Drawmer

Drawmer, established in 1981 by Ivor Drawmer in the UK, is a leading name in professional audio equipment. The company gained early recognition with the DS201 dual noise gate, a favourite for live sound engineers, and the DL241 compressor, widely regarded as a classic. While their core focus remains on compressors and noise gates, Drawmer has expanded its product range to include equalizers, microphone preamps, and digital mastering tools. Known for innovation and reliability, Drawmer’s gear is trusted in studios, live sound venues, and broadcast facilities worldwide, maintaining its reputation as a top-tier audio brand.

Released in 2015
The Drawmer 1978 is a versatile stereo buss compressor combining classic compression with character, variable saturation, tonal shaping, and parallel mix control. It features standard compression parameters plus four selectable compression styles, flexible side chain EQ with insert points, and a wet/dry blend for parallel processing.
Made In U.K.
Released in 2019
The Drawmer 1976 is a three-band stereo saturation and width processor designed to add analogue warmth, harmonic richness, and spatial depth to recordings and live sound. It offers independent saturation and width control over low, mid, and high frequencies, making it ideal for enhancing drums, bass, vocals, synths, and full mixes.
Made In U.K.
Released in 2020
The Drawmer 1972 Dual Mic, Line & Instrument Pre-Amplifier has been designed to make capturing perfect recordings incredibly easy. It enables you to record pristine audio from a wide range of sources, optimising the performance of various studio microphones, from budget options to high-end dynamic and ribbon mics. What sets the Drawmer 1972 apart from other preamplifiers are its unique features that assist in challenging recording situations.
Made In U.K.
Released in 2020
The Drawmer 1970 Dual F.E.T. Compressor and Pre-Amplifier continues the legacy of the renowned Drawmer 1960, the original professional audio “toolbox” compressor. With a greatly expanded feature set, the 1970 stands as one of the most adaptable mic preamplifier/compressors available today, delivering vintage audio characteristics at an affordable price.
Made In U.K.
Released in 2022
The vintage-style, fully stereo Drawmer 1974 Four Band Parametric Equaliser delivers exceptional analogue musicality and sonic clarity, inspired by 1970s-era gear. It excels in subtle shaping for mastering purposes, providing a delicate touch and easy recall, while also being highly effective for tonal sculpting. The 1974 adds analogue warmth and character that is nearly impossible to replicate in the digital domain.
Made In U.K.
Released in 2023
If you’re looking to infuse your recordings with vintage charm and analogue musicality, the Drawmer 1977 is your perfect match. Think of it as the Swiss Army knife of channel strips – Drawmer’s most comprehensive and versatile tool to date.
Made In U.K.
Released in 2024
The Drawmer 1971 offers two channels of fully featured 4-band parametric EQ. It excels in both subtle shaping for mastering purposes, where a delicate touch and easy recall are essential, and in tonal sculpting, adding the analogue warmth and character that is nearly impossible to emulate in the digital domain.
Made In U.K.
Released in 2025
The Drawmer MQ-1 is a 500-series seven-band proportional-Q equaliser inspired by the classic Motown sound of the 1960s. It offers fully variable ±10dB boost or cut with automatic bandwidth adjustment for intuitive tonal shaping. The unique ‘CRUSH’ feature adds harmonic saturation, enhancing warmth and presence. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the MQ-1 delivers low-noise performance, a hard-wired bypass, and the renowned build quality expected from Drawmer.
Made In U.K.
Released in 2025
The Drawmer MQ-2 is a stereo 7-band proportional-Q equaliser and compressor for the 500-series, inspired by the classic 1960s Motown EQs. It offers fully variable ±10dB boost or cut, an intuitive one-knob compressor, and a ‘CRUSH’ feature for harmonic saturation. Users can switch the processing order between EQ and compression. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the Drawmer MQ-2 delivers high-quality, low-noise performance in a two-slot 500-series module.
Made In U.K.
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