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DRAWMER
Equaliser & Compressor
500 SERIES RACK SYSTEM
CONTENTS
Warranty
Safety Consideration . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Audio Connection . . . . . . . . 5
The MQ-2 Controls . . . . . . . 6
Useful Frequencies . . . . . . . 10
If a fault develops . . . . . . . 11
Contacting Drawmer . . . . . 11
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . 12
Session Recall Sheet . . . . 13
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Summary of Contents for Drawmer MQ-2
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Audio Connection ..5 Chapter 2 - Control Description The MQ-2 Controls ..6 Useful Frequencies ..10 Chapter 3 - General Information If a fault develops . - Page 2 DRAWMER...
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Page 3: Safety Consideration
COPYRIGHT This manual is copyrighted © 2025 by Drawmer Electronics Ltd. With all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, no part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means, mechanical, optical, electronic, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of Drawmer Electronics Ltd. -
Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction Introduction
500 SERIES RACK SYSTEM Taking inspiration from the legendary ‘Motown EQ’, the MQ-2 is a stereo, 7 band proportional Q Equaliser with EQ curves akin to the renowned EQ’s used in the illustrious Detroit studios in the 1960’s. This 100% analogue EQ, features 7 bell curves, each having a variable cut/boost of ±10dB and set at the beautifully musical... -
Page 5: Installation
Whilst looking down into the 500 series rack ensure that the MQ-2 card edge connectors line up with the EDAC type connectors of the rack, then gently push the MQ-2 in place keeping it as square as possible until it is fully located. Do not use excessive force! Tighten the four front panel screws. -
Page 6: Chapter 2 - Control Description
CHAPTER 2 DRAWMER CONTROL DESCRIPTION... - Page 7 As the MQ-2 is stereo all controls effect the left and right settings simultaneously. EQUALISER +10 to -10dB There are seven fixed-frequency bell curve controls, set at the frequencies of the original equaliser used in the Motown studios, that allow broad cuts or boosts of up to 10dB: 12.5 kHz...
- Page 8 DRAWMER 2 kHz UPPER MIDRANGE This frequency is crucial for enhancing the presence and definition of percussive hits and adding a crunchy character, but care must be taken to avoid ear fatigue from excessive boosting, so moderation is key. 800 Hz...
- Page 9 Compression lowers the dynamic range of the signal and increases its perceived loudness and has an effect on the Crush. On the MQ-2 is applied using just one control! It is programme dependant so will adapt the attack and release characteristics to the signal and alter the envelope to suit.
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Page 10: Useful Frequencies
DRAWMER CRUSH On / Off Adds a fixed time constant, auto gain makeup compressor and introduces some musically pleasing harmonics to each of the eq bands. The effectiveness of the Crush button will vary depending on the frequency band that it is used in and also on the instrument that it is applied to. -
Page 11: Chapter 3 - General Information
Authorised returns should be prepaid and must be insured. WEIGHT 0.54kg All Drawmer products are packaged in specially designed containers for protection. If the unit is to be returned, the original container must be used. If this container is not available, then the... -
Page 12: Block Diagram
DRAWMER BLOCK DIAGRAM Ref:1v00 A 10-01-25... -
Page 13: Session Recall Sheet
MQ-2 - Equaliser & Compressor for 500 Series Systems...
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