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Exceptional Analogue EQ Design
The Drawmer MQ-1 replicates the warmth and character of Motown-era EQs, featuring seven bell-shaped bands that offer precise tonal shaping and a ±10dB adjustment range.
KEY FEATURES
The Drawmer MQ-1 is a professional-grade 500-series mono 7-band proportional Q equaliser, featuring precise analogue circuitry, beautifully musical frequency bands, a ±10dB cut/boost range, and the unique "CRUSH" harmonic saturation feature inspired by the legendary Motown EQs of the 1960s.
Exceptional Analogue EQ Design
Drawmer designed the MQ-1 to replicate the tonal warmth and character of the iconic EQs used in Detroit studios during the Motown era. Each of the seven bell-shaped frequency bands is calibrated to the same musical frequencies as the originals, offering precise and intuitive tonal shaping. With a wide range of ±10dB for cutting or boosting, users gain complete control over the tonal balance of any signal.
CRUSH Harmonic Saturation
The standout feature of the MQ-1 is its CRUSH circuit, borrowed from the highly regarded Drawmer 1971 Dual 4-Band Parametric Equaliser. When activated, this unique circuitry introduces harmonic saturation, delivering a pleasing analogue warmth that enhances audio character. CRUSH dynamically enhances the low end, adds punch and presence to the mids, and introduces an airy shimmer to the high end. As the input signal increases, the CRUSH effect intensifies, enabling users to achieve anything from subtle tonal enhancement to bold, characterful distortion.
Compact and Versatile for Professional Workflows
The MQ-1 fits into a single slot of a 500-series rack, making it an excellent choice for studio professionals who value space efficiency without sacrificing performance. Its analogue design ensures minimal latency, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, from tracking and mixing to mastering.
The Drawmer MQ-1 stands as a modern yet faithful homage to classic EQ designs, delivering unparalleled audio quality, flexibility, and tonal character for today’s professionals.
- Mono 7-band proportional Q equaliser with musical analogue circuitry.
- Frequencies calibrated to match the legendary Motown EQs of the 1960s.
- ±10dB cut/boost range for precise tonal control.
- Unique CRUSH harmonic saturation circuit for added analogue warmth.
- Enhances bass, mids, and highs dynamically with CRUSH activation.
- Compact single-slot 500-series format for efficient studio integration.
- High-quality design for tracking, mixing, and mastering applications.
- UK over £99 FREE
- UK under £99 £10
- EU £36
- Rest of World £80
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This item, like everything we supply, comes with the complete support of our expert team. Our excellent technicians have been specifying, building and supporting studios for over twenty years. If you have any problems with installation, setup or everyday use, they’re never more than a click away, and always happy to help.
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KEY BENEFITS
CRUSH Harmonic Saturation
This unique feature introduces harmonic saturation for an enhanced audio character, offering everything from subtle enhancement to bold distortion, dynamically enriching all frequency ranges.
Compact and Versatile
Ideal for space-conscious studio settings, the MQ-1's single-slot 500-series design and minimal latency make it perfect for various professional audio applications, from tracking to mastering.