Drawmer 1979 Channel Strip - Modern British Analogue Tone
The Drawmer 1979 is a versatile 1U channel strip that combines an ultra-clean THAT Corporation microphone preamplifier, dynamic Lift module, musical three-band parametric EQ, and vintage-style soft-knee FET compressor — all hand-built in the UK with classic Drawmer quality. Switchable EQ/compressor order, independent bypasses, and a wet/dry mix control give total flexibility, while the pristine preamp, Lift circuit, and warm compression deliver true analogue musicality to vocals, guitars, drums, and full mixes.
Ultra-Clean Preamplifier
66 dB of stepped gain, +48 V phantom, switchable mic impedance, phase reverse, and variable low-cut filter. Separate mic/line/instrument DI inputs plus a dedicated direct preamp XLR output for maximum routing options.
Lift – Intelligent Low-Level Enhancement
Automatically boosts quiet signals below 0 dB while leaving louder transients pass untouched — perfect for adding presence to vocals, fingerstyle guitar, or ambient sources without noise or pumping.
Musical Parametric EQ
Fully variable three-band EQ with overlapping ranges, ±12 dB cut/boost, and switchable Q on the mid band. Inspired by 1970s British consoles for smooth, natural tone shaping.
Warm FET Compressor
Soft-knee design with standard controls plus rear-panel sidechain insert. Delivers everything from transparent levelling to classic drum crunch and mix-bus glue.
Key Features of the Drawmer 1979
- THAT Corporation ultra-low-noise mic preamp with 66 dB gain
- Switchable microphone impedance for perfect mic matching
- Lift dynamic gain module for low-level detail enhancement
- Three-band fully parametric EQ with variable Q on mid band
- Soft-knee FET compressor with sidechain insert
- Switchable EQ ↔ compressor order
- Wet/Dry mix for parallel EQ & compression
- Large backlit VU meter with +10 dB switch
- Variable high-pass filter and phase reverse
- Internal toroidal linear power supply (115/230 V)
- Rugged steel chassis, aluminium front panel
- Handmade in the United Kingdom
Technical Specifications
- Input Impedance: >20 kΩ
- Maximum Input Level: +25 dBu
- Output Impedance:
- Maximum Output Level: +22 dBu (into 10 kΩ)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
- THD+N @ 0 dBu (1 kHz): 0.003%
- Mic EIN (A-weighted): -130 dB
- Crosstalk: >91 dB @ 20 kHz
- Power Consumption: 15 VA
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 482 × 44 × 200 mm (19 × 1.75 × 7.87 in)
- Weight: 2.6 kg (5.7 lbs)
