V250 Parametric EQ

Name: V250 Parametric EQ
Brand: Z&H Designs
Price: 365.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Legend Revive 500 Series

£365.00 GBP

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Shopper's FAQ

V250 is a compact 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 many cases, we didn't realise a sound could be better until V250 is on. We use 2 V250 units in our commercial studio to handle additional clean-ups beyond the HVC250 (which is our full version of Sontec revive). It is capable of giving clarity to acoustic and vocals, helping reach their full potential without sounding engineered.

Clean & natural sounding.
Same workflow as the original Sontec MEP-250.
4 parametric bands.
Shelf option on HF and LF.
Q knob on HMF and LMF.
±12 dB capability.
Special colour available.

Worldwide free shipping
5-year warranty

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Legend the baby EQ.

“Seriously, if I have a whole desk of those EQs, I could have a really good mix going. The bands on V250 is much more usable across all sources so far. It's very clean, very crispy-sounding.”

Mitch Rose, @The DIY Recording Studio
“I didn't have anything that's kind of clean and transparent. Whether it's Neve, API, Trident, SSL EQs... they all have a different flavor and a different color to them. These EQs by Z&H are the exact opposite of color. And that's cool!”

David Vignola, audio engineering teacher & influencer

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The compact EQ you can count on

When downsizing a classic design, it makes more sense to us to prioritise the sound than to create look-alikes. We needed more room to inherit the sonic performance of Sontec, so one band was gotten rid of. We also eliminated the Q controls on the air and sub, considering that most people solely use them for the high & low stuff.

In real-life, we find it sufficient controls. If any, it is the incredibleness that Sontec sound could come in a small package as such.

Handcrafted & verified by human, for human.

Before it gets shipped, 2 real mixing engineers will test it and sign their names, so will every craftsman who participated in the making. Boutique-grade craftsmanship makes no effort in producing many.

It's a "Zen"

"Zen" as opposed to "Hit" is our sonic design philosophy for those on the clean side. It is a nourishing vibe that is juicy and satisfying to all ears.

14-day tryout & satisfaction guarantee

With all the hopes that you would be happy with our product, if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may return it to us for a full refund. You have 14 days to try out the unit after receiving your item to request a return. Read our refund policy for more details.

Proud 5-year warranty

We offer a 5-year warranty to all our pro audio gear. Within the warranty period, if a product suffers from a defect, you are welcomed to let us cover the cost to repair, which will be conducted by the nearest designated service center.

Timely service & support

Say goodbye to months of waiting - we fix most issues within 14 days thanks to our comprehensive technical support and the expanding global network of repair centers. Affordable replacement parts are provided for any damages or accidents throughout the lifetime of your unit.

Specs

Frequency range	20Hz - 20kHz
SNR	-83dBV
Form factor	Single channel, 4 bands: fully parametric
LF	15Hz - 800Hz Bell or shelf 12dB boost/cut
LMF	25Hz - 860Hz Q: 0.4 - 4 12dB boost/cut
HMF	1kHZ - 25kHz Q: 0.4 - 4 12dB boost/cut
HF	1kHz - 25kHz Bell or shelf 12dB boost/cut
Distortion (left & right channel off)	0.0029%
Distortion (left & right channel on)	0.0085% (20Hz - 20kHz)
Size (H×W×D)	5.2" (133mm) × 1.5" (37.7mm) × 6.7" (169mm)

Last updated: 19/08/2024

Downloads

User's Guide

V250 User's Guide (EN).V1.0

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Setup Sheet

V250 Set Up Sheet

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Demo Audio

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We need more like this

To be frank, this is an affordable build from a boutique level brand, which you wouldn't usually find promising. It surprised me that I have no problem paying a couple more hundreds for its quality - sonically and physically. The results are pretty good if you know what you are doing. It has a specialty in acoustic instruments and I like how real and crystal clear it sounds. The full metal panel and knobs feel great, too. (I got a white pair)

Best at this price

The price can be a bit misleading. It almost tricks you into thinking it's just a slightly better budget EQ, but in fact, it's a fairly-priced high-end EQ.

Rivals SSL

I was aware of its similarity with the SSL 611EQ but was just exploring some alternatives.
Z&H's official demo was well-made so I am not going to bother explaining how it works on each instrument. Let's say it does a great job on acoustic, strings, vocals, and pianos. I use it often to bring a subject up, or add some shiny details. The absence of analog harmonics doesn't mean it isn't interesting. It is clear in an intriguing way.
The craftsmanship is as good as it can get, unless you are used to modules that are worth a grand.

Great for stereo

Ordered a pair for piano specifically. I wanted a HI-FI EQ solution for my stereo sources.
Cleaning up is my primary goal with V250. It does an incredible job on muddy recordings and brings the track to life.
I would prefer to have Q controls on HF and LF, as there are better alternatives than 500 series for mix shelving.

Sounds beautiful!!!

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