Zoom U44

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 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.

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

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 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.

* 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.

Can your interface do this?
Thanks 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.

Pristine Recording and Playback
Inspired 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.

  U-44 Manual

  U-44 Firmware | Windows

  U-44 Firmware | Mac 

  U-44 Driver