Zoom U-24 Handy Audio Interface USB

Compact 2-in/4-out Audio Interface

The Zoom U-24 is a portable audio interface designed for high-resolution recording and playback at 24-bit/96 kHz. It features high-quality, low-noise microphone preamps derived from Zoom's acclaimed H5 and H6 Handy Recorders, ensuring pristine sound quality for microphones, instruments, and more.

Connectivity and Compatibility

• USB connection compatible with PC, Mac, and iPad (requires Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter and 2 AA batteries or optional AC adapter for power)
• Two combo TRS/XLR inputs with independent gain controls and multi-color level indicators
• Input 1 supports Hi-Z for guitars, basses, and passive instruments
• 48V phantom power available on both inputs
• MIDI input and output via 5-pin DIN jacks for keyboards, controllers, synthesizers, and drum machines
• Two TRS phone jack outputs (unbalanced) and dedicated RCA L/R outputs for flexible connection to DJ mixers, monitors, and other equipment
• Independent headphone output with dedicated volume control

Power and Portability

• Bus-powered via USB or can operate on two AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries for approximately 4 hours of continuous use (phantom power off)
• Compact dimensions: 191.8 mm (depth) × 92.3 mm (width) × 42.7 mm (height)
• Lightweight at 285 g (main unit only)

Audio Performance

• High-performance, low-noise mic preamps with an equivalent input noise (EIN) of -119.5 dB (IHF-A) at 43 dB gain, 150 Ohm input
• Maximum input levels: +2.7 dBu (mic input), +20.7 dBu (TRS input)
• Maximum output levels: +10 dBu (TRS main out and headphone out), +8 dBu (RCA line out)
• Frequency response: -1.0 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling rate; -3.5 dB from 20 Hz to 40 kHz at 96 kHz sampling rate
• Zero-latency direct monitoring with flexible mix control for cue and main outputs
• Supports multi-channel recording (2 channels) and playback (4 channels)
• Sampling frequencies supported: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
• 24-bit bit depth

Included Software and Accessories

• Download code for Ableton Live 9 Lite music production software
• USB cable and operation manual included

Additional Features

• Gain control knobs for each input
• Accepts standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries
• Power consumption: maximum 5 W