Drawmer Electronics introduced the all new Drawmer 1971 4-Band Parametric EQ. This new design performs subtle shaping for mastering purposes that require a delicate touch and easy recall, but is just as capable of tonal sculpting, adding the analog warmth and character that is near impossible to emulate in the digital domain. Unique to the 1971 is the CRUSH button, a switchable option available on each band, adding a fixed time constant, auto gain makeup compressor with a wider rounder bandwidth and musically pleasing harmonics.
This new edition to the Drawmer 70s series of FET-based gear offers two channels of fully featured 4-band parametric EQ and a new CRUSH button with the ability to deliver a myriad of unique musical applications on each bandwidth. Additionally, variable low-cut and high-cut filters perfectly tune out any unwanted signals, while switchable slopes on the low and high bands allow users to alter the focus at the top and bottom frequencies, plus a low peak setting that magnifies the bottom end.
All four bands have fully variable frequency controls and offer cut and boost of +/-12dB’s. Additionally, the two mid bands have completely variable filter bandwidth controls, enabling the user to focus on very narrow sections of the audio spectrum, or apply a broad natural sounding filter, and anything in between. This makes the 1971 incredibly versatile and capable of modifying everything from subtly fine-tuning mixes to tone sculpting problematic recordings.
But what really sets the 1971 apart from other parametric EQs is the CRUSH button. It adds a fixed time constant, auto gain makeup compressor, while also giving a wider rounder bandwidth, and introduces some musically pleasing harmonics and saturation. Available as a switchable option on all four bands, it can fatten up drums, the bass guitar, and other elements of the rhythm section in the bottom end. In the mid frequencies it will help to warm the mix and enhance the presence, thickening guitars and adding punch to percussion, and at the high frequencies it will bring out the shimmer of cymbals and brighten string instruments. With the CRUSH feature engaged, the boost control can be used to enhance the harmonic distortion. The effect is progressive, so as more boost is added to the band the CRUSH effect is more apparent.
Indented and accurate potentiometers provide greater precision with fast and simple recall. The 1971 is perfect for tonal shaping, staying true to the sound of the 70s, and ideal for any recording engineer or musician.
