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Behringer U-Control UCA222 USB Audio Interface

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Compatible Devices Personal Computer
Supported Software Audacity audio editor,
Connectivity Technology USB
Number of Channels 2

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  • Ultra-flexible audio interface connects your instruments, mixer, etc. with your computer for recording and playback
  • Compact music production software included with feature-rich audio/MIDI sequencer that loads almost instantaneously on all computer platforms
  • Massive software bundle includes Audacity audio editor, comprehensive podcasting software and over 150 virtual instruments and effect plug-ins
  • Works with your PC or Mac computer - no setup or drivers required
  • Stereo Headphone output with dedicated Level control lets you monitor both input and output
  • Revolutionary energyXT2.5 Compact music production software included with feature-rich audio/MIDI sequencer
  • Bundle includes Audacity audio editor, comprehensive podcasting software and over 150 virtual instruments and effect plug-ins

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Product Description

Product Description

Ultra-Low Latency 2 In/2 Out USB Audio Interface with Digital Output and Massive Software Bundle.

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Looking for a simple, affordable way to get your music into the digital realm? Or maybe you'd like to connect your computer to an external effects unit or recorder? Want to transfer your old cassette tapes to CD before the oxide falls off the tape? The fastest, easiest way to get analog audio into your computer is with the U-CONTROL UCA222 Audio Interface.

The fastest, easiest way to get analog audio into your computer. Click to enlarge.

S/PDIF optical output and headphone out with volume control.

Includes software such as XT Software's energyXT for recording right out of the box.

PC and Mac Ready
This ultra-compact, USB-powered device lets you connect your PC or Mac computer to virtually any piece of audio gear. It gets its power from your computer's USB bus, so no external power supply or batteries are required. And the UCA222 requires no special setup or drivers--just plug it in to a free USB port and start recording.

Versatility
The UCA222 features two analog mono inputs for connecting any line-level device, such as a mixer or tape deck, and two analog mono outputs for connecting active speakers or studio monitors. On the digital side, the UCA222 provides USB connectivity and an additional S/PDIF optical output for direct analog-to-digital conversion. The stereo headphone output has a dedicated level control and allows you listen to either the input source or the computer output.

Plenty of Options
When used as a professional interface between a mixing console and your computer, myriad options become available. Some of these might include connecting the UCA222's RCA outputs to the TAPE INPUT jacks of your mixer or active monitors, or directly into the input channels of the mixer. Connecting to mixer input channels gives you access to equalization and allows you to use the AUX Send features of your mixer to build extremely versatile monitor mixes for your recording sessions.

Tons of Free Software
Because you'll want to take full advantage of the UCA222's podcasting and recording potential we've included a massive software package including Audacity, Podifier, Juice, Podnova and Golden Ear. You're ready to go live on your Mac or PC computer right out of the box! You also get more than 100 virtual instruments and over 50 effects plug-ins, turning your computer into a complete home-based or mobile recording studio from input to output.

When you're ready to take your recording projects to the next level, XT Software's energyXT is just the trick. This amazing DAW (digital audio workstation) makes it easy to manipulate your audio and MIDI files, turning song ideas into stunning CD or web-ready recordings. energyXT includes its own multi-FX processor, built-in synthesizers and a drum machine, both of which can be accessed directly via an external controller (such as our UMA25S or UMX25) or programmed in step-write mode.

Great Value
For a fraction of the cost of other USB audio interfaces, you can have state-of-the-art digital conversion, world-class recording and editing software, and hassle-free connectivity between your PC or Mac Computer and any piece of audio gear.

What's in the Box
U-CONTROL UCA222 Audio Interface, User's Manual

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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5,021 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, quality and value of the audio midi interface. They mention that it works like a champ, does what it says and is a good headphone DAC. They appreciate the value for money, saying that it's a true bargain for something of this quality. Customers are also happy with latency, and size. However, some disagree on sound quality, and software.

