Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 Review / Test

[@WilmoreChuck]

Great channel. The only dude who tells you what you need to hear.

[@Podcastage]

Really appreciate that.

[@WilmoreChuck]

No prob, man!

[@WilmoreChuck]

KZbin Channel In my opinion, he didn't tell us that. He showed us a great interface on a budget, which is what the majority needs to hear. But we all have an opinion :)

[@johnjackson8902]

KZbin Channel Cheap gear is fine for podcasts and videos. It's when you want actual studio quality recording that you'll need to spend a lot.

[@WilmoreChuck]

Word

[@almorik]

The method you have for reviewing interfaces is not only very informative but also very consistent which makes it easy to compare different ones, thank you so much.

[@FreddRaps]

i bought it a year ago and it has been working like a champ since then (works great on at2020 and zy-201)

[@Charly3312]

Bought two weeks ago and im in love with it,I was on a budget situation and this interface with nw 8000 saved my life

[@tayvonrose2528]

TheCharly3312 would you say that setup is suitable to record vocals for music

[@laynetryba863]

kko usb to

[@halcondepluma9259]

@@laynetryba863 hey There

[@Misquito73185]

Saw the sticker so I bought 10.

[@camerontheDJ]

lol

[@MrMOGHammer]

XD

[@leonruvalcaba1549]

so bold

[@dijjidog]

You know you can probably buy the stickers on ebay

[@Misquito73185]

@@dijjidog bruh, the three year old comment was sarcasm.

[@Akusticostacos]

Bought this interface, so far really happy with it! Im using it with the neewer nw-800, which had horrible static noise behind it, the preamp in this one fixed the noise, and the overall audio quality improved.

[@quirkypurple]

I'm using the Neewer nw-800 too and I want to buy this. So, how is this interface powered? Is it to the socket?

[@Bucefal76]

I'm using this device for DIY loudspeaker measurements for two years and I'm very pleased with the measurement quality, low noise, and robustness.

[@imjody]

Been using my UMC22 now for a good 5+ years, and I love it! 😊Great review video.

[@TheCookingRat]

How does it go for live performance from computer like DJ if U know??

[@r3sta]

He said you should pick one channel audio in order to hear from both right and left. I heard the same problem occurs with umc202hd too. Can we solve this problem with windows settings?

[@arlogatsby7508]

I just bought this interface, and I'm pretty impressed with it, but you definitely do a lot more indepth stuff than I'd test. You da man

[@TechBoss]

WOW! This thing is quiet! Dammit! I need two xlr Inputs, i guess i´ll check out your Review of the UMC204HD... Nice Review, thanks!

[@skelly7987]

Could get an XLR to 1/4inch

[@AdynW]

You can edit your Gain

[@Schattennebel]

Ich fühle mich wie ein Stalker...

[@cooper520]

GOD DAMN ALMOST ZERO BACK ROUND NOISE AND 40 BUCKS WHERES MY WALLET THANK YOU MAN

[@Up_All_Night]

The sticker puts it over the top.

[@cooper520]

Up All Night I put the sticker on my pc 😂😂😂😂

[@cooper520]

KZbin Channel oh I know me I'm using my cad gxl 2200 condenser mic. It 96 bucks on amazon high a good sound and it comes with a shock mount. Other than that I bought this now and now it's better than the blue yeti and audio technica USB version. For the audio setup around the exact same price. I'm happy with my setup and hopefully it'll last me a good couple years.

[@ginofoogle6944]

round house kick noise..

[@grqfes]

back round

[@songainlover]

I bought this interface last year and did not regret it at all. I still use a dynamic microphone for vocals, but I can't wait to use a condenser mic with the UMC22.

[@johnleo1133]

Dynamic microphone huh? Does it do the trick for you??? Cause I have 0 room protection and I'm thinking to take a dynamic instead of a condencer cause of the noise it will pick up,so did a dynamic mic suit you?

