Zoom U-22 Handy Audio Interface

Zoom U-22 features a single high-performance, low-noise mic preamp—the same as H6 Handy Recorders

Product Code: U-22

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Features
• 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/TS 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

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 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.

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.

The U-22 features a single high-performance, low-noise mic preamp—the same as acclaimed H6 Handy Recorders—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.

The U-22’s XLR/TS 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.
*The U-22 can record one input at a time. When recording from the LINE IN jack, the XLR/TS combo input is disabled.

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.

ANALOG IN: MIC/HI-Z 
Connector: XLR/TS combo jack
(XLR: 2 hot, TS: 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:  Stereo mini jack
10 mW x 2 (into 32 Ω load) 
Output impedance:  10 Ω 
General 
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
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.  

• U-22 Audio Interface
• Operation manual
• Ableton Live 9 Lite software download code
• USB Cable