As another great studio design coming from the British audio processing specialist, the 1977 channel strip doesn't forget a traditional large backlit VU meter to monitor signals, while determining the right amount of warmth from the variable harmonic saturation that we are sending to the connected recording channel. In these days of transparent A/D conversion and colorless audio interfaces, the 1977 offers exactly the right combination of analog dynamics needed for each recording or mixing channel.
According to Drawmer, the 1977 features a THAT Corporation ultra clean microphone preamplifier with phantom power as already found in the 1972 dual mic preamp. The built-in preamplifier not only incorporates mic, line and instrument DI with 66dB of stepped gain, but also mic matching via switched impedance that brings out the best of every microphone, improving the results from any dull dynamic at hand, or the most sensitive ribbons.
Differentiating from the existing Drawmer 1972 and 1970 two-channel microphone preamplifiers, the 1977 incorporates a true 'parametric' equalizer, with three bands of fully variable frequency control and cut and boost of +/-12dB's and, in addition, a fully variable bandwidth control of the mid band, making it incredibly versatile and capable of modifying everything from subtle fine tuning to tone sculpting problematic recordings, and, of course, anything in between.
A full featured compressor allows users to control the dynamics of recordings, while the trademark 'Big' and 'Air' modes help users to preserve the very deep lows and enhance the sparkling highs that lesser compressor's remove. The compressor section also incorporates variable harmonic Saturation with a choice of 3 styles to warm recordings with complete precision.
The output section includes a wet/dry mix for parallel processing that allows users to easily dial in how much EQ and compression is used via a single knob. On the dedicated XLR direct pre-amp output, FETs can be bypassed altogether to provide ultra clean outputs, and a variable high pass filter control removes any rumble on the source.
Finally the 1977 has an output fade control to either add manual fade outs or to boost the level to match high end audio interface audio input levels, along with the mentioned VU meter, which becomes useful for accurate monitoring, with its switchable +10dB Rescale Mode.
Designed and handmade by Drawmer in the UK, the 1977 doesn't forget all those important trademarks of a great studio design, such as time delay relays on the output for clean power up/down, an internal low hum toroidal linear power supply with voltage selector switch, all with the classic build quality with rugged steel chassis and aluminum front panel.
Available now for US $1,749.00.
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