Ivor Drawmer, a pioneer of electronic design and founder of British pro audio supplier Drawmer Electronics Ltd., passed away in late July 2023 at the age of 80.
Drawmer had an isatiable curiosity and a passion for designing and selling cutting-edge audio equipment, such as the iconic DS201 noise gate, 1960 Mic Preamp/Vacuum Tube Compressor/D.I. box, and the proprietary gating circuitry “Programme Adaptive.” His impact — and the gear produced by Drawmer Electronics Ltd. — will long be remembered in the realm of pro audio, sound reinforcement, and recording.
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On July 31, Drawmer Electronics posted the following to the company’s Facebook page:
It is with enormous sadness that we announce that our founder Ivor Drawmer has passed away.
Ivor had a lifelong passion for electronic design, and whilst best known for the DS201 noise gate, he leaves behind a rich legacy; the products he designed, the company he created & the many friends he made along the way. He’ll be greatly missed by us all.
Ivor Drawmer 1943 – 2023
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