Z&H Designs 1178 Mastering Stereo Peak Limiter is a boutique-grade modern reimagining of the legendary UREI 1178, tailored for today’s mastering needs.
Built with exact and rare electronic components, including the NPD5566 FET transistor and a hand-built 1166 output transformer, the Z&H Designs 1178 Mastering Stereo Peak Limiter delivers the same sonic depth and aggressive FET compression as the original while adding refinements demanded by mastering engineers.
All eight main controls of the Z&H Designs 1178 – Input, Output, Attack and Release – feature 21-step detented knobs for precise repeatability, with the two channels hand-matched to 0.1dB accuracy. The limiter offers onboard M/S and L/R switching, sidechain high-pass filter options at 0, 60Hz, 120Hz, and 180Hz, and a blend control to fine-tune parallel compression, making it highly versatile for both clean and coloured processing.
With its linear power supply, meticulous craftsmanship, and full verification by professional engineers before shipping, the Z&H Designs 1178 Mastering version balances faithful vintage tone with modern flexibility.
Features
- Mastering version of Z&H’s 1178 Stereo Peak Limiter
- Based on the original UREI 1178 circuitry with exact rare components
- Onboard M/S and L/R switching
- 21-step detented knobs on Input, Output, Attack, and Release
- Two channels hand-matched to 0.1dB
- Sidechain high-pass filter with selectable frequencies (0, 60Hz, 120Hz, 180Hz)
- Mix knob for parallel compression
- Capable of clean operation or analogue colouration
- Linear power supply for reliability and low noise
- Handcrafted and tested by professional engineers
- 5-year warranty and 14-day satisfaction guarantee
- Worldwide free shipping