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The Drawmer 1972 makes capturing sources easy — with pro-level results. Armed with two independent mic preamps, the 1972 supplies you with 66dB of stepped gain, along with an output trim and switchable impedance on each channel. You also get a bevy of indispensable controls on each channel, including a phase reverse, fully variable low- and high-cut filters, and a tilt EQ. Each channel also boasts an exclusive Lift function, which enables you to record ultra-quiet sources with zero clipping on louder passages. Backlit VU meters round out the 1972’s generous features. Any studio searching for a full-featured, 2-channel preamp will get lots of mileage out of the Drawmer 1972. Beyond that, if you’re recording hard-to-capture sources, this microphone preamp is an absolute lifesaver.
2 ultra-transparent mic preamps
Lurking inside of the 1972’s black-and-white, utilitarian housing lurks two super-clean preamps. These pres employ the latest THAT Corporation technology, boasting 66dB of stepped gain, along with an additional ±12dB output trim and switchable mic impedance, enabling you to tailor the 1972 to every microphone in your locker. Here at Sweetwater, we’ve also used the 1972’s switchable impedance as a sonic enhancer to bring out the best performance in passive dynamic and low-impedance ribbon microphones.
A wealth of indispensable features
The Drawmer 1972 is jam-packed with useful — and some would say indispensable — features. For starters, each channel includes a ø Reverse button to solve those pesky phase issues that invariably come up. Fully variable LoCUT and HiCUT filters make dialing out subsonic rumble and high-frequency hiss a piece of cake. You also get a Shape feature, which is a fixed tilt equalizer centered around 500Hz that lets you sculpt the sound of each channel to sonic perfection. Backlit, vintage-style VU meters are also on hand, allowing you to monitor your output levels with ease.
State-of-the-art Lift function
Developed by Ivor Drawmer himself, the 1972’s exclusive Lift function is a low-level dynamic gain module that has zero effect on signals above 0dB, but increases your gain dynamically between 0dB and -30dB, up to a maximum of 10dB, an then continues to add 10dB of gain to signals below -30dB. Thanks to 1972’s Lift function, you can record extremely quiet signals transparently and naturally without experiencing clipping during loud passages. This allows you to capture ultra-dynamic sources with supreme smoothness at the press of a button. Got a vocalist with poor mic technique? An overly expressive pianist? A super-lively percussionist? No problem. Fire up the 1972’s Lift function, and you’re home free.
Drawmer 1972 Dual Mic/Line/Instrument Preamplifier Features:
- 2 super-clean preamps loaded with the latest THAT Corporation technology
- Tackles microphones, line inputs, and instruments with equal aplomb
- Boasts 66dB of stepped gain, along with an additional ±12dB output trim
- Switchable mic impedance conforms to every microphone in the studio
- ø Reverse button solves common phase problems
- Fully variable LoCUT and HiCUT filters make dialing out subsonic rumble and high-frequency hiss easy
- Shape tilt EQ feature lets you sculpt the sound of each channel to sonic perfection
- Lift function enables the recording of ultra-quiet sources with zero clipping on louder passages
- Backlit, vintage-style VU meters allow you to monitor output levels with ease