Other Products ｜Zoom U-44 Portable 4x4 USB Handy Audio/MIDI Interface

Key Features

Musicians, Songwriters, and Producers
USB Type-A Connectivity
2 Mic Preamps, Zoom Mic Capsule Input
1 Headphone Output, 4 Line Outputs
Up to 24-Bit / 96 kHz Resolution
Battery or Bus Power / Mac, Windows, iOS
Phantom Power, Zero-Latency Monitoring
Tactile Controls
MIDI and S/PDIF I/O, Output Mute Buttons
DAW Software and iPad App

Overview

Armed with the Zoom U-44 Portable 4x4 USB Handy Audio/MIDI Interface, it's easy for musicians, songwriters, and producers to record four sources at a time to their computer, iPhone, or iPad and integrate MIDI gear, too. At home, outside, or while traveling, the U-44's user-friendly tactile controls and high-resolution 24-bit / 96 kHz converters help you capture your creativity with quality. Plus, it comes with Ableton Live Lite and the Steinberg Cubasis LE iPad app to provide the software you need to take your music from inspiration to a finished production.
The U-44 features two low-noise microphone preamps with switchable phantom power and XLR-1/4" combo jacks—both can handle mic or line inputs, and Input 1 sports a Hi-Z switch for when you need to track an electric guitar or bass. The 10-pin input enables quick attachment of any Zoom mic/input capsules (available separately) and stereo S/PDIF digital I/O is provided on coaxial and optical ports.Thanks to mix-adjustable, zero-latency direct monitoring, stereo 1/4" main outs, four RCA line outputs, and a 1/4" headphone port, the U-44 can simultaneously feed speakers and headphones with independent volume control. The headphone output features its own balance knob, which lets you blend computer playback signals 1-2 and 3-4 for customizable cue mixes.

Key Specs

Channels of I/O

Analog:2 Inputs / 4 OutputsDigital:2 Inputs / 0 Outputs
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Maximum Sampling Rate

48 kHz / 24-Bit

Number of Microphone Inputs

2

Analog Audio I/O

1x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input1x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Input1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output2x Stereo RCA Unbalanced Line Output
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Digital Audio I/O

1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output1x TOSLINK Optical S/PDIF Input1x XLR 3-Pin S/PDIF Output
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Host Connection

1x USB-B (Class-Compliant)

Power Requirements

AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included), Battery, or USB Bus Power

Channels of I/O

Analog:2 Inputs / 4 OutputsDigital:2 Inputs / 0 Outputs

Built-In DSP

No

Maximum Sampling Rate

48 kHz / 24-Bit

Number of Microphone Inputs

2

Built-In Microphone

No

Input Level Adjustment

2x Knob

Signal Processing

Pad

No

Gain/Trim Range

Inputs:0 to 43 dB

High-Pass Filter

No

Solo/Mute

Mute per Master

Connectivity

Analog Audio I/O

1x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input1x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Input1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output2x Stereo RCA Unbalanced Line Output

Phantom Power

48 V, Selectable On/Off (Applied to All Inputs)

Digital Audio I/O

1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output1x TOSLINK Optical S/PDIF Input1x XLR 3-Pin S/PDIF Output

Host Connection

1x USB-B (Class-Compliant)

Host Connection Protocol

USB 2.0

USB (Non-Host)

1x Micro-USB (Power Input)

Sync I/O

No

Network I/O

No

MIDI I/O

1x DIN 5-Pin Input1x DIN 5-Pin Output

Expansion Slots

No

Other I/O

1x Proprietary/Zoom Mic Module Input

Wireless

No

Performance

Frequency Response

System:20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.5 dB (at 44.1 kHz)20 Hz to 40 kHz ±2 dB (at 96 kHz)

Maximum Input Level

Mic Inputs:+2.7 dBuLine Inputs:+20.7 dBu

Maximum Output Level

RCA Line Outputs:+8 dBu at 0 dBFSRCA Headphone Outputs:+10 dBu at 0 dBFS1/4" Monitor Outputs:+10 dBu at 0 dBFS

Headphone Output Power

30 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms

Impedance

Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs:2.6 KilohmsRCA Line Outputs:1 KilohmCombo XLR-1/4" Hi-Z Inputs:1.1 MegohmsStereo RCA Headphone Outputs:33 Ohms1/4" Monitor Outputs:330 Ohms

EIN

Inputs:-119.5 dBA (150-Ohm Source)

Digital Audio

Sample Rates

44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz

Sample Rate Conversion

No

Bit Depths

24-Bit

Latency

Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring

Sync Sources

Internal, S/PDIF

Audio Storage & Playback

Media/Memory Card Slot

No

Compatibility

OS Compatibility

Computer: macOS 10.9 or Later / Windows 7 or LaterMobile: iOS Only

Processor Requirement

Intel Core i3

Mobile Device Compatibility

iPhoneiPad

Required Hardware

Available USB 2.0 Port, USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 PortUSB Cable (Included)

Power

Power Requirements

AC/DC Power Adapter (Not Included), Battery, or USB Bus Power

AC/DC Power Adapter

5 VDC (Not Included)

Power Consumption

5 W (Maximum)

Battery Type

2x AA

Approximate Battery Life

4 Hours (Phantom Off)

Physical

Dimensions

7.87 x 3.63 x 1.68" / 19.98 x 9.23 x 4.27 cm

Weight

10.9 oz / 310.0 g

Packaging Info

Package Weight

1.4 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)

9.291 x 6.693 x 2.362"

What's in the Box:

Zoom U-44 Portable 4x4 USB Handy Audio/MIDI Interface
USB Cable
Ableton Live 9 Lite DAW Software (Download)
Steinberg Cubasis LE iPad App (Download)

Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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