Zoom U44 Handy Audio Interface Long Term Short Review
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- Zoom U44 Handy Audio Interface
Long Term Short Review
List of hardware and software used:
Zoom U44 Handy Audio Interface, Rode M3 Mic, Sony XZ1 Compact, iPad Pro 10'5, Novation Impulse 25, Vintage Sanyo LP Player, Balanced / Unbalanced Monster Cable Connectors, 10000 mAh Power Bank / 2 Duracell AA, USB Camera Adapter iOS, USB Audio Recorder Pro (Android), Apogee MetaRecorder, (iOS), Garage Band (iOS), Cubasis2 (iOS)
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I need this unit! Looking for an interface that I can use on iphone and/or laptop. For recording and streaming live music performance. Thank you for the informative video!
Hi! Indeed, that would be a great choice! Thanks!
Excellent review! Thanks for your dedication.
Hi! Thank you for comment, much appreciated! 😊
EXCELLENT Review! Thank you!
Hi! Thanks! 😉
This thing looks great! Ive been looking for a cheap interface that's compatible with the newest Mac update (Catalina) and this has got to be the one I get!
Great choice!
One of the best features of this soundcard is that it totally lacks SCMS, so you can backup old digital MD, DAT, ADAT through this before they deteriorate.
Absolutely, thank you for pointing it out, unfortunately I’ve forgot to mention it in this review.
Can you make a video about it? I'm new to all this so would like to know a little bit more.
Great review and video btw!
@@mangopunch2411 It's not that complicated. The thing about SCMS is that it prevents to make digital copies from one media to another. It's always present on consumer hardware like CD, DAT, DCC and MD players/recorders, so these can not make a digital copy if the protection is set on in the selected media. When you go outside the 48khz/16bit standard it is not mandatory to implement SCMS, and the U44 can record up to 96khz/24bit. My (very old) Maudio Delta 66 soundcard has optional SCMS so I can make digital copies of all 2channel digital audio formats. If you want to know even more: everything2.com/title/SCMS
Its very interesting, I’ll think about it, i do not have any DAT or MD recorder to try it out at this point but I’m looking at possibilities to manage it. Thank you! Stay tuned!
Greethings, nice review. Its possible to use EXH-6 xlr/trs adapter and adat in at the same time?
Thanks for you tutorial ♡
Hi! You are very welcome, feel free to ask if there is any questions, thanks!
I can't find a solid review of people commenting on the pre-amps in this verse other audio interfaces (such as the Scarlette 3rd gen). Thx
Hi! I’m in the process of testing SSL, Focusrite, Zoom H6 and U44 for preamps audio quality. Stay tuned! Thanks!
@@TechieViewVideo please test on mics like the RE20 with very low db
Thank you, excellent professional review 👏🏻 I’ve subscribed 😎. I’m thinking of using it with my I-pad as an interface for recording and looping at the same time, into garage band or Cu base (the same idea as a guitar looper pedal, continuous overdubbing). Do you think this would work? Would midi and recording work simultaneously?
Hi, thank you for kind words! I think it will work, I’ve tried it out with some midi keyboard it was working just fine, also have to say that U44 works perfectly with Cubasis2 and Garage Band. 😉
Ok, great. Thanks again👍🇬🇧
How is it with USB C? Is its compatibleor is it USB C version coming out?
Hi, you can connect it with USB C to USB B cable, there is plenty of those. It would be definitely very nice if Zoom release an updated version of U44 with USB C connector! Thanks!
excellent video. it seems to have many uses. sound quality is good? im interested to use it as DAC, connecting a CD player with optical out to the U44. thanks!
Hi! Yes, it sound very good and very versatile, it certainly can be used as stand-alone DAC, good choice! Thanks!
@@TechieViewVideo I've been using it for a few months now and it's perfect. Excellent sound quality, perfectly silent and there is zero latency using it with Logic on a Macbook pro. I am still blown away by this unit.
Hi! Yes, indeed! After several years of very broad use (of U44), i’m still sure it’s the best i’ve ever had. Stay tune for more ZOOM stories on my channel. Thank you!
Very useful and informative video. I've been looking for a decent, inexpensive battery powered interface (with the ability to record more than two channels simultaneously) for my iPad Pro, and this looks like just the right device. Thanks! Can you say if this will improve the quality of audio out for listening to downloaded music (or other digitally converted tracks like CDs ripped to MP3) on iOS devices (like an iPhone or iPod Touch), as well?
Thank you so much for commenting, very much appreciated! Yes, indeed, that would be the best option! I’m using this interface also as stand alone headphones amplifier, it improves audio quality and it capable of driving high impedance studio models, works well with iOS and Android. Also have to say that drivers for this particular interface made by Steinberg so the quality is top notch!
