So far I can't complain. The device does everything it's supposed to do that I have tested so far. That's everything except MIDI. Looking at the aggregate reviews of this product and its siblings on Amazon you will see a really mixed bag of results including as much as 12% one star. That can be a bad sign, but not necessarily. Looking at the reviews of this exact product on another web site that sells musical and pro-audio exclusively the aggregate rating there is higher with a near-zero fraction of very low ratings. That fact combined with the low cost of the product made it worth taking a chance on. At this price point, compared with what I will have to pay for a different very high-end product that pretty much takes out all the risk makes this Behringer product "trial" essentially disposable. For me, that's pretty much how I have to look at the costs of these things. That won't be true for everyone.
So my experience with this so far:
Set it up with some audio sources to the inputs, verified they were routing through to the headphone output, made sure I understood how to use the controls associated with this basic mode of operation. All good. Tested it with a CD player, a guitar (through an effects box), and a microphone. Phantom power is good, but it's all-or-nothing for all four inputs so watch out for that if you are using mixed microphones.
Downloaded the UMC driver from Behringer and installed it. No problem, no conflicts. This is on Windows 7. Make sure you're up to date on windows updates, and read the release notes for the driver thoroughly. There are a couple of things that will break the driver due to missing updates or non-default group policy. It's all spelled out in the release notes. This alone probably accounts for half of the "didn't work with my computer" problems.
After installing the drivers I connected the device to the computer for the first time. It was recognized and appeared in the driver's on-screen device list/manager window. This is a nice feature of the driver. You can't do a ton of stuff with it but at least you can see what's connected and you can do some basic configuration.
Next thing I did was start my DAW. I'm using the current (free) version of Cake Walk by BandLab. I figured it would see the new audio device and ask me if I wanted to switch my input and output assignments to this device. What it actually did was blue screen the computer! And it was not a fluke. Totally repeatable, as long as the 404's usb cable was plugged in. But it started with no problem with the 404 disconnected. Once Cake Walk was running I connected the usb from the 404 again and everything was ok. Cake walk recognized the audio devices and I switched my inputs and outputs over to it accordingly. With that step done, Cake Walk now opens and closes and opens again while the 404 is connected with no problems. I would have to say it's a toss-up between blaming the UMC driver or Cake Walk for this initial problem. It doesn't matter, it was just a transient.
So now my audio is going in and coming out of the computer. I'm really just learning Cake Walk so I'm not doing a lot of complex tests at this point. I recorded some audio off the input from the 404 and played it back through the 404 and that all worked. Audio quality is fine. I'm not an audiophile and I'm not using this for professional recording and it suits my needs for now.
A couple of negatives:
Phantom power is not individually selectable per input. Everyone will complain about this.
The headphone / monitor output on the front panel can only listen to two of the four output channels (audio coming from the computer) at once. A pushbutton on the front panel selects between outputs 1+2, or 3+4. You cannot get all four at once, and this is quite a limitation if you're not using a mixer.
Overall I'm totally happy with this so far. I have not experienced any of the complaints that I have read in other reviews. It will be interesting to see if it holds up over time.
