Zähl AM1 Console
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This is an incredible sounding analog desk with some mind-blowing features and versatility. All analog, no compromise in design, sound or build quality. Impeccably built, this is one of the finest analog consoles being made today and pushing the envelope for how a mixer can be played as a central instrument part of your sound creation. Retro Gear Shop is the only place in the world you can currently get one of these fantastic consoles brand new today without the 6-8 months wait for build time.16 channel frame (17 slots total) loaded with
1x Master module
2x CV modules (we have a 3rd CV module that can be loaded if desired for extra cost)
6x stereo channels
6x mono channels
1 blank panel
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ZÄHL AM1 The best of both worlds. Consistently analog approach using state-of-the-art technology designed for hands-on, real-time mixing. Modular Concept: Mono-, Stereo- and CV-Channels, Link Modules
ZÄHL AM1 The best of both worlds. Consistently analog approach using state-of-the-art technology designed for hands-on, real-time mixing.
Modular Concept: Mono-, Stereo- and CV-Channels, Link Modules
AM1 DETAILS & FEATURES
- Highly musical circuitry, legendary EQ design
- Fully featured stereo channels (no stripped down EQ!) with MID/SIDE STEREO conversion at INSERT SEND/RETURN, continuously variable STEREO BASE and dual PANORAMA stage
- Smart functions like INSERT RETURN with continuously variable DRY/WET mixing for parallel compression, parallel EQing etc. and DIRECT AUX for channel-exclusive effect insertion
- Numerous unique circuit details in order to preserve signal integrity and minimize noise and crosstalk (e.g. solid state audio switching at potentiometer minimum or zero position)
FORMAT
- Available in a wide range of formats for musicians studio, PostPro, Mastering or large recording/mixing studio. 8/12/16/24/32/40 mono or stereo channels, CV-Channel occupies 2 slots
DESIGN FEATURES
- Optimized for hands-on live mixing/ real-time mixing
- Intuitive, user-friendly, mostly self-explaining layout
- Super clean, lowest noise and distortion signal paths, no VCAs in mono- and stereo-channels
- Click-free audio switching using zero cross detection on parameters relevant when mixing live
- Unique CV-Channel - CV-controllable
- Built with highest quality electronic and mechanical components
- No microprocessors, no clock pulses, no switched power circuitry
CV CHANNEL
The unique CV-Channel is both, stereo channel and musical instrument. It links professional audio with the modular analogue synth world. It is a stereo channel with VCA technology which allows controlling parameters by hand and by control-voltage (CV) at the same time. CV can be sourced from external equipment or from integrated CV-stages. Composing, sound designing and mixing are brought together by this thoroughly musical approach.
CV CHANNEL DETAILS
- Stereo channel with full feature set as conventional stereo channel except for different EQ/FILTER section, but based entirely on VCA technology
- 21 parameters (every parameter except INPUT GAIN and switches) voltage controllable via a combination of a poti for positive/negative MODULATION AMOUNT and a 12-position rotary switch for selecting a MODULATION SOURCE
- 5 external CV INPUTS for outboard sources available on back panel (1/4” jacks)
- 7 internal CV sources – designed in cooperation with VERBOS ELECTRONICS
--- FLUCTUATION (randomized LFO)
--- ENVELOPE FOLLOWER with selectable input SOURCE, SENSITIVITY and DECAY time and curve
--- GATE with HOLD time control (sharing input SOURCE and SENSITIVITY with ENVELOPE FOLLOWER)
--- AR ENVELOPE generator with ATTACK and RELEASE control, selectable trigger
--- CV SUM for mixing any two of the other 11 CV sources or filtered noise
--- FIXED VOLTAGE adjustable between -5V and +5V
--- FIXED VOLTAGE SWITCHED - the same voltage, but switchable manually or by external CV INPUT 2
- All internal CV sources available as CV outputs on back panel (1/4” jacks)
- 4 CV busses for sharing selected external CV INPUTS 1-4 between CV-A modules
