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Drawmer

United Kingdom, est. 1970s · 17 products across 2 categories

17
Total Products
2
Categories
$1,129
Avg Price
$406
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About Drawmer

Drawmer is a British manufacturer renowned for its high-quality, studio-grade dynamics processors and equalizers. Emerging in the late 1970s, the company quickly earned a reputation for innovative designs that delivered transparent and musical processing, becoming a staple in professional recording studios worldwide. Their products are highly respected for their sonic character and robust build quality.

Founded
1970s
Country
United Kingdom
Segment
Premium
Target
Drawmer caters to professional recording engineers, mixing engineers, and produc
Known For
1970s Series Equalizers Dynamics Processing (Compressors, Gates) Transparent and Musical Sound Innovative Circuit Designs 500 Series Modules
PROS
  • • Exceptional sonic transparency and clarity
  • • Robust and reliable build quality
  • • Musical and pleasing character
  • • Highly regarded by professional engineers
  • • Versatile processing capabilities
CONS
  • • Can be premium-priced compared to alternatives
  • • Older models may have limited features
  • • Steeper learning curve for some users
  • • Larger footprint on some rack spaces
  • • Limited availability of certain legacy models

Drawmer Products

Drawmer DS101 Noise Gate - 500 Series Components

Drawmer DS101 Noise Gate

500 Series Components

$580
Noise Gate Module, In 500 module format, Variable high-pass and low-pass filters, Envelope...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Drawmer OC1 Opto Compressor - 500 Series Components

Drawmer OC1 Opto Compressor

500 Series Components

$464
Weight 0.38 kg
Optical Compressor, Classic optical compressor in 500-series module format, Soft-knee...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Drawmer FC1 FET Compressor - 500 Series Components

Drawmer FC1 FET Compressor

500 Series Components

$464
Weight 0.38 kg
FET Compressor in 500-Series Module Format, Fully featured soft-knee FET compressor with...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Drawmer MQ-2 - 500 Series Components

Drawmer MQ-2

500 Series Components

$580
Weight 0.54 kg
500 Series Module, 7-band vintage equaliser with proportional Q-curves and programme-dependent,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Drawmer MQ-1 - 500 Series Components

Drawmer MQ-1

500 Series Components

$406
Weight 0.38 kg
500 Series Module, 7-band vintage equaliser with proportional Q-curves, Inspired by the Motown EQ of the...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Drawmer 1971 Dual 4-Band Parametric - Parametric Equalizers

Drawmer 1971 Dual 4-Band Parametric

Parametric Equalizers

$1,916
Weight 4.2 kg
Parametric Four Band Equalizer in Vintage Design, Classic sound control and...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Drawmer 1977 - Preamps

Drawmer 1977

Preamps

$1,847
Weight 4.2 kg
Channel Strip with vintage character, Channel Strip, With vintage character, Consists of a preamp, a...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Drawmer 1976 - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Drawmer 1976

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$1,276
Weight 2.6 kg
Stereo Processor, With 3-band saturation and processing of the stereo base width, Can be operated in mono...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Drawmer 1974 - Parametric Equalizers

Drawmer 1974

Parametric Equalizers

$1,266
Weight 2.8 kg
Parametric 4-Band Equaliser with Vintage Sound, Classic sound control and transparency, Variable high and...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Drawmer CMC2 - Studio Monitor Controllers

Drawmer CMC2

Studio Monitor Controllers

$406
Weight 1.1 kg
Compact Monitor Controller, Silent operation, Compact base of only 180 x 160 mm, 2 Stereo balanced line...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Drawmer MC 3.1 - Studio Monitor Controllers

Drawmer MC 3.1

Studio Monitor Controllers

$1,335
Weight 2.5 kg
Monitor Controller, Up to three loudspeaker pairs, one subwoofer, two headphones, Inputs: 4x XLR /...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Drawmer 1973 - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Drawmer 1973

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$1,835
Size 19"
3-Band stereo compressor, XLR inputs and outputs, Crossover frequency adjustable, Adjustable Attack,...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Drawmer MC 2.1 - Studio Monitor Controllers

Drawmer MC 2.1

Studio Monitor Controllers

$929
Monitor Controller, Can control up to three pairs of speakers, a sub-woofer and two headphones, Inputs:...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Drawmer 1968 MK II - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Drawmer 1968 MK II

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$1,835
Size 19"
2-Channel tube compressor, BIG circuit implementable via sidechain, Soft-knee compressors with...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Drawmer SP2120 - Limiters

Drawmer SP2120

Limiters

$1,044
Size 19"
SPL-Controlled Security System, For public address systems, Stereo, Format: 19 "/ 1 HU, Dimensions (W):...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Drawmer 1970 - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Drawmer 1970

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$1,731
Weight 4.2 kg
Dual FET Compressor and Preamp, Two microphone preamps, Separate XLR inputs for line and microphone, DI...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Drawmer 1978 - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Drawmer 1978

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$1,276
Size 19"
2-Band stereo FET compressor, Switchable characteristics, LF and HF adjustable, Mix/Dry control, XLR...
4.6 AudioFu Score

Frequently Asked Questions About Drawmer

Drawmer instruments are primarily manufactured in the UK, maintaining a commitment to British engineering and quality control. Some component sourcing may occur internationally.

Yes, many Drawmer compressor models are designed for true stereo operation, ensuring accurate and balanced processing across the stereo field, although some earlier models may have limitations.

Drawmer's early designs often incorporated discrete component circuitry, resulting in a characteristic warmth and subtle harmonic distortion that is often described as a ‘vintage’ sound, though they consistently strive for transparency as well.

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