Drawmer 1978

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Drawmer 1978

Drawmer

1978

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 365356
Brand: Drawmer
Model: 1978
Price: $1,207.80

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The Drawmer 1978 is a seriously good-sounding FET compressor, especially for adding some grit and glue to your stereo mixes. Its two-band design gives you unique control, making it a great choice for rock, pop, and electronic producers wanting a vintage-inspired sound with modern flexibility. It's a premium-priced tool, but delivers a lot of character.

Product Description

  • Drawmer 1978
  • 2-Band stereo FET compressor
  • Switchable characteristics
  • LF and HF adjustable
  • Mix/Dry control
  • XLR inputs and outputs
  • Jack side-chain
  • Adjustable crossover frequency
  • Adjustable attack
  • release
  • gain and threshold
  • VU meters
  • Internal power supply
  • Design: 19"/ 1U
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 482 x 44 x 202 mm
  • Weight with packaging: 2.7 kg
PROS
  • • Excellent stereo imaging thanks to the dual-band design
  • • FET character delivers punch and aggressive transient shaping
  • • Adjustable crossover frequency offers tonal flexibility for mastering
  • • Robust 19in rackmount chassis feels solid and professional
CONS
  • • Limited versatility compared to multi-band compressors
  • • Can sound overly aggressive if settings aren't dialed in carefully
  • • The VU meters, while classic, aren't as precise as LED metering

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Key Features

Type 2-Band FET Stereo Compressor
Channels 2 (Stereo)
Controls Adjustable Attack, Release, Threshold, Gain, Crossover Frequency, LF/HF, Mix/Dry
Connections XLR Inputs/Outputs, Jack Sidechain
Metering VU Meters
Weight 2.7 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 1978 is more aggressive and offers more tonal shaping, while the SSL is known for its subtle, transparent glue. The 1978 has a distinct FET character that the SSL lacks.
Yes, the adjustable crossover allows you to tailor the compression to avoid unwanted low-frequency muddiness, giving you precise control over the bass response.
Absolutely, the Mix/Dry control lets you blend the compressed and uncompressed signals, allowing for a parallel compression technique to retain transients while adding body.

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