The Drawmer MXPRO-30 Gated/Comp/Limiter is a low cost professional quality dynamics processor containing some of the proprietary design circuitry used in the more expensive models in the Drawmer range.
The Drawmer MXPRO-30 has many automated features enabling fast, effective dynamic control whilst retaining the instinctively laid out control parameters, sonic character and high technical specification which have made Drawmer the industry standard.
Used to remove unwanted noise below a pre-set level, each channel consists of a variable Threshold Gate incorporating Drawmer’s ‘Programme Adaptive’ circuitry. Although quick and simple to operate, the gate’s auto-circuitry continually optimises such parameters as Attack, Hold, Ratio and Release, completely eliminating ‘chatter’ when the signal is fluctuating on or around Threshold.
Two LEDs show when the signal is ‘above’ or ‘below’ Threshold and a push button switch allows additional control of Release time. This design approach also retains all ‘leading edge’ information making the gate ideal for ‘cleaning up’ vocals or retaining the ‘punch’ on gated drums.
Switching is provided for 'Fast' or 'Slow' release characteristics. The 'Fast' mode can be used for instruments with rapid decay times or for additional tightening of the gating effect. The 'Slow' mode is more suitable for vocals and instruments with longer decay times or can be used to smooth over rough fade outs. A single LED indicates gating action.
The gate is followed by a variable Threshold, variable Ratio, soft knee compressor with fully automatic Attack and Release. Large transients are controlled instantly whilst small signal variations are treated gently, retaining as much ‘life’ as possible and without generating unpredictable side effects.
The Gain control is used to compensate for the amount of compression and brings the signal to the required output level as displayed by the output bargraph meter.
A variable Threshold ‘zero overshoot’ limiter, essential for avoiding distortion when mastering to digital or speaker protection in a ‘live’ situation, adds the final polish to the signal by keeping control over signal peaks. The Limit threshold provides an absolute maximum peak level which no signal can pass. Fast transients are clipped instantly whilst more sustained peaks are dealt with by applying Gain Reduction, indicated by a single LED.
Drawmer MXPRO-30 features include:
- Program Adaptive Gate with switchable Fast / Slow Release
- Operating level +4 dB balanced or unbalanced -10 dB
- 9-segment LED bargraph metering for gain reduction and input / output level
- Soft Knee compressor with adjustable threshold / ratio / Output Level
- 19 "/ 1U
- Stereo Linking
- Zero Response Time Peak Limiter
Drawmer MXPRO-30 Gated Compressor Limiter (code 83814)
Low cost professional quality dynamics processor containing some of the proprietary design circuitry used in the more expensive models in the Drawmer range
£299.00 (inc vat)