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Drawmer DL251

Item ID: DL251

2-channel Spectral Compressor with Auto and Manual Operation

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Because of our great relationship with Drawmer, we can usually get this special order item to you within a week or two. Please note that special orders are non-returnable and non-cancelable. Order online or call for more information.

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  • Retail Price$1195.00
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Enhance your sound while you compress!

With a DL Series compressor in your studio you'll enjoy seamless compression - with no loss of sound in the high frequencies. The DL Series incorporates Drawmer's original "Auto-Compressor" circuitry, which gives you optimal results in minimal setup time, but doesn't compromise your skill with limited controls. The DL251 eliminates the "high frequency cutting" problems of full-band compressors by use of "Dynamic Spectral Enhancement" feature. It restores your high frequencies and adds additional "Spectral Energy" for that extra sonic spark. The DL241 Auto-Compressor uses many automatic functions, letting you concentrate on the overall performance and feel rather than the equipment. The result is smooth, warm and transparent audio. The DL441 Quad Auto Compressor/Limiter captures four channels of the innovative DL241 Auto Compressor in only 1U of rack space.

• 2 channel, 1 rack unit Spectral Auto/Manual Compressor
• Spectral enhance to restore high frequency under heavier compression.
• Proprietary auto compressor with slope based attack and envelope following release
• Manual attack and release control
• Zero overshoot limiter (+20dB)
• Dual VCA stages one for compression, one for enhance
• Integrated circuit VCA for compression
• Proprietary FET based discrete VCA for enhance
• Proprietary log level detector (not RMS)
• Side chain input
• +4/-10 operation, individually selectable each channel
• XLR inputs and outputs
• 1/4in sidechain insert jacks on each channel
• Hard or Soft knee selectable
• Attack and Release auto switch
• Sidechain insert listen function
• Bypass switch
• 10 segment LED metering on output lvl & gain reduction
• Dynamic Spectral Enhancement feature
• Peak limiter control
• Stereo linkable
• 1 unit rack space

Specification Detail
Number of Channels 1
Controls Compressor: Threshold Rato, Attack, Release, Gain; Enhance: Level; Peak: Level
Threshold -40dB to 20dB (Compressor)
Ratio 1.2:1 to Inf.
Frequency Response <12Hz-25kHz @ -1dB
Side Chain Insterts Yes
Inputs 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4"
Outputs 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4"
Sidechain I/O 2 x 1/4"
Rackmount Spaces 1U
Height 1.75"
Depth 7.87"
Width 19"
Weight 7.5 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number DL251

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