Company Category: Preamps & Channel Strips

Z&H Designs

Z&H Designs originated in 2018. It took 5 years of R&D before the first commercially viable model came out, leading to the brand’s official launch in 2024. Today, Z&H is based in the United Kingdom, continuing its mission to create premium, handcrafted pro audio gear for modern studios. Z&H Designs is rooted in a global community of audio engineers. Over 30 engineers from the UK, EU, and US participated in the development and testing of Z&H’s models, providing feedback on aesthetic presentation and hardware performance. The community included several Grammy Award winners and many content creators specializing in Hip-hop, Reggae, Soul, Pop, Jazz, Rock, and other genres. As a result, Z&H has gained deep insights into diverse markets for pro audio gear. Apart from analog technicians, Z&H gathered a team of talented music producers and audio engineers in-house. Each design stays for one year in our commercial studio, undergoing rigorous testing on high-budget projects. Before a model gets launched, it would have been listened to by a million ears to ensure it meets both pro audio standards and audience approval.

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Yorkville Sound

Yorkville Sound returns to InfoComm with a curated range of pro audio, installation, and lighting products. We’re excited to debut the EXM Pro10 and Pro12 battery-powered PA speakers, the new era of NX powered cabinets, and the LED4Pro high-output LED lighting system. Visit booth 7351 to meet our team and our newest releases. | Yorkville Sound returns to NAMM 2025 to exhibit their recent products along with a preview of what’s to come in 2025 from associated brands, ART Pro Audio, and Traynor Amps. Yorkville Sound has curated a product selection for NAMM that speaks to the needs of the 2025 musician. From small gigs in the backyard to explosive shows at the club level, Yorkville will exhibit its latest innovations from the EXM line of battery-powered portable PA systems, the next generation of the legendary NX loudspeakers, the YXL series of Yorkville’s most affordable PA speakers, and the ultimate point source system, Synergy Array Series. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, ART Pro Audio, willl display the critically acclaimed all-tube SOLO Series and Pro Channel III rackmount units. Yorkville Sound has grown from a few employees in the back of the original Toronto Long & McQuade store to over 200 employees in the 150,000-square-foot facility in Pickering, Ontario Canada, where all their North American products are manufactured. Outside of Canada, Yorkville has a US office in Niagara Falls, New York and international distribution. | Yorkville Sound is a privately owned Canadian Company located in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, a suburb of Toronto. With over 200 people employed, Yorkville designs and manufactures all of its North American built products at the 150,000 square foot Pickering facility. Yorkville Sound manufactures a full line of professional PA products including mixers, amplifiers, active and passive loudspeaker cabinets and portable lighting rigs. Yorkville Sound also designs and manufactures a complete line of Canadian made tube and solid state instrument amplifiers under the iconic Traynor brand for Canada, the US and export markets. n addition to the design, manufacturing and distribution of its own brands, Yorkville Sound also has a very active resale distribution division. Yorkville is the North American distributor for Hughes & Kettner guitar amplifiers, along with Granite Percussion products, Denver Guitars, Orion FX Lighting and Rouge Valley Bags. Yorkville Sound wholly owns Applied Research and Technology (ART). ART develops, manufactures and distributes preamps, signal processors, studio tools and microphones under the ART and ARTcessories brands. Yorkville Sound carries a full line of microphones, headphones and accessories available domestically and for export under their own Apex Electronics brand and a full catalog of instrument cases and bags, cables, stands and accessories. Yorkville Sound maintains offices in Pickering Ontario, and in the USA in Niagara Falls New York.

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Wolff Audio

DCA.IO, LLC | Iconic audio innovator Paul Wolff has teamed with visionary startup DCA (“digitally controlled analog”) to create a new legend in professional audio. Wolff Audio’s mission is to deliver audio tools with uncompromising performance and unprecedented control to inspire audio professionals at every level.Paul Wolff has been at the forefront of audio innovation for more than four decades as the force behind legendary brands including API, Tonelux, and Fix Audio Designs. His inspired designs have also contributed to breakthrough technologies for Steven Slate, A-Designs, Sunset Sound, and numerous more. Wolff has a well-earned reputation for sonic excellence and has long been regarded as the mad genius in residence for the world’s top audio professionals.Founded in 2019, DCA is the brainchild of Jared Vogt, creator of TL Labs, one of the pioneering Pro Tools plug-ins manufacturers, acquired by Digidesign/Avid. DCA’s mission is to create “digitally controlled analog” hardware, and the company is dedicated to advancing workflow and utility. DCA’s flagship product, ProPatch, is the first truly passive, relay-based, software-controlled, high channel count, patching system. It will enable exciting new possibilities in signal flow design and management, with zero audio compromise. The first ProPatch units are in the final stages of release at select studios.True to its innovative and prolific founders, Wolff Audio will introduce a wide range of products that combine Wolff’s inventive designs with DCA’s digital engineering, including large and medium format recording consoles, classic analog processors, mic pres, equalizers, and compressors. Products will be characterized by enhanced workflow innovations such as digital control, intercommunication, integrated AD/DA conversion and AoIP/Dante support. | Wolff Audio is the merger between pioneering audio entrepreneur and engineer Paul Wolff and DCA — the latter being a cutting-edge innovator in the art of digitally controlled analog audio. Founded in 2023, Wolff Audio’s mission is to provide you with superior audio tools that pair uncompromising performance with an unprecedented degree of control. Aimed at producers and professionals of all levels and backgrounds, Wolff Audio’s products are primed to optimize your studio’s workflow and to inspire your creativity.

