Zoom U-22 Portable USB Handy Audio Interface

Description

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 an iPhone/iPad and create great-sounding audioanywhere.

The interface features a high-performance, low-noise mic preamp so you can record vocals, instruments, and more with pristine sound qualityat 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 formfactor.

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 andoperation.

*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 toiPhone/iPad.

Pristine Recording and Playback

The U-22 features a single high-performance, low-noise mic preampthe same as our acclaimed H6 Handy Recorderswith 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 infullfidelity.

Get Connected

The U-22s XLR/TRS 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 iPhone/iPad, mixer, or other portable audiodevice.

*The U-22 can record one input at a time. When recording from the LINE IN jack, the XLR/TRS combo input isdisabled.

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 stereooutputs.

Zero-Latency Monitoring

For zero-latency recording and mixing, the U-22s 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 formonitoring.

Includes Ableton Live 9 Lite

When you combine the U-22 with Ableton Live 9 Lite, you have everything the modern music creator needs. This combination lets you record tracks quickly and intuitively, enhancing them with studio-quality effects like EQ, compression, reverb, delay, chorus, filter, andmore.Plus, Abletons performance workflows let you take your music to the stage where you can mix and recordlive.