Drawmer 1974

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Drawmer 1974

Drawmer

1974

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 468044
Brand: Drawmer
Model: 1974
Price: $1,207.80

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The 1974 delivers a classic, polished sound—think Neve-esque but with a Drawmer edge. It's a fantastic choice for mixing engineers wanting subtle enhancements or a vintage vibe, and it’s great for adding some warmth and character to sterile recordings. This is an easy-to-use, powerful tool for any studio.

Product Description

  • Drawmer 1974
  • Parametric 4-Band Equaliser with Vintage Sound
  • Classic sound control and transparency
  • Variable high and low pass filters for perfect exclusion of unwanted signal components
  • Input impedance: > 20k Ohm
  • Input level max.: +26 dBu
  • Output impedance: <100 Ohm
  • Output level max.: +26 dBu (10k Ohm load impedance)
  • Frequency response: 20 to 20000 Hz +/-0.2 dB
  • Distortion (THD+N) @ 1 kHz/ 0 dB: 0
  • 007%
  • Crosstalk: -75 dB @ 1 kHz
  • Low cut frequencies: 10 to 225 Hz
  • Low: 35 to 700 Hz
  • Low slope: 6
  • 12 dB
  • Peak
  • Low level: +/- 12 dB
  • Low-Mid frequencies: 55 to 21000 Hz
  • Low-Mid bandwidth: 0.33 to 3.3 octave
  • Low-Mid level: +/- 12 dB
  • High-Mid frequencies: 400 to 14000 Hz
  • High-Mid bandwidth: 0.33 to 3.3 octave
  • High-Mid level: +/- 12 dB
  • High frequencies: 1.2 to 20000 Hz
  • High slope: 6
  • 12 dB
  • High level: +/- 12 dB
  • High cut frequencies: 4 to 32 kHz
  • Power supply: 230V or 115V
  • 15VA
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 482 x 44 x 202 mm
  • Weight: 2.8 kg
PROS
  • • Drawmer's signature sonic warmth and clarity is immediately apparent
  • • The 4-band design offers precise tonal shaping without excessive complexity
  • • High-quality discrete component construction ensures longevity and reliability
  • • Variable high and low pass filters provide excellent signal cleanup
CONS
  • • The EQ's fixed bandwidths may limit flexibility for some users
  • • Relatively high price point places it in a premium-priced category
  • • No digital control; entirely analog operation requires familiarity

Product Video

Key Features

Type Parametric Equalizer
Bands 4
Channels Stereo
Connections XLR, TRS
Metering LED
Weight 8.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a more streamlined, 4-band design compared to Drawmer's more complex models, offering a focused, vintage-inspired sound.
While capable, it's better suited for tracking and mixing—the fixed bandwidths may limit precision for mastering.
Peak mode boosts or cuts frequencies, while Level mode adjusts the overall gain of the band without affecting the EQ curve.

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