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Zoom U-44 Handy Audio Interface

Zoom U-44 Handy Audio Interface

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The 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.

The U-44 offers the same high-quality, low-noise mic preamps as our 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 iPad via USB—or as a standalone AD/DA converter and mic preamp. No other audio interface provides this much versatility, value, and performance.

Thanks to its 10-pin Zoom connector, the U-44 is compatible with all of our interchangeable input capsules (sold separately), representing a powerful field recording setup. 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.

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Product Name Zoom U-44 Handy Audio Interface
Brand Zoom
Condition New
MPN ZU44
UPC 884354016258
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.
  • Multi-channel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac
  • 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)
  • 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
Frequency: At 44.1kHz: 20Hz - 20kHz (± 1.5dB)
  • At 96kHz: 20Hz - 40kHz (± 2dB)
Input Conversion Noise: Measured EIN: -119.5dB (IHF-A) at 43dB, 150Ω Input
Audio Recording: 4 Channels
Playback: 4 Channels
Sampling Frequencies: 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz
Bit Depth: 24-Bit
Interface: USB 2.0
MIDI Input/Output: 5-Pin DIN Jack
Power Consumption: 5W Maximum
Dimensions: 198.8mm x 92.3mm x 42.7mm (D x W x H)
Weight: 310g
Power Source:
USB Bus Power: Type B
Zoom AD-17: Micro-B
DC 5V Power Supply: Micro-B
2 x AA Batteries: 4 Hours Continuous Operation with Phantom Power Off

Analog Input 1/2

Connector: TRS/XLR Combo Jacks (XLR: 2 Hot, TRS: TIP Hot)
Input Gain: 0 - 43dB
Input Impedance: 2.6kΩ (Mic In) - 1.1 MΩ with Hi-Z On
Maximum Input Level: Mic In: +2.7dBu - TRS In: +20.7dBu
Phantom Power: +48V

Analog Input - Microphone

Supported Zoom Capsules: XYH-6, MSH-6, SGH-6, EXH-6, SSH-6, XYH-5

Analog Output - Main Out L/R

Connector: TRS Phone Jacks Unbalanced
Maximum Output Level: +10dBu (at 0 dBFS)
Output Impedance: 330Ω

Analog Output - Line Out 1/2

Connector: RCA (Coaxial)
Maximum Output Level: +8dBu (at 0 dBFS)
Output Impedance: 1kΩ

Analog Output - Headphones

Connector: Standard Stereo Phone Jack
Maximum Output Level: +10dBu (at 0 dBFS)
Output Impedance: 33Ω

Digital Input/Output

S/PDIF Optical Connector: TOSLINK
S/PDIF Optical Sampling Frequencies: 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz
S/PDIF Coaxial Connector: RCA (Coaxial)
S/PDIF Coaxial Sampling Frequencies: 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz

System Requirements

Windows:
  • OS: Windows® 7 SP1 or later / 8.1 / 10 (32bit/64bit)
  • CPU: Intel® Core i3 or faster (Operation is not guaranteed with CPUs from Atom, Celeron or Pentium series or CPUs made by AMD)
  • USB: USB 3.0/USB 2.0 (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
  • 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)
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.

Zoom U-44 Handy Audio Interface

Details

The 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.

The U-44 offers the same high-quality, low-noise mic preamps as our 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 iPad via USB—or as a standalone AD/DA converter and mic preamp. No other audio interface provides this much versatility, value, and performance.

Thanks to its 10-pin Zoom connector, the U-44 is compatible with all of our interchangeable input capsules (sold separately), representing a powerful field recording setup. 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.

More Information
Product Name Zoom U-44 Handy Audio Interface
Brand Zoom
Condition New
MPN ZU44
UPC 884354016258
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.
Features
  • Multi-channel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac
  • 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)
  • 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
Tech Specs
Frequency: At 44.1kHz: 20Hz - 20kHz (± 1.5dB)
  • At 96kHz: 20Hz - 40kHz (± 2dB)
Input Conversion Noise: Measured EIN: -119.5dB (IHF-A) at 43dB, 150Ω Input
Audio Recording: 4 Channels
Playback: 4 Channels
Sampling Frequencies: 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz
Bit Depth: 24-Bit
Interface: USB 2.0
MIDI Input/Output: 5-Pin DIN Jack
Power Consumption: 5W Maximum
Dimensions: 198.8mm x 92.3mm x 42.7mm (D x W x H)
Weight: 310g
Power Source:
USB Bus Power: Type B
Zoom AD-17: Micro-B
DC 5V Power Supply: Micro-B
2 x AA Batteries: 4 Hours Continuous Operation with Phantom Power Off

Analog Input 1/2

Connector: TRS/XLR Combo Jacks (XLR: 2 Hot, TRS: TIP Hot)
Input Gain: 0 - 43dB
Input Impedance: 2.6kΩ (Mic In) - 1.1 MΩ with Hi-Z On
Maximum Input Level: Mic In: +2.7dBu - TRS In: +20.7dBu
Phantom Power: +48V

Analog Input - Microphone

Supported Zoom Capsules: XYH-6, MSH-6, SGH-6, EXH-6, SSH-6, XYH-5

Analog Output - Main Out L/R

Connector: TRS Phone Jacks Unbalanced
Maximum Output Level: +10dBu (at 0 dBFS)
Output Impedance: 330Ω

Analog Output - Line Out 1/2

Connector: RCA (Coaxial)
Maximum Output Level: +8dBu (at 0 dBFS)
Output Impedance: 1kΩ

Analog Output - Headphones

Connector: Standard Stereo Phone Jack
Maximum Output Level: +10dBu (at 0 dBFS)
Output Impedance: 33Ω

Digital Input/Output

S/PDIF Optical Connector: TOSLINK
S/PDIF Optical Sampling Frequencies: 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz
S/PDIF Coaxial Connector: RCA (Coaxial)
S/PDIF Coaxial Sampling Frequencies: 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz

System Requirements

Windows:
  • OS: Windows® 7 SP1 or later / 8.1 / 10 (32bit/64bit)
  • CPU: Intel® Core i3 or faster (Operation is not guaranteed with CPUs from Atom, Celeron or Pentium series or CPUs made by AMD)
  • USB: USB 3.0/USB 2.0 (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
  • 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)
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.
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