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346 customers mention295 positive51 negative

Customers like the performance of the audio midi interface. They say it works like a champ, does what it says, and functions for their needs. The results have been fantastic, and the driver works fine. They have had no trouble getting it to work as needed, and are satisfied with the performance.

"...muting the speakers, then, like me, you will be very satisfied with the performance, and simplicity of installation, of this product." Read more

"...Both work well, and both are free." Read more

"...I record it in an affordable audio program called Reaper. It works like a champ, and now that it's set up, I can record great-sounding tracks with..." Read more

"...Other than the HF pollution, it seemed to work pretty well." Read more

276 customers mention218 positive58 negative

Customers like the quality of the audio midi interface. They say the input is good quality, it's a good headphone DAC, and a solution to bringing high-quality analog stereo audio into your system. Customers also say it'll bring stereo audio perfectly into their laptop and is reliable. They also mention that it'd be a great little device for a small amount of money.

"...The USB interface dramatically improves your PC sound by bypassing the internal sound card, making the UCA222 an inexpensive DAC...." Read more

"...I went with the Behringer UCA-222 because it was dirt cheap. So far it's fine for my purposes, nothing fancy, but I didn't expect anything fancy...." Read more

"...Having used their products for decades, it is refreshing, and reassuring to be able to count on consistency, and reliability." Read more

"...I use these devices for travel. They are lightweight and robustly built. $30.00 (approximately) is a true bargain for something of this quality...." Read more

162 customers mention141 positive21 negative

Customers like the value of the audio midi interface. They say it's a true bargain for something of this quality, and a perfect low-cost audio interface for recording.

"...1. Obvious functional limitations, hence the low price. It is designed for recording and playing back through analogue inputs and outputs...." Read more

"...Both work well, and both are free." Read more

"...$30.00 (approximately) is a true bargain for something of this quality...." Read more

"...But it's a perfect low-cost audio interface for recording. I jam with synthesizers just for fun and like to record things live as I make them...." Read more

149 customers mention138 positive11 negative

Customers find the audio midi interface easy to set up and use. They say it's a simple adaptor that functions for their needs. They also say it’s convenient and cost-effective, and it plugs and plays for Windows 10. Customers also say the adaptor is satisfactory and easy to find.

"...me, you will be very satisfied with the performance, and simplicity of installation, of this product." Read more

"...DAC, but I suspect that for most listeners, this will be a very satisfactory interface--much better than some of the name big box brands out there...." Read more

"...The UCA222 itself is pretty bare-bones and basic...." Read more

"So this is a good little interface even if all you're doing is listening to music or movies...." Read more

54 customers mention40 positive14 negative

Customers like the latency of the audio midi interface. For example, they say the notes come through as fast as they can play them, there's no wait, and the output audio is out immediately. They also mention that it works perfectly and the shipment was fast.

"...Bingo, no latency problem so far. The notes are coming through as fast as I can play them...." Read more

"...Like Reaper, EnergyXT is small, light, and seemingly pretty fast..." Read more

"...I used the headphone Jack on this unit, and there is a noticeable time lag, enough to make it useless as a way to monitor inputs and try to time..." Read more

"...Pros: Very high quality conversion. Realtime (latency, read 'delay' - free) monitoring via built-in monitor jack with switch and level control...." Read more

42 customers mention42 positive0 negative

Customers like the size of the audio midi interface. They mention it's very compact, portable, and lightweight. Some say that it perfectly fits their needs and is easy to move from PC or Mac.

"...The UCA222 is small and light, though, so you might want to use some velcro to keep it in place wherever you locate it...." Read more

"...Advantages:1. It is pocket size, light and durably built.2...." Read more

"...It is a very light computing load on a modern PC, and I have yet to notice any latency...." Read more

"...Like Reaper, EnergyXT is small, light, and seemingly pretty fast..." Read more

245 customers mention164 positive81 negative

Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the audio midi interface. Some mention that the sound is pristine, comes out of absolute silence, and is excellent for the price. However, others say that the earbuds do not get loud enough, have a sustained hum, and crackle when using heavy bass. Some say that it's not true stereo, but flat sounding.

