video! Wade seems like such a cool guy

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@Producelikeapro]

Great guy

[@marvinbell7007]

I have a greater appreciation for the product and the price. The plugins are awesome--I'm going 500 level next. In Iowa? Who knew!!

[@Producelikeapro]

I know! Beautiful Iowa! It was lovely out there!

[@DanielGlenTimms]

Love the Curvebender plugin and hope to have the hardware some day.

[@Producelikeapro]

Fingers crossed!

[@DanielGlenTimms]

@@Producelikeapro Thank you Warren. Glad to see your channel continue to grow. Great content!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@DanielGlenTimmsthanks ever so much

[@therecordfable]

Wade seems like such a cool cat. Super knowledgeable. Lovely staff too. Wish I could afford Chandler gear. Maybe one day. 🤞

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, Wade is wonderful! Had an amazing time hanging with him

[@doradayeh1550]

Wade is a very nice guy who obviously loves what he does and enjoy helping people. I live in the Dominican Republic and I once called Chandler Limited and they transferred the call to him but he was on his way out to some place and he called me back while he was driving just to explain some things about the Germanium mic pre/di and the Germ; in fact he told me that they sounded exactly the same, so if someone owns a 500 series rack/lunchbox they can get the Germ 500 and save a couple of hundred.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! That is amazing to hear!@@doradayeh1550

[@miguelluismusic4181]

Warren that was a comforting episode and a phenomenal chill session… Positive vibes and great people…. You are looking super healthy and your spirit is so strong Warren!! Plus I am now a PLAP member and I’m practicing my tunes every morning… Take care Warren and Eric… Top tier hair you two… 🎉💪⚡️

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks for the hair compliment!

[@thesoundofbailey]

What a great company! Such quality and passion. Thanks yet again, Warren for being our guide to all these amazing places and people. Such appreciation for the audio world and the music it helps shapes.

[@hauntedbytheliving1175]

Wade & his team are EXACTLY who you want silently partnering in your creative endeavors… good, honest folks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@alderickzeke-walter3369]

Just got 2 little devil pre and comp! thanks! amazing tools!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@Denver_Risley]

Wow, a continuation of the species in action.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it!

[@Rondoggy67]

It's heartwarming to see a company like this.

[@KevinWale]

Love getting to see the people behind the magin in these.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Kevin!

[@ChrisArlesMusic]

Amazing !!! thank you for bringing us inside the legendary story ;)

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Chris!

[@jayjlyon]

I am lucky enough to have several Chandler pieces - TG2, Zener, Curve Bender, REDD47, TG2 Opto. If you asked me what my favorite piece was I don't know that I could answer, it's all so good. As a bass player, I love the REDD47. It's just magic. The Opto is great on vocals, bass, kick, anything you put through it. Have contacted Chandler with questions once or twice and was amazed to get email answers from Wade himself. Dude is solid, just like everything Chandler makes.

[@Producelikeapro]

That’s great to hear! Thanks ever so much

[@gbarge4]

What a fantastic episode, Warren. Thanks so much. Which single product would you have? The REDD mic? The Tone Bender? How are the 500 series?

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha all of the above?

[@buhlir]

just incredible..! wade is such a cool guy man! I wish I knew circuits as well as him..! haha

[@Producelikeapro]

Me too! Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@shane_taylor]

Fascinating! Love it!

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Synthetic-lt4ed]

You can never have too much chandler gear. Top of the top.

[@sunstreetstudios6475]

This is absolutely fantastic, a joy to see, thanks Warren! I have a REDD mic that I absolutely love... I had a brief issue with it and Wade was incredibly helpful and checked it out himself. I'd love the REDD47 pre too as well as a whole load of other Chandler gear.... maybe when bank balance permits! Seeing this only makes me appreciate Chandler gear even more. Brilliant.

[@Producelikeapro]

Aw shucks! Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it!

[@szaboistvan2397]

Great video! Tehnical question: how they got the germanium transistors and diodes, since I don't think anybody makes such devices anymore.

[@zoranjurisic962]

Great Company, great units. Love my CB

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous! Thanks ever so much

[@photorealm]

Great video as usual. The detail and thought and work that goes into these things is mind blowing.

[@chrisdover8507]

Amazing top 10 PLAP vid imo. So cool. Can we have a stereo 500 series ‘spreader’? Urgently?

[@MiguelNoyola1]

Thank You guys for making great gear and keeping it going!

[@JudgeFredd]

Fascinating !

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@tocavlad]

Hi there, great tour. I have the REDD 47 and was waiting to see how it’s made, 😢 unfortunately no REDD 47 in the video, why… why…. thx for you for sharing and caring!

