HLabs focuses on precision-driven analog design, emphasizing transparent signal paths, tight tolerances, and thoughtfully implemented control. Rather than chasing vintage nostalgia, the brand refines classic principles through modern engineering, creating tools that feel intuitive, reliable, and quietly powerful. Each product is built to serve real studio needs—where accuracy, repeatability, and musicality must coexist.
Clean, controlled processors designed to integrate seamlessly into contemporary studios—tools that prioritize accuracy, balance, and dependable performance.
EQ169 is a Studer 169-inspired 3-band tracking EQ with musical shelves, a smooth Presence band, and output saturation metering. Built for fast, great-sounding tone shaping in modern 500-series studios.
EQ169+ is a stepped mono mastering equalizer inspired by the Studer 169, delivering precise, musical tone shaping with extended frequencies, dual gain ranges, and clarity for mastering, mix bus, and track work.
PRE169 is a 500-series preamp inspired by the Studer 169, offering 67 dB of clean gain, Carnhill transformer weight, flexible gain staging, DI input, and musical high-pass filtering for modern and vintage microphones.
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I picked up two of their 500 Series modules and I’m blown away. The noise floor is low, the gain is clean, and the knobs feel like they belong on a much pricier unit. They’ve definitely become permanent residents in my… Read more
I picked up two of their 500 Series modules and I’m blown away. The noise floor is low, the gain is clean, and the knobs feel like they belong on a much pricier unit. They’ve definitely become permanent residents in my signal chain.
We needed hardware that looks good in client-facing environments and performs consistently. Their products tick both boxes. The minimalist design is beautiful on camera, and the durability has been excellent.
The dynamics processor is ridiculously good. Smooth compression, no weird pumping, and the controls respond exactly as expected. It’s become my go-to for vocals and acoustic guitars.
We installed their signal distribution system across two rooms, and it’s been flawless. Zero hum, zero dropouts. The build quality is impressive — you can tell it’s made to last. Easily one of our best purchases this year.
Our studio upgraded to their 19″ rackmount units and the improvement was immediate. The layout is intuitive, connections are rock solid, and the unit hasn’t glitched once. Setup took minutes and everything just works.
I’ve been mixing on these studio monitors for the past three months, and the clarity is honestly next level. The stereo imaging is tight, the low end is controlled, and the build feels solid. It’s the first time I’ve used… Read more
I’ve been mixing on these studio monitors for the past three months, and the clarity is honestly next level. The stereo imaging is tight, the low end is controlled, and the build feels solid. It’s the first time I’ve used monitors in this price range that actually translate well outside the studio.