Drawmer 1972 Dual Mic, Line & Instrument Pre-Amplifier

Pristine Preamp with Lift

The Drawmer 1972 Dual Mic, Line & Instrument Pre-Amplifier is designed to make capturing perfect recordings effortless. It offers the ability to record pristine audio from a variety of sources, bringing out the best in every microphone, from budget options to high-end dynamics and ribbon mics. Uniquely, it includes features that assist in difficult recording situations, making it unlike any other preamplifier on the market.

The 1972 uses the latest THAT Corporation technology in its two independent mic preamps, providing ultra clean, transparent, and precise recordings that can be further processed using your favorite techniques, such as compression, EQ, saturation, valve, transformer, or tape. Each channel features 66dB of stepped gain, with an additional ±12dB trim at the output, and incorporates switchable mic impedance for accurate mic matching, optimizing the sound of any microphone used.

Capture Difficult Sources

The 1972 includes several advanced features that help when recording challenging sources, ensuring the best quality recording with ease. Fully variable LoCut and HiCut controls allow for tuning into recordings and removing unnecessary low and high frequencies, such as rumble and hiss. The Shape feature enhances bass or treble using a subtle tilt EQ, adding more versatility to your recordings.

Record Very Low Signals with Ease

The unique Lift feature, developed by Ivor Drawmer and currently exclusive to the 1972, is a low-level dynamic gain module that boosts quiet signals without affecting louder passages, avoiding distortion and clipping. It is especially effective for very dynamic signals, such as piano, vocals, and ambiance.

Be Creative with Variable Mic Impedance

The 1972 offers three mic impedance settings per input: 200, 600, and 2400 Ohms. This makes it easy to explore various tonal characteristics, as mismatching impedance can create interesting tonal differences. The tonal changes will vary depending on the microphone and the material you’re working with, allowing for creative exploration.

Award Recognition

The Drawmer 1972 was recognized by the audio industry and nominated for a TEC Award at the 2024 NAMM Show, highlighting its outstanding contribution to the world of audio recording.

Features

• Two THAT Corporation ultra clean mic preamps with 66dB of gain in 6dB steps, plus ±12dB trim at the output.
• Separate Line & Mic input XLRs on the rear, plus a pro-quality instrument DI input on the front panel.
• Handles a wide range of sources, including instruments and microphones, from budget to high-end, including ribbon mics.
• Switchable mic impedance for accurate mic matching and tonal sculpting.
• Unique Lift feature for boosting very low signals without clipping louder signals.
• Fully variable LoCut and HiCut filters to remove unwanted signals.
• Shape switches to control bass and treble using a subtle tilt EQ.
• Phantom power and phase reverse.
• Two backlit analogue VU meters with switchable +10dB rescale mode.
• Time delay relays on outputs for clean power up/down.
• Internal low hum toroidal linear power supply with voltage selector switch.
• Classic Drawmer build quality with rugged steel chassis and aluminum front panel.
• Designed and handmade by Drawmer in the United Kingdom.