SHOULD YOU BUY THE ZOOM UAC-232?

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[johnheiser]

Thank you for pointing out the daw compatibility issue.

[simonpeck]

Thanks for the review! I agree with you about the zoom preamps. However, 32 bit floating-point is not just more headroom. It’s a wider dynamic range — 1528 dB, to be exact. By comparison, 24 bit fixed-point offers 144 dB of dynamic range. This is why there’s no need to set levels with 32 bit float.

[theway-backmusicmachinepod]

Good review. 32 bit float is the train that all companies are going to be riding on for the next few years, and I agree with you that people should still learn to set their gain properly.

[jas_bataille]

32 bits floating point is objectively better.
I do this for a living, but it's still is better period. You are certain to not clip unless you want to, basically. There are also some scenarios that can happen : Hi-Z inputs on interfaces like this do not usually have the headroom to take very very hot pick-ups, for example.
Using a device like this do NOT prevent you from learning how to set gain.
Using a device like this prevent you from mistakes anyone can make, especially in live recording situations. I don't know why people push against it. I've always found Zoom products to be exceptionally reliable; I still use my R16/24 professionally for small on-location concert recordings, believe it or not. Great result, stability is perfect. Behringer can eat my shit at this price point. Zoom is the most underrated company in audio IMHO.

[DimebagDarrenLowe]

2:10 awesome 23BIT Float ! Killer graphics!

[TheHorrorGuru]

I often have trouble with the dynamics of my voice in recordings for my videos, I get loud and then get real quiet and I've had difficulty in the past with clipping and having to re-record things at different gain settings to get things right and this seems like the perfect solution to that problem. Though I think I'll wait to see what other 32-bit float interfaces pop up this year before I bite the bullet.

[sndes-xx]

You could use the rails to loop a belt to harness around your waist for location recording with your smartphone.

[PaoloStudioInYT]

Hello. Maybe you could clarify one point. I also asked the manufacturer, took the ticket)) but they clearly pretended that they did not understand the essence of the question.
And the bottom line is that one of the first reviews of this card in/on one of the reputable websites/publications mentions different internal gain settings (in other words, recording level). for dynamic and condenser microphones. And that the internal sensitivity levels are self-adjusted depending on the microphone, or rather when the phantom power is turned on. That is, if it is not turned on, then a dynamic microphone is connected, and then the level is conditionally higher, because the mic is quiet. And if the phantom power is on, then a condenser microphone is connected, and then the level is relatively lower, because the mic gives a louder signal. That's all good.
But what about a condenser microphone that has its own Power Supply? It can be both Rode and others. For example, I have M-Audio Sputnik.
After all, in this case, you cannot turn on the phantom power on the card. And it turns out that as long as the phantom power is not activated, the card will "think" that a dynamic microphone is connected and will adjust a higher sensitivity level. But a condenser microphone is connected, with power, it gives a louder signal than a dynamic one (about 2 times!), and it turns out that there will just be a powerful overload??? And the problem is not solved in any way?

Here is the answer that was given in ZOOM support and from which I did not understand anything at all.:
"The phantom power supply is switched into the Mic Pre Amp. This does not affect the gain of the mic preamp.
Whether the microphone has a high or low output level is irrelevant.
It is only important that you check whether your ‘M-Audio’ microphone, in conjunction with the preamp, outputs a microphone or line level from the preamp."
Who is connected to what? Where and how to check? Who was standing on whom?))
Or they really didn't understand the problem. Or, alternatively, the automatic internal adjustment of levels depending on the activation of the phantom power was simply invented in an authoritative SOS and confused people))
It would be very interesting to know your opinion.
Thanks!

[CoopMusic]

Another headphone issue that may be an issue for others is that the output is very low especially if they want to drive professional headphones. The specs seem a bit low for monitors as well, so people would have to turn up their monitors a great deal to match what they got from a previous interface. As for the headphones, there may be need for a separate headphone amp.

[ThemFuzzyMonsters]

I have not investigated the floating 32-bit thing yet. It seems relatively pointless for speech (ie: podcasters) but might be really cool for anything with hot transients (ie: drums & percussions).

[QuantumGamingUploads]

I really like this interface. Preety cool and straight forward. Thanks for showing it.

[uselessoldman]

I went for the Motu M4 and love it to bits

[GTSongwriter]

I'm waiting for another company to do this as do prefer a metal exterior.

[hsjawanda]

Is it correct to say that 32-bit float only works for recording? What about livestreaming: how do you adjust the levels then? Can the output of this interface be used with OBS?

[steveschnetzler]

one of your pop up labels (2:11) was 23bit float, a simple typo that made me blink. Luckily you said and showed the correct value about 100 times, so I guess it is OK. thanks. lol

[InfinitelyQurious]

Does anyone know if the Zoom UAC-232 and Zoom R4 have the same preamps? Seems like for the same price or-- at most-- twenty bucks more, someone looking for a 32 bit float USB audio interface might as well opt for the ability to additionally have a 4-track field recorder with a mic.

[seanwebb]

Thank you for the video. The Amazon Canadian link is a problem. Currently not available. Which might be a good thing. I have poor impulse control, little self restraint and a strong affection for the floats of 32.

[namakugrace]

This so amazing zoom uac 232 32 bit floating recording and have 130 db preamp i want to buy this . Thanks My Brother

[lorageproductions]

Hi, Thanks for this video. I like Zoom. Been using the recorder for filming... regarding this..Does it work with older MAC OS and how is it with Rokit 5 studio Monitors

[komamusic]

Hey, awesome review, and I like your style :) Did I understand correctly that you can't even set input gain?? I mean there are no input gain knobs and apparently the software mixer doesn't either... You have to fix everything in post?