Drawmer 1979

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The Drawmer 1979 Channel Strip is an ideal solution for analog musicality in recordings. The unit delivers the clarity of an ultra-clean preamplifier, an auto low-level makeup gain function via the LIFT feature, the precision of a three-band parametric equalizer, and the smooth character of a soft-knee compressor—all within just 1U of rack space.

The pristine preamplifier offers mic, line, and instrument DI inputs with 66dB of stepped gain, enabling transparent, accurate recordings as well as the ability to enhance dull audio or refine guitar tones. Additionally, switched impedance matching allows optimal performance across a wide range of microphones, helping to bring out the best in each mic—whether high-end, ribbon, or less sensitive models—by enabling precise tonal alignment.

LIFT is a dynamic gain module that boosts signals below 0dB while leaving signals above untouched, effectively reducing the dynamic range in the low levels. By adjusting the gain value based on the signal’s dB, LIFT provides a natural and sonically pleasing volume control, making it a ‘set and forget’ solution. It excels in capturing subtle details in dynamic sources such as vocals, fingerpicked acoustic guitar, piano, and other expressive instruments.

The 1979 features a true ‘parametric’ equaliser with three bands of fully variable frequency control and cut/boost of +/-12dB, along with a switchable bandwidth control for the mid band, making it incredibly versatile and capable of modifying everything from subtle fine tuning to tone sculpting problematic recordings.

The full-featured compressor allows for precise control of dynamics, suitable for anything from subtle vocal compression to intense drum processing.

The output section includes a wet/dry mix for parallel processing, allowing intuitive adjustment of EQ and compression intensity via a single knob, along with an output gain control that serves as makeup gain for the compressor or as a level-matching tool for high-end audio interfaces. The backlit VU meter ensures accurate level monitoring. A dedicated bypass switch disables both EQ and compression entirely, delivering an ultra clean microphone signal path.

Overall, these features provide a modern interpretation of vintage gear, offering extensive control over the clarity, tone, and levels of recordings, ensuring perfect audio capture every time.

Features
- A THAT Corporation ultra clean mic preamplifier with 66dB of gain with phantom power
- Switchable mic impedance for accurate mic matching.
- Separate Line & Mic input XLR’s and instrument DI input.
- XLR for the dedicated ultra clean direct pre-amp output.
- FETs can be bypassed to provide ultra clean outputs.
- LIFT feature for boosting very low signals without the loud signals clipping.
- A low cut filter control removes any rumble and allows you to tighten up the bottom end
- Phase reverse.
- Vintage-style three band parametric EQ which takes its inspiration from 1970’s-era analogue gear, with variable frequency, +/-12dB cut and boost and variable bandwidth for the mid band.
- Compressor includes standard control and is intuitive to use.
- Rear panel Side-chain insert point provides even further control.
- The order of the EQ and Compressor can be swapped and also each can bypassed to allow for comparisons.
- Variable Wet/Dry Mix plus Output Gain knobs give a ‘Parallel EQ and Compression’ function without the need for external mixing devices, providing complete and effortless control over the amount of equalisation and compression used and output levels.
- A backlit Analogue VU Meter with Switchable +10dB Re-scale Mode.
- Time delay relays on the output for clean power up/down.
- Internal Low Hum Toroidal Linear Power Supply with Voltage Selector Switch.
- Classic Drawmer build quality with rugged steel chassis and aluminium front panel.
- Designed and handmade by Drawmer in the UK.


Technical Specifications
- Input Impedance: 20k Ohms or greater
- Maximum Input Level: +25dBu
- Mic EIN: aweighted
- Input Gain: 0 - +66dB (Mic) or -24 - +42dB (Instrument)
- Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
- Maximum Output Level: +22dBu into 10k Ohms Load
- Output Gain: -10dB - +12dB
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/-0.2dB
- Noise (Unity Gain, 20Hz - 20kHz): > 91dB
- Distortion (THD+N @ 1kHz): 0.003%/0dB
- Input, High Pass Filter: Off, 30Hz, 80Hz, 110Hz
- EQ, Low Band: 50Hz - 700Hz, Cut/Boost: -12dB - +12dB
- EQ, Mid Band: 75Hz - 10kHz, Bandwidth: Narrow - Wide, Cut/Boost: -12dB - +12dB
- EQ, High Band: 1.25kHz - 12kHz, Cut/Boost: -12dB - +12dB
- Compressor, Threshold: -30.0dB - +20dB
- Compressor, Ratio: 1:1 - 20:1
- Compressor, Attack: 0.2 ms - 200 ms
- Compressor, Release: 0.01 s - 2.5 s
- Power Requirements: 230 V or 115V at 50-60Hz, 15VA
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 482 x 44 x 200 mm
- Weight: 2.8 kg