[@FalconsTech]

I picked this up a week or two ago and love it! I haven't produced anything with my new setup yet, but all of my tests sound great.

[@OfficialFatLip]

Too late for a refund 😂

[@some_other_guy]

I've been going through a few of your vids here and I just felt compelled to comment again. Great channel, great vids, you just get it. Concise info, no bullshit intro, and the fuckin TIMESTAMPS. Absolutely unreal quality here, well done.

[@bruhlukiba9754]

i have this and it works really good! it's great for the price -also the metal chassis and better amp is worth the extra 10$ upgrade from um2 (on a side note the control knobs arent loose for me, strange)

[@Podcastage]

I think that's going to be part of the quality assurance on some budget gear. The UMC204HD I reviewed were not loose.

[@aerenh_]

I really trust your reviews. It's my one stop for all device searches. No time waste.

[@kazulov9042]

3:40 legit ASMR

[@BTTBMusicProject]

Yesss, we just bought our UMC22, our sound quality just increased :D we are reworking our old songs with it :) Thanks for this vid, I checked a lot of them to be able to decide which is on a budget but still cool :)

[@userunknownn666]

I don't know, nor care, anything about mics, I just watch you while I'm about to sleep or read just because I love your voice. No homo, lul.

[@Up_All_Night]

Podcastage unintentional ASMR channel.

[@IvanKhramov]

Came for a review, but suddenly got *tingles* Great concise review, as always!

[@anniks4037]

RIP Sticker

[@digitupwithpete8483]

Oh man! I was all set to buy a UMC22 and then I heard your little throwaway line near the end: "check out the UMC204HD" so I did, and it may be twice the price but it's got ALL the features I need! Thanks for the tip! And thanks for your great reviews in general! Enjoy your life :D

[@Multi24Gaming]

I was so scared when you turned it up to 100% gain. I thought I was about to get my ears blown off! Thanks for not xD

[@joostclaerhoudt2012]

lol same

[@ThekidEdwin]

Got it like 3weeks ago no drivers needed !! Love it !!

[@Podcastage]

Heck yeah. That's what I like to hear.

[@spacexmike]

what mic are you using with it?

[@ThekidEdwin]

@@spacexmike I’m using a bm-800 everyone says I sound clear and good 👍🏼 still using it till this day

[@squadyben2021]

5:18 that was well smooth

[@purpleskyylinefilms3804]

i bought this nearly 10 years ago for audio recording and its still going strong crazy!!!

[@Podcastage]

I'd say you've gotten your money worth.

[@NEOMASS0]

you should do a video of how you mix your tracks. it sounds great.

[@Podcastage]

I didn't do anything to this. Haha. I just use Perfect Drums, Bias Amp, and Logic Pro bass preset.

[@voidvoidvoid7274]

I just started learning guitar and ordered this one yesterday, I know I should have watched reviews earlier but man... at this price ? It's more than insane stuff. I guess my budget will increase as I'm getting better at it anyway.

[@HansaGBB]

Hey, how's it going with the interface? Just wondered if you like it or not. I'm planning to buy it soon.

[@DisneyOrlando-e5q]

Thank you so much for a very informative review, I hope it will help me to make a right choice) P.S. I'm not a native English speaker, so I have some problems with speech comprehension, but in your video I can easily understand every single word you say! :) it was really nice, thank you!)

[@Podcastage]

Very happy to help, and glad that the video was easy to understand. =)

[@MrZodiac011]

Ordered one of these last week and it arrived yesterday, i've been using it a lot in the last 24 hours and it's a huge upgrade over the Neewer 48v PSU for using XLR Condenser microphones, I use a BM800 it was too quiet with the Neewer PSU, but with the UMC22 it's quality is much better, clearer and cleaner, it also doesn't buzz in my headphones when you turn up the gain, it also doesn't have as much noisy interference and stuff when generally using the mic. I recorded a couple videos and talked to some friends on Discord yesterday, much better quality. If you're on a budget like I am and even with a cheap XLR mic, definitely look into this one

[@cameronchauvaux1580]

I bought this before this review, but I have to say.. If it weren't for Podcastage i'd have absolutely no idea where to start! Thanks for all the reviews and recommendations Bandrew. For anyone about to buy a Blue Yeti, save yourself the hassle of the broken USB and buy the UMC22 and the Neewer NW-700 pack with stand/pop filter/etc and call it a day. ~$75 and has an upgrade path unlike the precious baby barf that is the Blue Yeti.

