Signal Flow Diagrams …………………………… 21 Introduction Thank you for choosing the ZOOM Handy Audio Interface. To achieve the best results—and to protect your investment—please read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Use this product only as directed.
Operation using an AC adapter contact ZOOM customer service with the following information: product Never use any AC adapter other than a ZOOM AD-17 . model, serial number, and the specific symptoms of the breakdown or Always hold the AC adapter itself when disconnecting it from an outlet.
Part Names MAIN OUT jacks LINE OUT 1 jacks INPUT 1 jack Hi-Z switch LINE OUT 2 jacks Level indicators PHONES jack PHANTOM switch GAIN knobs BALANCE knob INPUT 2 jack MAIN OUT knob PHONES knob DIRECT MONITOR knob MUTE switches Power indicator TIP: HOT RING: COLD...
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Part Names (continued) Left side POWER switch Back MIDI OUT jack USB 2.0 port MIDI IN jack DC 5V connector...
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Installing the Driver Do not connect the until installation completes. Windows Download the ZOOM U-24 Driver from http://www.zoom.co.jp/downloads/ to your computer. NOTE Launch the installer and install the driver. NOTE Driver installation is not necessary when using a Mac.
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Choosing a Power Source Using bus power Use a USB cable to connect the to the computer. <Back> Using batteries Open the battery cover on the bottom. Install the batteries. Replace the battery cover. NOTE batteries. Using an external power supply Connect either the optional AD-17 adapter, a commercially available USB power adapter, or a mobile USB battery to the DC 5V connector.
Connecting with a Computer Minimize the volume of any output devices that are currently connected to the Use a USB cable to connect the to the computer. <Back> to USB or BATTERY/DC IN to turn the power on. NOTE Confirm that the power indicator is lit.
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iPad Connection to an iPad when using either the optional AD-17 power adapter, an external DC power supply, or AA batteries. Minimize the volume of any output devices that are currently connected to the Install batteries or connect an external power supply. (→ P . 7) Connect the and the iPad using an Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter.
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Minimize the volume of any output devices that are currently connected to the Turn off amps, monitor speakers, and any other output equipment that is currently connected to the to OFF .
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Connecting Instruments Guitar Bass guitar (mono instrument cable) Keyboard (TRS cable) Using the Hi-Z Function and turn on ( 1 and turn off (...
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Connecting Mics Dynamic mic (XLR cable) Condenser mic (XLR cable) Using Phantom Power When using a condenser mic, turn on (...
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Check the status of the input signal. Adjust the input gain. HINT...
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the volume levels accordingly. Connect headphones or speakers. Speakers Headphones Adjust the headphones/speakers volume. NOTE → P . 17)
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Muting Outputs muted/unmuted. Press for the channel you want to mute.
Using Direct Monitoring Direct monitoring enables you to listen to input signals before they pass through the without latency. Turn to adjust the balance between the audio input and the computer playback signals.
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Adjusting the Computer Playback Signal Balance signals during a DJ performance. Live performance DAW software Speakers MAIN OUT [1-2] 30% Click track Headphones [3-4] 70% DJ performance DAW software Speakers MAIN OUT [1-2] 50% Cue audio Headphones [3-4] 50% Turn to adjust the balance between computer playback signals 1-2 and 3-4.
Connecting MIDI Devices <Back> MIDI IN jack MIDI OUT jack Sound module MIDI IN jack MIDI keyboard or MIDI controller MIDI OUT jack NOTE to a DAW using a MIDI port, follow the instructions below to ensure proper connectivity and functionality. <Windows>...
Bit depth Interface USB2.0 MIDI IN/OUT 5 pin DIN jack USB bus power (Type B)/ZOOM AD-17 (Micro-B)/DC 5 V power supply Power Source (Micro-B)/2 AA batteries (about 4 hours continuous operation with phantom power off) Power consumption 5 W maximum Dimensions 191.8 mm (D) ×92.3 mm (W) ×42.7 mm (H)
Signal Flow Diagrams DIRECT MONITOR LEVEL INDICATOR OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Hi-Z/ Gain INPUT1 Lo-Z INPUT1 Gain INPUT2 INPUT2 INPUT1 -6dB INPUT2 -6dB MAIN OUT VOLUME MAIN OUT L MAIN OUT R MUTE SWITCH A LINE OUT 1 L LINE OUT 1 R...
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