2x4 USB Audio Interface with MIDI and MIDAS Preamps
2x XLR 6.3 mm combo mic/line input
2x line output jack 6.35 mm + 4x RCA (2x L/R)
2x insert 6.3 mm jack
MIDI I/O ultra-low latency
Switchable phantom power +48 V (for channel 1-2)
Stereo headphone output (6.35 mm jack)
USB connection
Direct monitoring without latency
Compatible with common DAWs such as Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Steinberg Cubase, etc.
Flexible recording interface with MIDI and multiple outputs
The Behringer U-Phoria UMC204HD is a USB audio and MIDI interface with 2 inputs and 4 outputs, including 2 mic/line inputs, both of which feature the excellent MIDAS mic preamps, to which a phantom power of +48 V can be added. It is suitable as an audio interface for home recording applications, for quickly recording a new idea on the go or for studio and live recordings. If required, a MIDI device can even be connected to facilitate work with a DAW controller, for example. In terms of flexibility, there are no limits with this device and all this with outstanding sound quality with a resolution of 24 bit/192 kHz and zero-latency monitoring.
Manufacturer information
Music Tribe DE1 GmbH Otto-Brenner-Strasse 4a 47877 Willich Germany legal@musictribe.com
Great device. I don't use the pre-amps much but they sound good for an entry level device. I've been mixing pro stuff here, and it does the job. The two only problems: (1) device doesn't resume after I close and reopen the lid of my macbook pro, and (2) almost blasts off speakers if they're on when I connect USB cable to pc. Anyway, it's virtually impossible to get better than this for the price.
The Midas pre-amps are simply fantastic. They can be completely clean and accurate, or you can overdrive them. When pushed with a guitar input the sound will move from subtle saturation, to a gentle crunch and then to something like a tube amp driven hard. Build quality appears good and the unit has all the features you could want, including a mono switch which you don't always get on much more expensive kit. This is our second unit - the first has run all day, every day, for several years without problem. Highly recommended.
This unit is a great companion for stream setups. Neat and tidy on the desk, with easy access to the inputs and volume controls. Solid build quality. Outstanding value.