Introducing the Drawmer 1978 Tone Shaping FET Compressor, a must-have companion for every serious music producer striving for nuanced audio control and superior sound quality. This powerful stereo FET compressor is designed to deliver fast-response and high fidelity signal processing, making it an ideal tool for mastering and mix bus compression.

The Drawmer 1978 sets itself apart with its unique Character switches and a variable saturation control. The four Character switches offer a broad range of compression flavors, allowing for distinct and diverse sonic exploration. The variable saturation control, on the other hand, lets you add a desirable amount of harmonic distortion to your signal, bringing in that elusive, alluring analog tape-saturation-like quality into your digital recordings.

The Drawmer 1978 is also equipped with comprehensive side-chain functionality, including LF and HF controls with a choice of frequencies and boost/cut, and stereo side-chain insert jacks. This feature provides precise frequency-savvy compression tasks such as de-essing and tonal shaping. Finally, the Wet/Dry Mix and output Gain controls make parallel compression a breeze, giving you complete control over your mix.

Key Features:

• Fast-response stereo FET compressor
• Four Character switches for a range of compression flavors
• Variable saturation control for harmonic distortion
• Comprehensive side-chain functionality with LF and HF controls
• Stereo side-chain insert jacks for precise tonal shaping
• Wet/Dry Mix and output Gain controls for easy parallel compression
• Superior build quality with rugged steel chassis and aluminium front panel
• Designed and crafted by Drawmer in the UK
• XLR inputs and outputs for professional connectivity
• Adjustable attack, release, gain and threshold for intuitive control over your signal
• VU meters for visual indication of gain reduction and added saturation
• Internal low-hum toroidal linear power supply with voltage selector switch

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FAQs

What kind of compression styles can the Drawmer 1978 Tone Shaping FET Compressor achieve?

The Drawmer 1978 can achieve a wide range of compression styles from subtle leveling to aggressive limiting, thanks to its flexible ratio settings from 1:1 to 10:1 and fast attack and release times.

How does the tone shaping feature of the Drawmer 1978 work?

The Drawmer 1978 includes low and high-frequency controls that allow users to shape the tonal characteristics of the compressed signal, enhancing or reducing specific frequency ranges for more tailored sound sculpting.

Is the Drawmer 1978 suitable for stereo applications?

Yes, the Drawmer 1978 is a stereo compressor, equipped with two XLR inputs and outputs, making it ideal for processing stereo signals in professional studio environments.

Can the Drawmer 1978 be used with a sidechain input?

Yes, the Drawmer 1978 features sidechain input/output via 1/4" TRS jacks, allowing for external signal manipulation to trigger the compression effect.

What power source does the Drawmer 1978 require?

The Drawmer 1978 uses a standard IEC AC cable for power, ensuring compatibility with typical studio power setups.