[@Podcastage]

Super happy to hear. =)

[@johnjackson8902]

Cameron Chauvaux Definitely buy a cheaper interface and a decent cheap condenser kit. With the $25+ saved you can buy some Behringer monitoring headphones (mine were $31 CDN so I figure it'll be around $25 USD). Then you'll have a truly complete set up.

[@pandathejuggman3576]

Get a refurbished at2020 for under $80

[@LTPottenger]

So true, wish I saw this when I got one.

[@stephenliu3039]

this little budget audio input device I have is currently being used to power my insanely power hungry he 4xx headphones. And wow! great power delivery not sure about the other interfaces I don't use them. but for a budget amp/ dac you can't beat the price.

[@FLOODOFSINS]

Oh cool, you took out time out of your busy day of buying PewDiePie shirts to put up an interface review. Sweet!

[@Podcastage]

Big time. Want me to buy you a pewdiepie shirt?

[@FLOODOFSINS]

Podcastage lol, nah I'm good. I believe you can write off all those mics off your taxes and count them as business expenses because you needed them in order to make your videos. Correct me if I'm wrong. Which means you could buy even more expensive equipment to review for us.

[@Podcastage]

You sure about not wanting a pewdiepie shirt? How about a Logan Paul or Jake Paul shirt?

[@Podcastage]

Andrew M. Sheppard that's true but there are two things to consider here. You still need the money to purchase the expensive gear, and depending on how you're doing accounting, once you hit a threshold you will need to amortize the expense rather than have a single large write off. It's gets very complicated. But trust me when I say, I'm doing everything in my power to ensure I'm able to continue making these videos, and not just about $20 mics.

[@Podcastage]

Andrew M. Sheppard ps: when I calculated the business expenses for 2016 during tax time I nearly jumped out the fucking window.

[@milosparico3889]

3:40 Thanks for the super pleasant ASMR

[@covid19isbs4]

😂🤣

[@bloomfield295]

Great Review! I would be great if you can compare the Behringer UMC22 with the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 2nd gen. I think it will be a good edition for your versus series.

[@Podcastage]

one day.

[@DaveStarr100.3]

Podcastage bro. Collect enough of those behringer stickers and you can hazard placard your entire rear car bumper.

[@blumphtwenth2758]

Podcastage Can this interface work with the AT2035 microphone or not?

[@DaveStarr100.3]

King _Livdur Absolutely.

[@blumphtwenth2758]

David Ploss thank you

[@piratestudiosproductions]

Just ordered one of these. Its no longer that cheap. Great review sir

[@Podcastage]

I hope the interface works out extremely well for you .

[@chriscarlisle777]

I just got the U-Phoria UM2 and it suits me just fine, and is a bit cheaper.

[@Podcastage]

Hey. If it works for you, then that's really all that matters.

[@abhineetpathak371]

That riff was amazing, dude.

[@Chilloveque]

5:15 Lol, looks like you're going to throw the UM2 and then like "Oh, nope"

[@erick.gazbel]

oh man 3 videos in a row and finally a get it!

[@MyBdyBeautiful]

In my shopping cart.

[@PerhapsGuy]

I was considering getting the UM2 along with an AKG P120 for my Twitch setup, but then I saw this video and reconsidered. Thanks for putting out this one; you've earned my sub! C:

[@abdullahgashud4230]

What so u didn’t get it

[@awesomeguitarshorts]

Hi I just started learning guitar, can I use this to connect my electric guitar with my macbook's garageband and use all the amplifier and pedal on it?

