Zoom U-22 Portable 2x2 USB Audio Interface

OUR PART #: U-22 MFR #: ZU22

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Zoom U-22 Portable 2x2 USB Audio Interface
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Product Overview

The Zoom 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 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 the U-44 and U-24, with an even more compact form factor. The U-22 can be bus-powered via USB and its compact form factor is perfect for use with a laptop or iPad. The innovative design provides quick access to connectors, knobs, and controls for effortless setup and operation.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 iPad, mixer, or other portable audio device.

Zoom U-22 Includes:

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

Zoom U-22 Features:

  • Stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPad
  • Connect to iPad with Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning-to-USB
  • Camera Adapter (
  • 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

Zoom U-22 Specifications:

  • Connector: XLR/TRS combo jack (XLR: 1 hot, TRS: TIP hot)
  • Input gain: 0 – 43 dB
  • Input impedance: 2.6 k Ohm (MIC) 484 k Ohm (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 kOhm
    • 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 k Ohm load)
    • Output impedance: 1 kOhm
  • ANALOG OUT: PHONES
    • Connector: Standard stereo phone jack 10 mW x 2 (into 32 Ohm load)
    • Output impedance: 10 Ohm
  • 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 Ohm input
  • Number of audio recording and playback channels:
    • Recording: 2 channels
    • Playback: 2 channels
  • Sampling frequencies: 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1kHz
  • 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 (DxWxH): 119.2 x 91.8 x 44.6 mm
  • Weight (main unit only): 151 g

Note:

Purchasers of the Zoom’s U22, U-24, and U-44 models can now register for a FREE download of a special version of Avid’s Pro Tools | First DAW software, which contains a valuable collection of 21 AAX audio software plug-ins. Customers can go to www.avid.com/zoom to register for their copy of Pro Tools | First and 21 free plug-ins.

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