The Drawmer 1979 Channel Strip brings the clarity, flexibility, and musicality of classic analog front-end processing into a powerful modern 1U design.
Combining an ultra-clean preamp, dynamic Lift module, vintage-style 3-band parametric EQ, and a silky soft-knee FET compressor, the 1979 gives engineers complete control over tone, detail, and dynamics in any recording situation. Whether tracking vocals, acoustic instruments, guitar amps, drums, or voiceover, the 1979 delivers the unmistakable Drawmer sound with surgical precision and intuitive workflow. Built around a THAT-based preamplifier with up to 66 dB of stepped gain, the 1979 offers mic, line, and instrument DI inputs, plus switchable mic impedance to perfectly match ribbons, dynamics, and condensers. The Lift circuit provides natural low-level enhancement by applying dynamic gain only to signals below 0 dB—ideal for vocals, fingerpicked guitars, piano, and other sources where subtle detail can get lost. With a vintage-inspired 3-band parametric equalizer, a fully controllable Drawmer FET compressor, flexible routing options (EQ before or after compression), parallel wet/dry mix control, and a large backlit VU meter, the 1979 delivers the full power of a professional analog channel strip in a refined, modern package.
Drawmer 1979 Channel Strip Features
- Ultra-clean THAT Corporation mic preamp with 66 dB of stepped gain
- Switchable mic impedance (200 Ω, 600 Ω, 2.4 kΩ) for optimal mic matching
- Separate mic, line, and instrument DI inputs
- Lift dynamic gain module boosts low-level signals naturally without compression artifacts
- Selectable high-pass filter (Off, 30 Hz, 80 Hz, 110 Hz)
- Phase reverse switch
- Vintage-style 3-band fully parametric EQ with ±12 dB boost/cut and switchable mid-band bandwidth
- Soft-knee FET compressor with threshold, ratio, attack, release, and gain reduction metering
- Switchable signal path: EQ → Compressor or Compressor → EQ
- Wet/dry blend control for true parallel EQ and compression
- Output gain control with large, backlit VU meter and +10 dB meter re-scale option
- Direct output (pre-EQ/compressor) plus full processed output
- Sidechain insert for de-essing or frequency-conscious compression
- Rugged steel chassis and aluminum front panel
- Designed and hand-built in the UK
Drawmer 1979 Channel Strip Specifications
- Input Impedance: ≥ 20 kΩ
- Maximum Input Level: +25 dBu
- Output Impedance: 100 Ω
- Maximum Output Level: +22 dBu (10 kΩ load)Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB
- Noise (Unity Gain): > 91 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
- THD + Noise @ 1 kHz: 0.003%
- Mic EIN (A-weighted): Manufacturer-rated low-noise performance
- Power Requirements: 115/230 V AC, 50–60 Hz, 15 VA
- Fuse Rating: T160 mA (230 V) / T315 mA (115 V)
- Dimensions: 482 mm × 44 mm × 200 mm (1U rackmount)
- Weight: 2.8 kg
Drawmer 1979 Channel Strip Includes
- Drawmer 1979 Channel Strip
- Power Cable
- User Manual
- Manufacturer Warranty
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