This is a bare-bones, USB, audio interface with analogue inputs and outputs - and it works just fine as one. I appreciate that Behringer chose to use female RCA jacks rather than fiddly 1/8th-inch stereo ins and outs. The addition of an additional digital optical output is a nice feature, as is the dedicated headphone volume control knob (rather than needing to tweak phones volume in software). The option to monitor either input or output through the headphones is another useful feature sometimes lacking on low-cost audio interfaces. Setup is simple - this truly is USB plug and play. Audio quality is fine - maybe not what discerning ears would want for "pro" audio mixing, but professional audio producers wouldn't be using an interface at this price point. It's also super-small, super lightweight, and needs no external power beyond USB connection to a computer - so it's perfect for travel.
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more on an interface for those, and that's not what this item is meant for - and the accompanying software bundle is outdated and severely lacking in documentation.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.
| Product Dimensions | 18.29 x 13.97 x 3.56 cm; 220 g |
|---|---|
| Item model number | UCA222 |
| Body Material | Composite |
| Colour Name | Original Version |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Connector Type | 2 x RCA phono |
| Hardware interface | USB |
| Supported Software | Audacity audio editor, |
| Material Type | Composite |
| Country produced in | germany |
| Size | one size |
| Color Screen | No |
| Operating System | Mac |
| Item Weight | 220 g |
