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title: "UMC22 Audiophile 2x2, 48 kHz USB Audio Interface with Midas Mic Preamplifier for Recording Microphones and Instruments"
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# Award-winning Midas mic preamps USB 2.0 plug-and-play power 48 kHz pro-grade audio resolution UMC22 Audiophile 2x2, 48 kHz USB Audio Interface with Midas Mic Preamplifier for Recording Microphones and Instruments

**Brand:** behringer
**Price:** ₱6609
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game—pro studio quality in your pocket!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** UMC22 Audiophile 2x2, 48 kHz USB Audio Interface with Midas Mic Preamplifier for Recording Microphones and Instruments by behringer
- **How much does it cost?** ₱6609 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- behringer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted behringer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
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## Key Features

- • **Zero Hassle Setup:** USB-powered plug-and-play design means no drivers, no fuss—just instant pro sound on Mac, PC, or Linux.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Ultra-portable, sleek stainless steel chassis fits perfectly in any modern home or project studio setup.
- • **Versatile Input Options:** Dual XLR/TRS and ¼" instrument inputs let you record vocals and instruments without compromise.
- • **Studio-Quality Sound, Anywhere:** Experience pristine 48 kHz audio clarity with Midas-designed preamps trusted by pros.
- • **Seamless Software Compatibility:** Effortlessly integrates with top DAWs like Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Cubase for a smooth workflow.

## Overview

The Behringer UMC22 is a compact 2x2 USB audio interface delivering professional 48 kHz audio resolution with award-winning Midas mic preamps. Compatible with major DAWs and powered via USB, it offers versatile XLR/TRS and instrument inputs for seamless recording of microphones and instruments. Its plug-and-play design ensures easy setup across Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it an ideal choice for millennial professionals seeking high-quality sound without the bulk or complexity.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more. Buy Behringer UMC22 Audiophile 2x2, 48 kHz USB Audio Interface with Midas Mic Preamplifier for Recording Microphones and Instruments at desertcart UK.

Review: Excellent external sound card for laptops - I bought this to act as an external sound card/digital-to-analogue-converter (DAC) to improve the sound output from a laptop. I have found it to be absolutely excellent and remarkable value for money! Without this device sound output from laptops tends to be very flat with no dynamic range (e.g. an audible difference between quiet and loud sounds). Music lacks depth and feeling. However, as soon as you plug in this device the sound output from the computer is transformed: it goes from being 2D to 3D; from car stereo to hi-fi: the difference in quality is remarkable! The device is about the size of a cassette, and has both RCA outputs (to connect to a hi-fi) and a headphone output. You simply plug it into the USB port on you computer... plug some output cables into the device.... and it just works! There is no annoying software to install, and it works on PCs and Macs (I use both) Sometimes you may need to go into control panel/audio devices and select the 'USB Audio Codec' to activate it, but it really is straightforward. (The device also has audio inputs for recording instruments, but I haven't used it in that function so can't comment on performance.) For the price it's performance is fantastic. I even gave one to my boss as a present and he absolutely loves it too! Compared to more expensive devices I expect a 90/10 rule applies - this device gives you 90% of the performance for 10% of the price. If you listen to music through your laptop/computer through headphones or a hi-fi and value good sound quality, I highly recommend this device! Advantages: - Excellent performance for the price - Transforms sound quality from laptops - Small size - Easy to use - No annoying software - Works on Macs and PCs Disadvantages: - Low price won't impress hi-fi snob friends
Review: (1) As a cheap and really pretty decent USB DAC to play music at a decent ... - I am writing this review from the perspective of someone using it for some functionality in a domestic digital hifi system. This is a flexible piece of kit. Online reviews have identified to me that, apart from its professional recording/musician applications, it also has domestic hifi uses. (1) As a cheap and really pretty decent USB DAC to play music at a decent quality from your PC to your hifi (I haven't used this here) and (2) in order to provide an SPDIF TOSLINK optical digital output from a normal PC to go into another higher quality DAC. Online reviews have said this unit punches well above its weight in both these categories and has good analogue output measurements as well as lowish jitter in the digital domain. This apparently is because the manufacturer has bulk-bought a decent all in one chip that interfaces to USB and generates both a digital stream from this aswell as an analogue, and to boot the manufacturer has also implemented this all in one chip very expertly. So, what do I use it for? In my kitchen hifi I have a combined DAC/integrated amp powering bookshelf speakers. But the amp only takes SPDIF digital inputs and not USB direct from a PC. So I got this lovely little Behringer device which installs in win7 very easily as a soundcard (probably better to get their own drivers but windows does find some generic ones for you). In its properties in control panel in windows you have the choice to output 48khz or 44khz sample rate. I have run it at 44khz as I have been listening to 44khz redbook CD rips. What can I say it appears to correctly pass through an undamaged digital signal to my DAC/amp and it all sounds very nice indeed, like proper lossless digital audio, no hints of jitter or artefacts or any jiggery pokery with the digital material. I totally ignore the analogue inputs and outputs on this little device. It may be made of plastic but who cares, it does a low key but highly appreciated job at a very low price. If you need a USB->SPDIF soundcard/digital format converter for a PC, assuming you can live with the limited sample rates (44 and 48 khz) then I can's see how you would want to look much further than this for most day to day domestic audio uses.

