Zoom UAC-2 USB 3.0 Audio Converter

Take your sound new heights with the high-speed, high-resolution, low-latency, and ultra-portable UAC-2 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Audio converter.

The bus-powered UAC-2 adds two channels of 24-bit/192 kHz high-resolution audio to any USB 2.0 or 3.0-equipped Windows or Mac computer—even to your iPad.* It utilizes SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology for low latency and includes advanced features such as 4x upsampling, Loopback, and MIDI I/O. Plug in any microphone, 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 podcasting, gaming, and other live streaming applications.

Now you can get the best out of your laptop at every gig. The UAC-2 is portable, bus-powered (no AC connection required), and built rugged for the road, plus its advanced converters and support for USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ensures superior audio wherever your music takes you.

Broadcast your creativity, enhance your gaming experience, and share your performance with the world.  The UAC-2’s Loopback function combines the input from connected mics, instruments, and line-level devices along with background music or other audio tracks being played back by your computer and then instantly routes a custom blend of the signals to your streaming software.

Pair a UAC-2 with your DAW and create great audio in any recording environment. Connect a wide variety of microphones, 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. The UAC-2 provides everything you need, in one compact device.

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.

Features

• 2-in, 2-out USB 3.0 audio interface
• Easy-to-use interface
• Extremely low latency audio
• MIDI I/O lets you use MIDI control surfaces and sequence external hardware
• UAC-2 MixEfx application allows you to add reverb or delay effects to inputs and outputs
• Phantom power to run your favorite condenser mics
• Dual XLR/TRS combo input jacks for mic and line sources
• LED meters to monitor your input and output levels
• Compact and lightweight design is easy to transport
• Bus powered directly from your computer

Specs

• Computer Connectivity: USB 3.0
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O: 2 x 2
• Number of Preamps: 2
• Phantom Power: Yes
• A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
• Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4 combo
• Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4
• Headphones: 1 x 1/4
• MIDI I/O: In/Out
• USB: 1 x Type B 3.0
• OS Requirements – Mac: iPhone/iPad use requires AC adapter
• Bus Powered: Yes
• Power Supply: USB bus powered / AD-14 5V DC power supply sold separately (required for Phantom Power when USB 2.0 ports used)
• Height: 1.82
• Width: 6.93
• Depth: 4.48
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.