ZOOM AMS-22 and AMS-24 - USB Audio Interface Review (portable recording)
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- In this video I test the ZOOM AMS-22 and AMS-24 and tell you how they perform.
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00:00 Intro
00:33 Hardware Overview
04:46 Power Situation
03:54 Direct Monitoring Latency
06:13 Mic Input Performance 1/2
07:11 Mic Preamp Performance
08:58 Mic Input Performance 2/2
09:41 Line Input Performance
10:08 Main Output Performance
11:16 HP Output Performance
12:06 Driver and RTL
12:39 Verdict
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Always a good day when Julian drops a new review. The perfect combination of quality technical analysis, honest verdicts, and deadpan humor. 💯
Been waiting for this one! That's crazy that the powerbank is only needed to kickstart the ams22! Great job finding that fact!
Best soft soft tutorial for beginners on UA-cam! I'm an absolute beginner and all the other tutorials I've found on UA-cam have been so
Thankyou for the very clear explanation. I've been searching interface videos for a while now and it's great to find a channel with clear, articulate and no-nonsense explanations and no obnoxious loudmouthing or irrelevant noise. Subscribed.
I would love to find someone do such detailed reviews on wireless lav setups.
Great channel
Hey, thanks for these sorts of reviews with data. Wish I had found your content last year before replacing my old interface!
This channel has the best interface reviews!
@Julian_Karuse.. 🥰🥰🥰 what is it? 😁
Julian! Ich liebe deine Videos. Ich wünschte ich hätte ne Ausbildung zum Tontechniker gemacht aber deine Videos tun's auch haha.
Thanks to you and this dynamic range analysis, I bought myself the Audient ID14 MkII , it's absolutely fantastic 🙂
Julian. When I saw these I was thinking “oh man! I hope Julian Krause covers these!” Thank you bro 🤜 🤛
A very thorough review. Thank you.
I’ve been using the AMS-24 for a while now and am very happy with the recording performance. But what’s really surprising to me is the quality of the headphone output. It sounds really great with a lot of detail and power, without distortion. I think in its price range the AMS-24 is really among the best.
@44Bigs For the AMS-24 before i buy it. Does the loopback feature work when the interface is in Music mode? && can you have the loopback record only 1 input {like a UA-cam vid or some music/video online} and have that recorded into the daw {or whatever software you use} instead of including your Mic/Instrument audio? Everywhere i seen it mentioned {i read the manual also} it makes it seem like its another kind of stream mode where it combines Mic/Instrument and internet audio together and plays it back in your software, I want to use the loopback mostly to sample internet audio into my DAW and don't want it to capture my Mic/Inst audio also
@@ALKADEEM317 the loopback mode works the same in music mode as it does in streaming: audio from your computer is fed into both channels. For your purpose a virtual loopback audio driver is probably more useful.
An interesting product. Thanks for the review.
Thanks, very thorough review.
Zoom makes great products for the prices they're offered at. I have the Zoom H1n recorder and use it all the time.
Julian , thanks for the information 👍🎸🎼
Superb review
Thanks for the review! 👍 Just wondering, do these units work as independent line mixers as well? Or must they be connected to a PC, phone, or tablet and be used as an audio interface in order to get sound?
Julian I really appreciate your videos they are full of very useful information I especially love your charts. Can you do a review on the Duke audio P1 tube DAC/headphone amp?
Hopefully you can review the Zoom F3 someday. It's a recorder, but can also work as an interface, is super small, and has great preamps :D
you should review portable recorders (like the mixpre systems or zoom) too! Not many trustable objective reviews of those around.
I would like to see a review of the Tascam model 12
Thanks julian !! 👍🙏😉
Monsieur Julian,
nicht nur ich sondern auch viele andere dort draußen, so glaube ich, wären mega erfreut, wenn Du mal das Behringer Flow 8 auf Herz und Nieren prüfen würdest.
An dieser Stelle ein herzliches Dankeschön für Deine tolle Arbeit!
I'm pulling my hair. LOL. I did a little research before buying the AMS 22 but I did not see this review. I found this after I tested recording myself with a basic Shure studio headphone. I used my first mic, Rode Podmic 1 XLR. Gain dial of my AMS 22 was at 9 to 9.5 just to get decent input level on the OBS software. There was constant hiss, noise, and output levels were low. I compared only to other youtube videos using OBS software. Anyway, I want to return my AMS 22. I wish i had seen this video earlier. I have a low pitched voice so I boost my higher frequencies higher than typical people, and it boosts the noise. It's not working for me. Thanks so much for the detailed scientific reviews! Thanks for the commenters as well. I learn from you all.
The form factor looks great! I wish they made these compact interfaces with their F series preamps.
Agreed, that would have been great!
Absolutely great reviews on this channel! Which are currently the USB interfaces with the lowest RTL in 48k?
Thank you for all the reviews, Julian!
Any chance you could review the Yamaha AG03/AG06 MK.2? Always been a fan of the mixer layout and physical loopback since the first versions. Thanks if you see this comment!
