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Z&H Designs
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 21 เม.ย. 2024
Handmade Pro Audio Gear.
We craft gear, you craft sound!
We are a UK-registered pro audio brand. After 5-years of development and testing, we proudly present our lineup of outboard gear that helps you create in studio!
We add modern features to classic, vintage replications. We also make something totally new.
Sound demo WAVs are available on our new website, where you may be surprised to find out what we offer beyond great sound.
Let's begin with a few models that we love in our own studio, shall we?
We craft gear, you craft sound!
We are a UK-registered pro audio brand. After 5-years of development and testing, we proudly present our lineup of outboard gear that helps you create in studio!
We add modern features to classic, vintage replications. We also make something totally new.
Sound demo WAVs are available on our new website, where you may be surprised to find out what we offer beyond great sound.
Let's begin with a few models that we love in our own studio, shall we?
Z&H Designs HO Series All Discrete Mic Preamps Overview - A Clickless One-Take
The HO8 and HO2 have excelled in both big-budget orchestra and everyday sessions involving piano, guitar, as well as vocal. They are all-discrete with independent high-voltage opamps inside, accompanied by a 56V linear power supply unit. Such luxurious specifications grant HO series a 75dB mic gain while maintaining perfect balance and response.
0:00 Welcome and introduction
1:28 One-take recording session
Find out more about HO8 at our website:
zhdesigns.audio/products/ho8-all-discrete-8-channel-mic-preamp
Find out more about HO2 at our website:
zhdesigns.audio/products/ho2-all-discrete-2-channel-mic-preamp
The HO series has a transparent and clear sonic expression from its ultra-sophisticated analog circuits. On its clean side, HO series stands out by sounding vivid and lively, baking a nourishing vibe that is satisfying to all ears. On its seasoned side, it outperforms much more expensive mic preamps in genre-specific applications.
- All-discrete circuits.
- Balanced topological amplification.
- High-voltage opamps.
- Up to 75dB mic gain in 5dB steps.
- Linear trim-matching in 10dB interval.
- Ultra-precise gain-matching between each channel.
- 56V linear power supply.
- Clean & colourisation capable.
- DI input & additional permalloy output transformer on HO2.
- 48V, Pad, HPF, and polarity invert for each channel.
- Neon dB meter & curved anodised panel.
The recorded piece is available on Apple Music:
music.apple.com/us/album/%E7%BB%88%E7%AB%A0-%E8%B6%81%E5%B9%B4%E5%8D%8E-epilogue-cheers-for-the-moment/1774457789?i=1774457807
0:00 Welcome and introduction
1:28 One-take recording session
Find out more about HO8 at our website:
zhdesigns.audio/products/ho8-all-discrete-8-channel-mic-preamp
Find out more about HO2 at our website:
zhdesigns.audio/products/ho2-all-discrete-2-channel-mic-preamp
The HO series has a transparent and clear sonic expression from its ultra-sophisticated analog circuits. On its clean side, HO series stands out by sounding vivid and lively, baking a nourishing vibe that is satisfying to all ears. On its seasoned side, it outperforms much more expensive mic preamps in genre-specific applications.
- All-discrete circuits.
- Balanced topological amplification.
- High-voltage opamps.
- Up to 75dB mic gain in 5dB steps.
- Linear trim-matching in 10dB interval.
- Ultra-precise gain-matching between each channel.
- 56V linear power supply.
- Clean & colourisation capable.
- DI input & additional permalloy output transformer on HO2.
- 48V, Pad, HPF, and polarity invert for each channel.
- Neon dB meter & curved anodised panel.
The recorded piece is available on Apple Music:
music.apple.com/us/album/%E7%BB%88%E7%AB%A0-%E8%B6%81%E5%B9%B4%E5%8D%8E-epilogue-cheers-for-the-moment/1774457789?i=1774457807
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Z&H Designs HVC250 Stereo 5-Band Parametric EQ | Sound Demo (No Talking)
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HVC250 is a tribute to the legendary Sontec MEP-250 equalizer. It took 5 years to redesign the circuits, to eventually produce many parts in house, to handbuild the machine, as well as to test with 100 commercial projects. We find ourselves using the HVC250 more often than any other EQ in the studio, thanks to how easy it is to deliver a satisfying and natural result, which doesn't sound engine...
Z&H Designs V560 Graphic EQ | Sound Demo (No Talking)
มุมมอง 7826 หลายเดือนก่อน
The V560 is built to work & sound exactly like its classic counter part in the 60s-70s. This was accomplished by not only the same 10-band & 500-series configuration, but also the replica of discrete circuit. In this demo: 0:00 Drums 1:20 Electric Guitar 1:42 Acoustic Guitar The original sound WAVs are available to download. Find out more at our website: zhdesigns.audio It takes very little gai...
Z&H Designs 1178 Stereo Peak Limiter | Overview & Demo
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We have unique access to the remaining stocks of discontinued components that were used in the original UREI 1178. Therefore, we were able to rebuild the signal processing chain 100%. In this video, Warren Rous the sound designer walks us through the features of Z&H Designs 1178, and experimented extensively: 0:00 Welcome & Highlights 2:22 Panel Description & Features 4:48 Sound Demo - Drums 6:...
