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Zoom U-22 Portable Audio Interface

4 / 5
4 reviews

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Zoom U-22 Portable Audio Interface
Product no: 9000-0029-2182

Product information

General

Record on the spot thanks to the near-pocket-sized that is the Zoom U-22 audio interface. This portable studio rig isn't just super-compact and lightweight but offers everything you would expect of a professional interface, from the outstanding preamp to the 24-bit, 96kHz recording quality. And while it can be mains powered with a compatible power supply (not included), this interface can even be powered by just two AA batteries, removing the need to mess around with external power supplies and extra cables, making it a solid partner when working on less hospitable locations.

Options & Connections

Next to a combo Hi-Z jack/XLR input, the U-22 comes equipped with a 3.5mm mini-jack line-input and a headphone output. Via the USB port, you can pair it with your Mac or PC, but even better than that, you can even connect this widget to an iPad using the compatible camera connection kit (not included) while the set of RCA stereo output can be hooked up to a set of monitors or a mixer. To finish, Zoom have also built in a +48 Volt phantom power supply to accommodate condenser microphones.

What Latency Issues?

Since the audio is monitored via the interface itself, before it passes through your computer, zero latency monitoring is a given, so you're always assured of a tight monitor mix during recording. To get you started, the Zoom U-22 also comes including a download code for Ableton Live 9 Lite, giving you direct access to one of the most renowned DAWs almost straight out of the box, so you can not only record to a professional level, but apply pro-grade effects like delay, chorus, reverb, EQ and compression to your work, giving it those all important finishing touches.

Tips or comments about this product

  • Please note: One one one input at a time can be used to record. When using the line input to record, the XLR/jack combo will automatically be deactivated.

Specifications

Product features

19 inches
No
Number of analogue Inputs
2
Number of analogue outputs
2
Number of headphone outputs
1
Computer ports
USB
Sustainable product
Not specified
Phantom power
Yes
Suitable for operating system
Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, iOS
Interface for
Compact all-round, guitarists, vocals + guitar
Total guitar/bass inputs
1
Total microphone inputs
1
Low latency monitoring
Yes, direct monitoring
Maximum sample rate
96 kHz
Included data cable
USB cable
Included software
None
Network connections
None
Software included
Yes, download
Analogue audio input type
Unbalanced stereo line in (TRS mini-jack), balanced line in (XLR), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type
Unbalanced line out (RCA/cinch), headphone output (jack or mini-jack)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
434 gr
Dimensions
17,5 x 15,5 x 6,4 cm

Product specifications

  • portable audio interface
  • input: XLR/TRS combo jack
  • input gain: 0 - 43 dB
  • input impedance: 2.6 kOhm (mic), 484 kOhm (Hi-Z)
  • max. input level: -0.8 dBu (mic) / +8.7 dBu (Hi-Z)
  • phantom power: +48V
  • analogue input/line input:
  • 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
  • input impedance: 22 kOhms
  • max. input level: -1.0 dBu
  • analogue output:
  • stereo RCA (coaxial)
  • maximum output level: +0.8 dBu
  • output impedance: 1 kOhm
  • analogue output: headphone
  • standard stereo headphone port, 10mW
  • output impedance: 10 Ohms
  • frequency characteristics:
    • at 44.1 kHz: ±1.5 dB: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
    • at 96 kHz: +/- 2 dB: 20 Hz - 40 Hz
  • number of recording and playback channels:
  • recording: 2 channels
  • playback: 2 channels
  • sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz en 96 kHz
  • bit-depth: 24 bit
  • interface: USB 2.0
  • power supply:
    • USB bus power (type B)
    • Zoom AD-17 (micro-B)
    • DC 5V power supply (micro-B)
    • 2 AA batteries (up to 5 hours of performance when phantom power engaged)
  • power consumption: max. 5W
  • dimensions: 119.2 x 91.8 x 44.6mm (D x W x H)
  • interface weight: 151g
  • included:
    • download code for Ableton Live Lite
    • user manual
    • USB cable

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

Reviews (4)

4.0
4 reviews

Rating

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Reviews from other countries

4 / 5

Zoom U-22 Portable Audio Interface

Inexpensive way of getting audio into my ipad. It works as advertised and the audio quality is good. I take down one star because as mentioned by others the noise using xlr hi-z input from the usb power is very loud. I could not get rid of it with volume. When using batteries the noise is gone. For the line input there is no issue at all, only when using the xlr/hi-z. In terms of size is a bit bulky not as portable as I thought but it’s not too bad.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
3 / 5

Zoom U-22 Portable Audio Interface

Behoorlijk veel ruis in het ingangssignaal via XLR.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
4 / 5

Zoom U-22 Portable Audio Interface

Prima geluidskaart! Ben er erg blij mee. Installatie verloopt zonder problemen als je eerst de driver hebt geïnstalleerd. Ik was behoorlijk onder de indruk van de geluidskwaliteit. Dit had ik niet verwacht voor dat geld. Ik heb tot nu toe alleen met de line in opgenomen en ook dat werkt perfect en geeft een hele goede opname. Al met al ben ik er heel blij mee en is dit zeker een aanrader, als je niet zo heel veel ingangen en uitgangen nodig hebt.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5

Zoom U-22 Portable Audio Interface

Très agréablement surpris par ce produit.

Ayant besoin d'une interface de petite taille pour aller avec ma configuration nomade, et ayant un budget limité, j'ai porté mon attention sur cette interface de poche, puisque possédant déjà un H2N et des pédales multi-effets de chez Zoom, j'avais déjà noté le rapport qualité prix de ces produits.

Dans le cas présent, et étant le prix inférieur à 50€ lors de mon achat, je ne m'attendais pas à de telles performances, bien supérieures à celles auxquelles je m'attendais!

L'interface elle-même tient dans la main, et est fournie avec un câble USB d'excellente facture, et de longueur confortable. Je ne l'ai pour le moment utilisée qu'avec mon ordinateur portable, et donc sans l'alimenter par piles, mais pour les utilisateurs d'appareils iOS, elle est censée fonctionner jusqu'à 5h sur piles.

La qualité de capture est bonne, et le preamp micro fait aussi du bon boulot. En résolution 24bits/96khz j'obtiens une latence négligeable dans la plupart des cas.



Son seul "défaut", si l'on peut dire, pourrait être son côté tout plastique et son apparence un peu basique, mais si cela ne vous rebute pas, et si vous n'avez pas besoin de plus d'entrées, cette interface est sans aucun doute aussi bonne, si ce n'est mieux, que certaines interfaces valant parfois plus du double.
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This review was automatically translated from French.

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