Drawmer S3 Multi-Band Stereo Tube Compressor

The S3 forms the basis of a Signature Series and offers previously unattainable control and tonality over each of the three bands - gain control at each stage provides precise spectral balancing. The signal path consists of high performance inputoutput transformers, passive components and 10 x tubes (8 x ECC83 and 2 x 12BH7) configured as a fully balanced Class A design. Because the LDR s (Light Dependent Resistors) in the compressors are temperature sensitive the S3 houses an electronic oven which provides and sustains the optimum LDR operating temperature - thereby maintaining calibration accuracy and improving performance. A front panel LED indicates temperature status. Large-scale VU meters can be switched to Peak mode to show transient information. Two further VU meter re-scale modes are available (+10dB and +20dB) to accurately display the unit s ability to output levels of up to +30dBm. The master output section includes controls for both Gain and stereo balance to compensate f