Aweee, and here I was hoping i'd finally live out my dream of a legit recording setup that could fit in the palm of my hand, drat!
Julian do you have any plans to review the RME Fireface UCX II?
Julian, thank you for these thorough and exhaustive reviews! If money was no object, which interface would you recommend? I'm looking for the best, cleanest performance with capacity for 16 inputs or above. Thanks again!
Audient 44 MKII is a good contender. Check his review!
Do you have a ranking list for your audio interfaces on a page or something I'm missing I'd like to see a list or tier list if you have one. Your reviews are excellent!
After watching your video I got myself AMS-44 and it is great. Works well on Linux too: these hardware controls (MusicStreaming, direct monitoring, combining two inputs into a stereo) are very handy too. Preamps could have been better but the format of the device is nice and it is very practical in overall.
Good test thank you! i bought yamaha AG03 MK2 nice product too ;)
Hi! Where did you get the data on the dynamic range? I cant seem to find in on Zoom website. Or did you somehow measured it yourself? Im particualrly interested in buying ams 44 for drum recording and wondering if the DR would be the same as 24 mentioned in this chart..
Hey, all measurements are done by myself. I haven't measured the AMS 44 but it is very common for manufacturers to use similar components on interfaces in the same series. There is a very high chance, that the AMS 44 will perform just like the AMS 24.
@@JulianKrause yeah that's what i expect. Thanks for the great video Julian!
Julian, I love your videos, you´re such a nice Storyteller, and I can Tell you explain so well also. And also I think you look serious and sometimes unexpresive as well, but anyway I still like your style, so plesae keep doing this, yo are really good!
Danke!
Ich habe zu danken :)
Julian, thanks for the great review, wondering on streaming mode, it able to record into cellphone voice memos or similar app?
Funny intro 😂
Hey Julian ! Would request you to make a video about the best audio amplifiers for the Shure SM7B specifically, upto $ 300 . I guess a lot of viewers would be interested in such a video.
Hi Julian! Have been watching your videos for a long time, and I need to ask you something. Which audio interfaces would you choose between the Zoom AMS 24 and the Audient ID4 MkII? I’m looking overall for portability, an interface to carry in my bag and use in any situation needed
Great video Julian! Can you do the Audigo Mic? It seems like a very tiny, magnetic condenser mic wonder. With the smart phone app you can do multitrack recordings and do post production with a 5 band eq...
The problem with the power supply situation when connected to a Samsung is probably due to the non-standard power connections that Samsung insist on using and not a problem with the Zoom. So perhaps if Samsung did a firmware update then this could be perhaps be fixed.
Didn't he say it's a problem on the AMS-22, but fine on the 24?
3:40 does the music mode make it so that the inputs show up as separate devices on windows so that I can use just one input each for 2 programs simultaneously? If not, do you know of any other interfaces that can do that? Thanks!
Another fantastic review. :-)
I wonder how these compare to the older u-series models? Would love to see round-up of serious contenders in the battery-powered segment - apart from Zoom, does anyone else make versatile/feature-rich battery powered interfaces? Not interested in the ones that connect via the trrs jack, just proper usb interfaces. :-)
I want to upgrade should i upgrade the interface or the mic i have M-Audio 192|4 and the mic behringer B1
if i upgrade from m audio interface To Apollo Solo is it gonna be difference ??
Hey Julian, i admire your work. Could you test the ZOOM L8 series?
Would you recommend this audio interface against irig stream or irig stream pro?
Thanks man. Will they work flawlessly with an IPad? IOS? (When yes…is there an app for changing samplerate)
Hi Julian i just wonder how you measure a sound spectrum and compare one with other.
if it possible can you make a vdo to show how u do. it will help me a lot with my school project. thanks
Would love to see a comparison with the TC Helicon Go Twin, since that one has been on the market for quite a while
could someone explain what in practical terms the difference larger "mic input dynamic range" as opposed to "output dynamic range" make to sound? May be refer to a video that gives examples showing the audible difference? At the end of the day, if I am recording my own speech or signing, is that the input dynamic range or the output dynamic range will be the bottleneck?
hello man! i'm highly interested in a full RTL chart. can you please show your full map of RTL for every audiointerface you have tested?
Love these reviews!!
I need help picking a new audio interface for my Shure SM7B and Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro x headphones. I would love to have top mic quality for making UA-cam videos, but also need super high quality sound for competitive gaming at a high level. Lastly it needs to have an instrument input so I can play guitar through my PC too. Open to any kind of options including mic/instrument only interfsce with a separate headphone amp etc under $600, thank you!!!
GR8 IDEA TYTY
it's all relative though. I got the behringer uca222 and the ams-22 seems like a nice upgrade.
Thank you! So with the AMS-24, could I have two guitarists with their line out from modelling pedals to the inputs and both have headphones in? So both can hear eachother
Please make a review of the new Apogee boom
Okay so this sounds good! I do have a question though. I'm looking for a device I can use to record my in-ear mix with talkback (jack or mini-jack output), but I'd like to do that while simultanioulsy recording video. And I want to do this using my Android Phone and I' not sure if this is doable using only 1 app. Are there any apps I could download to make this work with the Zoom AMS-22?
