Z&H Designs has announced availability of its flagship dynamics processor for engineers engaging in modern production workflows wanting both precision and versatility at their fingertips.
The eye-catching Z&H VCA Compressor 3U rack-mount unit is meticulously manufactured with premium components, perfectly pairing classic British-style VU meters and tactile push switches with the same high-gloss paint process used on BMW sports cars to stand out both sonically and visually.
Drawing from decades of analogue heritage, it unites the iconic “glue” characteristic of British-style bus compressors with the forward, transient-focused response of classic American VCA designs.
Engineered for critical mixbus, group, and stem applications, it incorporates a wide range of tone-shaping features, including transformer-based harmonic enhancement, Z&H’s proprietary Spark and Boom feedback circuits, and a full suite of sidechain filtering options. Advanced control over attack and release times, a soft-knee toggle, parallel compression via a Mix control, and the return of a 100% analogue Auto Fade function make it a highly adaptable solution in any studio.
Z&H VCA Compressor features
- Glue/Punch mode switch.
- Transformer-coupled colour module.
- Spark & Boom EQ feedback circuit.
- Tilt & HP sidechain filters.
- Expanded attack & release controls.
- Auto Fade (Analog VCA-based).
- Parallel Mix control.
- Ultra low distortion: <0.005%.
- -95dBu noise floor.
The Z&H VCA Compressor is available to order at an MSRP of £1,491 GBP / $1,999.00 USD (excluding VAT/tax).
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