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Safety Precautions

In  this  operation  manual,  symbols  are  used  to  highlight 
warnings  and  cautions  that  you  must  read  to  prevent 
accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows.

Warning

Something that could cause serious injury or 
death

Caution

Something that could cause injury or damage 
to the equipment

Other symbols used

An action that is mandatory

An action that is prohibited

Warning

Warning

Alterations

 Do not open the case or modify the product.

Operation using an AC adapter

 Never use any AC adapter other than a ZOOM AD-17.
 Always hold the AC adapter itself when disconnecting it from an outlet.

Operation with external DC power supply

 Use a 5V external DC power supply.
 Carefully study the warning indications of the external DC power supply 

before use.

Operation using batteries

 Use 2 ordinary 1.5-volt AA batteries (alkaline or nickel-metal hydride).
 Read battery warning labels carefully.
 Always close the battery compartment cover when using the unit.

Warning

Caution

Product handling

 Do not drop, bump or apply excessive force to the unit.
 Be careful not to allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit.

Battery handling

 Install the batteries with the c/

 orientation.

 Use a specified battery type.

  Do not mix new and old batteries or different brands or types at the same 

time.

 When  not  using  the  unit  for  an  extended  period  of  time,  remove  the 

batteries.

  If  a  battery  leak  should  occur,  wipe  the  battery  compartment  and  the 

battery terminals carefully to remove all residue.

Operating environment

 Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures.
 Do not use near heaters, stoves and other heat sources.
 Do not use in very high humidity or where it could be splashed by water.
 Do not use in places with frequent vibrations.
 Do not use in places with much dust or sand.

Mic handling

 Before connecting a mic, always turn the power off. Do not use excessive 

force when connecting it.

 Attach the protective cap when no mic is connected for extended periods.

Connection cables and input/output jacks

 Always turn the power OFF for all equipment before connecting any cables.
 Always disconnect all connection cables and the AC adapter before moving 

the unit.

Volume

 Do not use at a loud volume for a long time.

Usage Precautions

Interference with other electrical equipment

For safety considerations, 

 is designed to minimize the emission 

of  electromagnetic  waves  and  suppress  interference  from  external 
electromagnetic waves. However, interference could still occur if 

 is 

placed next to equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that 
emits powerful electromagnetic waves. If this occurs, place the 

 and 

the other device farther apart.
With  any  type  of  digital  control  device—including  the 

electromagnetic interference can cause malfunction, corrupt or destroy 
data, or cause other unexpected issues. Always exercise caution.

Cleaning

Use a soft cloth to clean the exterior of the unit if it becomes dirty. If 
necessary, use a damp cloth that has been wrung out well to wipe it.
Never use abrasive cleansers, wax or solvents such as alcohol, benzene 
or paint thinner.

Temperature considerations

The 

 may become warm after long periods of continuous use. This is 

normal, as long as the unit does not become too hot to touch. 

Breakdown and malfunction

If  the 

  malfunctions  or  operates  abnormally,  disconnect  it 

immediately.  Contact  the  store  where  you  purchased  the  unit,  or 
contact ZOOM customer service with the following information: product 
model, serial number, and the specific symptoms of the breakdown or 
malfunction—along with your name, address, and telephone number. 

Copyrights

  Windows

®

 is a registered trademark of Microsoft

®

 Corporation.

  Mac

®

, iPad

®

 and Lightning™ are trademarks or registered trademarks 

of Apple Inc.

  MIDI is a registered trademark of Association of Musical Electronics 

Industry (AMEI).

  Other product names, registered trademarks and company names in 

this document are the property of their respective companies.

Note:  All trademarks and registered trademarks in this document are for 

identification purposes only and are not intended to infringe on the 
copyrights of their respective owners.

Recording for any purpose other than personal use from copyrighted 
sources, including CDs, records, tapes, live performances, video works 
and broadcasts, without permission of the copyright holder is prohibited 
by law.
ZOOM  Corporation  will  not  assume  any  responsibility  related  to 
infringements of copyrights.