[@awesomeguitarshorts]

@@bobocmircea yeah you can use any audio interface or irig to connect with your garageband or any other virtual amp software.

[@awesomeguitarshorts]

@@bobocmircea yeah it should work with any software. you just have to change the input audio device settings and select your audio interface.

[@waryen3326]

Thanks you! I was wondering if this audio interface had computer playback, and you are the only who says that information !

[@cheekitb]

thank you for doing this review, haha. How does it compare to Focusrite audio interfaces?

[@isaacandrews5330]

Focusrite blows it out of the park, alot of youtubers who do some pretty good cover songs use it. I have UMC22 and I hate it with a passion.

[@zakkthewzrd]

@@isaacandrews5330 ,why do u hate it tho

[@isaacandrews5330]

@@zakkthewzrd It added alot of white noise to recordings. Too late to fix it coz I threw it in a blender.

[@Robinskateboard]

Hey, if you guys want to use U-Phoria correctly use BEHRINGER_2902_X64_2.8.40 drivers - stock Windows drivers are terrible! After installing BEHRINGER 2902 drivers everything works perfectly :)

[@MrAltF4]

Does this have a built-in headphone amp? I'm curious to know if these will work for some HD650's Thank you

[@roasty80]

Did you find out ?

[@fuxkag3908]

Same here except with hd560s

[@SeanBeatsss]

Do you recommend this for home recording studio? Or for producers?

[@prsdelta11]

Where did you get your drivers from? Can't find the correct ones for Windows 10

[@prsdelta11]

@@lunar_ember Ty, already found them 😊

[@windowsvista9724]

@@lunar_ember Sup bro can you add me on discord so i can find the drivers. Its arriving this afternoon. Wanna set the driver part up before and cant find them on the web.

[@jolyon3049]

@@lunar_ember what's your discord again? I put in [Ω]Elongate Card308 #9879 but it didn't go through. could you add me at jdog420#3644

[@martinzhang5533]

Thanks man, your content is very helpful and straightforward. Keep up the good work! Also love the music you played.

[@martinzhang5533]

By the way, it seems that the cheap condenser mics come with only a XLR to 3.5mm cable. if I plug a 1/4 to 1/8 adapter into this interface's XLR 1/4 combo jack and plug the mic into the adapter will it work?

[@Podcastage]

no it will not. Condenser mics need some voltage to work. 1/4" jacks do not allow for voltage pass through so the mic wills imply not work.

[@johnnytrash2839]

Who else is watching this in 2023 and just paid $69 for one? :(

[@VoxelPioneer]

I'm about to 😪

[@braille5575]

I found one in a bin near my house 😂👌🏻

[@AdeolaPrince177]

I’m about to and it’s 2024 I’m about to pay $80

[@nealepitts3321]

Dont do it if using Windows 11…..drivers dont work. Google umc22 windows 11 drivers…. Or you can buy my paper weight

[@GiJoe94]

I got a great deal for 35$. They used to be cheap and now the price got so pumped up

[@Raikas]

Can't believe you have less than 100k subs, like wth! such a shame.. YOU ARE AMAZING!

[@Podcastage]

I appreciate that. Maybe one day I'll hit that.

[@martisbeats9641]

Is it better to buy this or UMC202? Im going to use only 1 mic output, but in UMC202 it's 192 kHz resolution... Hmm.. What is your opinion?

[@oscaremoralesp28]

Since you produce music the UMC202 is a better option for $20 extra or get the UMC204 that has MIDI connectors.

[@johnjackson8902]

The UMC202HD is 24-bit/192 KHz, the UMC202 is 96 KHz.

[@KevinAirich]

I was looking at this interface on amazon earlier, when i refreshed the page I saw that it dropped from 55€ to just 32€! Definitely going to go for this interface now.

[@ElasticoOFCL]

OMG Thanks Bandrew! the audio interface i was looking for!

