Drawmer 1968

The Drawmer  1968 is a slightly "stripped down" version of the Drawmer 1969 - introduced to the market by customer demand for those not requiring the instrument and mic preamps incorporated in the 2U 1969.
The 1968 is a one rack space FET compressor with variable tube output stages and several unique features that make it ideal for critical compression. The Drawmer 1968 is the only 2 buss compressor that offers speed for tracking and tone across the 2 busses. Using switchable HP filters in the detector stage Drawmer calls "BIG" and user variable tube stages across the outputs, the 1968 remains well behaved even during periods of heavy bass or high compression. The result is solid, predictable compression where others fail, even under a wide variety of circumstances.



Drawmer 1968 Dual Channel Tube / FET Compressor Features :

• 2 Channel compressor with variable output stages and switchable high pass filters
• Super-fast compression with variable threshold, attack and release
• Expanded metering capabilities for 2-bus use
• 2 Channel Tube/FET Compressor
• 2 soft-knee compressors with variable threshold, attack, release and output gain
• Switchable BIG control on each channel
• Dual mono or true stereo link operation
• Side chain access and side chain listen facility
• VU metering of gain reduction and output levels
• Switchable +10dB mode on VU re-scales the meter for users working at ‘hot’ output levels.
• VU red warning glow to signify ‘approaching clipping’
• Balanced +4dB XLR inputs and outputs
• Quality Drawmer construction

The 1968 is a 1U Tube/FET ‘stereo bus’ compressor which by design delivers a transparent ‘open’ sound even during periods of heavy compression. Featured on both channels is a switchable ‘BIG’ mode which applies less processing to the fundamental low frequency but still disciplines the upward associated harmonics which if untamed can result in a ‘boomy’ or ‘boxy’ sound. The result - a solid bottom end with enhanced sub-bass and a smoother, wider frequency response overall.



Everything about the Drawmer 1968 has the legendary Drawmer quality!
The 1968 features 2 FET super fast compressors with variable threshold, attack and release. There is a variable output gain control which directly controls the tube output stages and can produce overdrive effects. A switchable BIG control on each channel enables bass heavy inputs and compressed output that doesn't pump.
Both dual mono for tracking and true stereo link operation for 2 bus work are provided, as is side chain access and side chain listen capability.

The metering on the has also been expanded to meet the demands of modern tracking and 2 buss requirements. The VU meter can display either gain reduction or output levels while a sophisticated LED warning system has been implemented to warn the user as they approach the maximum operating level. The 1968 is housed in a stainless steel enclosure.

Drawmer 1968 Dual Channel Tube / FET Compressor Specifications :

• Balanced +4dB XLR inputs and outputs
• Bandwidth <10Hz to 22KHz -1dB
• Sidechain input (1/4" TRS)
• Maximum input level +20dBu
• Maximum output level +22dB (balanced)
• VU metering of gain reduction and output levels
• VU/LED red warning glow to signify "approaching clipping"
• Switchable +10dB mode on VU
• Output Impedance 50 Ohms
• Distortion at 1kHz: Line Input with BYPASS selected,< 0.1%; Line Input with NORMAL selected,< 0.35%
• Release Times: 100 ms, 500ms, 1 sec, 200ms to 2 sec semi-automatic/signal dependent, 500ms to 5 sec semi-automatic/signal dependent, automatic 1 sec to 10 sec signal dependent