Drawmer 1977
Best professional channel strip for adding vintage character to vocal recordings.
This channel strip brings the grit and musicality of 1970s console circuitry into a modern, flexible workflow. While it demands a bit more hands-on routing than a simple plug-in, the ability to blend parallel processing and harmonic saturation gives your tracks a distinct, analog weight that digital tools often miss.
$1529.00
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Thomann
Who it's for
- Engineers seeking classic warmth and cohesive analog glue
- Producers needing a versatile tool for tracks and stereo mixes
- Studio owners prioritizing long-term reliability and rugged construction
Who should skip it
- Home recordists working with limited equipment budgets
- Engineers requiring perfectly transparent, colorless compression
- Novices intimidated by complex, hands-on analog signal processing
Performance breakdown
Preamp Versatility
High-gain headroom handles everything from ribbon mics to aggressive instrument signals.
Vintage Character
The 1970s-inspired EQ and saturation stage add authentic, musical harmonic warmth.
Compression Flexibility
Big and Air modes provide essential tonal shaping for modern vocal tracking.
Signal Routing
Switchable processing order offers professional-grade control over your signal chain.
Parallel Processing
The dedicated wet/dry control makes blending compressed and dry signals effortless.
Build Integrity
Robust rack-mount construction designed for the rigors of daily studio use.
Key Specs
Number of Channels
3
Preamplifier Type
Solid State
Equalizer Type
3-band Parametric
High Pass Filter Included
Yes
Insert Points Included
Yes
Phantom Power Included
Yes
Input Connector Types
XLR, TRS, Instrument
Output Connector Types
XLR, TRS
Rack Units
2U
Inputs
2x XLR 3-pin (Line, Mic), 2x 6.35mm jack (Instrument DI, Thru), 1x 6.35mm jack (Side Chain)
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