Irmo, SC, United States
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Front End Audio frequently has gear that has been opened and used for demo purposes in our in-house studio. This monitor has only been handled by our staff and is otherwise just like new and carries a full warranty. It includes everything as if new and has been repackaged in the original manufacturer packaging. So if you don't mind an occasional fingerprint or second layer of tape on the box, then you can grab a great deal on this Drawmer 1968 MK2 today!
The Drawmer 1968 MK2 Compressor brings classic tube warmth and fast, musical FET control together in a stereo bus compressor that feels equally at home across mix bus, mastering, vocals, acoustic instruments, and more. Designed for engineers who want glue, polish, and analog character without sacrificing detail, this dual-channel vacuum tube compressor delivers the smooth, open sound that has made the 1968 a standout in serious studio racks. Built on the legacy of the original Drawmer 1960, the 1968 MK2 refines the formula with a J-FET gain reduction stage for faster, more accurate compression, while a 12AX7 tube make-up gain stage adds rich tone and up to +20 dB of output gain. Its soft-knee behavior keeps compression natural and musical, removing the need for a traditional ratio control and helping sources sit forward without sounding choked or overworked. For engineers shaping full mixes or dynamic individual sources, the 1968 MK2 offers excellent flexibility. Six attack settings and six release options, including program-dependent modes, make it easy to dial in everything from transparent stereo bus control to lively vocal shaping. Drawmer’s BIG and BIGGER modes help preserve low-end power by reducing compression on fundamental bass frequencies while still keeping harmonics in line, making this compressor especially effective when you want punch, weight, and control without unwanted pumping.
Drawmer 1968 MK2 Compressor Features
Dual-channel valve/FET compressor
Two soft-knee compressors with variable threshold, attack, release and output gain
Switchable BIG and BIGGER modes on each channel
Dual mono or true stereo link operation
Side-chain access with side-chain listen facility
VU metering for gain reduction and output levels
Switchable +10dB VU mode re-scales the meters for working at hotter output levels
VU meters feature red warning glow to indicate approaching clipping
Balanced +4dBu XLR inputs and outputs
Classic Drawmer build quality with rugged steel chassis and aluminium front panel
Designed and handmade by Drawmer in the United Kingdom
Expanded BIG mode now includes BIGGER, with filters set at 75Hz and 150Hz
Internal jumpers allow the soft-clip section to be removed if required
Internal jumpers can increase the output level by +6dB
Improved PSU design lowers the overall noise floor
Drawmer 1968 MK2 Compressor Specifications
Input Impedance: 20k Ohms
Maximum Input Level: +20dBu
Output Impedance: 50 Ohms
Maximum Output Level: +21dBu
Bandwidth: <17Hz to 28kHz -1dB, <10Hz to 47kHz -3dB
Unity Gain Noise: 22Hz - 22kHz (RMS) -85dB
Crosstalk: better than 70dB @ 10kHz, better than 100dB @ 1kHz
Distortion (THD & Noise) 1KHz:
Line Input with BYPASS Selected: <0.01%
Line Input with NORMAL Selected: <0.35%
Power Requirements: 230Volt or 115V at 50-60hZ, 13VA
Fuse Rating: 160mA for 230Volt, 315mA for 115Volt, Conforming to IEC 127-2
Fuse Type: 20mm x 5mm, Class 3 Slo-Blo, 250Volt working
Dimensions: (W x H x D) 482mm x 44mm x 225mm
Weight: 4Kg
Drawmer 1968 MK2 Compressor Includes
Drawmer 1968 MK2 Compressor
Power Cord
Manufacturer Warranty
PriceA$2,637.32
+ A$149.28 Shipping
A$90.46 shipping when combined
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