MX30-Pro
Dual-gated Compressor & Limiter
The Drawmer MX30-Pro is a dual-channel dynamics processor combining gating, compression, and peak limiting in a compact and accessible design. Built around proven circuit designs from Drawmer’s high-end products, it delivers transparent, musical control suited to studios, musicians, and live sound engineers seeking professional results without unnecessary complexity.
Featuring Programme Adaptive gating, a soft-knee auto compressor, and a zero-overshoot peak limiter, the MX30-Pro provides smooth, reliable dynamics management across a wide range of sources. With intuitive controls, clear metering, and stereo linking for consistent imaging, it offers dependable performance for recording, mixing, mastering, and live reinforcement.
Dual-Channel Dynamics Control
The Drawmer MX30-Pro is a dual-channel gate, compressor, and limiter that delivers Drawmer’s renowned dynamics control in a streamlined, cost-effective format. Designed for studios, musicians, and live engineers working to tighter budgets, it is built around proven circuit designs derived from Drawmer’s flagship products.
The result is transparent, musical dynamics processing that is fast, intuitive, and dependable, making professional results accessible without complexity.
Programme Adaptive Gate
Each channel features Drawmer’s Programme Adaptive gate, an intelligent variable-threshold design that automatically adjusts attack, hold, and release to maintain smooth, chatter-free operation.
Selectable Fast and Slow modes allow the response to be tailored to the source. Fast mode is ideal for tightening drums or cleaning up close-mic’d instruments, while Slow mode excels on vocals and sustained material, removing noise without dulling transients or sacrificing punch.
“Even absolute beginners will find it difficult to get a bad sound out of the MX30.”
— Paul White, Sound On Sound
Soft-Knee Auto Compressor
The gate feeds into a variable-threshold, soft-knee compressor that delivers natural, musical control with automatic attack and release. Large transients are handled instantly, while subtle dynamic variations are smoothed to retain energy, presence, and clarity.
A variable ratio control allows everything from gentle level correction to firm compression or limiting. Clear LED metering provides immediate visual feedback of gain reduction, making setup quick and confidence-inspiring.
Peak Limiter & Output Control
The final stage is a variable-threshold, zero-overshoot peak limiter that catches fast transients cleanly and without distortion. This ensures reliable protection for digital mastering, loudspeaker safety, and live sound applications.
Output gain offers up to ±20 dB of adjustment, while stereo linking ensures both channels track together accurately, preserving stable and consistent stereo imaging.
Features
- Dual-channel dynamics processor combining gate, compressor, and limiter
- Programme Adaptive gate with switchable Fast and Slow release for clean, chatter-free gating
- Soft-knee compressor with variable threshold, ratio, and output gain
- Automatic attack and release for smooth, musical compression
- Variable-threshold, zero-response-time peak limiter for absolute peak control
- Stereo linking ensures stable and consistent stereo imaging
- Gain reduction and input/output bargraph metering for clear visual feedback
- Simultaneous balanced +4 dB XLR and unbalanced –10 dB jack inputs and outputs
- Rugged steel chassis with aluminium front panel, built to classic Drawmer standards
- Designed and handmade by Drawmer in the United Kingdom
Specifications
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Input impedance Balanced |
20k Ohms |
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Input impedance Unbalanced |
4k Ohms |
| Maximum input level | +21 dBu |
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Output impedance Balanced |
50 Ohms |
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Output impedance Unbalanced |
100 Ohms |
| Maximum output level | +20 dBu |
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Bandwidth @ –1 dB |
<10 Hz to 36 kHz |
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Crosstalk L/R @ 1 kHz |
<100 dB |
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Distortion (THD & Noise) @ 1 kHz, 0 dB (ref +4 dB) |
<0.02% |
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Noise at unity gain AV, 22 Hz – 22 kHz (Gate off) |
-101 dB |
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Noise at unity gain RMS, 22 Hz – 22 kHz (Gate off) |
-101 dB |
| Power requirements |
230 V or 115 V ~ 50–60 Hz Power consumption: 9 VA |
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Fuse rating @ 230 V |
T32 mA |
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Fuse rating @ 115 V |
T63 mA (IEC 127-2) |
| Fuse type | 20 mm × 5 mm, Class 3 Timed-Blo, 250 V |
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Case Depth |
200 mm |
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Case Width |
482 mm |
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Case Height |
44 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
In the interests of product development, Drawmer reserve the right to modify or improve specifications of this product at any time, without prior notice.
