U-44 Handy Audio Interface
THE CENTERPIECE OF YOUR MOBILE STUDIO ZOOM U-44 Handy Audio Interface The U-44 is a compact, 4-in/4-out audio interface that enables you to record and perform wherever you are. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the U-44 comes equipped with the features you need to record 24-bit/96 kHz audio anywhere. The U-44 offers the same high-quality, low-noise mic preamps as our acclaimed H5 and H6 Handy Recorders, plus compatibility with Zoom’s Interchangeable Input Capsules for incredible possibilities. Use the U-44 with your PC, Mac, or iPhone/iPad via USB—or as a standalone AD/DA converter and mic preamp. No other audio interface provides this much versatility, value, and performance. The World is Your Studio Wherever you want to record, the bus-powered U-44 forms the perfect centerpiece of your mobile studio. Connect instruments, monitors, and other devices when you’re recording at home—or hook it up to your iPhone/iPad* to make music on the go. If bus power isn’t available, the U-44 can run on just two AA batteries, allowing you to record anywhere. * 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. Can your interface do this? Thanks to its 10-pin Zoom connector, the U-44 is compatible with all of our interchangeable input capsules (sold separately), representing a powerful field recording setup. Choose from six capsules—X/Y, Shock Mount X/Y, Mid-Side, Shotgun, Stereo Shotgun, and Dual XLR/TRS Combo Input—each with its own unique applications. Record the audience during your live performance, or connect our SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun for dialogue and sound design on your latest film project. Features at a Glance Multi-channel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac 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 Two mic/line inputs with high-performance mic preamps High-quality recording and playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz Compatible with Zoom interchangeable input capsules via 10-pin connector Standalone AD/DA conversion Functions as a two-channel mic preamp with analog and digital outputs Approximately 4 hours of operation with 2 AA alkaline batteries Includes download code for Ableton Live 9 Lite Four-channel simultaneous inputs Hi-Z support (input 1) Zero-latency direct monitoring Three TRS phone jack outputs Dedicated RCA L/R and headphone outputs MIDI I/O S/PDIF optical/coaxial input and output Gain control knobs for each input +48V phantom power for inputs 1 and 2 Accepts standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries
- Multi-channel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac
- 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
- Two mic/line inputs with high-performance mic preamps
- High-quality recording and playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz
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FEATURES AT A GLANCE
- Multi-channel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac
- 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
- Two mic/line inputs with high-performance mic preamps
- High-quality recording and playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz
- Compatible with Zoom interchangeable input capsules via 10-pin connector
- Standalone AD/DA conversion
- Functions as a two-channel mic preamp with analog and digital outputs
- Approximately 4 hours of operation with 2 AA alkaline batteries
- Includes download code for Ableton Live 9 Lite
- Four-channel simultaneous inputs
- Hi-Z support (input 1)
- Zero-latency direct monitoring
- Three TRS phone jack outputs
- Dedicated RCA L/R and headphone outputs
- MIDI I/O
- S/PDIF optical/coaxial input and output
- Gain control knobs for each input
- +48V phantom power for inputs 1 and 2
- Accepts standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries
SPECS
ANALOG IN: INPUT 1/2
| CONNECTOR: |
TRS/XLR combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot) |
| INPUT GAIN: |
0 – 43 dB |
| INPUT IMPEDANCE: |
2.6 k Ω (MIC IN) 1.1 M Ω (when Hi-Z ON) |
| MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: |
+2.7 dBu (MIC IN) /+20.7 dBu (TRS IN) |
| PHANTOM POWER: |
+48V |
ANALOG IN: MIC IN
| SUPPORTED ZOOM INPUT CAPSULES: |
XYH-6, MSH-6, SGH-6, EXH-6, SSH-6, XYH-5 |
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ANALOG OUT: MAIN OUT L/R
| CONNECTOR: |
TRS phone jacks (unbalanced) |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: |
+10 dBu (at 0 dBFS) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: |
330 Ω |
ANALOG OUT: LINE OUT 1/2
| CONNECTOR: |
RCA (coaxial) |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: |
+8 dBu (at 0 dBFS) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: |
1kΩ |
ANALOG OUT: PHONES
| CONNECTOR: |
Standard stereo phone jack 30 mW x 2 (into 32 Ω load) |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: |
+10 dBu (at 0 dBFS) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: |
33 Ω |
DIGITAL IN/OUT: S/PDIF OPTICAL
| CONNECTOR: |
TOSLINK |
| SUPPORTED SAMPLING FREQUENCIES: |
96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz |
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DIGITAL IN/OUT: S/PDIF COAXIAL
| CONNECTOR: |
RCA (coaxial) |
| SUPPORTED SAMPLING FREQUENCIES: |
96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz |
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Additional Specifications
| FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS: |
At 44.1 kHz: ±1.5 dB: 20 Hz - 20 kHz At 96 kHz: ±2 dB: 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| INPUT CONVERSION NOISE: |
Measured EIN: -119.5 dB (IHF-A) at 43 dB, 150 Ω input |
| NUMBER OF AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK CHANNELS: |
Recording: 4 channels Playback: 4 channels |
| SAMPLING FREQUENCIES: |
96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz |
| BIT DEPTH: |
24-bit |
| INTERFACE: |
USB 2.0 |
| MIDI IN/OUT: |
5-pin DIN jack |
| POWER SOURCE: |
USB bus power (Type B) ZOOM AD-17 (Micro-B) DC 5V power supply (Micro-B) 2 AA batteries (4 hours continuous operation with phantom power off) |
| POWER CONSUMPTION: |
5W maximum |
| DIMENSIONS: |
198.8 mm (D) 92.3 mm (W) 42.7 mm (H) |
| WEIGHT (MAIN UNIT ONLY): |
310 g |
U-44 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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