Drawmer 1970
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Drawmer
1970
Product Info
Article Number:
483167
Brand:
Drawmer
Model:
1970
Category:
Compressors, Gates and De-essers
Price:
$1,647.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Drawmer 1970 is a seriously impressive piece of kit. It’s a powerhouse for tracking vocals, drums, or anything needing a bit of grit and glue – the FET compression is just fantastic. If you're a producer or engineer looking for a versatile and characterful signal chain, this is a premium-priced solution that delivers.
Product Description
- Drawmer 1970
- Dual FET Compressor and Preamplifier
- Two microphone preamps
- Separate XLR inputs for line and microphone
- DI input for instruments with EQ for bass and treble
- True bypass of the compressor section
- Standard controls like Threshold
- Ratio
- attack and release as well as an 8-stage LED display to show the level reduction per band
- Backlit analog VU meter level displays with switchable +10 dB rescale mode
- Noise-free switching on and off thanks to time-controlled relays in the outputs
- Integrated linear power supply with low-interference toroidal
- Transformer and voltage selection switch
- Mic / Line connection: XLR balanced
- Aux input: 6.35 mm jack
- unbalanced
- Input impedance line: 20 kOhm
- Input impedance Mic: 200 ohms to 2.4 kOhm
- Input impedance instrument: 2.2 MOhm
- Mic ON: -130 dB
- Maximum input level: +21 dBu
- Output impedance: 100 ohms
- Maximum output level: +21 dBu
- Frequency response: 20 to 20
- 000 Hz
- +/- 0.5 dB
- Crosstalk: <-75 dB
- Signal to noise ratio: > 93 dB
- THD + N: 0.1% (0 dB)
- Power supply: 115 or 230 V
- 63 VA
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 482 x 88 x 270 mm
- Weight: 4.2 kg
PROS
- • Discrete FET design delivers a signature aggressive, punchy compression.
- • Dual preamps offer clean gain with a subtle warmth and harmonic richness.
- • Time-controlled relays ensure silent operation and protect sensitive components.
- • VU meters with +10dB rescaling provide precise gain staging and monitoring.
CONS
- • The DI input EQ is somewhat basic, lacking extensive tonal shaping options.
- • Transformer-based design can introduce a slight coloration, not always desired.
- • Relatively heavy due to the toroidal power supply and robust construction.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Dual FET Compressor and Preamplifier
Channels
2
Controls
Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, EQ (DI input)
Connections
XLR (Mic/Line), 6.35mm Jack (Aux), DI Input
Metering
Backlit Analog VU Meters (+10dB Rescale)
Weight
14.3 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It shares a similar aggressive edge but is generally smoother and less 'brittle' than a 1176, offering more flexibility in shaping dynamics.
They impart a subtle warmth and harmonic richness, which many will appreciate, but it’s not completely neutral – more like a refined coloration.
It’s essential for professional use; it prevents pops and clicks during power cycling, safeguarding connected equipment and ensuring a clean workflow.