The batteries are only required if there is no bus power from USB. I know you're using Android, but I believe both iPhone and iPad provide bus power so the batteries aren't 100% required. I don't know if the batteries override bus power. If they do then that might save battery life on a mobile device.
Hi! There is a power switch On/Off/Battery DC Tablet which enables different power modes, you can use it with the batteries or usb powered - its completely up to you. Thanks!
Really nice review! Very worthy of a big thumbs up and a subscription.... I am considering either this U-44 or the Zoom H6. I like this U-44 because of the midi conductivity. Would I be able to daisy chain a Maschine controller and Komplete keyboard with this unit with the U-44? Would you have any further info on how that type of setup would work with the U-44?
Thank you so much for leaving a comment, I’m happy to read it! In my opinion U44 would be a better choice than H6, you can also buy an accessory with stereo XY stereo mic which works perfectly together and made a fantastic recording on ‘location’ or elsewhere you prefer combining it with your Android, IOS, OSX or Windows device. It works very well with midi through, I’ve used it with my midi controllers and keyboards and never had any problems. Unfortunately I didn’t have any experience with that particular set up but I believe it should work. 😉
Do you recommend this to a Mixer for Streaming, maybe some live guitars etc??
Hi, yes of course, it is a very good device for use in streaming set-ups! Thanks!
Does it produce broadcast quality audio recording? I am new in this field and would like to buy this handy audio interface. I appreciate your reply. Thanks!!!
Hi! Yes, absolutely! It is very versatile audio device (interface) with 2 inputs (2 separated mono channels or 1 stereo) and 4 outputs (4 separated mono channels or 2 stereo) It is capable of audio conversion of 16, 24 or 32 bit and 41.4, 48 or 96 kHz. Which means it can be used for professional applications. Moreover, as i know broadcast quality audio is 16 bit 48 kHz wave so as you can see - Zoom U44 indeed could be used for broadcast quality audio recordings. It works with Windows / Mac / iOS / iPadOS / Android devices, drivers available from Zoom U44 web page. Thanks!
Love it - Do you think it will work on a Macbook Pro?
Hi! Yes, off course it will. Fantastic choice! Thanks!
TechieView I’m gonna also use this to live stream and was wondering if you had any experience with it using OBS software on a Mac
Hi, unfortunately I do not have any experience working with OBS so far but I’m very interested, indeed. Thanks!
U44 will work with it very well there is no doubt about it 😉
Can i use 250 ohms headphones. does it work or should I buy external headphones amp?
Hi, yes, you can use high impedance studio grade headphones with U-44, I believe you do not have to use an external headphones amp, U-44 will drive them with ease. Thanks!
My midi keyboard only has usb out. How will I connect it to this interface please please.
Hi, you can connect your midi keyboard to the computer directly, there is no possibility to connect midi through USB to U - 44. Thanks!
Yes, indeed, thanks!
Hey, can i use it as a replacement for my bass amp?
I'm thinking something like My Bass guitar > TS wire > Audio Interface > Wires > Speaker
Do you think it'll work? Or do i have to connect a laptop all the time? Or will batteries/Charger do good?
Hi, I don’t think it could work as stand alone mixer or pre amp, you have to connect U44 to computer, iOS, iPadOS or Android device in order to operate. You also can use it as stand alone digital to analogue converter, it works perfectly on a pair of AA batteries but I would recommend to use separate battery pack/charger. Thanks!
When connecting a mic will Android recognize this as an external mic while recording video with the stock camera app...
Hi, interesting question, I didn’t try that out yet but I think it would not work with stock app, give me couple days I’ll be back on that one! Thanks!
Hi, it works on my LG G8, in manual mode there is a possibility to switch between build in and external mics, so there you go! Thanks!
The specs say output is unbalanced, I noticed you connect balanced outs did that work out balanced?
Hi! Yes, it was working exactly as balanced connectors would although in manual stated that those connectors are not balanced. If you look at the schematics you could see that it build as balanced or symmetrical so it is rather a peculiar issue. Its a great device, there is not so much of that sort of interfaces on the market, i still would recommend it over others due to quality and conveniences. Thanks!
@@TechieViewVideo Thank you so much for the information. Cheers
@@harmonicseries6582 You're welcome!
If you are direct monitoring, and use 2 mics; do you hear both mics as a mono output or do they come out as stereo while direct monitoring? I've used some interfaces where mic 1 comes out in the left ear and mic 2 comes out in the right ear and that can be very annoying to me.
Hi! I believe it will sound as ‘mono’, I’ve recorded several sessions with 2 separate mics connected and do not remember anything like ‘stereo’ effect in my headphones. It’s also could be very much dependable on software ‘wiring’ in some cases but no ‘L’ or ‘R’ hard panning out of the box, that’s for sure. Thank you for you question!
