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frontpageiconian | Staff posted Aug 05, 2024 07:36 PM
frontpageiconian | Staff posted Aug 05, 2024 07:36 PM

Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 USB Audio Interface

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Sweetwater has Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 USB Audio Interface on sale for $39. Shipping is free.

Guitar Center also has Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 USB Audio Interface on sale for $39. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Note: These interfaces are backordered but still orderable.

Product Details:
  • Quality 2-channel USB recording interface for your Mac or Windows PC
  • Combo input with MIDAS preamp lets you plug in any microphone or line-level gear
  • +48V phantom power lets you use studio condenser microphones
  • Dedicated instrument-level input accommodates your guitar or bass
  • Headphone and stereo 1/4-inch outputs provide easy monitoring

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  • About this Deal:
    • This is $5.10 lower than this previous Frontpage Deal in December 2022.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Sweetwater has Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 USB Audio Interface on sale for $39. Shipping is free.

Guitar Center also has Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 USB Audio Interface on sale for $39. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Note: These interfaces are backordered but still orderable.

Product Details:
  • Quality 2-channel USB recording interface for your Mac or Windows PC
  • Combo input with MIDAS preamp lets you plug in any microphone or line-level gear
  • +48V phantom power lets you use studio condenser microphones
  • Dedicated instrument-level input accommodates your guitar or bass
  • Headphone and stereo 1/4-inch outputs provide easy monitoring

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts
  • About this Deal:
    • This is $5.10 lower than this previous Frontpage Deal in December 2022.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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koutsunis
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They're not. They abandoned an official driver for this model and just push Asio4All which is generally pretty terrible. I ditched this thing a few months ago and would not recommend anyone purchase it.
Iceboie
9768 Posts
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The million dollar question is that why do "I" need this?

What does an audio interface do?
An audio interface is a device that connects your computer to musical instruments, microphones, and other audio equipment, allowing you to record, play, and process sound with your computer. It acts as a bridge between the analog and digital worlds of audio.

While the audio on computers, cameras, phones, and tablets are getting better each year, it is understandably often not a priority. An audio interface is specifically designed to give you high-quality audio in and out of your device, so you should get an improved audio quality over using your built-in sound cards.
Selman
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It's worth noting that all of the interfaces are on sale. 404, 1820, mics, mixers, patch bays, DI boxes.

Tons of Behringer deals.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/...lsrc=aw.ds

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/...-interface

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/...ital-mixer

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/...x-splitter

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Aug 06, 2024 03:23 PM
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jzubykAug 06, 2024 03:23 PM
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Quote from sgreasby :
The U-Phoria 202HD, 204HD, and 404HD all seem to have price drops on sweetwater and amazon. Well the 404HD is still full price at amazon but the rest are on sale.

I have been waiting on a price drop on the 204. At only $10 more than the 202, it offers additional outputs plus a midi interface.
I have the 204HD and my son has the 202HD, both work very well. Never had any issues, both work extremely well. He runs his under Windows and I use Linux. I've since moved to a Scarlett Focusrite Solo as I got a great deal on one. The 204HD is now my backup.
Aug 06, 2024 03:44 PM
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kennyk3185Aug 06, 2024 03:44 PM
49 Posts
Anyone have an idea of the headphone jack Ohm rating?

I never seem to be able to find anything powerful enough for my Hi-FiMan HE560's
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Aug 06, 2024 03:53 PM
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AmusedMoon6137
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Aug 06, 2024 03:53 PM
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Do I need another audio interface? Yes, yes I do…
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Aug 06, 2024 05:33 PM
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TulweyenAug 06, 2024 05:33 PM
142 Posts
I had previously been looking at the Focusrite interface's based on friends recommendations. Does anyone know how they compare?
Aug 06, 2024 07:32 PM
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pm11088Aug 06, 2024 07:32 PM
443 Posts
Quote from Tulweyen :
I had previously been looking at the Focusrite interface's based on friends recommendations. Does anyone know how they compare?
As others have pointed out, Behringer's driver for this is actually a 3rd party driver (ASIO4ALL) which is a pain to use. If I had $40 to spend on an audio interface, I'd put it towards a Focusrite Scarlett Solo. I had one for years and it served me well for basic home recording. Push it to its limits then decide if you need to upgrade to a more substantial interface.
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Aug 06, 2024 08:40 PM
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TjG2002Aug 06, 2024 08:40 PM
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Other than 1/4 output I don't really see a difference between this and the UM2, which is also on sale.

