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Silver desktop DAC and headphone amplifier with front 4.4mm and 3.5mm jacks XLR mic input and control knobs

LORDWORLD

LORDWORLD GD-LAB Z1 Gaming DAC Silver streaming audio

SKU CH-1Y7T-YCNAR

FPS-tuned DAC with ESS9039Q2M chip, 4.4mm balanced output up to 430mW at 32 ohms, XLR mic input with 48V phantom power, and desktop mixing for USB and AUX sources

  • FPS-tuned audio reveals footsteps and gunshots with clearer spatial cues
  • ESS9039Q2M chip delivers high-resolution sound with fast response and wide soundstage
  • 4 mm balanced output drives headphones up to 430 mW at 32 ohms
  • XLR and 3.5 mm mic inputs with 48 V phantom power for clearer voice chat
  • All-in-one mixer blends USB, AUX and mic audio with sidetone, EQ and op-amp rolling

FPS Tuned Gaming DAC

The LORDWORLD GD-LAB Z1 is a desktop audio processor built for competitive first-person-shooter players. Its signal path is tuned to emphasise footstep direction, gunshot distance and spatial separation so that critical in-game cues are easier to place. Streamers and PC gamers who need a single device for both game audio and voice capture will find the integrated mixer convenient.

ESS9039Q2M Chip and Connections

The unit uses an ESS9039Q2M decoding chip to deliver high-resolution sound with clean detail and a wide soundstage. A 4.4 mm balanced output and a 3.5 mm jack provide up to 430 mW at 32 ohms, giving strong drive for many gaming and HiFi headphones. XLR and 3.5 mm microphone inputs accept headset, dynamic and condenser microphones with 48 V phantom power for clearer voice chat and streaming.

All in One Audio Mixer

This device replaces a separate DAC, headphone amplifier and microphone interface by combining USB game audio, AUX audio and microphone sound in one desktop unit. The jump is worth it when you want hardware sidetone, mute, input control, EQ filters and op-amp rolling without software latency. Buyers who need wireless connectivity or multi-room streaming are not served by this wired desktop design.

Highlights

  • FPS-tuned audio reveals footsteps and gunshots with clearer spatial cues
  • ESS9039Q2M chip delivers high-resolution sound with fast response and wide soundstage
  • 4 mm balanced output drives headphones up to 430 mW at 32 ohms
  • XLR and 3.5 mm mic inputs with 48 V phantom power for clearer voice chat
  • All-in-one mixer blends USB, AUX and mic audio with sidetone, EQ and op-amp rolling

Specifications

BrandLORDWORLD

Questions about this item

Does the USB interface limit the ESS9039Q2M chip to a certain sample rate in practice?

The ESS9039Q2M chip handles high resolution decoding and the USB connection carries game and chat audio without an explicit sample rate cap mentioned.

What desk space and connectors does the Z1 need to sit and hook up?

It is a desktop unit with 4.4mm and 3.5mm headphone outputs, XLR and 3.5mm mic inputs, plus an AUX line input for a second source.

How do I install the Z1 on PC and PS5 and what step do people miss?

Connect USB to the console or PC, plug headphones and mic, then use the front panel mix controls to balance game audio, AUX input and microphone with sidetone.

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