Behringer UCA222 U-Control USB Audio Interface Overview
Behringer U-Control UCA222 Product Overview by GAK
The UCA222 is a 2 in/2 out USB Audio interface from Behringer that allows you to connect instruments and other audio devices to your Mac or PC.
Onboard there are two analog mono inputs and outputs, perfect for your studio monitors. There is a dedicated level control for headphones, as well as one for monitoring.
Not only do you get a fantastic Audio interface, but you also get Behringer's software bundle, providing you with audio editing and podcast software, as well as over 150 plug-ins and virtual instruments.
Behringer Product Overview
The U-CONTROL UCA222 allows you to connect instruments and other audio devices to your computer, effectively merging the analog and digital worlds. It accomplishes this by providing two analog mono Inputs and Outputs (for monitoring), USB connectivity and an additional S/PDIF optical output. The stereo headphone output features a dedicated level control and lets you listen to both the input and output. We even give you all the software you’ll need to get started!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 RCA Outputs to the Tape Input jacks of your mixer or to your powered monitors. Connecting to the mixer input channels allows you to use your mixer’s Aux Send feature to build an extremely-versatile monitor mix for recording sessions.
To truly get the most out of your UCA222, you will need recording and editing software. So, we made it easy, providing a single place for you to download lots of free software including: Audacity is an easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux operating systems. With Audacity you can: - Record live audio -Convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs - Edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, WAV or AIFF sound files - Cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together - Change the speed or pitch of a recording - And much more…
Tracktion is one of the world’s fastest and easiest Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) for composing, recording, editing, mixing and sharing your music with the world. Featuring a single-screen interface, and pushing the envelope in design elegance, Tracktion brings together outstanding Pro DAW features, such as dynamic automation, unlimited track count, MIDI recording and support for VST and AU plug-ins. This powerful music production software gives you all the tools of an entire professional grade recording studio. Learning a DAW has never been easier, thanks to their vast and readily available library of resources. As our way of saying “Thank You” when you register your U-CONTROL UCA222 at behringer.com, we’ll reward you with a complimentary download code for the full version of Tracktion. Recording and editing couldn’t be easier.
- Ultra-flexible audio interface connects your instruments, mixer, etc. with your computer for recording and playback
- Works with your PC or Mac computer-no setup or drivers required
- High-resolution 48 kHz converters for high-end audio quality
- Stereo Headphone output with dedicated Level control lets you monitor both input and output
- Additional S/PDIF optical output for direct digital conversion
- Powered via USB-no external power supply needed
- High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
- Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany