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FXS044
Zoom U-44 Handy Audio Interface
The Zoom U-44 is a compact, 4-in/4-out audio interface that's small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and comes equipped with all the right features you need to record high-quality audio anywhere you go. Also, the U-44 is compatible with all of Zoom's interchangeable input capsules (sold separately) - providing a powerful, versatile field recording setup.
Type: USB Audio Interfaces
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Zoom U-44 Product Features:
The U-44 offers the same high-quality, low-noise mic preamps as the 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.
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.
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.
Inspired by the Zoom H-series recorders, the U-44 is equipped with high-performance, low-noise mic preamps that enable recording and playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/96 kHz. You can also use U-44 as a studio-quality headphone amp and listen to your favorite music in full fidelity.
Features:
- Multi-channel and 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
- 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
Here's what's included with the U-44 Handy Audio Recorder:
- Operation manual
- Ableton Live 9 Lite software download code
- USB Cable
Optional U-44 accessories
- XYH-6 X/Y mic capsule
- XYH-5 X/Y Shock-mounted mic capsule
- MSH-6 Mid-Side mic capsule
- SGH-6 Shotgun mic capsule
- SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun mic capsule
- EXH-6 Dual XLR/TRS combo input capsule
- ECM-3 Extension Cable for Zoom mic capsules (3m)
- ECM-6 Extension Cable for Zoom mic capsules (6m)
- Zoom AD-17 power supply
- AIH-1 Audio Interface Holder
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Zoom U-44 Technical Specifications:
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
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
DIGITAL IN/OUT: S/PDIF COAXIAL
Connector:
RCA (coaxial)
Supported sampling frequencies:
96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
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) x 92.3 mm (W) x 42.7 mm (H)
Weight (main unit only):
310 g
*0dBu=0.775Vrms
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Zoom U-44 System Requirements:
Windows:
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.
Mac:
OS： Mac® OS X 10.9.5 or later / 10.10 / 10.11 / 10.12
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.
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.
** Please note, system requirements may change. For the most recent system requirements please visit the manufacturer's official product listing **