I think there used to be differences, but based on the specs on the website that might not be the case anymore. If you just want a cheap way to connect a XLR microphone to a PC you can save $5. I've been using the UM2 for 6ish years now with no issues.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/...q7mTUwShEI
Aug 06, 2024 11:44 PM
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diggieAug 06, 2024 11:44 PM
525 Posts
Quote from Tulweyen :
I had previously been looking at the Focusrite interface's based on friends recommendations. Does anyone know how they compare?
Much better, impedance on the headphone out a little higher than ideal but generally good and IIRC I was seeing many 3rd gen units on sale rn as the 4th gen recently appeared

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Aug 07, 2024 12:20 AM
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RonJablesAug 07, 2024 12:20 AM
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I initially bought this cheap behringer audio interface for around $40, thinking it would be a good deal. However, it turned out to be quite disappointing. The latency issues made it almost unusable, even after testing it on different computers. After about a month of light use, it got dropped and broke.
I then switched to the Scarlett Focusrite Solo and decided to buy a used second version for about $80. I've been using it for two years now without any problems.
While the cheaper option might seem tempting, I highly recommend saving up and investing in a Focusrite Solo. The quality difference is worth the extra cost.
I'm not just trying to hawk a product. I am just hoping to save someone my disappointment. Its worth paying the extra for peace of mind too. Like, I have bought so many cheap audio interfaces, and that all stopped when I got the focusrite solo.
Aug 07, 2024 03:28 AM
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MusicalMayhemAug 07, 2024 03:28 AM
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Quote from TjG2002 :
Other than 1/4 output I don't really see a difference between this and the UM2, which is also on sale.

I think there used to be differences, but based on the specs on the website that might not be the case anymore. If you just want a cheap way to connect a XLR microphone to a PC you can save $5. I've been using the UM2 for 6ish years now with no issues.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/...q7mTUwShEI
Different preamp design... The UMC22 has the Midas designed preamp while the UM2 has the preamp from the Xenyx mixer line. The UM2 is perfectly suitable for the average non-musician.
Aug 07, 2024 11:40 AM
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kenstogieAug 07, 2024 11:40 AM
3,704 Posts
Im going to echo the focusrite sentiment …..better sound better drivers workswith most all platforms and Mac or IOS are the best options these days…


has windows gotten more stable in the past 5 years….it was pretty bad in the sonar cakewalk days….
Aug 07, 2024 02:18 PM
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Oooooh99Aug 07, 2024 02:18 PM
396 Posts
I guarantee none of you could tell the difference in recordings after this and a focusrite, even more after processing
Aug 07, 2024 02:43 PM
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domainAug 07, 2024 02:43 PM
96 Posts
Quote from jzubyk :
I have the 204HD and my son has the 202HD, both work very well. Never had any issues, both work extremely well. He runs his under Windows and I use Linux. I've since moved to a Scarlett Focusrite Solo as I got a great deal on one. The 204HD is now my backup.
Can you recommend a software (recording, analyzing and mixing) to use with them?
Aug 07, 2024 06:18 PM
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JimboLodisCAug 07, 2024 06:18 PM
536 Posts
better than nothing but not better than anything

save up and get something like a Focusrite Scarlett or Motu or Arturia, heck maybe even an iRig would work better

you can even get Audient or UAD interfaces for under $150, so about the same price as the cheapest guitar you can find or the same price as a decent pair of studio monitor headphones
Aug 08, 2024 03:52 PM
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BurningDogAug 08, 2024 03:52 PM
107 Posts
I've been using a UMC204HD for years in Windows with Reaper and it works great. Looks like I paid $60 for it in 2017.

My latency is 2.8/3.5ms (and there is room to push that further down if you want).

It does look like the one in the top level post does not have a specific driver for it, but the UMC204HD and UMC404HD do have their own.

Tempted to upgrade and get 2 extra inputs.

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Aug 12, 2024 05:36 PM
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MostBasedAug 12, 2024 05:36 PM
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Same seller has Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen for $99, which apparently has better sound quality at the higher price.

I just recently bought the 4th Gen for $140 in a recent deal.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/...-interface

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