ZAREX HD offers the the full gamut of audio and production services required by classical music soloists, choirs, orchestras and other performing arts ensembles, as well as by independent classical music labels and producers.

ZAREX HD is at present one of the very few USA-based resources, with highly-skilled and experienced producer-engineers, capable of producing outstanding classical music recordings on location using the multi-channel DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format, and with the ability to see a project through to release as both conventional and surround sound products. ZAREX HD can handle projects as turnkey production packages with its state-of-the-art post-production facility.

ZAREX HD's ability to master and author SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc) and other complex audio formats in house, and its ability to produce packaging graphics in house, is an efficient solution to budget-conscious and time-constrained labels and arts organizations who wish to remain competitive in the emerging SACD marketplace.

Complementing the audio at ZAREX HD is its capability to capture live or closed-session performances in High-Definition video using simultaneous multiple-camera angles. This provides artists and producers the ability to hold sessions which double as audio and video sessions. This allows planning for video DVD, and soon, HD-DVD products having highest quality surround-sound audio. Such video products can be packaged with audio releases, or be designated for broadcast in order to cross-promote audio products.

ZAREX HD location services include:

• Up to 16-channel digital audio recording in DSD (Direct Stream Digital) or PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit, serving large classical music set-ups with multiple ensembles and soloists.
• Simultaneous multi-camera HD video recording (NTSC 1080i or PAL) of live events or closed sessions, with camera jib crane with remote head as standard equipment.
• Producer / Engineer Frederick Hohman, with assisting engineer John Uhl.

ZAREX HD post-production services include:

• Audio mixdown, sweetening, editing and mastering to 5.1 surround format (suitable for SACD MultiChannel) and to stereo in DSD and PCM formats.
• Editing and finishing from multiple HD video streams (NTSC 1080i or PAL), with output prepared for HDTV broadcast, HD-DVD and conventional DVD.
• Restoration of vintage analog open-reel recordings. We accept all 1/4" tape formats from 3.75 ips to 30 ips, Dolby A and DBX Type 1 decoders on hand.
• Surround 4.0, 5.0, and 5.1 remixes from stereo-only masters (analog or digital at any sampling rate and bit depth), with stunning results, suitable for re-release as SACD Stereo, SACD Multichannel and HYBRID SACD products.
• SACD mastering and authoring in house, yielding Sony / Philips cutting masters.
• DVD authoring in house.
• Conventional Compact Disc editing, mastering, and replication.
• In-house print and electronic pre-press / graphics service for CD, SACD and DVD.

When you work with ZAREX HD, you will work with Frederick Hohman, who has 20 years of experience with his own Pro Organo label, who has 8 years as chief producer / engineer of New Ariel Recordings, and who remains active as a performing musician, with several organ concerts each year. His training includes the Performer's Certificate, MusB, MM and DMA all from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, as well as experience in the Eastman School's department of recording services. Frederick welcomes the opportunity of producing all types of fine arts video and audio programming. His wider interests include ballet, ballroom dance, impressionist art, jazz and big band music.

We welcome your inquiry.