[@Producelikeapro]

Stay tuned! More to come

[@Luke-ot6mk]

Wow fantastic!!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it!

[@p.m-audio]

Wow that was cool, thanks, i love chandler , but i miss the germanium on this video. I love this Factory tours

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@EDDuro]

Lovey! ❤ ahhhh ❤️

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@klauth_Yksyn]

Best episode EVER! would have enjoyed another hour of it. You rock Wade !

[@Producelikeapro]

More to come!

[@johnoconnor4984]

It’s shocking how badass chandler gear is

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha very well said!!

[@peterslager1976]

I enjoyed this very very much, thank you! I own quite some Chandler gear, and especially the TG2 is used almost daily, mainly on guitars and bass. I do have two questions. 1. it's hard to get the Germanium Tone Control nowadays, in Europe anyway. Is it discontinued and if so why? If not I'd love to get my hands on a pair... 2. What's Chandler developing right now? I had hoped the video would end with a little sneak peak ;-) Thanks & keep it up

[@chandlerlimited]

The Germanium Tone Control was discontinued a few years ago - along with the LTD1 and LTD2 - to make room for new designs; we still service them though. As far as new products, Wade's got multiple things cooking at any given time.

[@peterslager1976]

Thank you!@@chandlerlimited

[@Producelikeapro]

You Rock!@@chandlerlimited

[@Producelikeapro]

​@@peterslager1976

[@LexBravary]

I just did the Ride Across Iowa this summer. I should have stopped by!

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous!

[@1176hambone]

Diggin the Roy Orbison fashion vibes!

[@lullabies7441]

When Wade is talking about the spread effect on a doubled vocal, does he mean when it’s panned, or straight up the middle?

[@rnl9520]

Would have been interesting to hear how this guy from Shell Rock IA made the connection with Abbey Road.

[@Producelikeapro]

He created amazing reproductions that no one could ignore!

[@JBrm]

What a lovely company, I had no idea they do everything by hand. Absolutely love the TG Opto in my 500 rack. If I can afford it, the Opto might not stay the only Chandler piece under my roof :)

[@tidalwavestudio]

Nice Gear...I have and love their Germanium Comp and Tonecontrol. Only Problem is that their "Blackboxes" start getting noisy all the time and are expensive to replace. Nobody copies them, but it would be better and less expensiv to be able to just replace whatever part constantly breaks inside 😪

[@TimScottGuitar]

Love your videos

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@apolloc.vermouth5672]

Imagine the performance-review meetings in this place... Wade: So, how have you contributed to this company's growth this year? Employee: I, uh, built a bunch of incredible-sounding EQs that will outlive me. Wade: Cool! Keep it up!

[@Producelikeapro]

Very nice!

[@AudioReplica2023]

Love it how Warren keeps playing with the knobs like a little kid in a toy store 🤣

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks

[@AudioReplica2023]

@@Producelikeapro We totally understand . Hell yeah ,I will do the same or even worse..get kicked out of the place for that😂

[@Producelikeapro]

@@AudioReplica2023haha 😂

[@p.m-audio]

hahahaha yes... i thought the same

[@Producelikeapro]

Who doesn't love doing that? haha@@p.m-audio

[@fjkjhu878]

THANK YOU

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@Meepsmusic63]

Opening salvo, Im wondering is warren related to Roy Orbison? And that's one hell of a compliment, watching now, Thank you

[@Producelikeapro]

No! But thanks for the amazing compliment

[@Meepsmusic63]

@@Producelikeapro you're welcome and very deserving, There's not to many people around like you these days warren "Gold"

[@mariwithaccent]

Hi , thank you for sharing this! one question : In his private studio desk he mentioned a vertical limiter that he use always on drums, please can you tell me if it's kind a opto limiter or more vari mu or more zener vca style limiter? Thank you warren!!

[@awesometownmatt9349]

I live in Iowa and never knew Chandler was made in my home state. Probably cause I have never owned any Chandler products, not because I don’t like them lol

[@Producelikeapro]

Great business! Thanks for sharing

[@That.old.mountain]

Such good gear and people

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous

[@Meepsmusic63]

paused at 2:50 (Talking about Tubes and issues with placement) I dont know if anyone around here is aware of paul at mr Carlson lab here on youtube, But that man knows more about old style tubes, capacitors, rectifiers diodes etc then most other people on the planet, its in his blood warren, un pauses

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@electrolinks]

What a great company

[@Bring_MeSunshine]

Shellrock like a Pro. Sweet

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha indeed

[@eddysel10]

Great tour,. Was waiting to win one of their products. Will be extremely happy with each one 👍 Which company has the best Chandler plugins?