ZOOM U-22 Handy Audio Interface

ZOOM U-22 Handy Audio Interface

Regular price $105.00
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ZOOM U-22
The Go-Everywhere Audio Interface

The U-22 is the essential mobile recording and performance interface, with an innovative 2-in/2-out ultra-portable design that makes it easy to connect to a laptop or an iPhone/iPad and create great-sounding audio anywhere.

The interface features a high-performance, low-noise mic preamp so you can record vocals, instruments, and more with pristine sound quality—at resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz. The U-22 delivers the same excellent sound as our U-44 and U-24, with an even more compact form factor.

Innovative Handy Design

The U-22 can be bus-powered via USB and its compact form factor is perfect for use with a laptop or iPhone/iPad*. The innovative design provides quick access to connectors, knobs, and controls for effortless setup and operation.

Pristine Recording and Playback

The U-22 features a single high-performance, low-noise mic preamp—the same as our acclaimed H6 Handy Recorders—with less than -120 dBu EIN, as well as recording and playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz.

Zero-Latency Monitoring

For zero-latency recording and mixing, the U-22’s direct monitoring switch allows you to hear your signal before it passes through the computer. Separate RCA output jacks and an independent headphone output provide multiple options for monitoring.

  • Stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPhone/iPad
  • Connect to iPhone/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

Here's what comes with the ZOOM U-22 Handy Audio Interface:

  • Operation manual
  • USB Cable
  • Ableton Live 9 Lite software download code

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

*0dBu=0.775Vrms

U-22 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows: :
OS: Windows® 7 SP1 or later / 8.1 / 10 (32bit/64bit)
CPU: Intel® Core i3 or faster*
USB: USB 3.0/USB 2.0**

* Operation is not guaranteed with CPUs from Atom, Celeron or Pentium series or CPUs made by AMD.
** 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 / 10.12 / 10.13 / 10.14
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.

iPhone / iPad: :
OS: iOS 7.1 or later

* Requires 2 AA batteries or optional AC adapter for power, plus an Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter.