Drawmer

Drawmer is a professional audio equipment company that was founded in 1981 by Ivor Drawmer in the United Kingdom. The company initially focused on producing high-quality compressors for recording studios, and quickly gained a reputation for its innovative and effective designs.

One of Drawmer’s early products was the DS201 dual noise gate, which quickly became a popular choice for live sound engineers due to its ability to effectively reduce unwanted noise while maintaining a natural and transparent sound. The company also introduced a range of compressors, including the DL241, which is still widely regarded as one of the best compressors ever made.

Over the years, Drawmer expanded its product line to include other high-quality audio equipment, including equalizers, microphone preamplifiers, and digital mastering tools. However, the company’s compressors and noise gates remained the core of its product line and continued to be highly regarded by musicians, audio engineers, and producers.

Today, Drawmer is still known for its range of high-quality compressors and noise gates, as well as other professional audio equipment, and its products are used in recording studios, broadcast facilities, and live sound venues around the world. Despite increased competition in the market for professional audio equipment, Drawmer has remained committed to its legacy of producing innovative and high-quality products, and it continues to be one of the most respected companies in the world of professional audio.

Released in 1982
The Drawmer DS201 is a sophisticated dual channel noise gate incorporating a number of features pioneered by Drawmer, which are invaluable to the sound engineer, and not found on conventional noise gates.
Released in 1992
The Drawmer 1960 is a two-channel unit with each channel comprised of a completely natural sounding “soft knee” vacuum tube compressor and an extremely low noise microphone pre-amplifier with switchable 48-volt phantom power. Upon its release in 1993, it was THE mic pre to have!
Released in 1995
Designed to complement the widely acclaimed Drawmer 1960 Mic Pre-Amp Vacuum Tube Compressor, the Drawmer 1961 Vacuum Tube Equaliser combines low noise circuitry with no fewer than twelve active tube stages to provide two channels of exceptional equalisation possessing unique ‘personality’.
Released in 1997
Crafted to the most exacting standards, the Drawmer DS404 Quad Noise Gate is a perfect counterpart to the globally renowned DS201 Dual Noise Gate, acclaimed as the definitive ‘industry standard’ gate across the globe.
Released in 2010
The Drawmer S3 Stereo Three Band Tube Compressor incorporates the very latest in Ivor Drawmer designs and the aim from the very beginning was to create a ‘no technical compromise’ circuit using only the highest-grade components.
Released in 2010
The Drawmer S2 Signature Series Dual Channel Tube Compressor is the latest product to emerge from Ivor Drawmer’s high end designs and offers an ‘all tube – no technical compromise’ circuit using only the highest-grade components.
Released in 2012
The Drawmer DS101 is the first noise gate designed specifically for the 500 Series rack system and takes its place alongside the Drawmer family of industry standard Noise Gates, such as the DS201, DS501 and DS404. Anyone familiar with those units will immediately be at home with the DS101.
Released in 2014
The award winning Drawmer 1973 is a multi-band compressor with the versatility, control and ability to shape sound that no full band compressor could ever provide and at an affordable price.
Released in 2015
The award-winning Drawmer 1978 boasts an unparalleled array of controls, offering complete mastery over your mix, all within a deceptively simple 1U frame.
Released in 2020
The Drawmer 1972 Dual Mic, Line & Instrument Pre-Amplifier has been designed to make capturing perfect recordings incredibly easy. It enables you to record pristine audio from a wide range of sources, optimising the performance of various studio microphones, from budget options to high-end dynamic and ribbon mics. What sets the Drawmer 1972 apart from other preamplifiers are its unique features that assist in challenging recording situations.
Released in 2020
The Drawmer 1970 Dual F.E.T. Compressor and Pre-Amplifier continues the legacy of the renowned Drawmer 1960, the original professional audio “toolbox” compressor. With a greatly expanded feature set, the 1970 stands as one of the most adaptable mic preamplifier/compressors available today, delivering vintage audio characteristics at an affordable price.
Released in 2022
The vintage-style, fully stereo Drawmer 1974 Four Band Parametric Equaliser delivers exceptional analogue musicality and sonic clarity, inspired by 1970s-era gear. It excels in subtle shaping for mastering purposes, providing a delicate touch and easy recall, while also being highly effective for tonal sculpting. The 1974 adds analogue warmth and character that is nearly impossible to replicate in the digital domain.
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