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Wave Distro

Wave Distribution | Wave Distribution was established in 1996 by Gil Griffith after spending ten years as VP of Sales for Eventide, which included the ultra-successful launch of the H3000 Ultra-Harmonizer®.Gil’s desire to provide artists, music stores, pro audio resellers, and international audio distributors with only the finest and most interesting audio products available has resulted in Wave Distro shepherding some of the most accomplished brands in the industry – Empirical Labs, Burl Audio, Dangerous Music, Focal Studio Monitors, Kush Audio, MiLab Microphones, and Thermionic Culture, to name a few. Continuing in that tradition, in addition to celebrating 29 years with Empirical Labs, Wave is proud to represent new pro audio stalwarts Serpent Audio, Useful Arts Audio, KickTone, Quagliardi Pro Audio, Strauss Elektroakustik, and Whitestone Audio Instruments. | Distributor of high-end audio signal processing equipment – in the mix since ’96! Featuring Empirical Labs (home of the Distressor), Evolution Acoustics, Quagliardi Audio, Serpent Audio, Useful Arts Audio and Whitestone Audio. Represented by 26 distributors in 23 countries, and dozens of pro audio resellers throughout North America

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Warm Audio

Brands:Warm Audio | Warm Audio began in 2011 in founder Bryce Young’s garage upon the simple principle of building high-end recording products that were sonically equal to renowned products of the past, but to also make them affordable. Warm Audio is now an Inc. 5000 company and industry-leading manufacturer of classic-inspired preamps, compressors, limiters, equalizers, microphones, guitar pedals, and more. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Warm Audio houses state-of-the-art recording facilities with two world-class recording studios where the team applies the “Warm Formula” of design to every product by ensuring that they deliver the very best in legendary sound at unprecedented value. For more information, visit www.warmaudio.com.

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Universal Audio

Brands:Universal Audio, Apollo Twin, UAD Powered Plug-Ins, Apollo Audio Interfaces, Arrow Desktop Interface, OX Amp Top Box, UAD-2 DSP Accelerators | Universal Audio is a developer and manufacturer of world-class recording hardware and software. Founded in 1958 by Bill Putnam Sr., Universal Audio has been synonymous with innovative recording products since its inception. UA was re-founded in 1999 by Bill’s sons, James Putnam and Bill Putnam Jr., with two main goals: to faithfully reproduce classic analog recording equipment in the tradition of their father; and to design new digital recording tools in with the sound and spirit of vintage analog technology. To that end, Universal Audio employs the world’s brightest DSP engineers and digital modeling authorities to develop our award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform. Featuring the most authentic analog emulation plug-ins in the industry, our DSP gurus work with the original hardware manufacturers — using their exact schematics, golden units, and experienced ears — to give UAD plug-ins warmth and harmonics in all the right places, just like analog.

