Released in 1982

Drawmer DS201 Dual Noise Gate

The Drawmer DS201 is a sophisticated dual channel noise gate incorporating a number of features pioneered by Drawmer, which are invaluable to the sound engineer, and not found on conventional noise gates.

Released in 1982

Sony PCM-3324 DASH Multitrack Digital Recorder

The Sony PCM-3324 stationary-head 24-channel digital audio recorder, when used with the optional RM-3310 synchroniser/auto locator/remote control, offers an ideal combination of digital performance and convenience, in addition to all the prime functions of analogue recorders.

Released in 1982

EMT 245 Digital Reverb

The EMT 245 Digital Reverb, introduced in 1982 as a successor to the 244, offered enhanced features like adjustable pre-delay and early reflections in a compact, affordable design. Known for its dense and rich reverb tails, it provided a vintage yet precise sound, appealing to smaller studios and professionals alike.

Released in 1982

Eventide SP 2016 Signal Processor Reverb

The Eventide SP 2016 Effects Processor Reverb is something special. If you’ve never worked with one before, your ears are in for a pleasant surprise. What makes the Eventide SP 2016 so unusual is that (unlike most products in this specialised age) it isn’t just one thing. Not simply a reverb or a digital delay, or an equaliser…but all of these things, and more.

Released in 1982

dbx 128 Dynamic Range Enhancer & Noise Reduction System

The marketing material for the dbx 128 said: ‘Records deliver only half of the dynamics of live music. What happened to the other half?’ And that is the solution the dbx 128 tried to provide.

Released in 1982

Valley People 610 Dual Compressor/Expander

The Valley People 610 Dual Compressor/Expander is a versatile, high-quality dynamics processor offering dual-channel compression, expansion, and various advanced features for professional audio applications.

Released in 1982

Furman Sound RV-1 Reverberation System with Limiter

The Furman Sound RV-1 was released around 1982 and is a mono analogue spring reverb system with a limiter built in, an odd combination of effects. The Furman Sound RV-1 is a mono device with TRS or XLR inputs on offer. A stereo model was released sometime later.

Released in 1982

dbx 165A Compressor/Limiter

The dbx 165A is a professional single channel compressor/limiter that features the new dbx Over Easy compression curve. The dbx Over Easy compression curve permits extremely smooth, almost inaudible compression due to the gradual change of compression ratio around the threshold, instead of the customary sharp threshold.

Released in 1982

dbx 160X Compressor

The dbx 160X replaced the now legendary dbx 160 (VU) and added the over easy compression of the dbx 165 and changed the form factor from the half rack size with wood side panels, to a single rack chassis.

Released in 1983

AMS DMX 16E Digital Audio Editing Processor

The AMS DMX 16E is a rare digital audio capture and preview editing system renowned for its precision and advanced capabilities.

Released in 1983

Lexicon Model 97 Super Prime Time Digital Delay

The Lexicon Model 97 “Super Prime Time” is a major advancement in digital audio equipment. With it you can create, store and recall an unlimited variety of effects which you have programmed, in any sequence you like. The standard unit offers a maximum delay time of 480 milliseconds, and memory extension options let you increase that to either 960 milliseconds or 1.92 seconds – all at full 20kHz bandwidth.

Released in 1983

Roland SDE-3000 Digital Delay

The Roland SDE-3000 was a natural progression from the earlier SDE-2000 and offered better sound quality through increased bandwidth among other improvements. The Roland SDE-3000 is a high-quality Delay Machine featuring various delay effects and also the Memory function that retains up to eight different panel settings, therefore, it is extremely helpful for both studio and live performance.