Drawmer DC-2496 (c. 1998–2001)
The DC-2496 is one of the thinner entries in the Drawmer archive. No manual or factory spec sheet has surfaced here, but the period record is enough to place it. It was the high-resolution A/D converter in Drawmer's Masterflow digital line, introduced alongside the DC2476 digital mastering processor and the DC2486 twin-screen digital processor. Drawmer's own advertising ran in Studio Sound (October 1998, p.11) and Mix (January 1999, p.429). It claimed the series was the first at 24-bit/96kHz sample rates and touted higher specs, lower noise, and the widest dynamic range on offer. That is typical launch copy of the era, but it was early into the 24/96 arena.
The one substantial review that has surfaced is by Dave Foister in Studio Sound (February 2001, p.30). He described the DC-2496 as a 24-96 convertor in the Masterflow range that raised the stakes for Drawmer, with some enticing applications. His "form and fun" verdict suggested it was as enjoyable to use as it was capable. Beyond that, the record is thin. Exact specifications, production dates, and original pricing for this model are not documented in the materials on hand.
Known facts:
- Drawmer DC-2496, Masterflow series
- High-resolution A/D converter, 24-bit / 96 kHz
- Advertised in Studio Sound (Oct 1998) and Mix (Jan 1999)
- Reviewed by Studio Sound (Feb 2001)
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