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 H5andH6 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.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE
Multi-channel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac
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
SPECS
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
Additional Specifications
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) 92.3 mm (W) 42.7 mm (H)
WEIGHT (MAIN UNIT ONLY):
310 g
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 / 10.13 / 10.14 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.