## Features

- The UMC22 offers an ultra-compact design with professional-grade audio quality, featuring Midas-designed mic preamps and 48 kHz resolution
- Totally compatible with popular recording software like Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Steinberg Cubase, enabling seamless workflow
- Provides direct monitoring, XLR/TRS inputs, and an additional ¼" instrument input for versatile studio setup options
- Equipped with Midas-designed mic preamps, known for their award-winning sound quality in live and studio environments
- Simple plug-and-play functionality with USB power and multiple output options for easy connection to studio monitors

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00FFIGZF6 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 143 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 3 in Computer Audio Interfaces |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Country Produced In | china |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (43,986) |
| Date First Available | 5 Oct. 2013 |
| Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Item Weight | 454 g |
| Item model number | UMC22 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Operating System | Linux, Windows, macOS |
| Product Dimensions | 24.4 x 15.6 x 8.8 cm; 453.59 g |
| Scale Length | inches |
| Size | Einheitsgröße |
| Supported Software | Tracktion, VST Plug-ins, AU Plug-ins |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Behringer
- **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Number of channels:** 2
- **Supported software:** Tracktion, VST Plug-ins, AU Plug-ins

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Configuration, Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it possible to use the device for simple audio playback, from Spotify for example?**
A: Yes it will

**Q: I purchased this plus mic,shield& xlr cable as i want more professional recordings than phone offers. have no clue where to begin, what software etc?**
A: You can choose whichever you like. If you've registered your audio interface after purchase you get Tracktion Waveform 8 included. Also there are many free and paid D.A.W Software. If you want a free one I suggest Cakewalk by Bandlab or Tracktion's totally free T7 D.A.W. For paid one's I never used them but I heard Propellerhead Reason and Cubase are quite good as a friend said reason is the best one.

**Q: what is inst for**
A: That input is for anything that uses a 1/4 inch jack, e.g. guitar ,bass , keyboard.

**Q: What headphones would you recommend? As I use my beats and when plugged in theirs always a kind of beep distortion noise when in use.**
A: For home studio users you cannot go wrong with a pair of Sony MDR 7506/1s.  For less than £100 you get professional quality flat response studio headphone monitors!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent external sound card for laptops
*by J***G on 25 January 2012*

I bought this to act as an external sound card/digital-to-analogue-converter (DAC) to improve the sound output from a laptop. I have found it to be absolutely excellent and remarkable value for money! Without this device sound output from laptops tends to be very flat with no dynamic range (e.g. an audible difference between quiet and loud sounds). Music lacks depth and feeling. However, as soon as you plug in this device the sound output from the computer is transformed: it goes from being 2D to 3D; from car stereo to hi-fi: the difference in quality is remarkable! The device is about the size of a cassette, and has both RCA outputs (to connect to a hi-fi) and a headphone output. You simply plug it into the USB port on you computer... plug some output cables into the device.... and it just works! There is no annoying software to install, and it works on PCs and Macs (I use both) Sometimes you may need to go into control panel/audio devices and select the 'USB Audio Codec' to activate it, but it really is straightforward. (The device also has audio inputs for recording instruments, but I haven't used it in that function so can't comment on performance.) For the price it's performance is fantastic. I even gave one to my boss as a present and he absolutely loves it too! Compared to more expensive devices I expect a 90/10 rule applies - this device gives you 90% of the performance for 10% of the price. If you listen to music through your laptop/computer through headphones or a hi-fi and value good sound quality, I highly recommend this device! Advantages: - Excellent performance for the price - Transforms sound quality from laptops - Small size - Easy to use - No annoying software - Works on Macs and PCs Disadvantages: - Low price won't impress hi-fi snob friends

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1) As a cheap and really pretty decent USB DAC to play music at a decent ...
*by R***C on 10 May 2016*

I am writing this review from the perspective of someone using it for some functionality in a domestic digital hifi system. This is a flexible piece of kit. Online reviews have identified to me that, apart from its professional recording/musician applications, it also has domestic hifi uses. (1) As a cheap and really pretty decent USB DAC to play music at a decent quality from your PC to your hifi (I haven't used this here) and (2) in order to provide an SPDIF TOSLINK optical digital output from a normal PC to go into another higher quality DAC. Online reviews have said this unit punches well above its weight in both these categories and has good analogue output measurements as well as lowish jitter in the digital domain. This apparently is because the manufacturer has bulk-bought a decent all in one chip that interfaces to USB and generates both a digital stream from this aswell as an analogue, and to boot the manufacturer has also implemented this all in one chip very expertly. So, what do I use it for? In my kitchen hifi I have a combined DAC/integrated amp powering bookshelf speakers. But the amp only takes SPDIF digital inputs and not USB direct from a PC. So I got this lovely little Behringer device which installs in win7 very easily as a soundcard (probably better to get their own drivers but windows does find some generic ones for you). In its properties in control panel in windows you have the choice to output 48khz or 44khz sample rate. I have run it at 44khz as I have been listening to 44khz redbook CD rips. What can I say it appears to correctly pass through an undamaged digital signal to my DAC/amp and it all sounds very nice indeed, like proper lossless digital audio, no hints of jitter or artefacts or any jiggery pokery with the digital material. I totally ignore the analogue inputs and outputs on this little device. It may be made of plastic but who cares, it does a low key but highly appreciated job at a very low price. If you need a USB->SPDIF soundcard/digital format converter for a PC, assuming you can live with the limited sample rates (44 and 48 khz) then I can's see how you would want to look much further than this for most day to day domestic audio uses.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***L on 31 May 2025*

Nice

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