COMPACT. ACCESSIBLE. ESSENTIAL. ZOOM U-22 The Go-Everywhere Audio Interface
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.
Zoom Handy Audio Interfaces
Innovative Handy Design
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.
Pristine Recording and Playback
The U-22 features a single high-performance, low-noise mic preamp—the same as our 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.
Get Connected
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.
Power Your Live Performance
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.
Zero-Latency Monitoring
For zero-latency recording and mixing, the U-22’s direct monitoring switch allows you to hear your signal before it passes through the computer. Separate RCA output jacks and an independent headphone output provide multiple options for monitoring.
Create More with
Your U-22
Ableton Live 9 Lite
Bundled with Ableton Live 9 Lite, the U-22 has everything the modern music creator needs. This integrated software lets you record tracks quickly and intuitively, enhancing them with studio-quality effects like EQ, compression, reverb, delay, chorus, filter, and more. Plus, Ableton’s performance workflows let you take your music to the stage where you can mix and record live.
Steinberg Cubasis LE
Cubasis 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.
Features at a Glance
- 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
Accessories
Here's what comes with the U-22:
- Operation manual
- Ableton Live 9 Lite software download code
- USB Cable
Optional U-22 accessories:
- AD-17 power supply
- AIH-1 Audio Interface Holder
Media
Video
Make the world your studio with the Zoom U-22 Handy Audio Interface.
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Specs
| ANALOG IN: MIC/HI-Z | |
|---|---|
| Connector: | XLR/TS combo jack |
| 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 |
| Output impedance: | 10 Ω |
| Frequency characteristics: | At 44.1 kHz: ±1.5dB: 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Input conversion noise: | Measured EIN: -120 dB or less (IHF-A) |
| Number of audio recording and playback channels: | Recording: 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) |
| 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 |
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| U-22 System Requirements | |
| Windows: | OS： Windows® 7 SP1 or later / 8.1 / 10 (32bit/64bit) * Operation is not guaranteed with CPUs from Atom, Celeron or Pentium series or CPUs made by AMD. |
| Mac: | OS： Mac® OS X 10.9.5 or later / 10.10 / 10.11 / 10.12 / 10.13 / 10.14 * 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. |
