Key Features
- Two mic/line preamps with variable gain, 48V Phantom Power and filters
- Two soft-knee tube compressors - variable threshold, attack/release
- VU metering of gain reduction and output levels
- Side chain access and side chain listen facility
- Instrument tube preamp with variable gain
Drawmer 1969 MKII Dual Vacuum Tube Compressor/Pre-Amp Overview
The Drawmer 1969 MKII Dual Vacuum Tube Compressor/Pre-Amp is a boutique rack unit to improve the quality of your audio recordings. Designed in collaboration with mercenary Audio as a hybrid between vacuum tubes and solid-state parts, the Drawmer 1969 MKII delivers the authentic warmth and character of vintage analog preamplifiers. Ideal for a wide range of applications including studio recordings, live sound, field recordings or even post-production, the versatile Mic, Line and D.I inputs allow you to record anything from your favourite dynamic and condenser microphones, electric guitar, bass or even synthesizers and drum machines.
Featuring a versatile instrument preamplifier with an extremely low noise performance, passive EQ and brightness switch, you have the flexibility to shape the tone of your instrument to fit your mix with complete control. The microphone input stages utilise the tube amplifier signal to the fullest to allow your microphone to take on the characteristics of vintage microphones, adding the signature warmth and depth that simply is not possible with digital preamplifiers. The compressor section provides soft-knee compression with two valve stages in each audio path, with a switchable Attack and switchable Release time between three programme dependent settings.
Capable of adding a large amount of colouration onto your sound, the Drawmer 1969 MKII can be driven into overdrive using heavy compression to add an extra layer of aggressive and harmonics to your signal, perfect for driving rock vocal performances and exciting electric guitar riffs.
Product Ref: 72640
Full Description
View Full DescriptionVintage meets modern
Originally based on Drawmers classic 1960 Mic Pre-Amp/Tube Compressor, the Drawmer MKII Dual Vacuum Tube Compressor/Pre Amp includes a number of exciting new features that contribute to a distinctive new sound.
The 1969 MKII enjoys a silky smooth sound thanks to the use of 'Burr-Brown' op-amps which give it a distinctive and instantly recognisable audio interpretation. The 1969 employs true Stereo Link operation with channel one's Threshold, Attack, and Release controls being master to both channels. In addition to these features, the 1969 Vacuum Tube Compressor Pre-Amplifier incorporates new tube circuits specifically engineered to add warmth to its mic/line signals. The instrument pre-amp has its own tube stage enabling classic overdrive effects when plugging in electric instruments such as guitar or bass, remaining true to the classic Drawmer 1960 design.
Features
- Two microphone/line level preamplifiers with variable gain
- Engage phantom power to use your favourite condenser microphones
- Instrument tube preamplifier with variable gain, EQ, phase reverse and brightness boost
- Comprehensive compressor section with variable threshold, attack and release times
- Fast and responsive moving coil VU-meters to monitor either output gain or gain reduction
- Side-chain ability and side-chain listen facility
- True stereo operation to make wide and powerful soundscapes
- Ideal choice for studio recordings, live performances, field recording and more
- Adds authentic analog, tube warmth to your tone
- Up to +60dB of gain in the preamplifier section
- Delivers the EQ and compression characteristics of traditional boutique tube guitar amplifiers
- Drive the compressor into overdrive for aggressive rock vocals or powerful guitars
Specifications
- Input impedances:
- Line: 20K Ohm
- Mic: 150 Ohm to 600 Ohm
- Aux: 2M Ohm
- Maximum input level: +20dBU
- Output impedance: 50 Ohm
- Maximum output level: +22dBBandwidth: Less than 10Hz - 22kHz at -1dB
- Unity gain noise:
- Bypass: -95dB
- Line: -85dB
- Mic:
- -130.5dB at 150 Ohm
- -129.8dB at 200 Ohm
- Crosstalk: Better than 80dB
- Distortion (THD + Noise):
- Line input in bypass: Less than 0.01%
- Line input in Normal: Less than 0.35%
- Weight: 6kg
- Product code: 1969
Your order may be delivered with a plug adapter
Any electrical items in your order may have a United Kingdom or EU plug connection. A suitable plug conversion adapter will be included with these items if required, free of charge.
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