Zoom U-22 Portable Audio Interface
Zoom U-22 Handy Audio Interface 24-bit/96kHz 2-channel Portable USB Audio Interface with 1 Preamp and Bus/Battery Power
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The Go-Everywhere Audio Interface
Zoom - 'U-22'

24-bit/96kHz 2-channel
Portable USB Audio Interface
Zoom’s ‘U-22’ is a new, powerful mobile recording device/audio interface, featuring an inventive 2-in/2-out portable design, the U-22 was designed to connect to your laptop/iPad with the upmost of ease and to allow you to create music anywhere, anytime.
The U-22 boasts a single high-performance, low-noise mic preamp to enable you to record vocals and instruments, in crystal-clear clarity, at resolutions up to a staggering 24-bit/96kHz. The U-22 delivers the very same sound-quality as it’s bigger brother the U-44 and U-24, only in a more portable form.
at a glance
• 2-channel USB recording interface
• 1 XLR/TRS combo input features super low-noise mic preamps
• DI input to plug in your guitar or bass and record direct
• Record/play back high-quality audio at up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution
• Record for up to 4 hours on just 2 AA batteries
Innovative Handy Design

quick & simple setupZoom’s U-22 is able to be powered via USB, and due to it’s portable form, it’s ideal for use alongside a laptop or iPhone/iPad. It’s clever and innovative design gives quick access to controls, knobs and connection options for easy setup and configuration.
powerful mic preamp insideThe U-22 boasts a single high-performance, low-noise mic-preamp – the very same preamp found in Zoom’s popular ‘H6’ recording units, with less than -120 dBu EIN, alongside recording and playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/96kHz. It’s also possible to utilise the U-22 as a studio-grade headphone amp so you can listen to your audio in wonderful full fidelity.
Get Connected

a wealth of i/o optionsThe U-22’s XLR/TRS combo input can be used to track with a mic or line-level source, with 48V phantom power if required, and Hi-Z for connecting guitar or bass/other instrument.
The U-22 also features a mini-stereo input to allow you to record an iPhone/iPad, mixer, or any 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.
Zero-Latency MonitoringWhen you need to record with zero-latency, the U-22’s direct monitoring button enables you to hear your signal before it goes through the computer. Separate RCA output jacks and headphone out offer numerous options for monitoring.
Create More with Your U-22

ableton live 9 liteThe U-22 comes bundled with Ableton Live 9 Lite, giving you all the tools you’ll need as a modern music creator. This powerful software allows you to track quickly and intuitively, and enhance them further with studio-quality effects such as EQ, compression, reverb, delay, chorus, filter, and more. Furthermore, Ableton’s performance workflows let you take your music to the stage where you can mix and record live.
steinberg cubasis leCubasis 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.
Zoom 'U-22' USB Audio Interface
portable Audio InterfaceMake the world your studio with the Zoom U-22 Handy Audio Interface. The U-22 offers a compact form factor, a 2-in/2-out design, and the ability to connect to your computer or iOS device, so you can record great audio anywhere--at the studio, on stage, or on the road.

The Tech Spec
Features | Specification | Computer Connectivity | USB |
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Form Factor | Portable |
Simultaneous I/O | 1 stereo channel (may record XLR-1/4" combo or 1/8" Line in) |
Phantom Power | 1 channel |
A/D Resolution | Up to 24-bit/96kHz |
Analogue Inputs | 1 x XLR-1/4" combo, 1 x 1/8" (line in) |
Analogue Outputs | 2 x stereo RCA |
Headphones | 1 x 1/8" |
USB | 1 x Type B, 1 x Type Micro-B |
OS Requirements - Mac | Intel Core i3 or higher, OS X 10.9.5 or later, iOS 7.1 or later (iPad/Lightning adapters not included) |
OS Requirements - PC | Intel Core i3 or higher, Windows 7 or later |
Power Supply | 2 x AA Batteries / AC Adapter (Bus powered with Laptops, Micro USB powered or batteries with tablets) |
Height | 1.75" |
Width | 3.6" |
Depth | 4.7" |
Weight | 0.33 lbs |