Zoom U-44 Handy Audio Interface

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The World is Your Studio

Wherever 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 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.

Can your interface do this?

Thanks to its 10-pin Zoom connector, the U-44 is compatible with all of their 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 their SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun for dialogue and sound design on your latest film project.

All The Pickup, Half The Length

The SGH-6 Shotgun capsule is a hyper-directional microphone that's perfect for film, live theater and newsgathering applications.

Expanded Connectivity

Plugging in the EXH-6 Dual XLR/TRS Combo Capsule gives you two more inputs, perfect for connecting extra microphones, instruments, mixers or portable music players.

The Best Of Both Worlds

The SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun capsule adds a super-directional mic for capturing sounds directly in front, plus a bi-directional one for capturing ambient sounds. It's ideal for location recording, allowing videographers and content creators to capture dialogue or narration with the center microphone and mixing in the desired amount of environmental sound captured by the side microphone.

Live Recording Personified

The XYH-6 X/Y capsule features two matched high-quality unidirectional microphones and delivers excellent results for all types of live stereo recording.

The Ultimate In Image Control

The MSH-6 Mid-Side capsule contains two mic elements positioned directly on top of one another. With dual mic elements-a forward facing, unidirectional mic (the "Mid") and a side-facing, bi-directional mic (the "Side"), the Mid-Side recording technique allows you to adjust the width of the stereo image after it has been recorded.

Louder. Closer. Cleaner

The XYH-S XIV shock mount capsule features two matched unidirectional condenser microphones housed within an advanced shock mount to minimize vibration and handling noise, perfect for loud concert and performance settings.

Pristine Recording and Playback

Inspired by their 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.

It's All About Connections

The 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.

Multiple 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.

Control Your Mix

With 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.

Transfer audio with total clarity

When 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.

• Connect digital audio gear to analog amps and mixers
• Create digital samples for your songs
• Digitize your analog records and tapes
• Transfer archived recordings to digital

Feature-Rich Mobile Recording

The 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.

Includes Albeton Live 9 Lite

With 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.