Safety and Usage Precautions

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to 

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These 
limits  are  designed  to  provide  reasonable  protection  against  harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will 
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Declaration of Conformity

For EU Countries

Summary of Contents for U-44

Page 1: ...2016 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...d The features 2 RCA outputs that make it easy to connect DJ mixers or other devices The balance between computer playback signals 1 2 and 3 4 can be adjusted for the LINE OUT 2 and PHONES outputs For...

Page 3: ...evice including the electromagnetic interference can cause malfunction corrupt or destroy data or cause other unexpected issues Always exercise caution Cleaning Use a soft cloth to clean the exterior...

Page 4: ...IN connector PHONES jack BALANCE knob PHONES knob PHANTOM switch MAIN OUT knob MAIN OUT jacks LINE OUT 1 jacks LINE OUT 2 jacks DIRECT MONITOR knob MUTE switches Hi Z switch INPUT 1 jack Top XLR TRS 1...

Page 5: ...5 POWER switch OPERATION MODE switch S PDIF IN SELECT switch SYNC indicator DC 5V connector MIDI IN jack USB 2 0 port MIDI OUT jack S PDIF OUT jacks S PDIF IN jacks Left side Back Part Names continued...

Page 6: ...GSPN UIF BCPWF XFCTJUF t PXOMPBE UIF ESJWFS GPS UIF PQFSBUJOH TZTUFN UIBU ZPV BSF VTJOH 2 Launch the installer and install the driver PMMPX UIF JOTUSVDUJPOT UIBU BQQFBS PO TDSFFO UP JOTUBMM UIF 00 6...

Page 7: ...6TF POMZ BMLBMJOF BMLBMJOF CBUUFSJFT PS SFDIBSHFBCMF J CBUUFSJFT t 5IF QPXFS JOEJDBUPS XJMM CMJOL XIFO UIF CBUUFSZ DIBSHF CFDPNFT MPX 5VSO UIF QPXFS PGG JNNFEJBUFMZ BOE JOTUBMM OFX batteries Using an...

Page 8: ...a USB cable to connect the to the computer Back 4 Set to USB or BATTERY DC IN to turn the power on NOTE t G JT TFU UP 6 0 5 3 UIF can only be used if it is connected to a computer t 8IFO VTJOH CBUUFS...

Page 9: ...onnected to the 2 Set to AUDIO INTERFACE 3 Install batteries or connect an external power supply P 7 4 Connect the to the iPad using an Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adap...

Page 10: ...imize the volume of any output devices that are currently connected to the 2 Turn off amps monitor speakers and any other output equipment that is currently connected to the 3 Set to OFF 5VSOJOH UIF 1...

Page 11: ...o instrument cable Keyboard Guitar Using the Hi Z Function t 5IF J GVODUJPO DBO POMZ CF VTFE XJUI 165 t 8IFO DPOOFDUJOH B HVJUBS PS CBTT XJUI QBTTJWF QJDLVQT VTF 165 and turn on t 8IFO DPOOFDUJOH B LF...

Page 12: ...hantom Power t When using a condenser mic turn on t 8IFO PO QIBOUPN QPXFS JT TVQQMJFE UP CPUI 1654 BOE JDT DBO CF DPOOFDUFE UP 1654 VTJOH 9 3 DBCMFT Dynamic mic Condenser mic XLR cable XLR cable Conne...

Page 13: ...e status of the input signal SFFO MJHIU OQVU TJHOBM JT QSFTFOU 3FE MJHIU OQVU TJHOBM JT DMJQQJOH 2 Adjust the input gain 5VSO UIF HINT t 5P BWPJE EJTUPSUFE SFDPSEJOHT BEKVTU UIF JOQVU HBJO TP UIF MFWF...

Page 14: ...PMVNF 5VSO 4QFBLFST WPMVNF 5VSO NOTE t 5IF 065 KBDLT EFMJWFS UIF TBNF TJHOBM PVUQVU BT UIF 065 KBDLT t 5IF 065 KBDLT EFMJWFS UIF TBNF TJHOBM PVUQVU BT UIF 1 0 4 KBDL t 5IF 065 BOE WPMVNF MFWFMT DBO U...

