Zähl Elektronik-Tontechnik is a prestigious German high-end analog audio equipment manufacturer founded by Michael Zähl, who began his professional career in 1978 as a sound engineer's assistant in the legendary Conny Plank Studio, working on recordings by Kraftwerk, Brian Eno, DAF, Ultravox, and Eurythmics. Zähl established his independent business in 1982 and by 1985 had custom-built a 56-channel mixing console that served Conny's Studio until its closure. With over 35 years of experience designing and manufacturing analog audio equipment, Michael Zähl operates from Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, maintaining a consistently analog approach using state-of-the-art technology while preserving traditional German craftsmanship. The company specializes in high-quality audio products tailor-made for professionals, with flagship products including the HM1 headphones mixing amplifier (limited to 50 units annually), the H1 Reference headphone amplifier, the AM1 mixing console (main focus since 2012), and the EQ1 stereo equalizer available in API 500 format. All products are completely designed and manufactured in Germany with meticulous attention to detail and quality, positioning Zähl as a boutique manufacturer serving both professional studios and audiophile markets. The company distributes globally through selected dealers and maintains a sales office in England for worldwide shipping, with Retro Gear Shop serving as the exclusive USA authorized dealer for their handcrafted German audio equipment.

Zähl Elektronik-Tontechnik is a prestigious German high-end analog audio equipment manufacturer founded by Michael Zähl, who began his professional career in 1978 as a sound engineer's assistant in the legendary Conny Plank Studio, working on recordings by Kraftwerk, Brian Eno, DAF, Ultravox, and Eurythmics. Zähl established his independent business in 1982 and by 1985 had custom-built a 56-channel mixing console that served Conny's Studio until its closure. With over 35 years of experience designing and manufacturing analog audio equipment, Michael Zähl operates from Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, maintaining a consistently analog approach using state-of-the-art technology while preserving traditional German craftsmanship. The company specializes in high-quality audio products tailor-made for professionals, with flagship products including the HM1 headphones mixing amplifier (limited to 50 units annually), the H1 Reference headphone amplifier, the AM1 mixing console (main focus since 2012), and the EQ1 stereo equalizer available in API 500 format. All products are completely designed and manufactured in Germany with meticulous attention to detail and quality, positioning Zähl as a boutique manufacturer serving both professional studios and audiophile markets. The company distributes globally through selected dealers and maintains a sales office in England for worldwide shipping, with Retro Gear Shop serving as the exclusive USA authorized dealer for their handcrafted German audio equipment.