Zoom UAC-232 32-Bit Float Audio Interface
- 32-bit float recording, dual AD circuitry
- Up to 192kHz sample rate
- 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs, headphone output, 2 TRS outputs
- Windows, Mac and iOS listed
- 355 g item weight
- 1 year replacement warranty
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A two-input interface that records without clipping, so loud singers and sudden drum hits stay clean without gain riding. Phantom power is not listed, so condenser mic users should confirm first.
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ASIN: B0BW1VDHNSModel: UAC-232Category: Audio Interfaces
Overview
Zoom built this two-input interface around dual converters and floating-point recording, so loud peaks never distort and gain does not need setting before a take. Two combo inputs accept mics or line sources, with a headphone output and two TRS outputs for monitors.
Clip-free capture removes the most common beginner mistake, a ruined take from a level set too hot. That also helps singers with big dynamics. Phantom power, bit depth for playback and box contents are not stated, so check those before pairing a condenser mic.
Who it's for
Singers, rappers and streamers who switch between whispering and shouting get recordings that never clip. Bands tracking a full drum kit need more channels.
Pros and cons
- No clipping from loud peaks
- Two mic or line inputs
- Separate headphone and monitor outputs
- Works with iOS devices
- Phantom power not listed
- No MIDI ports listed
- Box contents not listed
Performance notes
Floating-point recording with dual converters captures quiet and loud parts on separate paths, then combines them so peaks never clip. Level can be adjusted after recording in software. Noise performance still depends on the preamps and the source.
Specifications
| Brand | Zoom |
|---|---|
| Model | UAC-232 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 355 g |
| Bit depth | 32-bit float |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Inputs outputs | 2x XLR/TRS combo inputs, headphone output, 2x TRS outputs |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year replacement |
| Other details | |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Operating System | Windows, Mac, iOS |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to set gain on the Zoom UAC-232?
No. Zoom says its 32-bit float recording is clip-free without the need to set gain, so levels can be adjusted afterward.
Does the Zoom UAC-232 work with an iPhone or iPad?
Zoom lists compatibility with Windows, Mac and iOS devices.
How many microphones can the Zoom UAC-232 record?
Two, through its 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs.