What it is and what it was built for
The TG12345 is a solid-state mixing console built by EMI for Abbey Road Studios. It was built to replace the REDD .51 and enable 8-track multitrack recording.
How it works, in terms a player would use
It has 24 mic inputs and 8 tape outputs. Each channel has built-in compression and EQ. It is solid-state, not tube-based.
What it does better than anything else
It enabled simultaneous 8-track recording at Abbey Road Studio Two in late 1968 — the first console there to do so with integrated per-channel dynamics and EQ.
What it does badly
It offers no automation, no recall, no monitoring matrix beyond its fixed signal path, and no digital integration. Its per-channel processing cannot be bypassed or re-routed.
What people made with it
It was used to record albums requiring 8-track capability after late 1968 at Abbey Road Studio Two, following the switch from the four-track Studer J37 to the eight-track 3M M23.
Who should use it, and who should not
Only studios committed to authentic late-1960s EMI hardware workflows should use it. Anyone seeking flexibility, recall, or modern routing should not.
Is it worth your time
It is worth your time only if you are restoring or operating a period-accurate Abbey Road–style 8-track workflow. It does not translate to modern DAW-based production as a tool or a sound model.
