The Drawmer 1972 utilises the latest THAT Corporation technology in its two independent mic preamps to deliver ultra-clean, transparent, and precise recordings. These recordings can later be processed using your preferred methods, such as compression, EQ, saturation, valve, transformer, or tape. Each channel of the Drawmer 1972 offers 66dB of stepped gain, with an additional +/-12dB trim at the output. It also features switchable mic impedance for accurate mic matching, bringing out the best in any microphone and providing a way to sculpt the sound of passive dynamic and low-impedance ribbon microphones.
In addition to standard features found on most preamplifiers, such as phase reverse, the 1972 includes a wealth of tools designed to make recording difficult sources easier, ensuring the best quality recording with ease.
Fully variable LoCut and HiCut controls allow you to tune into recordings and remove unwanted low and high-frequency signals, eliminating rumble and hiss effortlessly. Additionally, the Shape feature enhances bass or treble with a subtle tilt EQ.
A unique feature developed by Ivor Drawmer, exclusive to the Drawmer 1972, is the Lift control. Lift is a low-level dynamic gain module that has no effect on signals above 0dB. This allows for transparent and natural recording of very quiet signals without distortion or clipping in louder passages. It is particularly effective for dynamic signals, making it ideal for recording piano, all vocals (including speech), and capturing ambience.
You may have encountered the general rule that the impedance of the preamp input should be ten times that of the mic to achieve an appropriate input impedance and avoid loading the source. However, it is less known that mismatching can create interesting tonal differences, which can be used creatively. The Drawmer 1972 has three settings per mic input: 200, 600, and 2400 Ohms, making it easy for you to explore various tones. The results will depend on the microphone used, as the tonal changes will be obvious with some mics, but others will hardly alter, and on the material you’re working with.
Drawmer 1972 Features
- Two THAT Corporation ultra clean mic pre’s with 66dB of gain in 6dB steps, plus +/-12dB’s trim at the output.
- Separate Line & Mic input XLR’s on the rear plus a pro quality instrument DI input on the front panel.
- Can be used on a multitude of sources including instruments and all type of microphones in the studio from low to high end, plus ribbon mics.
- Switchable Mic Impedance for accurate mic matching and also mic tone sculpting.
- A wealth of features not found on other preamps make it ease to capture difficult to record sources.
- Unique Lift feature for boosting very low signals without the loud signals clipping.
- Fully variable LoCut and HiCut filters to tune into signals and remove unwanted sounds.
- Shape switches are included to control bass and treble using a subtle tilt EQ.
- Phantom Power and Phase Reverse.
- Two backlit Analogue V.U. Meters with Switchable +10dB Rescale Mode.
- Time delay relays on outputs for clean power up/down.
- Internal Low Hum Toroidal Linear Power Supply with Voltage Selector Switch.
- Classic Drawmer build quality with rugged steel chassis and aluminium front panel.
- Designed and Handmade by Drawmer in the United Kingdom.