Z&H Designs 1178 Stereo Peak Limiter | Sound Demo (No Talking)
มุมมอง 6506 หลายเดือนก่อน
We have unique access to the remaining stocks of discontinued components that were used in the original UREI 1178. Therefore, we were able to rebuild the signal processing chain 100%. Find out more about 1178 at our website: zhdesigns.audio/products/1178-stereo-peak-limiter Beyond the faithful replication, we added an onboard MS-LR switch, which is paired with separate attack & release controls...
Z&H Designs HVC250 Stereo 5-Band Parametric EQ | Overview & Demo
มุมมอง 1.8K6 หลายเดือนก่อน
HVC250 is a tribute to the legendary Sontec MEP-250 equalizer. It took 5 years to redesign the circuits, to eventually produce many parts in house, to handbuild the machine, as well as to test with 100 commercial projects. Check HVC250 at our website: zhdesigns.audio/products/hvc250-stereo-5-band-parametric-eq We find ourselves using the HVC250 more often than any other EQ in the studio, thanks...
Z&H Designs V250 Parametric EQ | Sound Demo (No Talking)
มุมมอง 8076 หลายเดือนก่อน
V250 Parametric EQ is a 500 Series version of the legendary Sontec MEP-250, with 1 channel & 4 bands, plus shelving option on air and sub bands. We brought that effective, precise, natural, and transparent EQ fashion to an adorable interface, so that everyone can give it a try. In this demo: 0:00 Welcome Mix 0:35 Piano 1:15 Vocal 1:46 Kick The original sound WAVs are available to download. Find...
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Really digging the black faceplate!
How beautiful! The mic pres sure allowed the ensemble to shine. I loved that soundscape. Talented performers for sure! Very interested in the pres.
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Very impressive!
This looks promising.
Interesting!
Sounding excellent !
ORDERING!
Nice!
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Awesome!! Finallyyy
Nowwww just crazy 😍👌🏻
double width 500 format?
Nice idea!
Great !!!
Just Awesome 🥰
I really want one, the Pulsar 1178 is my favorite FET style compressor and I want that analog mojo 🤘💀🍻🔥
Really exciting product! I look forward to a more in depth look, preferably, hearing each band, say, a drum bus. Well done!!!
Showing us close up eq points would be nice!
What I do not understand is why call it a 1178. It appears to be so far off the original with all those features. You should have called it something else because it is not a 1178.
Hi, the modern features are our take on how the 1178 can be used today, while it is definitely a 1178 design. Have you watched the other presentation? That covered how we make sure the sonic expression is consistent with the original. - Although, you maybe right. Maybe we should call it "1179"!
will be on hand for the mastering version. when do you figure it'll be out?
It hasn't be confirmed yet, let's roughly expect it in 2 months!
Almost just had an impulse buy smfh...matbe i should stop thinking about this🧠🔪🔪
Well, we are not going anywhere🤣
Excellent demonstration!
Great presentation, love the sound of it as well as the customisation options.
Very much honoured!!!
This looks amazing. More versatile than an original and made right here in the UK Is righteous folks . Looking forward to getting my hands on one very soon
Without judgement. The photo from the back on their website states Handcrafted In China
Ahh yes we do, thanks for pointing out! We are being 100% transparent on the website and explained the reason why it is something we are proud of. People say it reminds them of some very expensive brands, thanks to how dedicated we are in build quality. Z&H Designs LTD is indeed a UK company.
What a versatile compressor! I like that you added attack and release knobs for both channels and included several side-chain options. The tone it adds is also very pleasing.
Why this over the audioscape? What are the differences? The Stam has a switchable xformer so I understand that, but between this and Audioscape - why should I pay $300 more for this one specifically? I dont mean to be rude its a legitimate question, though perhaps a slightly daft one when considering that there are many clones of different products at different tiers by different manufacturers. In those cases, I find it a bit easier to identify the corresponding increase/decrease in quality and or brand reputation. This one to me seems a bit more ambiguous
Hey, you are helping us out by asking this one! If we have to compare, our 1178 has an onboard M/S processor, which opens a new world for space & depth creation. You can find it as part of the demo in this video from 3:00. We also offer separate attack & release controls for each channel, which aids the M/S mode, and also turn it into 2 mono compressors. I shall also invite you to look inside the machine, where you may find something fancy!
i have an original unit, sure would like that sc/hpf and mix knob thats for sure. its a nice unit, theyre not exactly 2 1176s together, mine always seemed cleaner to me then an 1776
Of course! 1178 is all about compressing utility, while you can't miss the ratio button combinations especially when paired with the mix knob!
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Price?
Hi there, please find the price which includes shipping & duty to your area on the product page - zhdesigns.audio/products/1178-stereo-peak-limiter. To most destinations it would be EUR/USD 1,899.
what a shame no mid/side ! you should have add it to improve versatility as you greatly did into your 1178
Hey there, a customisation option is on the way! If you need it badly, please come back some time next month.
Yes mid side would be a prerequisite for me.
Why don’t you do mid side in your I/o form your DAW?
Good job on the presentation! The HVC250 sounds extremely musical and seems to be able to create imaginative curves on all sources demonstrated. Definitely on my radar now 🗼
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Absolutely incredible product!!!
In many cases, we do not reject new manufacturers making hardware effects with the characteristics of old products. On the contrary, they often add some creative ideas to them, giving them new life! let's Go Z&H