Following five years of growth, Z&H Designs has unveiled the HVC250 five-band statistical equalizer.
New York, NY ( August 2, 2024 ) —Based in the UK, Z&H Designs has unveiled the HVC250 five-band parametric equalizer. Z&H engineers spent five years redesigning the traditional wiring of the original, which finally produced many of the necessary components in-house, in the soul of the highly sought Sontec MEP-250.
The HVC250 loop architecture features 14 separate, high-voltage par amp, which outperform conventional IC par amps in terms of throughput and dynamics. Features include consistency range: 15 Decibels to 25 hertz, S/N amount > 96 database, distortion: < 0.0015 % ( 20 Hz to 20 kHz ).
The speed bands—which overlap and can be individually bypassed—are stated as Low speed: 15 Decibels to 800 Hz, Low-mid speed: 15 to 800 Hz, Mid regularity: 160 Hz to 8 kHz, High-mid frequency: 450 Hz to 25 kHz, and High frequency: 450 Hz to 25 kHz.
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The LF and HF rings can also be set to an EQ slope of the kind found in the LF and HF bands, and each group has a 12 mysql boost or cut capability. The “air” and” sub” band shelf options mimic the LF and HF features of the initial Sontec unit while the narrow speed settings enable surgical efficiency. A high-voltage ( 56V ) linear power supply ensures high dynamic range and headroom, and minimizes noise.
As with all Z&H Designs items, the HVC250 is handcrafted and tested, and each product features names from the two professionals who perform QC. Choices include switching dials and 6dB boost/cut. A mastering edition of the HVC250 with detented handles is also being planned by Z&H Designs.
A 14-day trial time is available, and the HVC250 includes a five-year insurance.