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The Zoom U-22 Handy Audio Interface 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 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.
Key Features of the Zoom U-22 Handy Audio Interface
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 batteriesor 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
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 s
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 iPhone/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.
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.
Connect to iPhone/iPad with Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter (sold separately), plus 2 AA batteriesor 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
The Zoom U-22 Handy Audio Interface 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 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.
Key Features of the Zoom U-22 Handy Audio Interface
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 batteriesor 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
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 s
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 iPhone/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.
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.
at 44.1 khz: ±1.5db: 20 hz - 20 khz at 96 khz: ±2 db: 20 hz - 40 khz
Input conversion noise
measured ein: -120 db or less (ihf-a) at 43 db, 150 ω input
Number of audio recording and playback channels
recording: 2 channels playback: 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) zoom ad-17 (micro-b) dc 5v power supply (micro-b) 2 aa batteries (about 5 hours continuous operation with phantom power off) 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
U-22 System Requirements
Windows
os： windows® 8.1/10/11 (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 ~ macos 13 cpu: intel® core i3 or fasterusb: usb 3.0/usb 2.0** operation is not guaranteed when used with usb hubs or expansion cards.
Iphone/Ipad
os: ios 7.1 ~ 16, ipados 15 ~ 16 * requires 2 aa batteries or optional ac adapter for power, plus an apple ipad camera connection kit or lightning-to-usb camera adapter.
