Drawmer 1971 Dual 4-Band Parametric
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Drawmer
1971 Dual 4-Band Parametric
Product Info
Article Number:
592993
Brand:
Drawmer
Model:
1971 Dual 4-Band Parametric
Category:
Parametric Equalizers
Price:
$1,875.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 1971 is a classic for a reason – it's clean, precise, and just oozes that vintage Drawmer vibe. If you're a mixing engineer or producer looking for subtle, transparent EQ adjustments without introducing harshness, this is a fantastic tool. It's a bit of a specialist, though, not a do-everything solution.
Product Description
- Drawmer 1971 Dual 4-Band Parametric
- Parametric Four Band Equalizer in Vintage Design
- Classic sound control and transparency
- Variable high-pass and low-pass filters for perfect elimination of unwanted signal components
- Input impedance: > 20 kOhm
- Max. input level: +21 dBu
- Output impedance: <100 ohm
- Maximum output level: +21 dBu (10 kOhm load impedance)
- Frequency response: 35 - 20
- 000 Hz +/-0.2 dB
- Distortion (THD+N) @ 1
- 000 Hz/ 0 dB: 0.003%
- Crosstalk: -75 dB @ 1.000 Hz
- Low-cut frequencies: 10 to 225 Hz
- Low band: 35 - 700 Hz
- Low slope: 6
- 12 dB peak
- Low level: +/- 12 dB
- Low-mid frequencies: 55 to 2
- 100 Hz
- Low-mid bandwidth: 0.33 to 3.3 octave
- Low-mid level: +/- 12 dB
- High-mid frequencies: 400 to 14
- 000 Hz
- High-mid bandwidth: 0.33 to 3.3 octave
- High-mid level: +/- 12 dB
- High frequencies: 1
- 200 to 20
- 000 kHz
- High slope: 6
- 12 dB
- High level: +/- 12 dB
- High-cut frequencies: 4
- 000 to 32
- 000 Hz
- Power supply: 230 V or 115 V
- 15 V A
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 482 x 88 x 270 mm
- Weight: 4.2 kg
PROS
- • Drawmer's signature transparency delivers clean, precise tonal shaping.
- • Excellent filter slopes (up to 12dB/octave) offer surgical control.
- • Dual-mono design provides flexibility for stereo or mono processing.
- • Robust build quality; feels solid and dependable for studio use.
CONS
- • Limited bandwidth options compared to fully parametric equalizers.
- • The vintage design might feel slightly dated for modern workflows.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for smaller studios.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Parametric Equalizer
Bands
4
Channels
2 (Dual Mono)
Connections
Balanced XLR/TRS Inserts & Outputs
Metering
LED Ladder Metering
Weight
8.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 1971 is noticeably cleaner and more transparent than the 1978, which has a more colored, vintage sound. Think of the 1971 as surgical, the 1978 as a flavor enhancer.
The low-cut frequencies extend down to 10Hz, which should be sufficient for removing most rumble, although a dedicated high-pass filter might be more effective for extreme cases.
Yes, absolutely. You can easily use the 1971 in a Mid-Side workflow by routing your M/S signal into each channel separately.
