Elevate Your Recording Experience
The ZOOM UAC-232 USB Audio Converter is the first dedicated 32-bit float audio interface, designed for musicians who demand more quality in their productions.
High-Quality Audio
No Need to Set Gain
Whether you’re recording in the studio or on stage, sound levels can fluctuate. The UAC-232’s 32-bit float technology captures clip-free, low-noise recordings without the need to set gain.
Learn more about 32-bit float technology here.
Our Finest Preamps
Featuring the same clean, low-noise preamps used in our professional F-Series recorders, the UAC-232 guarantees high-quality recordings in any setting.
Features and Specs
UAC-232
Dual AD circuitry with 32-bit float recording technology
High-quality mic preamps, same as the Zoom F6
2x XLR/TRS combo inputs
Headphone output and 2x TRS main outputs
High-power headphone outputs (100 mW)
Records up to 192 kHz sample rate
Compatible with Windows, Mac, and iOS devices (Android not supported)
Zoom Mix Control software mixer
MUSIC and STREAMING modes available via the software to optimize I/O
Loopback available via the software
Direct Monitor switch for latency-free recording
Vertical or horizontal use
MIDI IN/OUT for connection to external MIDI equipment
Bus-powered operation (separate power required for Lightenting-enabled iOS devices)
Specs
Input and Output Channels
| Number of input channels | Mono (MIC/LINE) | 2 |
| Number of output channels | Stereo (TRS) | 1 |
| Stereo (headphone) | 1 | |
Connectors
| Inputs 1-2 | Type | XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 HOT, TRS: TIP HOT) |
| Input impedance | XLR: 2.7 kΩ TRS: 4 kΩ/1 MΩ (when Hi-Z on) | |
| Maximum input level | XLR: +6 dBu TRS: +24 dBu / +11.5 dBu (when Hi-Z on) | |
| Phantom power | +48 V | |
| Outputs | Type | TRS phone jacks (balanced) |
| Maximum output level | +18 dBu (at 0 dBFS) | |
| Output impedance | 100 Ω | |
| Headphones | Type | Standard stereo phone jack 100 mW + 100 mW (63 Ω load) |
| Output impedance | 12 Ω | |
| MIDI | IN/OUT (5-pin DIN connectors) | |
| USB | USB Type-C (audio interface function) • Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported. | |
| DC 5V | USB Type-C (for power supply) | |
Frequency Response
| Inputs | 44.1 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0.1 dB / −0.2 dB | |
| 192 kHz: 20 Hz – 80 kHz, +0.1 dB / −0.2 dB | ||
| Outputs | 44.1 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0.0 dB / −0.1 dB | |
| 192 kHz: 20 Hz – 80 kHz, +0.0 dB / −1.0 dB | ||
| Headphones | 44.1 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0.0 dB / −0.5 dB | |
| 192 kHz: 20 Hz – 80 kHz, +0.0 dB / −1.0 dB | ||
Equivalent Input Noise
| –127 dBu or less (IHF-A) | ||
Audio Interface
| Input and output channels | Recording: 2 channels Playback: 2 channels | |
| Sampling frequencies | 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz | |
| Bit depth | 32-bit float / 24-bit | |
| Interface | USB 2.0 | |
| Class | USB Audio Class 2.0 | |
| Power | AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A • USB bus power is supported. | |
| Rated current | USB / AC adapter (5 V): 293 mA | |
| Power consumption | 5 W maximum | |
| Dimensions | 164 mm (W) × 105.5 mm (D) × 65 mm (H) | |
| Weight (unit only) | 355 g | |
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
