Behringer's mission is “to help musicians fulfill their dreams with life-changing products at affordable prices.” The U-PHORIA series interfaces are a perfect example of Behringer’s mission in action, helping to fuel the passion and creativity of today's home recording and broadcast enthusiasts with affordable audiophile performance quality. Not long ago, the idea of a home studio rivaling a professional multitrack recording studio was a distant dream, given the exorbitant costs involved. However, the 1990s saw a revolution with the rise of high-quality, lower-cost digital recording platforms, marking the birth of the home studio era. Behringer’s U-PHORIA audio interfaces have played a pivotal role in this revolution, making professional-quality, broadcast-worthy home recording an affordable reality. Perfect for capturing new song ideas, podcasting, creating high-quality demos, or producing career-launching hits, U-PHORIA is your gateway to the digital domain. With 6 unique, high-quality, feature-laden models to choose from, Behringer offers a U-PHORIA series interface that’s affordable and perfectly outfitted for your unique needs. The Behringer UM2 2X2 USB is the most affordable USB recording interface in the U-PHORIA series, but that doesn’t mean it compromises quality. It includes everything you need to start recording on your MAC or PC (including free downloadable Traction recording software) packed into an ultra-compact desktop size. Of course, UM2 is just not for beginners, and also supports just about every popular recording software platform for directly recording with your favorite DAW. Its small size, audiophile-quality XENYX MIC-Pre, studio-grade 48 kHz converter, and simultaneous 2-channel operation make it a valuable tool for on-the-go audiophile recording on your laptop. On the control face, you’ll find an XLR-1/4” combo input with 48v phantom power for compatibility with dynamic or studio condenser mics for vocals--plus a Hi-Z line input that’s great for recording with guitar, bass, or keyboards and ¼” headphone jack for monitoring. Rotary control knobs for regulating each channel, and overall output levels, are conveniently located within reach on the top surface. Power up and connect with the rear-mounted USB port and stereo RCA outputs; you’re ready to go anytime, anywhere.
