Drawmer 1974, Руководство оператора

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Vintage-style four band Parametric Equalisation which takes it's inspiration from
1970's-era analogue gear.
Delivers classic sonic clarity and control at an affordable price.
Genuine stereo operation with one set of controls for both channels.
Indented and accurate potentiometers, providing precision for quick and simple
recall.
Variable low and high cut filters allow you to perfectly tune out any undesirable
signals.
Fully variable bandwidth provides absolute control for the parametric mid bands.
Switchable slope plus low peak settings allows you to adjust the focus and
magnify the bottom end.
True hardware bypass for accurate A/B comparisons.
Internal Low Hum Toroidal Linear Power Supply with Voltage Selector Switch.
Classic Drawmer Build Quality with Rugged Steel Chassis and Aluminium Front
Panel.
Designed and manufactured by Drawmer in the UK.
The key features are as follows:
Variable Low and High Cut Filters. The 1974 also includes fully variable low and high cut filters, ideal for tuning out
undesirable signals. The low cut (otherwise known as High Pass Filter) having a range of 10Hz-225Hz and the high cut
(otherwise known as Low Pass Filter) 4kHz-32kHz. The beauty of being fully variable is that, unlike fixed frequency
filters, it is easy to sweep both controls to find the perfect setting and remove sounds with pinpoint accuracy. This is
especially useful when bracketing individual tracks where it will be necessary to cut the bass to remove rumble and top
to remove hiss, as these undesirable signals will just add up as the tracks are layered. For instance, cut everything
instrument below 100Hz except those within that spectrum, such as the kick, bass or synths etc to provide extra
headroom to work and also tighten up the bass making it sound less muddy. And likewise for the high frequencies.
Switchable Slope Setting. Very few analogue parametric equalisers have an adjustable slope on the low and high cut
filters, and is yet another feature of the 1974 that allows you to take control of your audio. The filter slopes of the 1974
have been chosen for their musicality - allowing you to adjust the focus of the audio at the bottom and top ends of your
recording but not so harsh as to be a very noticeable brick wall filter. At the bottom end filter slopes of 6, 9 and 12dB per
octave plus a Peak setting are available, and at the high end 6 and 12dB's per octave.
The Peak setting is quite a unique feature in that it adds a narrow bell shape to the 12dB per octave low cut filter at the
knee frequency just before it rolls off. Especially useful on kick drums, it magnifies and gives extra weight to the hit
whilst still filtering out any subsonic junk and without muddying the lower mid. It'll give your kick an added sense of
power and precision.