Drawmer 1979 Channel Strip

The Drawmer 1979 Channel Strip is an ideal solution for analog musicality in recordings. The unit delivers the clarity of an ultra-clean preamplifier, an auto low-level makeup gain function via the LIFT feature, the precision of a three-band parametric equalizer, and the smooth character of a soft-knee compressor—all within just 1U of rack space.

Features
- A THAT Corporation ultra clean mic preamplifier with 66dB of gain with phantom power
- Switchable mic impedance for accurate mic matching.
- Separate Line & Mic input XLR’s and instrument DI input. 
- XLR for the dedicated ultra clean direct pre-amp output.
- FETs can be bypassed to provide ultra clean outputs.
- LIFT feature for boosting very low signals without the loud signals clipping.
- A low cut filter control removes any rumble and allows you to tighten up the bottom end
- Phase reverse.
- Vintage-style three band parametric EQ which takes its inspiration from 1970’s-era analogue gear, with variable frequency, +/-12dB cut and boost and variable bandwidth for the mid band.
- Compressor includes standard control and is intuitive to use.
- Rear panel Side-chain insert point provides even further control.
- The order of the EQ and Compressor can be swapped and also each can bypassed to allow for comparisons.
- Variable Wet/Dry Mix plus Output Gain knobs give a ‘Parallel EQ and Compression’ function without the need for external mixing devices, providing complete and effortless control over the amount of equalisation and compression used and output levels.
- A backlit Analogue VU Meter with Switchable +10dB Re-scale Mode.
- Time delay relays on the output 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 UK.

Technical Specifications
- Input Impedance: 20k Ohms or greater
- Maximum Input Level: +25dBu
- Mic EIN: aweighted
- Input Gain: 0 - +66dB (Mic) or -24 - +42dB (Instrument)
- Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
- Maximum Output Level: +22dBu into 10k Ohms Load
- Output Gain: -10dB - +12dB
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/-0.2dB
- Noise (Unity Gain, 20Hz - 20kHz): > 91dB
- Distortion (THD+N @ 1kHz): 0.003%/0dB
- Input, High Pass Filter: Off, 30Hz, 80Hz, 110Hz
- EQ, Low Band: 50Hz - 700Hz, Cut/Boost: -12dB - +12dB
- EQ, Mid Band: 75Hz - 10kHz, Bandwidth: Narrow - Wide, Cut/Boost: -12dB - +12dB
- EQ, High Band: 1.25kHz - 12kHz, Cut/Boost: -12dB - +12dB
- Compressor, Threshold: -30.0dB - +20dB
- Compressor, Ratio: 1:1 - 20:1
- Compressor, Attack: 0.2 ms - 200 ms
- Compressor, Release: 0.01 s - 2.5 s
- Power Requirements: 230 V or 115V at 50-60Hz, 15VA
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 482 x 44 x 200 mm
- Weight: 2.8 kg