Drawmer 1968 2 channel JFET compressor, Valve output stage

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.

The 1968 is a ‘stripped down’ version of the 1969 introduced to the market by customer demand for those not requiring the instrument and mic preamps incorporated in the 2U 1969.

Features:
• 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 in/outs