VCA-based EQ/FILTER section
- 1 fully parametric EQ band with GAIN range from -18 dB to +12 dB, extended FREQUENCY range from 200 Hz to 10 kHz and Q control
- HIGH PASS Filter with cutoff FREQUENCY and DRY/WET RATIO control
- LOW PASS Filter with cutoff FREQUENCY and DRY/WET RATIO control
- Consistently analog approach, designed for hands-on, real-time mixing
- Legendary EQ design – highly musical without coloring, highly effective yet sensitive
- Intuitive, self-explanatory layout
- Super clean signal paths meeting highest mastering demands – no VCAs except CV channel, no clock pulses (sequential logic only), no switched power converters
- Quiet, vent-free linear external power supply
- Zero-cross sensing on all switches relevant in live operation (minimization of clicks)
- Freely configurable with mono, stereo or stereo CV channels
- Minimum width 437 mm (optionally for 19” rack installation) with up to 8 stereo channels and master section
- Maximum width 1981 mm with up to 46 stereo channels and master section, expandable by external units
- Overall depth 885 mm, overall height 318 mm, module depth 673.5 mm, front panel angle 15.5°
- Conveniently accessible back panel with XLR audio connectors
MASTER SECTION (module MM-A)
• 4 STEREO GROUP outputs
• 4 stereo and 2 mono AUX MASTER controls (additional AUX functions available on channels)
• 6 STEREO RETURNS, each with 2 band semi-parametric EQ
• comprehensive monitoring section with high quality headphones amp
• smart functions for preparing mute scenes in real-time mixing
• PFL (non-destructive) switchable to SOLO (destructive) logic
MONO CHANNEL (module MC-A)
• extensive EQ section – 4-band plus low cut, each band electronically bypassed when gain is set to zero
• DIRECT AUX control (channel-exclusive aux send)
• INSERT with DRY/WET return ratio control – for parallel compression, EQing, etc., or for use as channel-exclusive aux
return in combination with DIRECT AUX (freeing up aux busses when using an effect on one channel only)
STEREO CHANNEL (module SC-A)
with full feature set as mono channel (no stripped down EQ as in many other consoles), and additionally including: • BALANCE control plus PAN controls for left and right channels independently
• STEREO BASE control – from mono to stereo to phase-reversed
• INSERT with M/S (mid/side) option
LINK OUTPUT (module LO-A)
”blind master”– alternatively to module MM-A – for connecting Zähl AM1 expander with Zähl AM1 or other main console
LINK INPUT (module LI-A)
for merging busses from Zähl AM1 expander or other external console/expander with busses of main AM1 console
CV CHANNEL (module CV-A)
• stereo channel with full feature set as conventional stereo channel (module SC-A) except for different EQ/FILTER section, but based entirely on VCA technology
• 21 parameters (every parameter except INPUT GAIN and switches) voltage controllable via a combination of a
poti for postive/negative MODULATION AMOUNT and a 12-position rotary switch for selecting a MODULATION SOURCE
• 5 external CV INPUTS for outboard sources available on back panel (1/4” jacks) • 7 internal CV sources – designed in cooperation with VERBOS ELECTRONICS
- FLUCTUATION (randomized LFO)
- ENVELOPE FOLLOWER with selectable input SOURCE, SENSITIVITY and DECAY time and curve
- GATE with HOLD time control (sharing input SOURCE and SENSITIVITY with ENVELOPE FOLLOWER)
- AR ENVELOPE generator with ATTACK and RELEASE control, selectable trigger SOURCE and MANUAL trigger button. - CV SUM for mixing any two of the other 11 CV sources or filtered noise
- FIXED VOLTAGE adjustable between -5V and +5V
- FIXED VOLTAGE SWITCHED - the same voltage, but switchable manually or by external CV INPUT 2
• all internal CV sources available as CV outputs on back panel (1/4” jacks)
• 4 CV busses for sharing selected external CV INPUTS 1-4 between CV-A modules • VCA-based EQ/FILTER section
- 1 fully parametric EQ band with GAIN range from -18 dB to +12 dB, extended FREQUENCY range from 200 Hz to 10 kHz and Q control
- HIGH PASS Filter with cutoff FREQUENCY and DRY/WET RATIO control - LOW PASS Filter with cutoff FREQUENCY and DRY/WET RATIO control
