MX60-Pro

Channel Strip with Dynamics & Tube Saturation
The Drawmer MX60-Pro Front End One is a versatile mic, line, and instrument channel strip that delivers a complete suite of professional processing before recording to tape or hard disk. Designed for both project studios and live sound, it combines high-quality analogue circuitry with intelligent dynamics control and harmonic enhancement in a single 1U rack unit.

Featuring a premium preamp, gate, de-esser, compressor, limiter, EQ, and multiband tube saturation, the MX60-Pro offers exceptional control, character, and flexibility at an accessible price point.

Input Stage
At the heart of the MX60-Pro is a discrete-component microphone preamp derived directly from the legendary Drawmer 1960. It delivers warmth, clarity, and wide dynamic range, while accepting mic, line, or instrument-level signals.

Balanced +4 dB and unbalanced –10 dB inputs are provided, along with switchable 48 V phantom power and phase reverse. A high-impedance front-panel instrument input allows direct connection of guitars, basses, synths, and drum machines without the need for additional DI boxes.

Dynamics Processing
The MX60-Pro incorporates Drawmer’s proprietary Programme Adaptive dynamics circuitry for smooth, musical control. The gate automatically adjusts its timing characteristics for stable, chatter-free operation, while the de-esser uses a floating threshold that continually adapts to the signal, removing sibilance transparently with selectable male and female voicing.

The VCA-based compressor, derived from the MX30 and DL241, provides effortless level control with automatic attack and release, alongside user-adjustable threshold, ratio, and make-up gain. A preset limiter set at +16 dB ensures reliable peak protection during recording or live use.

Equalisation
The three-band EQ combines high and low shelving filters with a fully parametric mid band offering variable frequency, Q, and up to ±18 dB of cut or boost. This flexible design allows anything from subtle tonal refinement to more creative shaping during tracking or mixing.

“I was going to single out the compressor and de-esser as being worthy of special attention — but then, the mic amp is also extremely good, and I can’t really complain about the EQ either.”
— Paul White, Sound On Sound

Tube Sound & Output Stage
The MX60-Pro’s multiband Tube Sound section introduces authentic analogue warmth and harmonic richness across three independently adjustable frequency bands. From gentle saturation to full-bodied drive, it can emulate the character of vintage valve microphones or add modern presence and depth.

A master output stage provides clear output metering and a variable fader from OFF to +15 dB. Dual-stage soft and hard limiting, indicated by yellow and red LEDs, ensures smooth, controlled output and dependable protection under all operating conditions.

Features

• All-in-one channel strip for studio and live sound with mic preamp, gate, de-esser, compressor, EQ, limiter, and Tube Sound processing
• Discrete preamp accepts microphone, line, or instrument-level sources
• Switchable 48 V phantom power and phase reverse for flexible input control
• Programme Adaptive gate, VCA-based compressor, de-esser, and musical EQ
• Multiband Tube Sound stage emulates classic valve saturation for added warmth and character
• Three-band EQ with shelving high and low filters and fully parametric mid band with AIR band up to 16 kHz
• Automatic de-esser adapts to programme dynamics for transparent sibilance control
• Preset output limiter at +16 dB ensures reliable peak protection
• Rugged steel chassis with aluminium front panel, built to classic Drawmer standards
• Designed and handmade by Drawmer in the United Kingdom

Specifications

In the interests of product development, Drawmer reserve the right to modify or improve specifications of this product at any time, without prior notice.