Can you route the audio separately to a headphone cue to Dj? Basically are they actually 2 stereo outputs or just 1 split 4 ways ? Thx
Hello, I'm looking for a feature to play guitar with songs on my computer, no record just jam, are audio interfaces such at this one the equipment I should look for?
Ps: I'm after low input lag such onboard pc audio
I like when all
Basic functions can be described in about
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I'm looking for a music streaming only based audio interface and would be using only for home concerts to stream on Instagram, UA-cam and Facebook. How would this fare against the Lewitt connect 6????
As I'm here, and you seem really into the technically bit regarding AIs.
I'm looking for as a small AI as possible that despite its size holds up quality for live use as a guitarist. I'm going to use my laptop with a sound card, sporting software amps and cabs, going direct to mixer and PA system. I would also really like as low latency as possible. What's your take on this. I subbed off course ❤️🌹
When can we expect the Apogee Boom review?
Hi Julian, Can you please reveiw the RME Fireface UCX II, thanks.
When Steinberg AXR4, Avid Carbon or UAD Apollo?
Hey what monitors are those, they look really nice
Waiting Zoom UAC-232 and UAC-432 Review
Can smartphone be charged in the same time when connecting to AMS-22/24 (with USB-C power connected) ?
Julian, danke dir für dieses informative Video, es hat mir sehr weiter geholfen.
Eine Frage wäre aber für mich noch offen, die ˋˋhotswapˋˋ möglichkeiten.
Könnte man wenn die Batterien zur Neige gehen eine PowerBook anschließen während man Batterien wechselt und hätte das Auswirkungen auf die Aufnhme ? 🤔
Is it possible to use ams 24 as a recorder from Mixer while playing with the band?
Julian , I wish you would do a review on Apogee Boom , it’s not a expensive interface 👍🎸🎼
At first, I thought these were a cheaper verion of the F series and I was a bit disappointed. It's not as practical as their F or H series and it's not better than most other usb interfaces out there.
Thanks for the awesome review.
But the very small form factor may make all the difference for some folks. Producers that travel a lot with their laptops might find the AMS 24 to be a sweet spot.
@@blakecasimir Yes but the f3 is also very small and MUCH more versatile.
but MUCH pricier, too
@@NigraXXL Yes but I think F3 it's a better value even if it's more expensive.
What about for instrument playing and recording? Please consider reviewing the audio performance of interfaces with a connected instrument like guitar.
wonder if ipad software can route separately to main output and headphone output
Hey Julian.
Thanks for reviewing...
Could you review the "Lewitt Connect 6"?
Would be wonderful!
Thx :)
Absolutely, stay tuned! ;)
@@JulianKrause Yeah, I will! :D
Are these interfaces noisy even with a guitar plugged in or just with dynamic mics?
How is the sound quality compared to roland go mixer pro x? Thank you
How does it compare with the UAC line?
Can it used standalone (without any computer/ smartphone etc) as mixer?
at 6min17 what's the name of the software using to observe the frequency ?
Please test the Audient Evo 16! Thanks!
To put it simply; my chain is Mic -> Apogee Quartet -> Mac Mini M1 (Logic Pro X) -> PreSonus HP4 -> Monitors. Would it be possible to connect one of the HP4 Headphone channels to the input of the Zoom AMS-22 to get audio into my wife's iPhone 11 for TikTok livestreams, please?
Hi Julian, can you please review the Lewitt Connect 6 audio interface.
This seems to be aimed at audio for live video? Preamp noise like that is hard to deal with for music applications.
Please, review the EVO 16. Thanks.
Have they released a firmware update that fixes the phone-powered issue on the AMS-22
cheap and good value for the money. but i would rather spend a few bucks more and buy the zoom F3. maybe you could test the zoom F3 in interface mode?
Will you be reviewing the apogee boom?
What In your professional opinion is the best portable audio interface?
Do you have a video about it?
michael i'd die for you
now i want to know if the mic pres on the u22 and u44 are just as noisy
Agreed!
Keren banget, mini equipment ams-22 👍🏻👍🏻
Any chance you'll look at the Apogee Duet 3?
Can you record live interviews with the -24?
Can these things work as a mixer without connecting a computer? I would guess so.
This was great but could u please review vault ai22 and vault ai22hd cuz there r really no review or teardown of them online .... And i mean anywhere online and theyre not bad but maybe you could really figure out how good they really are
thank you
does the 22 send audio via USB c?
Hi, I am new here. Can somebody please tell me whether I can use an audio interface as a sound card? I want to play music from my laptop to a mixer.
Oh no, I lost my new audio interface somewhere in my pants! It's funny how tiny those are.
PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON MIDIPLUS STUDIO 2 PRO!!!!!! AND COMPARE WITH EVO 4