"...1. It is pocket size, light and durably built.2. It sounds quite good, especially if you install the ASIO drivers that are included with the..." Read more

"...The sound produced is superior to the sound supplied from your computer's headphone output and that improvement can be heard by anybody...." Read more

"...First of all, when it's plugged into your PC, it routes all of the PC sound through itself, instead of through the Line Out and Headphone jacks of..." Read more

"...It works like a champ, and now that it's set up, I can record great-sounding tracks with very little effort...." Read more

62 customers mention22 positive40 negative

Customers are mixed about the software. Some mention that suitable free software is readily available all over the web, and Audacity is perfect for their needs. The software suit is extensive, and recording is a breeze. However, others say that there was no software in their box and the CD for software installation was not included.

"Works as advertised; just plug and play. None of the promised software was included, so don’t count on that...." Read more

"...No accompanying CD with software, but with Audacity download, none needed...." Read more

"...1st issue: it was a pain trying to find the right software to make it work with windows 10 and Behringer's website is horrible...." Read more

"...The only minor disappointment was there was no software in my box, one of the supposedly cool aspects of this model is the bundled software...." Read more

Evaluation of Behringer UCA222 Stereo to USB interface (be wary of Audacity on Win 8.0 64-bit)
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Evaluation of Behringer UCA222 Stereo to USB interface (be wary of Audacity on Win 8.0 64-bit)
Although it can be physically connected to an iPad via the USB port on a camera connection kit, it is not recognized (at least not by the iPad 2), as the camera connection kit does not provide USB power, which the unit requires to function. The ability to do this is suggested by the illustration on the front (top) of the box, coupled with a footnote on the bottom right of the box back (bottom).The unit is a Windows class-compliant USB-driver, and is automatically recognized and installed when first plugged in.I'm using Audacity 2.0.5 on Windows 8.0 64-bit. Although the input is recognized, and it will record (both in and out of pass-through monitoring mode: which means you can use the headphones attached to your computer in lieu of plugging them directly into the UCA222), I discovered much to my surprise that all recordings are converted to monaural: even though it is recognized as a "USB-mic" input, at 48K and stereo. Checking and trying to change the settings in Audacity appeared to effect no change. Part of the problem in this case may have been that I have also tested an Innovative Technologies USB turntable on this system (too trebly when run direct), and that I also have a USB GigWare audio/video capture device installed. For those who have systems without these extra USB audio devices installed (or perhaps in earlier versions of Windows, i.e., 7 or XP ,and perhaps at 32-bit versus a pure 64-bit environment as I use), it is possible that Audacity will record properly from stereo sources.My solution was to try using another free recording application: PreSonus Studio ONE (Free), which can be downloaded from the PreSonus web site. By opening an empty "song" in Studio ONE, turning off the input monitoring in the software (if you don't you'll get an annoying delay in the headphones), and monitoring by plugging headphones directly into the UCA222 vs the computer, I was able to get proper stereo recordings from the unit.Also, the downloads from Behringer's site for the software (which you have to do a bit of looking around for), no longer provides you with Behringer's own recording software, but rather, requires you to register the serial number of your unit, and then click through a link to Mackie's site, to download a copy of Tracktion v4.A very cost-effective solution to bringing high-quality analog stereo audio into your system, but set up definitely requires some time, and the expertise of the a medium to advanced experienced Windows user. Although I also have a Mac, I have not tested this on the Mac side as of yet. For Windows 8.x 64-bit with multiple USB audio devices installed, it can be made to work, but it isn't quite as plug-and-play as one might think.Update 5/22/2014: I have now tested it on the Mac side, using Audacity for analog (vinyl) audio capture, going through a processing rack of a BBE Sonic Maximizer and a limiter/compressor/gate. The sound is pristine. I also have it working in Garageband and Logic Express 8 - it works fine for playback. I still have to run it through its paces to test sync with existing tracks for recording.
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