• Home
  • Zoom U22 Portable USB Audio Interface
Home

Zoom U22 Portable USB Audio Interface

w/ 1 x XLR/TS Combo Jack

This product is unavailable

This product is not currently available.

This product is not currently available.

SKU: U22

Product Description

The U22 is an ultra portable Audio Interface that's perfect for mobile recording and on the go performances. It features a 2in/2out configuration that you can connect to either a laptop or an iPhone/ipad (needs lightning to USB cable) to capture and create great sounding audio, whatever the venue. 

Built in Preamp for Recording

The U22 features a single high-performance, low noise microphone preamp that you can use to connect to any microphone or line level-source using the XLR/TRS combo input. The input has both 48V Phantom power and Hi-Z support for high quality condensor microphones and guitar/bass respectively.

Or a Live Performance Tool

The U22 is not just designed for recording. You can also use the device as the interface to blast pre-recorded sounds to your fans when on stage.  Just connect to your device of choice, and pull up software effects or performance loops and you can send this processed signal to your mixer or the house PA via RCA stereo outputs.

You can even use the U22 as a studio-quality headphone amp to listen to your favourite music in full high fidelity sound

Start Recording Now

This recording package comes with the DAW Ableton Live Lite included, so that you can start recording almost immediately from scratch. If you've only used freeware like Audacity in the past, you'll find Ableton a healthy step up; offering everything you need to start creating tracks quickly and intuitively. The software also comes equipped with some studio effects like EQ, Compression, reverb and delay, so that you can have a fully mixed demo of your new track in no time. the only thing holding you back is you!

Features

  • 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 batteries
  • or 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 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
Specifications
Bus Powered
Yes
Brand
Zoom
Microphone Inputs
Yes
Connectivity
USB

Customer Reviews

4.9

8 reviews

Value

Looks

Durability

Sound

Mr James Prior1st May 2023

Great piece of kit, easy to use and high audio quality options, including better latency than my computers internal audio card. This Zoom U-22 won over a similar M-Audio product which I learned has a problem reported by lots of people, and so I'm very pleased with the Zoom, which is ideal for swapping between my studio computer or my laptop. Plus I got a better deal with Andertons than Amazon!

Value 5Looks 4Durability 4Sound 5

G8YTZ15th Mar 2023

Great product, especially at this price. I wanted to transfer some historical tape recordings to digital format. It supports 96kHz sampling rate with 24 bit accuracy. I marked it down a notch for audio quality as it does not support either 192kHz or 32 bit float, but you would not expect this at this price point. 96kHz is more than adequate for just about any semi=por or domestic use case, so not a practical issue at all. I am using it with Audacity on my 2021 Mac Pro M1 Pro. No compatability issues were experienced. The Source/Replay monitor is a useful feature as is the 48V phantom power for XLR condenser microphones. It has two inputs Mono Balanced Mic/Guitar 1/4" jack via its combo connector and stereo line level unbalanced via a 1/8" TRS jack. The phono output pass-through is a useful feature as is the choice of USB or internal battery power. Mic gain and Headphone level controls are useful features, but note the line input level is not adjustable, you need to adjust the input level from your source device. Robustness is fine for domestic/semi-pro usage, but I don't think it would stand up to professional use for that long, but at this price point you would not expect it to.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 3Sound 4

Mr Les Pepper22nd Jan 2023

Ideal for using with iPad.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer4th Jan 2023

Value 4Looks 4Durability 4Sound 4

Mr Volodymyr Selivanov24th Dec 2022

Im happy with the product for such low price

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer17th Jan 2019

easy set up, just plug'n play just as expected!!!

Dr Michael Dales31st Oct 2018

Nice and simple audio interface, very easy to use. The only issue I've found (which I believe is not ZOOM's fault) is if you use it with an iOS device to record sound for videos, you don't get mono sound, rather stereo with just a left channel. I suspect that's a problem on Apple's end, but if you want it for quick YouTube video recording you'll need to post process it somehow before uploading.

Trusted Customer26th Sep 2018

Works a treat for what I needed - as a beginner's interface, it does the job perfectly.

Finance available at checkout for orders £300+

How do I use instant finance?

It's simple! Just add the products you want to your basket and click the "Checkout" button in your basket. Go through the checkout process and tick the "Finance" option under "Select Your Payment Method". You can then choose which finance term you'd like to apply for, and change your deposit if you wish.

At the end of the checkout you'll be taken to the V12 Finance web site. This is where your finance application is processed. Assuming your application is accepted you'll be able to place your deposit and confirm your order right there.

Then, your order will come through to Andertons and we'll send you the goods. Get approval before 3pm and we'll send your order out the same working day (stock permitting) for next working day delivery!

Who can apply for finance?

You must: spend over £300, be at least 18 years of age, have been a UK resident for 3 years or more, be able to make repayments by Direct Debit, be in regular employment (minimum of 16 hours per week) including self-employment, or in permanent residence with your partner who is in regular employment.

Read More About Online Finance

Andertons Music Company's Registered Office: 58-59 Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4RF. Andertons Music Company acts as a credit broker and not a lender and only offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. Not all products offered by Secure Trust Bank PLC are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Andertons Music Company is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, firm registration number 716155. Credit provided subject to age and status.