{"product_id":"zoom-u44-audio-audio-interface","title":"Zoom U-44 Handy Audio Interface w\/Ableton Live 9 Lite","description":"\u003cp\u003eZOOM U-44 | THE CENTERPIECE OF YOUR MOBILE STUDIO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4in\/4out, Handy Audio Interface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe World is Your Studio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWherever you want to record, the bus-powered U-44 forms the perfect centerpiece of your mobile studio. Connect instruments, monitors, and other devices when you’re recording at home—or hook it up to your iPhone\/iPad* to make music on the go. If bus power isn’t available, the U-44 can run on just two AA batteries, allowing you to record anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan your interface do this?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePristine Recording and Playback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by our Zoom H-series recorders, the U-44 is equipped with high-performance, low-noise mic preamps that enable recording and playback at resolutions up to 24-bit\/96 kHz. You can also use U-44 as a studio-quality headphone amp and listen to your favorite music in full fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s All About Connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U-44 features a full array of inputs and outputs so you’ll always be prepared for any recording or live performance. Two combo inputs with independent gain knobs and multi-color level indicators provide flexibility for connecting mics, keyboards, and mixers. 48V phantom power can be supplied to inputs 1 and 2, and input 1 supports Hi-Z input for connecting passive guitars, basses, or other instruments. MIDI I\/O jacks enable synchronization with devices like electronic keyboards, controllers, and synthesizer or sampler modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple output options—including 1\/4”, RCA, and S\/PDIF—allow you to connect DJ mixers, speakers, and more. Monitoring your mixes is easy thanks to a dedicated headphone output with independent volume control. The direct monitor knob makes it possible to blend your headphone mix between the input and playback signals—perfect for live electronic music performance and DJ’ing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl Your Mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith advanced monitoring options, the U-44 lets you dial in your ideal mix. Create a balanced headphone mix between your click track and main out signals during live performances. Or balance the cue and main out signals when you’re DJ’ing. The outputs of channels A and B can be muted, providing even more control. Plus, direct monitoring enables you to hear the live signal you’re recording without latency—simply adjust between the input and computer playback signals to create the perfect mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandalone AD\/DA Conversion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransfer audio with total clarity\u003cbr\u003eWhen you’re transferring audio, high-quality AD\/DA conversion is critical. The U-44 functions in standalone mode as a high-quality mic preamp and AD\/DA converter to ensure complete transparency when converting audio formats. You can choose between a 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate for conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect digital audio gear to analog amps and mixers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate digital samples for your songs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigitize your analog records and tapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransfer archived recordings to digital\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeature-Rich Mobile Recording\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U-44 is small enough to carry in your jacket pocket or backpack—without sacrificing features. Plus, all of the connectors and knobs are strategically positioned for fast access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate More with Your U-44\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Albeton Live 9 Lite\u003cbr\u003eWith the U-44 and Ableton Live 9 Lite, you have everything the modern music creator needs. Record your tracks quickly and intuitively, enhancing them with studio-quality effects like EQ, compression, reverb, delay, chorus, filter, and more. Plus, Ableton’s performance workflows let you take your music to the stage where you can mix and record live. Plus, Ableton’s performance workflows let you take your music to the stage where you can mix and record live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures at a Glance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-channel and stereo USB audio interface for PC\/Mac\/iPhone\/iPad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo mic\/line inputs with high-performance mic preamps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality recording and playback at resolutions up to 24-bit\/96 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with Zoom interchangeable input capsules via 10-pin connector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandalone AD\/DA conversion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctions as a two-channel mic preamp with analog and digital outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 4 hours of operation with 2 AA alkaline batteries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes download code for Ableton Live 9 Lite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour-channel simultaneous inputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi-Z support (input 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-latency direct monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree TRS phone jack outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated RCA L\/R and headphone outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIDI I\/O\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS\/PDIF optical\/coaxial input and output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain control knobs for each input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+48V phantom power for inputs 1 and 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccepts standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what's included with the U-44 Handy Audio Recorder...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbleton Live 9 Lite software download code\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB Cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional U-44 accessories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXYH-6 X\/Y mic capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXYH-5 X\/Y Shock-mounted mic capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSH-6 Mid-Side mic capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSGH-6 Shotgun mic capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSSH-6 Stereo Shotgun mic capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEXH-6 Dual XLR\/TRS combo input capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eECM-3 Extension Cable for Zoom mic capsules (3m)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eECM-6 Extension Cable for Zoom mic capsules (6m)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoom AD-17 power supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAIH-1 Audio Interface Holder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPECS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eANALOG IN: INPUT 1\/2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnector: TRS\/XLR combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput gain: 0 – 43 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput impedance: 2.6 k Ω (MIC IN) 1.1 M Ω (when Hi-Z ON)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum input level: +2.7 dBu (MIC IN) \/+20.7 dBu (TRS IN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhantom power: +48V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eANALOG IN: MIC IN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported Zoom Input Capsules: XYH-6, MSH-6, SGH-6, EXH-6, SSH-6, XYH-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eANALOG OUT: MAIN OUT L\/R\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnector: TRS phone jacks (unbalanced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum output level: +10 dBu (at 0 dBFS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput impedance: 330 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eANALOG OUT: LINE OUT 1\/2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnector: RCA (coaxial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum output level: +8 dBu (at 0 dBFS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput impedance: 1kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eANALOG OUT: PHONES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnector: Standard stereo phone jack 30 mW x 2 (into 32 Ω load)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum output level: +10 dBu (at 0 dBFS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput impedance: 33 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIGITAL IN\/OUT: S\/PDIF OPTICAL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnector: TOSLINK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported sampling frequencies: 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIGITAL IN\/OUT: S\/PDIF COAXIAL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnector: RCA (coaxial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported sampling frequencies: 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 44.1 kHz: ±1.5 dB: 20 Hz - 20 kHz\u003cbr\u003eAt 96 kHz: ±2 dB: 20 Hz - 40 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput conversion noise:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasured EIN: -119.5 dB (IHF-A)\u003cbr\u003eat 43 dB, 150 Ω input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of audio recording and playback channels:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecording: 4 channels\u003cbr\u003ePlayback: 4 channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSampling frequencies: 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBit depth: 24-bit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterface: USB 2.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIDI IN\/OUT: 5-pin DIN jack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Source:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB bus power (Type B)\u003cbr\u003eZOOM AD-17 (Micro-B)\u003cbr\u003eDC 5V power supply (Micro-B)\u003cbr\u003e2 AA batteries (4 hours continuous operation with phantom power off)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower consumption: 5W maximum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 198.8 mm (D) x 92.3 mm (W) x 42.7 mm (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight (main unit only): 310 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*0dBu=0.775Vrms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eU-44 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWindows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOS： Windows® 7 SP1 or later \/ 8.1 \/ 10 (32bit\/64bit)\u003cbr\u003eCPU: Intel® Core i3 or faster*\u003cbr\u003eUSB: USB 3.0\/USB 2.0**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Operation is not guaranteed with CPUs from Atom, Celeron or Pentium series or CPUs made by AMD.\u003cbr\u003e** Only USB host controllers with Intel Chipsets are supported. 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