The two-channel Drawmer 1970 Dual FET Compressor and Pre-Amp work as two independent mono recording chains or in stereo-linked mode. Up to 66dB of microphone gain comes from the newest THAT Corporation chip and there is a Source input impedance rotary switch to select between 200, 600, and 2400-ohms for optimizing (or not) any dynamic or ribbon mic.

Also on that same switch are positions for: +48-volt phantom power (that prevents from applying it to mics that don't require it), and both a +4dB Line and the unit's Instrument input. The Instrument Input has a dedicated section with its own 1/4-inch front panel jack and individual controls for Bass, Treble, Gain, Bright and Boost.

The compressor has controls over Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release time (switchable to program dependent), and a LED Gain Reduction meter. The 1970 has both BIG and AIR processing borrowed from Drawmer's 1973 three-band FET stereo compressor. These controls offer extra control over the deep lows and super highs--a feature unique to Drawmer. The front panel finishes with: Wet/Dry mix, Gain (makeup gain), a hardwired Bypass switch, and a pair of large analog VU meters.

The Drawmer 1970 Dual FET Compressor and Pre-Amp has a huge range of applications including as a recording chain for bass, DI instruments, preamp and compressor for vocals and instruments, and then as a line-level processor for individual sources or entire stems or master bus during mixing.

The Drawmer 1970 sells for $1,497 MAP and I want one! Highly recommended for getting the best of the Drawmer sound!