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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, electronic keyboards, synthesisers, instruments and more – all with pristine sound quality—at resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz. The U-22 delivers the same pristine sound quality as ZOOM’s U-44 and U-24 interfaces with an even more compact form factor.
ZOOM U-22 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.
* Requires 2 AA batteries or optional AC adapter for power, plus an Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter for connection to iPhone/iPad.
ZOOM U-22 Pristine Recording and Playback
The U-22 features a single high-performance, low-noise mic preamp—the same as ZOOM’s acclaimed H6 Handy Recorder with less than -120 dBu EIN, as well as recording and playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz. You can also use the U-22 as a studio-quality headphone amp and listen to your favorite music in full fidelity.
ZOOM U-22 Get Connected
The U-22’s XLR/TRS combo input can be used to record with a microphone or line-level source, with 48V phantom power, and Hi-Z support for connecting a guitar or bass. The U-22 is also equipped with a mini stereo input so you can record an iPhone/iPad, mixer, or other portable audio device.
*The U-22 can record one input at a time. When recording from the LINE IN jack, the XLR/TRS combo input is disabled.
ZOOM U-22 Power Your Live Performance
The U-22 is the perfect audio companion for musicians who incorporate digital audio processing or pre-recorded sound elements into their live performances. Connect your interface to a laptop or iPhone/iPad, pull up software effects or a looper, and send your processed signal to a mixer or the house PA via RCA stereo outputs.
ZOOM U-22 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.
ZOOM U-22 FEATURES
o Stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPhone/iPad
o Connect to iPhone/iPad with Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit or
o Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter (sold separately)
o 2 AA batteries or optional AC adapter for power
o XLR/TRS input with high-performance mic preamp
o High-quality recording and playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz
o Approximately 5 hours of operation with 2 AA alkaline batteries
o Includes download code for Ableton Live 9 Lite
o Hi-Z support
o Zero-latency direct monitoring
o Dedicated RCA L/R and headphone outputs
o Gain control knob for Mic/Hi-Z input
o +48V phantom power
o Accepts standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries
o Includes ProTools First, Ableton Live9 Lite and Cubasis LE via digital download
ZOOM U-22 DAW RECORDING SOFTWARE
Pro Tools | First
With Avid Pro Tools | First, you are equipped with the same software used by audio professionals in recording studios around the world. Go from writing to final mix with intuitive recording and music creation tools, as well as 21 free plugins.
After purchase, creators can go to avid.com/zoom and register to download the special version of Pro Tools | First together with a valuable collection of audio software.
Ableton Live 9 Lite
Bundled with Ableton Live 9 Lite, the U-22 has everything the modern music creator needs. This integrated software lets you record tracks quickly and intuitively, enhancing them with
studio-quality effects like EQ, compression, reverb, delay, chorus, filter, and more. Plus, Ableton’s performance workflows let you take your music to the stage where you can mix and recordlive.
Steinberg Cubasis LE
Cubasis LE, a 4-track audio recording/editing/mixing app for iPad with an intuitive ‘touch’ user interface, is now available for the U-22.
U-22 users can download the Cubasis LE from App Store for free.
Here’s what comes with the ZOOM U-22:
o Operation manual
o USB Cable
o ProTools First software download code
o Ableton Live 9 Lite software download code
o Cubasis LE software download code
ZOOM U-22 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
- Frequency characteristics: 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 channels: 2 channels
- Number of audio Playback channels: 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)
- Power Source: Zoom AD-17 (Micro-B)
- Power Source: DC 5V power supply (Micro-B)
- Power Source: 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