Page 15: ...15 5IF PVUQVUT PG DIBOOFMT 065 065 BOE 1 0 4 065 DBO CF muted unmuted 1 Press for the channel you want to mute JU VUFE 6OMJU PU NVUFE Muting Outputs...

Page 16: ...isten to input signals before they pass through the DPNQVUFS 5IJT BMMPXT ZPV UP IFBS UIF TPVOE DPNJOH JOUP UIF without latency 1 Turn to adjust the balance between the audio input and the computer pla...

Page 17: ...BMBODF CFUXFFO UIF DVF BOE 065 signals during a DJ performance Live performance Speakers Headphones DAW software MAIN OUT 1 2 30 70 Click track 3 4 DJ performance DAW software MAIN OUT 1 2 50 50 Cue a...

Page 18: ...k MIDI IN jack MIDI keyboard or MIDI controller Back NOTE t 8IFO ZPV DPOOFDU UIF to a DAW using a MIDI port follow the instructions below to ensure proper connectivity and functionality Windows 6TF 00...

Page 19: ...the master and the audio clock of the and the other digital device are synchronized Connecting S PDIF Devices 1 Minimize the volume of any output devices that are currently connected to the HINT t GU...

Page 20: ...TBCMFE t 5IF 4 1 JOQVUT BSF BTTJHOFE UP 165 3 Confirm synchronization has occurred by checking that the SYNC indicator is lit NOTE t 5P TZODISPOJ F BVEJP DMPDL UIF and the connected device must have t...

Page 21: ...jack S PDIF OUT jack S PDIF OUT jack S PDIF device input output NOTE t 4 1 PVUQVUT UIF TBNF TJHOBMT BT UIF 065 BOE 065 KBDLT HINT t 5IF 4 1 4 5 TXJUDI POMZ BGGFDUT 4 1 JOQVU 4 1 PVUQVU TJHOBMT BSF BMX...

Page 22: ...B NJD DBQTVMF JT DPOOFDUFE UIF 4 1 015 BOE 0 9 KBDLT DBOOPU CF VTFE 1 Turn the power OFF NOTE t MXBZT UVSO UIF QPXFS PGG CFGPSF DPOOFDUJOH B NJD DBQTVMF G ZPV DPOOFDU B NJD DBQTVMF XIJMF UIF QPXFS JT...

Page 23: ...JUI UIF 4 BOE 44 BVEJP EBUB JT SFDPSEFE JO 3 8 GPSNBU 4JODF UIF 3 8 EBUB GPSNBU JT EJGGFSFOU GSPN UIBU VTFE by ordinary stereo files the stereo width must be adjusted and the data must be converted to...

Page 24: ...6TF UIF TBNQMJOH SBUF PG UIF TJHOBM JOQVU UISPVHI UIF 015 PS 0 9 Slave 4 Turn the on using the power supplied in step 2 5 Confirm that the power indicator is lit NOTE t 4FF 1 GPS UIF TJHOBM PX EJBHSB...

Page 25: ...ack or recording t If you can adjust the audio buffer size of the software that you are using increase the buffer size t 5VSO UIF BVUPNBUJD TMFFQ GVODUJPO BOE PUIFS computer power saving settings OFF...

Page 26: ...COAXIAL Connector RCA coaxial Supported sampling frequencies 96 kHz 88 2 kHz 48 kHz 44 1 kHz Frequency characteristics At 44 1 kHz 1 5 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz At 96 kHz 2 dB 20 Hz 40 kHz Input conversion nois...

Page 27: ...TCH A MUTE SWITCH B BALANCE MAIN OUT VOLUME PHONES VOLUME AD DA DA AD INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT DIRECT MONITOR 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 S PDIF IN SELECT SWITCH COAXIAL IN OPTICAL...

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