Zoom UAC-8 / UAC8 USB 3.0 Audio Interface

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 unit features eight XLR/TRS combo inputs with microphone preamps and ten balanced 1/4" outputs. Phantom power is available for use with condenser microphones. The UAC-8 also offers a full complement of digital I/O, including ADAT, S/PDIF, and word clock. Additionally, inputs 1 and 2 offer a Hi-Z instrument input for guitars and bass. The two headphone outputs have dedicated volume controls and a free Mac application is available for setting mix parameters and adding effects such as reverb and echo. The UAC-8 ships with a power supply, USB 3.0 cable, and a Steinberg Cubase LE software license card.

18-in/20-out USB 3.0 High-Speed audio interface

Record and play back 8 tracks simultaneously

Support for up to 24-bit/192 kHz high‐definition audio

Ultra-low latency audio streaming (2.0ms roundtrip @ 96 kHz / 32 samples)

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 +48V phantom power (INPUTS 1‐4, INPUTS 5‐8)

10 balanced TRS output jacks for connection to mixers, amplifiers, self-powered speakers, 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

Robust metal housing ensures roadworthiness

S/PDIF IN/OUT: 2IN / 2OUT, up to 24‐bit/192 kHz audio resolution

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)

Works with all USB 2.0 and 3.0-equipped computers and iPads*

Steinberg Cubase LE software download