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PREORDER: Zähl H1
PREORDER: Zähl H1
Not everyone needs the variety of functions that the HM1 brings with it - and will certainly be pleased that Micheal Zähl has now launched a model on the market that will be much more affordable: The Zähl H1.
Zähl H1
Debuting with exactly the same amplifier stage as the HM1 – but what do you have to give up?
Feature |
Zähl HM1 |
Zähl H1 |
|---|---|---|
|
Amplifier Technology |
Switchable Class A/Servo, Dual Mono Design | Switchable Class A/Servo, Dual Mono Design |
| Treble/Bass EQ | subtle 2-band EQ | not included |
| Blendable and A/B switchable stereo inputs | Included | Not included |
| Preamp/Line-Out functionality | Included | Not included |
| Power Supply | External (HMP1) | Integrated in Mu-metal enclosure |
| Headphone Outputs | 6.3mm, 4-pin XLR | 6.3mm, 4-pin XLR, 4.4mm Pentaconn |
| Input Sensitivity | Standard | Extended (better suited for sensitive in-ears) |
| Stereo Width Adjustment | included | included |
| Designed & Manufactured by | Michael Zähl, Germany | Michael Zähl, Germany |
Notably, the unique stereo width adjustment remains – while features like the second stereo input and EQ have been omitted, making room for the now integrated power supply.
This, along with the extended input sensitivity for use with sensitive in-ear monitors, are actually practical advantages of this version.
Reviewers almost have to excuse themselves for talking this positively about a product in review:
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Zähl H1 – Technical Specifications
Inputs
- Line Inputs balanced – Impedance 20KΩ – max. level +23dBu
- Line Inputs unbalanced – Impedance 20KΩ – max. level +23dBu
Headphones Output
- Impedance: Class A 0.8Ω, Class A & Servo 0.045Ω
- Max. level: +23.5dBu (+/-16.5V)
Output Power per Side
- RMS: 4W / 30Ω; 7W / 15Ω
- Peak: 7.6W / 30Ω; 11W / 15Ω; 12W / 10Ω (18W for 1.5ms)
Frequency Response
- 10Hz ... 30kHz ±0.05dB
- 1Hz ... 500kHz better than -3dB at Headphones Output @ +6dBu
Gain
- Will be updated soon...
Noise
- Same or better than HM1
- Will be updated soon...
Headphones Output THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
- Same or better than HM1
- Will be updated soon...
Power Supply
- Will be updated soon...
Measures and Weights
- Will be updated soon...
Not everyone needs the variety of functions that the HM1 brings with it - and will certainly be pleased that Micheal Zähl has now launched a model on the market that will be much more affordable: The Zähl H1.