DRAWMER / 1976 Stereo 3-Band Saturator & Width Processor

A 3-band stereo saturation/wiss processor in the style of the 1970s, adding character and color to your sound.

The 1976's fully analog saturation transforms a dry sound into one of richness, softness, and warmth. Inspired by the highly acclaimed saturation and width features of the DC2476 digital mastering processor, the 1976's three independent saturation bands add the comforting imperfection inherent in classic gear.

Furthermore, unlike conventional saturation products, the 1976 features a three-band stereo width control, adding depth and authentic presence to your mix. All of this is combined into a single, comprehensive control set that provides true stereo manipulation.

In music production, saturation enriches the sound of a mix by adding a subtle form of distortion that adds pleasing harmonics. It originated in the analog era when audio recording was performed through various hardware, each adding its own unique character to the music and giving the audio the desired quality. The 1976 achieves this character in a fully analog and natural way. However, its use isn't limited to digital sources; it adds presence, warmth, and vitality to any instrument or audio.

With 1976, you can achieve processing that single-band saturation couldn't, such as adding distortion to the top end to bring out the bassline, adding presence and grit without disrupting the overall balance of the mix, or emphasizing vocals without muddying the bottom end.

While saturation can be used to add warmth to almost any audio, it can be applied far more effectively to some sounds than others.

Without stereo breadth, a mix won't leap off the speakers and captivate the listener. Using 1976's three bands, you can elevate your mix from a flat wall of sound to a 3D immersive experience. While your mix may already contain stereo elements, 1976 makes these controls incredibly easy, allowing you to widen and monoze where needed to achieve the desired effect, all using a single stereo control for the low, mid, and high bands. One of the main advantages of having independent width control for each band is that it allows you to extend the high frequencies into a wider soundstage without affecting the low frequencies. It's really simple.

Features

? Powerful 3-band full analog saturation that adds warmth to both digital and analog sounds.

? Adds character to audio reminiscent of 1970s gear, removing the sanitized harshness that digital recordings suffer from.

? 3-band adjustable stereo width provides controllable depth and presence to your mix.

? Fully variable crossover control between bands allows you to tune signals with different amounts of independent saturation across the entire frequency range.

? Full stereo operation with one set of controls for both channels.

? Operable in stereo and mono.

? Mono switch is useful for highlighting issues within a stereo mix.

? Internal low-hum toroidal linear power supply with voltage selector switch.

? Robust steel chassis and aluminum front panel.

? Designed and manufactured by Drawmer, UK.

■Specifications

INPUT

・・・Input Impedance 20k Ohms or greater

...Maximum Input Level +18dBu

OUTPUT

・・・Output Impedance <100 Ohms

...Maximum Output Level +21dBu into 10k Ohms Load

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

・・・20Hz to 20kHz +/-0.2dB

% DISTORTION (THD & NOISE) @ 1kHz

...0dB (ref +4) 0.006%

POWER REQUIREMENTS

・・・230Volt or 115V at 50-60hZ, 15VA

FUSE RATING

・・・T160mA for 230Volt,

・・・T315mA for 115Volt

・・・Conforming to IEC 127-2

FUSE TYPE

・・・20mm x 5mm, Class 3 Timed-Blo, 250Volt working

CASE SIZE

・・・482mm (W) x 44mm (H) x 202mm (D)

WEIGHT 2.6Kgs