![]() ![]() The outputs of Channels 1 and 2 are monitored on two yellow illuminated VU meters - with a red warning glow to signify ‘approaching clipping’. This lets the operator use more compression on an overall mix with less pumping action caused by a kick and/or bass instrument. The result - a solid bottom end with enhanced sub-bass and a smoother, wider frequency response overall. The 1968 MkII provides full sidechain access for connecting an external equalizer for vocal stressing or de-essing.įeatured on both channels is a switchable ‘BIG’ and ‘BIGGER’ mode which applies less processing to the fundamental low frequency but still disciplines the upward associated harmonics which if untamed can result in a ‘boomy’ or ‘boxy’ sound. Release times come in three fixed times (100ms, 500 ms and 1 second) and three program-dependent choices-200 ms to 2 sec, 500 ms to 5 sec and 1 to 10 seconds-all program-dependent and automatic. The 1968 MkII expands attack times to six choices: 2, 9, 15, 25, 30 and 50 ms. The need for a ratio control has been removed as the compressor operates on the soft knee principle where the onset of compression is progressive. The compressor uses a 12AX7 tube makeup gain amplifier where you can add, with the Output Gain control, up to 20 dB of additional gain. The original Drawmer 1960 used a tube stage at the front of the compressor, whilst the 1968 MkII utilisies a J-FET (Field Effect Transistor) gain reduction circuit that operates faster than an opto-isolator. The 1968 blends valves and FETs for quality compression. The Drawmer 1968 MkII is a 1U Tube/FET ‘stereo bus’ compressor which by design delivers a transparent ‘open’ sound even during periods of heavy compression. ![]() Drawmer 1968 MkII - Dual Channel Tube Compressor
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