Te hago una pregunta sabes si al día de hoy está interfaz es compatible con FL estudio? Gracias
Hi, Yes, it works perfectly with any DAW including FL. Thanks!
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Hi,thank you for the video. Can I connect this to an IPhone 11 Pro and record using the video recorder on the phone?
Hi! Yes, you can, it’s a plug and play so if you connect microphone to channel 1&2 it will be recognized by the iOS as system microphone. Unfortunately there is not so much options in video/photo iOS system app, so if you want to gain complete control you’ll be better off using 3d party video recording app from the App Store! Thank you!
TechieView thank you for your reply. Stay safe 👍🏽
What's the input power voltage for USB power supply?
Hi, It’s a standard usb power supply, 5V. Thanks!
@@TechieViewVideo I'm not finding any usb power adapter in my area. Online it's too costly and will take several days to come. Will the samsung mobile charger 5V 2A output work as power supply? My mic requires 48 v phantom power. If not, then are the AA batteries in u44 enough to provide phantom power?
@@adhokshajakrishnadas9408 Hi, yes, it will work with usual mobile wall charger, battery power is sufficient enough to provide phantom power for your microphones, there is nothing to worry about the only thing is - it will work for a bit shorter period of time on single charge. Thanks!
Dit ziet er een handig ding uit ik ga er eentje kopen denk ik. Dan kan ik mn Rossetta 200 als master klok en de audio via de u44's spdif laten binnenstromen en eindelijk eens mn Laptop gebruiken . Zijn de asio drivers wat stabiel op 96khz 24 bit ?
Hoi! De asio drivers zijn gemaakt door Steinberg, werken goed en stablel, 24/96 zonder enkele probleem. Dank u!
@@TechieViewVideo dan kan dat geen probleem zijn en ik werk ook met Cubase dus kan niet beter . Dank je alvast .
Graag gedaan! 😉
can i ask what type of cable you used to connect the u44 to the android?
Hi, it’s type C printer cable (Type B male to Type C male) Thanks!
@@TechieViewVideo Thank You too! this is really helpful for me.
Missed the connection to android and ipad. How were they connected?
Was the androind powering into USB?
The iPad was connected to the U44 via Apple usb camera adapter and USB type A to type B, Android phone was connected through USB type C to USB type B. Android phone connection was easier to set up and works perfectly, iOS is not so unfortunately, only the idea of using one extra peripheral is somehow less attractive and extremely unfortunately there is no reliable alternatives, there is NO lighting to USB type B cable on the market. At this point I’m using mainly my Android phone as recorder, specially if I need to record more than two channels simultaneously. Thank you for comment! 😉
Thank you. Don't think there is a XP driver. Was going to use on a Renoise XP rig. Waiting support. Ok thanks for the video. Good one.
No windows XP driver. Found superior sound vs mobility.
Cheers
Thank you for your review! If I plug the channel 1 only, will the sound go out on both speakers?
Thank you too! It depends on software, which exactly DAW are using it with?
Hi. I know how to do it on my DAW, but sometimes I need to record my XLR mic on the iPad camera app (I can’t set the audio to mono or stereo), and the video won’t be edited later.
Do you know how will the sound goes out through usb?
Hi! As I understood you want to use original iPad camera app for recording video with external mic connected, unfortunately as I know iPad camera app will not work with external mics or other devices connected through usb camera kit. 😉
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Hi! Any time! Thanks!
Could you point out the differences to the Zoom H5? As I can see, this device, the Zoom U44, offers more features and is much cheaper (around half the price). Is there a big difference in size? Thanks a lot!
Hi, as I remember H5 is a recorder and U44 is an interface, there is some difference in between, U44 is physically bigger has more IO functionality also could be used as studio grade headphones amp. For me U44 makes a better choice for many others it could be different I believe it is more a question of own preference. Thanks!
Thanks a lot for your answer! Still, I think the H5 can work as an audio interface, too. As far as I know, the H5 works with internal storage (SD cards), while the U44 can be used as a field recorder only if you connect it to your iPhone or iPad in order to save to recording over there. So I think the H5 gives you more flexibility in the field, since it's smaller, lighter and can save recordings on an SD card without any need to be connected to a second device (iPhone, iPad, Mac), but well, it's much more expensive for that.
Hi, yes you're right, if you more in to field recording than H5 probably would be a better choice but as I wrote earlier it is a question of personal preference, in my case I'm using it more in my studio set up and sometimes on location if in need for proper sound quality in my headphones. Ive used it also as a stand alone recorder set up and it works very well specially in multichannel combination but again it was a secondary option, it is a best available portable interface not a recorder so for some people dedicated field recorder definitely would be a better option. Thanks!
@@HomoAdvocatus did you choose one? I’m having the same thought between the two options
6:22 What adapters are you using for the input cables?
Just a simple RCA to XLR adapter, balanced to unbalanced solution.
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Thanks!