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Behringer U-Control UCA222 USB Audio Interface
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Brand | Behringer |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Supported Software | Audacity audio editor, |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Number of Channels | 2 |
About this item
- 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
- Works with your PC or Mac computerno setup or drivers required
- Software is downloaded from manufacturer website.
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Sound quality | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
Volume control | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 3.7 | — | 5.0 |
Tech Support | — | 3.4 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 5.0 |
Value for money | — | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | — |
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number of channels | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
hardware interface | usb | usb | usb2.0 | usb | usb | — |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
model year | 2013 | 2021 | — | 2021 | — | — |
style | — | Interface only | Interface Basic | Interface only | Versatile | — |
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Product information
Item Weight | 7.4 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 7.2 x 5.5 x 1.4 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B0023BYDHK |
Item model number | UCA222 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,233 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #15 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 16, 2004 |
Color Name | Original Version |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Supported Software | Audacity audio editor, |
Color Screen | No |
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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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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The UCA 222 is described as an ultra low latency audio interface. Since high latency is the problem I was trying to solve, 30 bucks or so seemed like a reasonable gamble to me.
When I received the UCA 222 I first tried to run the driver setup on the provided CD. It didn't work, giving an error message that the setup wasn't functional for Windows 7. I couldn't find any Windows 7 or 64 bit OS version of the setup program on the CD. So I thought, what the heck, I'll just plug it into the PC and see what happens. Voila! Windows said it detected and installed the device with no problem. I thought, hmm, fine, but let's see if it actually works. I hooked up the mixer and my headphones and picked up a guitar for a test. Bingo, no latency problem so far. The notes are coming through as fast as I can play them.
The next test was to actually record a new track in Audacity playing along with a pre-recorded track and see if there is any latency.
Ugh, the same old quarter of a second delay showed up in the recording. However, Audacity - and most recording software - has a latency control where you can adjust it's latency period. With a little trial and error I found that setting it to -275 resulted in perfect synchronization between recorded and live tracks. THIS SOLUTION DID NOT WORK PRIOR TO GETTING THE UCA222. No latency or buffer adjustment in Audacity was able to eliminate the delay.
So.... I'm a happy consumer. This low cost UCA222 gizmo from Behringer did exactly what I hoped it would, and solved a difficult problem which was rendering my expensive new PC more or less useless. Furthermore, no setup was needed. Just plug it in and you're good to go!
Speaking of plugs, the USB cable on the UCA222 is about 5 feet long (I haven't actually measured it, just an approximation) so there's plenty of length to route it around from your computer to somewhere else on a typical office-sized desk. The UCA222 is small and light, though, so you might want to use some velcro to keep it in place wherever you locate it.
There are, however, a few points to consider before purchasing this product. 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 your PC. If you have a 5.1 or 7.1 sound card with analog jacks to a sound system with front, rear, side, and sub-woofer speakers you won't get any sound out of them while the UCA222 is plugged in. (The sound comes back when you unplug it, though.) So if you want to hear sound through speakers you have to hook your sound system up through RCA jacks on the UCA222 and those are only single Left and Right channels. This wasn't a problem for me since I use a different PA system for live monitoring but it could be an issue for someone else.
The other thing is that the speakers don't shut off when you plug your headphones into it. Again, this isn't a deal breaker for me since my sound system has a mute button on the remote, so it's not too much effort to just mute the speakers when I want to.
The UCA222 comes "massively" bundled with a bunch of audio effects software on a CD, mostly freeware stuff you can download off the net. I looked at it, but there was nothing really of use to me, personally. But I got this thing for the hardware, not the software, anyway.
All in all, if you want a very simple low cost solution to the Windows 7 audio latency problem when recording live input from an external mixer, and can live with plain old stereo instead of surround sound output, or with having to unplug the UCA222 when you do want to just listen to your surround sound system, or you don't mind the headphones not automatically muting the speakers, then, like me, you will be very satisfied with the performance, and simplicity of installation, of this product.
Advantages:
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 software. Actually, the drivers are unnecessary to run it, and the basic sound is still probably better than what is produced by your on board laptop card even without the ASIO drivers.
3. It is incredibly simple to use. Just plug it in your USB slot and either attach your speakers or plug in your headphones (mini jack only). The drivers are optional.
4. It works automatically with Windows, Mac or Linux. The optional drivers, however, are only for Windows and Mac.
5. It's USB powered and requires no wall wart.
Disadvantages:
1. Obvious functional limitations, hence the low price. It is designed for recording and playing back through analogue inputs and outputs. It is great for digitizing vinyl albums or old cassettes. I recorded some old minidisc recordings to my hard drive (remember minidiscs?), and the results using Adobe Audition were excellent. Very simple and quiet.
2. Some reviewers have bemoaned the loss of a larger headphone input. This is not a problem for me. Most current headphones use mini jacks with adapters.
3. The optical slot is only for output. When I was copying my minidiscs, since they are digital it would have been nice to use an optical cable for input. No biggy. It just afforded the recordings a little analogue warmth. They sound great.
4. If you are copying from an older turntable, the UCA222 has no grounding screw. For that, you will need the Behringer UFO202, which costs about ten dollars more. If you are under 40 years old, you probably have no idea what I'm talking about. That's OK. For many newer turntables and other analogue sources, the UCA222 is fine.
For what it does, the UCA222 is effective and inexpensive. It is great for copying analogue media to your hard drive and for hooking up powered analogue speakers. The USB interface dramatically improves your PC sound by bypassing the internal sound card, making the UCA222 an inexpensive DAC. For a whole lot more money, you can certainly purchase a better 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. Behringer designs reasonably priced gear mostly for musicians, so the emphasis is not on gimmicky surround sound settings and 3D audio trickery, but just clean unsweetened stereo audio. If that floats your boat, then for the price, this is hard to beat. You will almost surely hear a dramatic improvement over your factory installed sound card, especially on a laptop.
It is a very light computing load on a modern PC, and I have yet to notice any latency.
The volume knob is handy if you don't want to go fumbling in the Windows settings just to nudge the volume up and down, and the headphone jack has a monitor mode, depending on what you need to listen to at the time.
The RCA jacks allow for connecting a variety of audio devices. If you want to hook up a record player, I think Behringer has a different model with the phono preamp built in (UFO202 I think), but this one is perfect for most line level inputs and outputs.
When I needed another input, I didn't hesitate and bought another Behringer UCA222. If anybody was wondering, they seem to work well together.
If you need software, I'd recommend Audacity for audio recording, and OBS Studio for video recording. Both work well, and both are free.
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Purtroppo non saprei dire se funzioni anche con iOS ma con Android e l'app Open Camera, il trucchetto funziona e i risultati sono davvero molto puliti. Inexpensive trick worth the trial.
The only drawbacks are that it does not have any microphone pre-amps - you'd need to spend more on an interface for those, and that's not what this item is meant for - and the accompanying software bundle is outdated and severely lacking in documentation. However, you don't need any of it to use the unit straight out of the box - it's all add-ons for audio production. There's no digital audio input either, but again - that's not what this is for. Overall, this is a simple-to-use, effective, and cheap digital audio interface, from a well-known and trusted brand.