From the manufacturer
In the Box:
- Operation manual
- Ableton Live 9 Lite software download code
- USB cable
The Zoom U-22 Handy Audio Interface
Compact. Accessible. Essential
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 iPad and create great-sounding audio anywhere.
The U-22 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 interface delivers the same excellent sound as our U-44 and U-24, with an even more compact form factor.
- Stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPad
- Connect to 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/TRS 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
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 iPad, pull up software effects or a looper, and send your processed signal to a mixer or the house PA via RCA stereo outputs.
Pristine Recording and Playback
The U-22 features a single high-performance, low-noise mic preamp 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.
Innovative Handy Design
The U-22 can be bus-powered via USB and it’s compact form factor is perfect for use with a laptop or 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 iPad.
Zero-Latency Monitoring
The U-22’s direct monitoring switch allows you to hear your signal before it passes through the computer, so you can record and mix with zero-latency. Separate RCA output jacks and an independent headphone output provide multiple options for monitoring.
Get Connected
The U-22’s 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 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/TRS combo input is disabled.
Bhaskar R. –
Awsome audio interface
Guyz i jst love this interface…. Its too good… Go for it… Its better than focusrite scarlet solo interface… Value for money
aakscool –
It’s a perfect fit for my small studio!!
Audio interface is built to last. All the functions work perfectly fine. Inline option is a bonus to my studio. So far so good !! True value for money.
Anibo –
Good and Poor (both)
Quick in Delivery but look like an old package with expired Ableton Live 9 Code. So bad.
Hank –
Good product but driver issues with Win7 x64bit
No problems using it. I wish we could use the line input & mic/xlr input simultaneously, hence one less star. Its not noisy, it could use a little more output since it’s not loud enough sometimes with earphones. Feature wise its okay, handy to carry around for on the spot recordings of ideas through iPad or laptop.
The battery backup is quite good. I don’t have a condenser mic so I don’t use the phantom power feature, although when measured it gives a 45.2V at 6.4mA reading on a multimeter. That might not be optimum for certain microphones.
Overall, not a bad product at all, much better reliability & quality than similar behringer products. I got this during the great indian sale week, so it was discounted. Presently the MSRP for this product is very high, around Rs.9k, its not worth it at that price but at around 6k it’s okay.
Update: I was using this with Win7 Home Pre 64bit & Win7 Ultimate 32bit and it worked without issues. However it’s driver doesn’t work on Win7 Ultimate 64bit. Tried downloading fastest driver roo, still doesn’t work. Only way to get it to work is by starting windows with driver enforcement disabled during start-up.
Siddhartha Unni –
Best in class for the price.
Hands down, it’s simply the best sounding Audio Interface I’ve used since FocusRite 2i2. The pricing is great! Just go for it! Invest in a good XLR cable as it does not come with one. Amazon Basics XLR Cable is what I would recommend.
Shyamsundar –
Works great to capture audio
quick capture of audio
apoorv –
Five Stars
Great device low noise floor, good preamp atleast for guitar does the e job well
siddharth sharma –
Don’t waste your money.
The unit out of the box look nice. Nothing out of this world. plastic body..but done well I suppose for the price point.
AD/DA is pathetic.
Output Level is a joke.
Preamp Is a noisy.
Tried returning it, but amazon will only replace this with the same worthless garbage.
Don’t recommend it at all.
tdot4k –
Very handy, just like the name says
This a well constructed interface that pairs well with Garage Band and an iPad Pro. The audio is pretty clean as long as you have a decent mic, and tweak the settings properly. For those doing voice overs, recording podcasts, or other vocal work, this would be a good budget option. You can record on the go if you run it on batteries or have the right backup power.
palomalalala –
Funciona
No tiene tanta ganancia, pero funciona bien. Para el precio está muy bien. Yo lo uso con un procaster y me ha ido bien.