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Triad Magnetics

For more than 80 years, Triad Magnetics has been a leader in manufacturing wound magnetic components (power transformers and inductors) and power supplies. Triad supports customers globally through its extensive distributor and direct sales networks. Our team of highly skilled engineers operates out of fully ISO-certified manufacturing and testing facilities to create custom designs specific to your needs. Our standard product lines of toroidal medical transformers (VPM Series) and medical-grade isolation transformers (MD Series) benefit a wide array of medical device applications, including MRI machines, doctor’s office equipment, hospital beds, lab equipment, dental equipment, and more. We at Triad Magnetics recognize the responsibility of designing and manufacturing for the medical industry, and we develop products that not only meet but exceed the strictest safety regulations. Click here to learn more about our products that serve the medical industry: /https://www.triadmagnetics.com/industries/medical-equipment/ | Brands:Triad Magnetics | Triad MagneticsWith more than 80 years of experience in the custom magnetics market, Triad Magnetics has the knowledge and skill to help you with your audio transformer needs. Our precision components are durable, versatile, and can be made to meet a wide variety of regulatory standards, delivering high performance for the best possible sound. For additional information on our standard and custom audio transformer offerings and how we can help you with your next audio or sound processing project, contact us today.In addition to our expansive customization capabilities, Triad Magnetics manufactures 41 different high quality audio transformers of our own design. Each of our audio transformers fits into one of three particular varieties:-Red Spec Printed Circuit Audio Transformers — Highly reliable, these transformers are durable and precise. Manufactured with epoxy molded cases, gold plated leads, and an operational range of 300 Hz to 100 kHz, these transformers are ideal for a range of applications. Click here for more info.-Plug-In PC Audio Transformers — Designed for use in printed circuit (PC) designs, these transformers are also highly versatile — they’ve been used in input, isolation, line matching, pulse trigger, telephone coupling, and interstage applications. Click here for more info.-Data/Voice Coupling Transformers — Triad telecommunications transformers are designed for use in devices that utilize the dial-up switched telephone network. Applications include isolation, repeat coil, impedance matching, hybrid circuits, bridging, and line balancing. Click here for more info.Triad Magnetics has deep roots in the audio and sound processing and distribution industry.In the 1950s, not long after Triad was founded, we made one of our first innovations by pushing the boundaries of what magnetics could do. Our Triad team successfully engineered and manufactured the world’s first 100 W output transformer, revolutionizing the world of speaker technology.Our audio and sound innovations didn’t stop there. Working with Fender and surf-rock pioneer Dick Dale, our 100W output transformers became an integral component in the world’s first 100W guitar amplifier.Later, in the mid-1960s, Triad became a primary audio transformer supplier for television manufacturers during the television purchasing boom fueled by the transition to color broadcasting.Triad Magnetics has been intricately involved with the sound processing field and its advancement since our founding, and we remain so today. By working closely with our audio industry customers, we are able to understand their specific needs to design, develop, and deliver transformer solutions that exceed their expectations. We look forward to working with you on your next project! Contact us to discuss your audio needs. | With more than 80 years of experience in the custom magnetics market, Triad Magnetics has the knowledge and skill to help you with your audio transformer needs. Our precision components are durable, versatile, and can be made to meet a wide variety of regulatory standards, delivering high performance for the best possible sound. For additional information on our standard and custom audio transformer offerings and how we can help you with your next audio or sound processing project, contact us today. In addition to our expansive customization capabilities, Triad Magnetics manufactures 41 different high quality audio transformers of our own design. Each of our audio transformers fits into one of three particular varieties – click here for more info: https://www.triadmagnetics.com/products/audio-transformers/ -Red Spec Printed Circuit Audio Transformers — Highly reliable, these transformers are durable and precise. Manufactured with epoxy molded cases, gold plated leads, and an operational range of 300 Hz to 100 kHz, these transformers are ideal for a range of applications. Click for more info. -Plug-In PC Audio Transformers — Designed for use in printed circuit (PC) designs, these transformers are also highly versatile — they’ve been used in input, isolation, line matching, pulse trigger, telephone coupling, and interstage applications. Click here for more info. -Data/Voice Coupling Transformers — Triad telecommunications transformers are designed for use in devices that utilize the dial-up switched telephone network. Applications include isolation, repeat coil, impedance matching, hybrid circuits, bridging, and line balancing. Triad Magnetics has been intricately involved with the sound processing field and its advancement since our founding, and we remain so today. By working closely with our audio industry customers, we are able to understand their specific needs to design, develop, and deliver transformer solutions that exceed their expectations. We look forward to working with you on your next project!

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TransAudio Group

Brands:A Designs, Bettermaker, Daking Audio, Drawmer, Håkan, Sabra-Som, Tube-Tech, Latch Lake Audio Products, Subwoofer Pros, Auratone, ATC Loudspeakers, Mutec, Sabra-Som, Electrodyne Audio, Pete’s Place Audio, Sound Anchors | TransAudio Group | TransAudio Group, founded by industry veteran Brad Lunde, has quickly become the premier U.S. importer/distributor and/or U.S. sales and marketing representative for high-end audio. TransAudio’s skilled team of in-house and field representatives provide dealers and end users with product expertise and support far beyond the norm.

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Tegeler Audio

Tegeler Audio Manufaktur is a Berlin-based manufacturer of high-end analog studio equipment, known for combining classic European circuit design with practical, modern workflows. Built and tested in-house in Germany, Tegeler products are designed to deliver unmistakable analog depth, punch, and cohesion—without unnecessary complexity. Tegeler’s lineup centers around analog compressors, EQs, and channel strips designed for tracking, mixing, and mastering. Their stereo bus compressors and mastering processors are especially well regarded for adding glue, weight, and musical control across mixes, subgroups, and full stereo buses. Many designs blend tube and solid-state circuits to offer warmth, clarity, and flexibility in a single unit, making them equally at home in professional studios and high-end project rooms. Across the range, Tegeler focuses on musical results first: intuitive controls, broad sweet spots, and sound-shaping tools that enhance a mix rather than overpower it. Premium components, robust metalwork, and meticulous German assembly ensure each unit is built for long-term studio use. For engineers and producers looking for authentic analog character, versatile dynamics and EQ tools, and boutique European craftsmanship, Tegeler Audio Manufaktur delivers refined, mix-ready hardware trusted by studios worldwide.

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T.H.E. Company

T.H.E. COMPANY is a manufacturer of professional studio microphones (tube and ribbon), and 500-series mic pres. NEW This year is the SKI B-50 Discreete mic pre in collaboration with Artist – producer – engineer E-A-SKI. The company also offer 3 mic pre- saturation MELCOR plugins ( iLok) , TOM-COM intercom systems, and real guitar amps. T.H.E. Company is the registered trademark owner of Melcor brands. T.H.E. Company Control One tube microphone has been nominated for the 2025 NAMM TEC Awards. You can learn more about T.H.E. Company and see more of our available products at https://www.tomhilbe.com

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