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UM2
Audiophile 2x2 USB Audio Interface with XENYX Mic Preamplifier
- 2x2 USB audio interface for recording microphones and instruments
- Audiophile 48 kHz resolution for professional audio quality
- State-of-the-art, +48 V-powered XENYX Mic Preamp comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps
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Compose. Record. Mix. Share.Tracktion is one of the world’s fastest and easiest Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) for composing, recording, editing, mixing and sharing your music with the world. Featuring a single-screen interface, and pushing the envelope in design elegance, Tracktion brings together outstanding Pro DAW features, such as dynamic automation, unlimited track count, MIDI recording and support for VST and AU plug-ins. This powerful music production software gives you all the tools of an entire professional-grade recording studio. Learning a DAW has never been easier, thanks to their vast and readily available library of resources. |
Seamless Integration with Popular DAWsThe ultra-compact UM2 is totally compatible with virtually all popular recording software including Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Steinberg Cubase, etc., so you can record tracks directly into you favorite computer-based DAW – and mix and master to your heart’s content. |
Sonically Superior Mic PreampsThe studio-grade XENYX Mic Preamp used in the UM2, has been praised by audio engineers all over the world for its hug-headroom, low-noise operation. These state-of-the-art mic pres represent a major step in the evolution of audio technology – and they can easily hold their own, even when compared to the most expensive stand-alone mic preamps. XENYX preamps offer a staggering 130 dB of dynamic range, with a bandwidth that extends from below 10 Hz to well above 200 kHz. Armed with these outstanding mic preamps, the UM2 provides such transparent, crystal-clear performance you just might think someone upgraded your mics while you weren’t looking. |
Convenient MonitoringThe UM2 Mix control allows direct monitor select, which means musicians can experience their performance clearly – resulting in a better performance and recording. With its powerful Phones Output, Direct Monitor Level control, Status and Signal Clip LEDs, plus USB-supplied power – the UM2 is ready to go wherever you go. |
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Getting ConnectedOn the UM2’s front panel you’ll find the a combination jacks that accept balanced XLR, ¼ " TRS and unbalanced ¼ " TR connections along with a ¼ " TRS. The rear panel is home to the +48 V phantom power switch, a USB 2.0 port for simple and easy connection to your computer and power, plus RCA playback options for direct connection to studio monitors. It just doesn’t get any easier than this! |
Free Would Be Nice!Because you’ll want to take full advantage of the UM2’s recording and podcasting potential, we’ve included a download for all the software you’ll need for audio recording, editing and even podcasting – all free of charge and downloadable from behringer.com. You’ll be ready to go live on your PC or Mac right out of the box! We’ve also provided a free download of more than 150 virtual instruments and FX plug-ins – turning your computer into a powerful home-based or mobile recording studio from input to output. |
Recording the Next Big HitThe amazing UM2 ultra-compact 2 x 2, 24-Bit/48 kHz USB audio interface allows you to record the perfect vocal or instrument tracks directly to your computer, thanks to the XENYX Mic Preamp with +48 Volt phantom power for condenser microphones – and studio-grade 48 kHz converter for superb sound quality. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter, producer on the go, or just need a rock-solid interface for running backing tracks at the gig, the ultra-dependable U-PHORIA UM2 will help you shine in the digital domain. |
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The Behringer U-Phoria UM2 USB Audio Interface is an absolute game-changer for anyone looking to elevate their audio recording setup. I recently paired it with my Rode PodMic, and the results have been outstanding.This audio interface delivers crystal-clear sound quality, allowing the Rode PodMic to shine and capture every nuance of my voice. Whether I'm recording podcasts, voiceovers, or music, the UM2 ensures that my audio comes through with pristine clarity and accuracy.I also appreciate the ease of use and versatility of the UM2. With its plug-and-play functionality, I was up and running in no time, and the intuitive controls make it easy to adjust levels and settings to suit my needs.Overall, I'm extremely impressed with the Behringer U-Phoria UM2 USB Audio Interface. It's the perfect companion for the Rode PodMic, delivering professional-grade sound quality and performance at an affordable price point. If you're looking to take your audio recording to the next level, I highly recommend giving the UM2 a try.
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Como contras lo que tiene es que para configurar el sonido lo tienes que hacer desde tu PC debe estar entrada de audio interfaz codec usb y en salida la misma ademas de estar en sonido monoaural, tuve que ver varios tutoriales pero hay muchos por lo que veo que todo tiene solución, una vez que configuras el sonido en tu computadora todo esta super bien, conecto una guitarra eléctrica en la linea 2 que dice inst y la interfaz ya trae como un pre ampli que incluso hace que se oiga un reverb muy útil si no tienes pedales de fectos, distorciones o preamplificador, en la linea 1 también puedes conectarlo pero se oye muy mal ya que este esta destinado para un micrófono, tambien algo que no me agrado es que forzosamente tienes monitorearlo desde la interfaz ya que desde la PC hay bastante delay, y la salida para auriculares es de 6.35 o 1/4 ha sido un dolor de muelas encontrar unos audifonos con ese plug ya que todos tienen 3.5 mm o 1/8 y los adaptadores que compre aquí mismo en amazon no embonan bien en la entrada de 3.5 he tenido que comprar unos con esa salida exclusivamente, salvo esos detalles creo que si vale la pena no me arrepiento y puedo grabar todo desde la PC en mi caso con Audacity y OBS
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