{"product_id":"drawmer-1968-mk2","title":"Drawmer 1968 MK2 Two-Channel Tube Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlend valves and FETs for quality compression. The \u003cstrong\u003eDrawmer 1968 MkII\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 1U Tube\/FET ‘stereo bus’ compressor which by design delivers a transparent ‘open’ sound even during periods of heavy compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Drawmer 1960 used a tube stage at the front of the compressor, whilst the 1968 MkII utilisies a J-FET (Field Effect Transistor) gain reduction circuit that operates faster than an opto-isolator. The compressor uses a 12AX7 tube makeup gain amplifier where you can add, with the Output Gain control, up to 20 dB of additional gain. The need for a ratio control has been removed as the compressor operates on the soft knee principle where the onset of compression is progressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1968 MkII expands attack times to six choices: 2, 9, 15, 25, 30 and 50 ms. Release times come in three fixed times (100ms, 500 ms and 1 second) and three program-dependent choices--200 ms to 2 sec, 500 ms to 5 sec and 1 to 10 seconds--all program-dependent and automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1968 MkII provides full sidechain access for connecting an external equalizer for vocal stressing or de-essing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured on both channels is a switchable ‘BIG’ and ‘BIGGER’ mode which applies less processing to the fundamental low frequency but still disciplines the upward associated harmonics which if untamed can result in a ‘boomy’ or ‘boxy’ sound. The result - a solid bottom end with enhanced sub-bass and a smoother, wider frequency response overall. This lets the operator use more compression on an overall mix with less pumping action caused by a kick and\/or bass instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe outputs of Channels 1 and 2 are monitored on two yellow illuminated VU meters - with a red warning glow to signify ‘approaching clipping’. A three-position switch adjusts the meters to show either normal output level, gain reduction or VU +10dB mode, which re-scales the meter for users working at ‘hot’ output levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAn output switch selects normal compressor output, hard-wired bypass and sidechain listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to customer demand, Drawmer has introduced these new features to the 1968 MkII: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded the BIG to include BIGGER - setting the filters to 75Hz and 150Hz. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAdded internal jumpers that can be configured to remove the soft clip section. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAdded internal jumpers to make the output hotter by 6dB, if required.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e Improvement have been made to the PSU to lower the noise floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Drawmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449560592487,"sku":"34361","price":1979.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/drawmer_1968_mkii_front_eb29838a-4e6e-4bda-b113-af5bfef770f4.jpg?v=1787089462","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/drawmer-1968-mk2","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}