Quick Tour
You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.
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Connecting to a computer
USB Type-C
( A USB cable that supports
data transmission must
be used.)
Conrm that the power indicator is lit red.
A dedicated driver is necessary when connecting an AMS-22 to a Windows computer to
make music using a DAW.
Dedicated drivers can be downloaded from product pages on the ZOOM website
(zoomcorp.com). Follow the instructions in the “Product driver installation guide” to
install the ZOOM AMS-22 Driver.
Computer
(Mac/Windows)
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Connecting instruments and mics
Guitar
Bass
48V switch
■
Instrument cable
Use when connecting condenser mics
Use when connecting dynamic mics
Stereo mini
cable
Tablet or other
device
Mic cable
Dynamic mic
Condenser mic
Sounds input through the MIC/GUITAR and LINE IN jacks at the same time will be mixed.
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Adjusting input gain
Using direct monitoring
When the DIRECT MONITOR switch is ON, sound input to the AMS-22 can
be directly monitored from the OUTPUT and headphone jacks (before it
passes through the computer).
Adjusting the volume
Adjust the MIC/GUITAR jack input signal
level. Set it so that the level indicator does
not light red.
Speakers
Headphones
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Functions of parts
Top
■
GAIN knob
①
Use this to adjust the input signal level
from the MIC/GUITAR jack.
Level indicator
②
This indicator shows the signal level
after gain knob adjustment.
The indicator color changes according to
the signal level.
Lit green: Input signal is present.
Lit red: Input signal is clipping.
Left side
■
48V switch
①
This turns +48V phantom power ON/
OFF. Set this to ON when connecting
condenser mics.
DIRECT MONITOR switch
②
Set this to ON to directly monitor sound
from the MIC/GUITAR jack before it
passes through the computer.
POWER indicator
③
This lights when the power is on.
OUTPUT knob
④
Use this to adjust the volumes of signals
output from the OUTPUT standard
phone jacks and the Headphone jack.
Right side
■
LOOPBACK switch
③
Set this to ON to send a mix of the
sounds played by the computer and
input through the AMS-22 back to the
computer.
5
■
XLR
12
3
Front
■
Back
MIC/GUITAR jack
①
This input jack has a built-in mic preamp. Connect mics, keyboards, guitars
and other audio sources to this. This
can be used with both XLR and standard
phone (balanced or unbalanced) plugs.
1: GND
2: HOT
3: COLD
LINE IN jack
②
Use this LINE jack to connect tablets
and other devices with a stereo mini
cable.
Headphone jack
③
This outputs a stereo signal. Connect
headphones to this.
OUTPUT standard phone jacks
④
These output the left (L) and right (R)
channels of a stereo signal. Connect
these to speakers with built-in ampliers,
for example.
USB port (Type-C)
⑤
Use this USB port to connect computers,
smartphones and tablets.
DC 5V port (Type-C)
⑥
Use this power supply USB port to connect an AC adapter or mobile battery.
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Using smartphones and tablets
During use with a smartphone or tablet, an external power supply must be used.
Providing external power
Dedicated AC adapter
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USB Type-C
Conrm that the power indicator is lit red.
Connecting
USB Type-C
( A USB cable that supports
data transmission must
be used.)
To connect smartphones and tablets, USB cables and adapters that match the connectors
are necessary.
Connector type Necessary USB cable/adapter
Lightning connector USB Type-A to Type-C cable, Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter
Type-C connector USB Type-C to Type-C cable
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Smartphone/
tablet
Troubleshooting
Cannot select or use the AMS-22 device
→Conrm that the AMS-22 has been connected
correctly on the computer.
→Quit all software that is using the AMS-22. Then,
disconnect and reconnect the USB cable connected to the AMS-22.
→Connect the AMS-22 directly to a USB port on the
computer. Do not connect it using a USB hub.
→When connecting to a Windows computer, install-
ing the dedicated driver can resolve problems
with applications other than DAWs.
→Reinstall the driver.
The sounds of devices connected to input
jacks are distorted, too quiet or silent
→When using a condenser mic, set the 48V switch
to ON.
→Conrm that the level indicator is not lighting red.
If it is lighting red, lower the GAIN knob.
→Adjust the GAIN knob.
→Adjust the OUTPUT knob.
Cannot play or record
→Conrm that the sound setting of the computer
being used is set to "ZOOM AMS-22".
→Conrm that AMS-22 is set for input and output in
the software being used.
→Quit all software that is using the AMS-22. Then,
disconnect and reconnect the USB cable connected to the AMS-22.
Playback sound cannot be heard or is quiet
→Check the connections and volume settings of the
speakers.
→Adjust the OUTPUT knob.
Recorded audio is too loud, too quiet or
silent
→Adjust the GAIN knob.
A smartphone or tablet cannot be used
→Conrm that the external power supply is con-
nected correctly.
Sound skips during playback or recording
→If the audio buffer size of the software being used
can be adjusted, increase it.
→Turn off the automatic sleep function and other
computer power saving settings.
→Connect the AMS-22 directly to a USB port on the
computer. Do not connect it using a USB hub.
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