Zoom UAC-2 USB 3.0 Audio Converter

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The portable, bus-powered Zoom UAC-2 adds two channels of 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution audio to any USB 2.0 or 3.0-equipped Windows or Mac computer—even to your iPad.* It utilizes USB 3.0 SuperSpeed technology for low latency and includes advanced features such as 4x upsampling, Loopback, and MIDI I/O. Plug in any mic, line-level device, or instrument and use the UAC-2 for onstage playback, recording to a DAW, or enjoyment of high-res audio in your home or office. You can also use it for fast low-latency webcasting, podcasting, gaming, and other live streaming applications.

Recording & Archiving

Pair a UAC-2 with your DAW and create great audio in any recording environment. Connect a wide variety of mics, line-level devices, and instruments. Use Direct Monitoring for zero-latency overdubbing. Sync your MIDI controllers, sound modules, and drum machines. Archive your favorite recordings in high-resolution formats.

Complete Connectivity
The UAC-2 works with everything from legacy USB 2.0 computers all the way up to the latest-generation Mac or Windows USB 3.0-equipped computers. Or plug in an AC adapter and Apple Camera Connection kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately) and use it with your iPad.

MIDI
The UAC-2's MIDI input and output connectors ensure rock-solid synchronization between your computer and devices such as electronic keyboards, controllers, drum machines, and synthesizer or sampler modules.

Hardware
The USB 3.0 connector on the rear panel carries digital signal to and from your computer in addition to providing power to the UAC-2—no batteries or external power required. Dual front panel combo XLR/TRS inputs allow you to connect a wide variety of mics as well as line-level signals from electronic keyboards and music players—even passive instruments such as electric guitars and basses. Dual-balanced TRS output jacks enable you to connect the UAC-2 to amplifiers or self-powered speakers, and there's an independent 1/4" stereo headphone jack with dedicated volume control for private monitoring of the input or output signal.

Dedicated input gain controls and Clip LEDs make it easy to set optimum input levels, and a large Output knob enables fast control over overall output level. A phantom power switch applies +48 volts to the mic inputs, allowing you to use the UAC-2 with studio-quality condenser mics, and a three-way Direct Monitoring switch enables monitoring of input signal with zero latency in both mono and stereo. MIDI In and Out connectors allow interfacing with devices such as electronic keyboards and drum machines. A Class Compliant Mode switch enables the UAC-2 to be connected to an *iPad.

Upsampling
The UAC-2 uses high-end components such as the Burr Brown PCM4202 analog-to-digital converter and AKM AK4396 digital-to-analog converter. Plus, the UAC-2 performs 4-times upsampling during both analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion. Therefore, when the sampling frequency is set to 44.1kHz or 48kHz, the UAC-2 processes the signal at high resolution 176.4kHz or 192kHz. For A/D conversion, this means less aliasing noise; for D/A conversion, this means increased clarity and fidelity.

Extend Your Capabilities With Software
UAC-2 MixEfx is a free Mac and Windows compatible application that allows you to set mix parameters and add high-quality effects such as reverb and echo. Other features include a low cut filter, phase reverse for each input. It even has three memory slots for saving user settings with quick recall.

Included as a free download license is Sternberg's Cubase LE music production software.

Zoom UAC-2 - Features:

• 2-in/2-out USB 3.0 SuperSpeed audio interface
• Support for recording and playback up to 24-bit/192kHz
• Loopback function for webcasting, podcasting, gaming, and other live streaming applications
• Low latency overdubbing and direct monitoring for zero-latency monitoring in mono or stereo
• Two combo balanced XLR/TRS input connectors accept both mic- and line-level signal
• Hi-Z switches allow direct connection of electric guitar or bass
• Switchable +48V phantom power
• Two balanced TRS output jacks for connection to amplifiers or self-powered speakers
• 1/4" headphone jack with dedicated level control
• Independent gain controls and clip LEDs for each input
• Large knob output volume control
• Direct Monitoring switch for zero latency monitoring in mono or stereo
• Compatible with all popular DAW and streaming software, including Cubase, Logic, Garage Band, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and others
• High-performance mic preamps with up to +60dB of amplification
• Asynchronous transfer system unaffected by computer jitter
• Works with all USB 3.0-equipped computers and iPads*

*Optional power adapter and Apple Camera Connection kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter required.

• Inputs:
  • Input 1/2 Connectors: XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot / TRS: TIP hot)
  • Input Gain: 0 to 60 dB in 1 dB steps
  • Input Impedance: 5k Ω (1 M Ω (when Hi-Z ON)
  • Maximum Input Level: +12 dBu (@ 0 dBFs)
  • Phantom Power: +48 V
• L/R Output:
  • Type: 1/4" TRS jack (Balanced)
  • Maximum Output Level: +14 dBu (@ 0 dBFs)
  • Output Impedance: 100 Ω
• Phones Output:
  • Type: 1/4" stereo phone jack; 20mW + 20mW (into 32 Ω load)
  • Maximum Output Level: +8 dBu (@ 0 dBFs)
  • Output Impedance: 33 Ω
• Dynamic Range:
  • A/D: 118 dB typical (IHF-A)
  • D/A: 120 dB typical (IHF-A)
• Number Of Audio Channels:
  • Recording: 2
  • Playback: 2
• Other:
  • Frequency Characteristics:
    • -1.0 dB: 20 Hz - 60 kHz @ 192 kHz
    • -1.0 dB: 20 Hz - 40 kHz @ 96 kHz
    • -1.0 dB: 20 Hz - 20 kHz @ 44.1 kHz
  • Measured Conversion Noise (EIN): -125 dBu (IHF-A) @ 60 dB, 150 Ω input
  • Sampling Frequencies: 192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 kHz
  • Bit Depth: 24-bit
  • Interface: USB 3.0
  • MIDI In/Out: 5-pin DIN jack
  • Power Source: USB 3.0 Bus Power / AD-14 AC adapter (DC 5V 1A)
  • Power Consumption: 5 W maximum
  • Dimensions (D x W x H): 4.48 x 6.9 x 1.82 in | 113.9 x 176 x 46.2 mm
  • Weight: 26.5 oz | 750 g