Drawmer - DS101 Noise Gate

The DS101 is an analogue noise gate module in 500-series format, designed to precisely manage level variations in professional audio chains; it offers a sophisticated approach to dynamic control thanks to its comprehensive settings, which are suited to vocal, instrumental or complex studio sources.

Its on-sideallows for fine-tuning of frequency detection to minimise unwanted triggering, whilst its envelope control – featuring attack, hold, decay and range settings – adjusts the signal response with a finesse comparable to that of a sound sculptor, shaping every detail without unnecessarily altering the original texture.

In audio production environments where level management demands constant attention, the DS101 delivers a rapid response that protects the natural attack of sounds and maintains a balanced output, with settings capable of adapting to the needs of modern mixing.

Its design, drawing on Drawmer’s expertise, incorporates variable high-pass and low-pass filters within the control circuit, allowing precise targeting of the frequencies used to open the gate without losing the important nuances present in the processed source.

An audio chain can gain in clarity with this studio device, which works on sensitive areas of the signal thanks to controlled detection and high stability around the trigger threshold. Key Listen mode facilitates analysis of the internal filtering behaviour, enabling a better understanding of how the processing works and allowing for a consistent setting to be achieved for each audio element in the audio signal chain.