Zoom U-22 Handy Audio Interface
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Key Info
USB Power
The ZOOM U-22 features available Bus Power via USB which makes it ideal for connecting to a laptop or other device with USB output. The U-22 an also be used with an iPad, however it requires 2 AA batteries or AC adapter for power, plus a Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter for connection to iPad.
Low Noise Preamp
The ZOOM U-22 features a high-performance, low-noise mic preamp, which allows for playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz. You can also use the U-22 as a headphone amp in order to achieve studio-quality audio direct through your headphones.
Wide Compatibility
The U-22 sports XLR/TRS combo input connectivity into which a mic can be plugged, or alternatively a line-level source. Hi-Z support means that you can even connect a guitar or bass. The stereo input also lets you record an iPad or any other portable audio device.
Direct Monitoring Support
The ZOOM U-22 is also equipped with a direct monitoring switch to allow you to hear your signal before it passes through the computer, resulting in zero latency whilst recording or mixing.
Ableton Live Lite Included
A download code for Ableton Live Lite can also be found in the box, so that you have everything you need to start producing, mixing, and monitoring audio. Within Ableton Live Lite, you can find studio-quality effects including EQ, compression, reverb, delay, chorus, filter, and more.
Highlights
- Stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPad
- Connect to iPad with Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning-to-USB
- Camera Adapter (sold separately), plus 2 AA batteries or optional AC adapter for power
- XLR/TRS input with high-performance mic preamp
- High-quality recording and playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz
- Approximately 5 hours of operation with 2 AA alkaline batteries
- Includes download code for Ableton Live 9 Lite
- Hi-Z support
- Zero-latency direct monitoring
- Dedicated RCA L/R and headphone outputs
- Gain control knob for Mic/Hi-Z input
- +48V phantom power
- Accepts standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries
Technical Specifications
- Connector: XLR/TRS combo jack (XLR: 1 hot, TRS: TIP hot)
- Input gain: 0 – 43 dB
- Input impedance: 2.6 k Ω (MIC) 484 k Ω (Hi-Z)
- Maximum input level: -0.8 dBu (MIC) /+8.7 dBu (Hi-Z)
- Phantom power: +48V
- ANALOG IN: LINE IN
- Connector: Stereo mini jack
- Input impedance: 22 kΩ
- Maximum input level: +1.0 dBu
- ANALOG OUT: OUTPUT L/R
- Connector: RCA (coaxial)
- Maximum output level: -0.8 dBu (at 0 dBFS) (into 10 kΩ load)
- Output impedance: 1 kΩ
- ANALOG OUT: PHONES
- Connector: Standard stereo phone jack 10 mW x 2 (into 32 Ω load)
- Output impedance: 10 Ω
- Frequency characteristics: At 44.1 kHz: ±1.5dB: 20 Hz - 20 kHz - At 96 kHz: ±2 dB: 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Input conversion noise: Measured EIN: -120 dB or less (IHF-A) at 43 dB, 150 Ω input
- Number of audio recording and playback channels: Recording: 2 channels
- Playback: 2 channels
- Sampling frequencies: 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
- Bit depth: 24-bit
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Power Source: USB bus power (Type B) - Zoom AD-17 (Micro-B) - DC 5V power supply (Micro-B) - 2 AA batteries (About 5 hours continuous operation with phantom power off)
- Power consumption: 5W maximum
- Dimensions: 119.2 mm (D) x 91.8 mm (W) x 44.6 mm (H)
- Weight (main unit only): 151 g
Whats In The Box
- Operation manual
- Ableton Live Lite software download code
- USB Cable
System Requirements
PC
- OS: Windows® 7 SP1 or later / 8.1 / 10 (32bit/64bit)
- CPU: Intel® Core i3 or faster (Operation is not guaranteed with CPUs from Atom, Celeron or Pentium series or CPUs made by AMD)
- USB: USB 3.0/USB 2.0 (Only USB host controllers with Intel Chipsets are supported. Operation is not guaranteed when used with USB hubs or expansion cards)
Mac
- OS: Mac® OS X 10.9.5 or later / 10.10 / 10.11
- CPU:Intel® Core i3 or faster
- USB: USB 3.0/USB 2.0 (Operation is not guaranteed when used with USB hubs or expansion cards)
- SKU:
- 317427
- Model Name:
- U-22
- Brand:
- Zoom
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