Drawmer

United Kingdom, est. 1970s · 15 products across 2 categories

15
Total Products
2
Categories
$1,183
Avg Price
$384
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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 MQ-2 - 500 Series Components

Drawmer MQ-2

500 Series Components

$571
500 Series Module, 7-band vintage equaliser with proportional Q-curves and programme-dependent,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Drawmer MQ-1 - 500 Series Components

Drawmer MQ-1

500 Series Components

$384
500 Series Module, 7-band vintage equaliser with proportional Q-curves, Inspired by the Motown EQ of the...
4.8 Expert Rating
Drawmer 1971 Dual 4-Band Parametric - Parametric Equalizers

Drawmer 1971 Dual 4-Band Parametric

Parametric Equalizers

$1,876
Parametric Four Band Equalizer in Vintage Design, Classic sound control and...
4.8 Expert Rating
Drawmer 1977 - Preamps

Drawmer 1977

Preamps

$1,924
Channel Strip with vintage character, Channel Strip, With vintage character, Consists of a preamp, a...
4.7 Expert Rating
Drawmer 1976 - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Drawmer 1976

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$1,208
Stereo Processor, With 3-band saturation and processing of the stereo base width, Can be operated in mono...
4.4 Expert Rating
Drawmer 1974 - Parametric Equalizers

Drawmer 1974

Parametric Equalizers

$1,208
Parametric 4-Band Equaliser with Vintage Sound, Classic sound control and transparency, Variable high and...
4.9 Expert Rating
Drawmer CMC7 - Studio Monitor Controllers

Drawmer CMC7

Studio Monitor Controllers

$857
Compact Surround Monitor Controller, Extremely low-noise and transparent circuit design, Input channels:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Drawmer CMC2 - Studio Monitor Controllers

Drawmer CMC2

Studio Monitor Controllers

$384
Compact Monitor Controller, Silent operation, Compact base of only 180 x 160 mm, 2 Stereo balanced line...
4.8 Expert Rating
Drawmer MC 3.1 - Studio Monitor Controllers

Drawmer MC 3.1

Studio Monitor Controllers

$1,264
Monitor Controller, Up to three loudspeaker pairs, one subwoofer, two headphones, Inputs: 4x XLR /...
4.6 Expert Rating
Drawmer 1973 - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Drawmer 1973

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$1,737
3-Band stereo compressor, XLR inputs and outputs, Crossover frequency adjustable, Adjustable Attack,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Drawmer MC 2.1 - Studio Monitor Controllers

Drawmer MC 2.1

Studio Monitor Controllers

$747
Monitor Controller, Can control up to three pairs of speakers, a sub-woofer and two headphones, Inputs:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Drawmer 1968 MK II - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Drawmer 1968 MK II

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$1,737
2-Channel tube compressor, BIG circuit implementable via sidechain, Soft-knee compressors with...
4.8 Expert Rating
Drawmer SP2120 - Limiters

Drawmer SP2120

Limiters

$988
SPL-Controlled Security System, For public address systems, Stereo, Format: 19 "/ 1 HU, Dimensions (W):...
4.5 Expert Rating
Drawmer 1970 - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Drawmer 1970

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$1,648
Dual FET Compressor and Preamplifier, Two microphone preamps, Separate XLR inputs for line and...
4.8 Expert Rating
Drawmer 1978 - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Drawmer 1978

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$1,208
2-Band stereo FET compressor, Switchable characteristics, LF and HF adjustable, Mix/Dry control, XLR...
4.9 Expert Rating

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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