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Behringer U-PHORIA UMC202HD Audiophile 2x2, 24-Bit/192kHz USB Audio Interface

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The Behringer U-PHORIA UMC202HD USB audio interface delivers professional results in an affordable package. With built-in Midas microphone preamps and 192 kHz/24-bit resolution, the UMC202HD captures pristine audio quality for music recording, podcasting and more. The interface enables zero-latency direct monitoring so you can hear yourself without delay while tracking vocals or instruments. Inserts allow you to incorporate external effects like EQs and compressors into your signal chain. The UMC202HD comes bundled with Tracktion recording software and over 150 instrument and effect plug-ins. With plug-and-play USB connectivity, the interface is easy to use with your computer. Getting amazing sound has never been this accessible.

Built-in Midas Preamps Provide Pristine Audio Quality

The U-PHORIA UMC202HD features Midas-designed mic preamps that add warmth and clarity to your recordings. The preamps deliver a clean gain boost to microphone and instrument signals, capturing intricate details other interfaces may miss. Vocals will have rich presence, while acoustic guitars resonate with realistic ambience. Whether you're recording podcasts, music demos or mixing tracks, the Midas preamps ensure your audio sounds its very best.

196kHz/24-bit Resolution Captures Every Nuance

With up to 192kHz/24-bit resolution, the UMC202HD provides exceptional accuracy for critical listening applications. The high-res conversion preserves the subtle nuances in your performances that get lost with lower-quality AD/DA. As a result, your recordings and mixes translate with exceptional clarity and detail. The pristine conversion gives you confidence that your audio interface won't be the weak link.

Zero-Latency Monitoring Eliminates Distracting Delay

The U-PHORIA UMC202HD's zero-latency monitoring lets you hear your inputs with no distracting delay or lag. Monitoring your voice or instrument without latency allows you to perform naturally and capture better takes. The direct monitoring delivers your unprocessed signal to your headphones mix so you can evaluate your true sound. Whether tracking audio or playing live, zero-latency monitoring keeps you focused.

Inserts for Adding External Effects Like EQ and Compression

The interface provides two analog insert points for incorporating external effects units like compressors, EQs and gates into your signal chain. The inserts give you the flexibility to customize your sound by patching in your favorite analog processing gear. Shape your tone with EQs, add punch with compressors and tighten up tracks with gates. With the U-PHORIA UMC202HD's inserts, you can craft your ideal sound.

Comes With Tracktion Recording Software and Plug-ins

Your purchase includes Tracktion recording and editing software, an intuitive DAW perfect for crafting professional productions. It comes packed with over 150 instrument and effect plug-ins covering dynamics, EQs, reverbs and more. Capture ideas quickly with Tracktion's single-screen interface. The included software provides all the tools you need to make release-ready recordings.

USB Connectivity for Plug-and-Play Use With Computers

The UMC202HD connects to your computer via USB 2.0. The plug-and-play connectivity lets you get up and running in seconds without installing extra drivers. USB bus power eliminates the need for an external power supply. With easy USB hookup, the U-PHORIA UMC202HD seamlessly integrates into your desktop, laptop or mobile recording setup.

 
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Audio Interfaces

Unlock high-quality computer recording with an audio interface! This crucial piece of gear acts as the bridge between your microphones, instruments, and your computer, converting analog sound into digital data and back again. Essentially the heart of any modern home or project studio, a good audio interface ensures your recordings capture clear, detailed sound. Connected typically via USB or Thunderbolt, these devices range from simple two-channel boxes to complex multi-input units, providing the essential connections for musicians, podcasters, and creators.

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When you come right down to it, an audio interface is anything that lets you get audio signals in and out of your computer. The challenge in picking one is that there are so many ways of getting it done, and it will all depend on how you like to work and what you're trying to do. A very basic interface would be simply a box that converted analog audio to digital audio that the recording software in your computer can understand, and convert it back to analog audio when you want to hear it. Such converters are referred to as AD/DA (analog to digital/digital to analog) converters. Better quality converters have what's called "jitter correction" to compensate for small timing variations.

Most interfaces are far more than just converter boxes. They include mic preamps, multiple I/O (Input/Output) connections—balanced, unbalanced and digital—and even internal DSP (Digital Signal Processing) for effects, EQ and basic monitor or sub-mixing user. Some units can even act as a simple, stand-alone mixer without a computer attached for use as a basic live sound mixer.

One of the biggest determinants of overall audio quality in an audio interface is the quality of opamps (operational amplifiers) used in construction. Better systems will use lower-noise, lower-distortion components, or in some cases, discrete components rather than single-chip solutions. The number of I/O connections can be a deciding factor. The basic interfaces will be 2-in/2-out, able to handle a vocal and instrument together or a stereo pair of mics for capturing a live event. From there, you can expand as far as you need, depending on what you want to invest in your system. Interfaces with 18 inputs and 22 outputs are not uncommon and will handle most users needs, but you can go far larger with a full-blown Pro Tools HD rig, if that's what is required.

The final consideration is connectivity. There are multiple ways of connecting an audio interface to your computer—USB, FireWire, a PCI slot for desktop systems or Apple's Thunderbolt connection on newer Macintosh computers—all of which have different strengths and weaknesses. USB interfaces tend to be smaller, with most mobile interfaces using USB connections, but can be less robust when you need a lot of simultaneous ins and outs. FireWire, also called IEEE 1394, is fast and robust, but generally requires an external power supply. PCI cards are the fastest with the most bandwidth, but are tied to tower and desktop systems, so will be confined to a single studio location. Some of the more popular brands for interfaces are Akai, Apogee, Avid, Focusrite, M-Audio, MOTU, Presonus, Roland, Tascam and Yamaha, though there are many others. The best interface is the one you're going to use, so spend some time with the Pro Audio specialists at Guitar Center so they can help you find exactly the right one.

In addition to the mainstream audio interfaces described above, our GC Pro team of experts offers hands-on sales and support for professional solutions such as Avid HDX Systems and the Focusrite Rednet series. These solutions are typically used in recording studios, post facilities and other professional settings.