Behringer UCA202 U-Control Audio Interface

February 17th, 2010 | Author: Guitar Man

Manufacturer: Behringer USA
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Product Description

The UCA202 provides two analog mono inputs and outputs (for monitoring), USB connectivity and an additional S/PDIF optical output for direct analog-to-digital conversion. The stereo headphone output features a dedicated level control and lets you listen to both the input and output. For a fraction of the cost of many 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 equipment.

Hassle-free connectivity between your PC or Mac Computer and any piece of audio equipment. Click to enlarge.

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Options Galore
When used as a professional interface between a mixing console and your computer, myriad options become available. Some of these might include connecting the UCA202 RCA outputs: to the TAPE INPUT jacks of your mixer; to powered monitors or to the input channels on the mixer. Connecting to the mixer input channels allows you to use the Aux Send feature of your mixer to build an extremely versatile monitor mix for recording sessions. These are just a few of the possibilities; let us know how you use your UCA202.

No Drivers Required
The UCA202 works with your PC or Mac computer without the need for any setup or driver installation.

Powered via USB
Because the UCA202 is powered by the USB bus, no external power supply is needed. That's one more outlet for all your musical toys.

High-End Audio Quality
The UCA202 features high-resolution 48 kHz converters for high-end audio quality, and the additional S/PDIF optical output allows for direct digital conversion.

Tons of Free Software
Behringer provides a heap of free software, to let you get the most out of your UAC202 right out of the box.

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What's in the Box
Behringer UCA202 U-Control Audio Interface, Software CD, User's Manual

Product Details

Ultra-flexible audio interface connects your instruments, mixer etc. with your computer for recording and playback
High-resolution 48 kHz converters for high-end audio quality
Works with your PC or Mac-no setup or drivers required. Free audio recording and editing software downloadable at www.behringer.com
Stereo headphone output with dedicated level control lets you monitor both input and output
Powered via USB bus-no external power supply needed

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Customer Reviews

Eliminate Buzz

Review Date: September 19, 2008

Reviewer: N. Webb, Virginia

Had nasty ground buzz recording directly through sound card. This device cleared it up. I use it to record music and spoken word in stereo and have been very impressed with the quality and quietness. The headphone jack on the side with volume control is very handy during recording too. It helps hear exactly what you are recording. Stereo out is handy too. Works great on laptop and desktop.

Simple solution for small cost

Review Date: July 26, 2008

Reviewer: S. Saunders, Rocky Mountains USA

I'm so glad to have found this product here on amazon. I had been using Acoustica Spin It Again 2.1 Music Conversion Recording Software - Windows on my desktop PC to convert my collection of audiobooks on tape to digital audio files. Then I ditched my desktop PC in favor of an iMac. I planned to run Spin it Again (there's no Mac version) on my notebook PC to complete my audiobook conversion project.

Oops: the notebook doesn't have a line-in audio port, only a microphone jack. Acoustica warns that it's not good to use the microphone jack to link in the tape player to the notebook PC, as mic ports are sensitive and may be blown that way. I went ahead and recorded a couple of tapes using the mic input but the sound quality was harsh; the sound really overloaded the mic jack.

So I decided to heed the warnings about the microphone input, and find a USB audio input device. I bought the Griffin iMic / USB Audio Interface which is an elegant device that works with my iMac but sadly doesn't work with Vista. In reading the iMic reviews I learned about this device. I'm not doing sophisticated digital audio; I just want to make decent audio files from my audiotapes without spending a lot of money.

This product arrived this week and this morning I got it set up with my tape deck and notebook PC. It worked smoothly right away and I've already recorded the first side of a tape. To listen to the sound as it's being recorded I plugged a set of powered computer speakers into the U-Control's headphone jack which is more convenient to me than using phones.

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Review Date: April 24, 2009

Reviewer: Brian P. Mayhew,

This product works great! I can now copy my Cassettes over to my computer and edit them and put them on my MP3 player. No hiss or noise, works great! Would recomend this to anyone.. thank you, Brian

EXCELLENT PRODUCT FOR THE MONEY

Review Date: March 27, 2008

Reviewer: Sam, Los Angeles, CA USA

I needed a simple device to add a line-in to my laptop. I had tried an M Audio product, that was over twice the price of this unit, and it never worked right. The UCA 202 worked right out of the box with a three minute set up time. It is 16 bit; adequate enough for most applications. The sound is crystal clear. I bought mine from American Musical Supply. Would totally recommend this item.

perfect!

Review Date: October 14, 2009

Reviewer: Chip R., Austin, TX USA

I'm using this to record from a stereo mixer onto a laptop using Audacity. I've used it with both Linux and Windows. In all cases, the USB device was immediately recognized, and Audacity was able to select it for input and output. The results are great, and it works reliably.

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