AVE UC22 USB Audio Interface

The AVE UC22 is a compact 2-in/2-out USB audio interface suited to home recording, podcasting, streaming and mobile music production. Its portable desktop format combines essential recording and monitoring controls in a straightforward design.

Microphone and Instrument Recording

A high-quality microphone preamp with up to +55 dB of gain and +48 V phantom power supports clear vocal recording with condenser microphones. The Hi-Z instrument input lets you connect a guitar or bass directly without an external DI box.

Direct Hardware Monitoring

Zero-latency direct monitoring allows vocals and instruments to be tracked without monitoring delay. Two balanced main outputs provide connections for studio monitors, while the dedicated headphone output includes independent level control.

USB-C Connectivity

The bus-powered UC22 connects and receives power via USB-C. It offers plug-and-play operation with Windows, macOS and selected compatible mobile devices.

Features

• 2-in/2-out USB audio interface
• USB-C bus power with plug-and-play operation
• Compatible with Windows, macOS and selected mobile devices
• High-quality microphone preamp with a wide gain range
• XLR microphone input and 1/4-inch line input
• Hi-Z instrument input for direct guitar and bass recording
• +48 V phantom power for condenser microphones
• Direct hardware monitoring for zero-latency recording
• Balanced main outputs for studio monitors
• Dedicated headphone output with level control
• Signal and clip indicator LEDs
• Compact, portable desktop design

Specifications

Power supply

USB-C

Input voltage

5 V DC

Power operation

Bus-powered

Reference level

0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms / 0 dBV = 1 Vrms

Total harmonic distortion

≤ 0.01% (stereo output/headphone output at 0 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio, stereo output

≥ 80 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio, headphone output

≥ 78 dB

Microphone input

XLR

Line input

1/4-inch TRS

Instrument input

Hi-Z 1/4-inch

Microphone gain range

Up to +55 dB

Main outputs

2 × 1/4-inch TRS, balanced

Maximum output level

+10 dBu

Headphone output

1/4-inch stereo jack

Monitoring

Direct hardware monitoring, zero latency