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Zoom - UAC-8

Description

USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Audio Converter for Mac and PC

The UAC-8 from Zoom is an 18x20 USB 3.0 audio interface that offers near zero latency and up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution. The robust housing makes the interface perfect for studio and field recording of microphones and instruments, for onstage playback and audio streaming, and with its dedicated MIDI input and output connectors, it can even serve as a stable MIDI interface.

The UAC-8 provides a wide variety of both analog and digital connectors. 8 front panel combo XLR/TRS inputs accept mic- and line-level signals, and you can even plug instruments directly into Inputs 1 and 2. Dedicated input gain controls and Clip LEDs make it easy to set optimum input levels, and a Phantom Power switch enables the use of condenser microphones.

OUTPUTS
The UAC-8 has dual balanced analog TRS output jacks for connection to monitors, and there are also 8 discrete balanced TRS analog line outputs for multichannel monitoring or connection to external effects devices. A large front-panel Output knob offers fast control over output level, and there are two independent " stereo headphone jacks, each with its own dedicated volume control, for private monitoring.

DIGITAL I/O
8 ADAT and stereo S/PDIF digital inputs/outputs allow for the connection of up to 10 external channels, and built-in Word Clock enables easy integration into any system. In addition, MIDI In and Out is provided to allow interfacing with devices such as electronic keyboards and drum machines.

USB 3.0 SUPERSPEED
The USB 3.0 SuperSpeed transfer protocol used by the UAC-8, with a speed of 2.0 ms roundtrip @ 96 kHz / 32 samples, is ten times faster than USB 2.0 and six times faster than FireWire 800. That not only ensures low latency, it provides a data stream that's unaffected by computer jitter (slight variations in timing), so there's no need to connect an external master clock source.

Features at a glance:

* 18‐in/20‐out USB 3.0 SuperSpeed audio interface
* Standalone mode allows use as an 8-channel mic preamp and A/D or D/A converter without connection to a computer
* Support for recording and playback of up to 24‐bit/192 kHz high‐resolution audio
* Low latency audio streaming
* 8 combo balanced XLR/TRS analog input connectors accept both mic and line‐level signal
* High‐performance mic preamps with up to +60dB of amplification
* Hi‐Z switches allow direct connection of electric guitar or bass (INPUT1, INPUT2)
* Independent gain controls and clip LEDs for each input
* Switchable +48 V phantom power (INPUTS 1‐4, INPUTS 5‐8)
* 10 balanced TRS output jacks for connection to mixers, amplifiers, self‐powered speakers, headphones, or effects devices
* Dual front-panel 1/4" headphone outputs with dedicated volume controls
* Large knob output volume control
* 4x upsampling during A/D and D/A conversion for reduced noise and enhanced fidelity
* Asynchronous transfer system unaffected by computer jitter
* S/PDIF IN/OUT: 2IN / 2OUT, up to 24‐bit/192 kHz
* ADAT Optical IN/OUT: 2 IN / 2 OUT at 192/176.4 kHz (S/MUX4 compatible), 4 IN/4 OUT at 96/88.2 kHz (S/MUX compatible), 8 IN / 8 OUT at 48/44.1 kHz
* Word Clock in/out
* Clock source indicator
* MIDI in/out
* Rack-mountable (1U space)
* Robust metal housing
* Works with all USB 3.0-equipped Mac and Windows computers and Apple iPad*
* External dimensions (DxWxH): 6.2 x 19 x 1.8 inches (157.65 x 482.6 x 46.03 mm)
* Weight (main unit only): 4.4 pounds / 2.02 kg

*Apple Camera Connection kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter required

Includes:

- USB 3.0 cable (1m)
- Cubase LE Software Authorization Code
- Cubase LE startup guide
- Operation manual

Specifications:

ANALOG INPUTS: INPUTS 18
Connectors: XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot)
Input gain: 060 dB (1 dB steps)
Input impedance: 5 kΩ; 1 MΩ (When IN1/IN2 Hi-Z on)
Maximum input level:
+13 dBu (XLR at 0 dBFS)
+21 dBu (TRS at 0 dBFS)
Phantom power: +48 V

ANALOG OUTPUTS: MASTER OUTPUTS
L/R Connectors:TRS jacks (balanced)

ANALOG OUTPUTS: LINE OUTPUTS 1-8
Maximum output level: +14 dBu (at 0 dBFS)
Output impedance: 150 Ω

ANALOG OUTPUTS: PHONES 1/2
Connectors: Standard stereo phone jacks; 20 mW 2 (into 32 Ω load)
Maximum output level: +10 dBu
Output impedance: 33 Ω

DIGITAL IN/OUT: ADAT OPTICAL
Connectors:
ADAT Optical (lightpipe)
8 IN/OUT: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz
4 IN/OUT: 88.2kHz/96kHz, S/MUX compatible
2 IN/OUT: 176.4kHz/192kHz, S/MUX4 compatible

DIGITAL IN/OUT: S/PDIF
Connectors: RCA (coaxial)
Supported sampling frequencies:44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz

DIGITAL IN/OUT: WORD CLOCK
Connectors: BNC
Supported sampling frequencies:44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz
Output impedance: 75 Ω

OTHER
Frequency characteristics :
44.1 kHz: −1.0 dB, 20 Hz20 kHz
96 kHz: −1.0 dB, 20 Hz40 kHz
192 kHz: −1.0 dB, 20 Hz60 kHz
Input conversion noise:Measured EIN: 125 dB (IHF-A)
at 60dB, 150Ω input
Dynamic range:
AD: 120 dB typical (IHF-A)
DA: 120 dB typical (IHF-A)

Channels of I/O
At 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz Sampling
Recording: 18 channels (Analog: 8, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT: 8)
Playback: 20 channels (Analog: 10, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT: 8)

At 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz Sampling
Recording: 14 channels (Analog: 8, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT: 4)
Playback: 16 channels (Analog: 10, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT: 4)

At 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz Sampling
Recording: 12 channels (Analog: 8, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT: 2)
Playback: 14 channels (Analog: 10, S/PDIF: 2, ADAT: 2)

Class Compliant Mode
Recording: 8 channels (Analog: 8)
Playback: 10 channels (Analog: 10)

Sampling frequencies: 192 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
Bit depth: 24-bit
Interface: USB 3.0 / 2.0
MIDI IN/OUT: 5-pin DIN jacks
Power supply: AD-19 DC12V 2A AC adapter