Zoom U-44 Portable Audio Interface
Zoom U-44 Handy Audio Interface 24-bit/96kHz 4-channel Portable USB Audio Interface with 2 Preamps, Analogue and Digital
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The Centerpiece of your Mobile Studio
Zoom - 'U-44'
24-bit/96kHz 4-channel
Portable USB Audio Interface
Zoom’s ‘U-44’ is a portable, 4-in/4-out audio interface which allows you to effortlessly record and perform anywhere your creativity takes you. Compact enough to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, Zoom’s U-44 is packing all the tech and features you’ll need to record pristine audio in 24-bit/96kHz, whenever inspiration strikes.
The U-44 delivers the same high-quality, low-noise mic preamps as their popular H5 and H6 Handy Recorders, alongside swift compatibility with Zoom’s interchangeable input capsules for almost endless possibilities. Put the U-44 to use with your PC, Mac, or iPhone/iPad via USB – or use it as a standalone AD/DA converter and mic preamp.
Quite simply, there is no other audio interface which packs this much versatility, value and performance in such a compact, easily portable form!
4 x 4Simultaneous I/O
24-bit/96kHzA/D Resolution
2No of Preamps
at a glance
• 4-channel USB recording interface for Mac, Windows, and iPad (via Camera Connection Kit)
• 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs include the microphone preamps from the H6 (with phantom power)
• Extensive analog I/O accommodates mic-, line-, and instrument-level sources
• Record and play back high-quality audio at up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution
• Digital I/O supports standalone AD/DA conversion
The World is Your Studio
record anywhere. anytime.There are few audio interfaces available which can compare to the U-44 for it’s portability. With Zoom’s U-44, USB bus power heralds only the beginning. If you’re unable to power via USB, the U-44 can run easily on 2 AA batteries, making it an ideal choice to pair with your iPad (camera connection kit required).
Thanks to the U-44’s compact format, it’s easily carried in your coat pocket or bag, ready to record whenever you need it. Perfect for journalistic interviews, right the way through to impromptu jams. The U-44 is the perfect choice for recording on the go.
An Abundance of Connectivity Options
dual TLR/XLR combo jacksDespite its small size, the U-44 is certainly packing when it comes to I/O options. Featuring dual TLR/XLR combo jacks which serve as the main analogue inputs, accommodating line-level sources and microphones - even supplying phantom power to condenser mics. Furthermore, there's also DI input so you can plug in your guitar!
There’s also a coax and optical S/PDIF for digital signal sources and MIDI I/O for keyboard and other MIDI sources. Furthermore, it’s possible to connect any of Zoom’s ‘Capsule’ modules to add further inputs or a mic, direct to your interface! Cool!
Create More with Your U-44
ableton live 9 liteThe U-44 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-44.
U-44 users can download the Cubasis LE from App Store for free.
Zoom 'U-44' Overview
portable Audio InterfaceThe 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. 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 Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Computer Connectivity | USB |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Simultaneous I/O | 4 x 4 |
| Number of Preamps | 2 |
| Phantom Power | Yes |
| Analogue Inputs | 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (Hi-Z option input 1), 1 x 10-pin Mic input (Zoom H-Series Mic capsules) |
| Analogue Outputs | 2 x 1/4" (main out), 2 x RCA stereo pairs, 1 x 1/4" (headphones) |
| Digital Inputs | 1 x Toslink (S/PDIF), 1 x Coax (S/PDIF) |
| Digital Outputs | 1 x Toslink (S/PDIF), 1 x Coax (S/PDIF) |
| MIDI I/O | In/Out |
| USB | 1 x Type B, 1 x Micro-B |
| OS Requirements - Mac | OS X 10.8 or later (iPad use Camera Connection kit or Lightning to USB Camera adapter) |
| OS Requirements - PC | Windows 7 or later |
| Bus Powered | Yes |
| Power Supply | USB Micro-B, 2 x AA batteries or Zoom AD-17 adapter (sold separately) |
