Zoom AMS-44 4-In/4-Out XLR/TRS Audio Interface

Zoom AMS-44 4-In/4-Out XLR/TRS Audio Interface

Whether you’re recording or streaming, the AMS-44 keeps yoursetup simple. It features four XLR/TRS combo inputs along with Zoom’shigh-performance, low-noise preamps. The interface also includes two headphoneoutputs and two TRS outputs for external monitors.

With their onboard hardware switches, the AMS-24 and AMS-44are designed to simplify common streaming challenges without the need foradditional software.

Toggle from recording to livestreaming with the Music/Streaming Switch. When in Music mode, each input acts independently withindividual gain control. It also sends separate mixes to each headphone output.

When in Streaming mode all inputs are combined into onesignal to work seamlessly with your streaming software.

Use the Direct Monitor Switch to send the input signaldirectly to your headphones while routing the same signal to your DAW orstreaming software.

The Loopback Switch combines the input audio with playbackfrom your computer and routes it to your streaming software. This is perfectfor adding background music to your stream or singing live with an instrumentaltrack.

The Loopback Switch combines the input audio with playbackfrom your computer and routes it to your streaming software. This is perfectfor adding background music to your stream or singing live with an instrumentaltrack.

Technical Specifications

Input and Output Channels
NUMBER OF INPUT CHANNELS
Mono (MIC/LINE)
4
NUMBER OF OUTPUT CHANNELS
Stereo (TRS)
1
Stereo (PHONES)
2
Connectors
INPUT 1-4
Type
XLR/TRS combo jacks
(XLR: 2 HOT, TRS: TIP HOT)
Input gain
-∞ – +58 dB / -∞ – +50 dB (when set to GUITAR)
Input impedance
XLR: 2.7 kΩ
TRS: 18 kΩ / 330 kΩ (when set to GUITAR)
Maximum input level
XLR: +6 dBu
TRS: +22 dBu / +8.5 dBu (when set to GUITAR)
Phantom power
+48 V
OUTPUT A (STANDARD PHONE JACKS)
Type
TRS phone jacks (impedance balanced)
Maximum output level
+10 dBu (at 0 dBFS)
Output impedance
100 Ω
OUTPUT A-B (HEADPHONE JACKS)
Type
3.5mm stereo mini jacks
30 mW + 30 mW (32 Ω load)
Output impedance
10 Ω
USB
USB Type-C (audio interface function)
Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus poweris supported.
DC 5V
USB Type-C (for power supply)
Frequency Response
44.1 kHz: ±1 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
96 kHz: ±1.5 dB (20 Hz – 40 kHz)
Equivalent input noise
-120 dBu or less (IHF-A) at +58 dB/150Ω input
Audio interface
INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNELS
Recording: 4 channels
Playback: 4 channels
SAMPLING FREQUENCIES
96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
BIT DEPTH
24-bit
INTERFACE
USB 2.0
CLASS
USB Audio Class 2.0
Power
2 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH)
AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A
USB bus power is supported.
Rated Current
USB/AC adapter (5 V): 350 mA
Batteries (2.4 V): 560 mA
Estimated continuous operation time using batteries
44.1 kHz, 48 V off, with 32Ω headphone load
Alkaline batteries: about 3 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 4.5 hours
Lithium batteries: about 8.5 hours
The above values are approximate. Continuous batteryoperation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They could varygreatly according to use conditions.
Power Consumption
5 W maximum
Dimensions
129.0 mm (W) x 74.0 mm (D) x 46.0 mm (H)
Weight (unit only)
177 g
Weight (including batteries)
223 g