[@marcthacker4walls]

Great review, thanks. Love that song you played!!

[@bpfoley89]

Just bought it because I was getting complaints in games and chat programs about my Floureon condenser mic being too quiet even when it was right up to my mouth when plugged into a basic PC Mic port. Holy crap it made a difference. This video actually made a difference in my decision between this and the $10 cheaper Behringer DAC.

[@Podcastage]

Thank you for that. I love hearing good things from people because most people seem to come back and yell at me for getting something that doesn't work for them. So thank you for sharing. =)

[@jibinjacob.]

Thank God for a company like Behringer 🙏

[@Mroklum12]

I came to listen about the Behringer itself, but giving a thumbs up just for the guitar part, awesome skills, wish i could learn that riff!!

[@optmstpessmst]

was looking for a budget audio interface and i found a behringer umc22 so i checked this video out and now i bought it. will come back to say if it's actually good.

[@katerinaskamaga7415]

hello there! Really nice viedo. I was searching for an interface to record drums with about 6 mics but my budget is about 150$. My lexicon omega has only 2 outputs so i can't record that many channels and mix them sepperately. Do you have something in mind?

[@jorgefnx]

Hello, the AT875R appears twice in the poll. Nice review btw, I have this interface and it's enough for what I need so far.

[@NWGR]

Seems like a nice budget interface. Thanks again for your review of the dbx 286s; mine arrives tomorrow. :-) It was on backorder at sweetwater for a while.

[@Podcastage]

HELL YEAH! You're going to love it.

[@MonocleMC]

Thank you, really useful information! I just got an AT2020 so really need this XD

[@annissashort]

Thank you Podcastage :) Your video was most helpful x

[@RobertPartridge]

Just ordered one thanks to this review.

[@keithlucas6260]

Great rift on the axe dude, hahaha. Not bad at all, I've had one for a year now for my channel. Personally I like the Audiovox USB PreSonus as it has two modular inputs.

[@Yazed]

I just got umc 22 ,but there is a white noise hissing even I don’t plug my mic the hissing still there ... any help please ?

[@xenaisu7062]

more than likely your xlr cable, the microphone itself or a side-effect of an untreated room

[@TheGoonGamers]

That note about the audio from your pc coming out was so helpful thanks \:D

[@sindiedarius]

Can I connect my behringer C 1 U trough the usb port ?

[@TheRogueJedii]

Your channel is great mate, subbed.

[@oguzhandenkel7898]

Great vid and channel dude🤘🏻, I subsed I saw “I want to believe” poster you’ve taste in all genres dude🤘🏻

[@MotivateThis]

Thanks to the awesome video reviews, the price of this interface is now $150+ USD.

[@shinah6804]

Sounds nice, what recording software did you use for the virtual amps?

[@Podcastage]

Positive Grid BIASAMP is the plugin I use for amp simulators.

[@MemerDad]

Amazing reviews. LOOOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@ayie583]

Hello. So I recently just bought this model and I have the BM800 microphone. As the microphone, it came with an XLR to 3.5mm cable. I bought a 6.35mm adapter and I connected it to the microphone's 3.5mm cable. Then, I connected it to the first line of the interface, which used for microphone. Turned on the phantom power off and on, still no signal coming from the mic. Do I need an XLR male to female cable to make it works? Thank you very much!

[@MeTuLHeD]

Rockin' that mix bro!!! :D Grieving the sticker. :( By the way, reliability is not much of an issue with Behringer's audio gear. They have thousands of X-32 mixers out in professional use every day. I use one on a daily basis and it has had zero problems now going on four years. And I know numerous people who use their various recording interfaces and have no issues. In my opinion, the gear which hurt their reputation was the Bugera line of guitar amps, which had an unusually high failure rate. I also have one of their old Eurodesk series mixers which has been in constant service as a PA mixer and in audio for video editing in our second system for over ten years and it is still going strong. Too bad that the Bugera debacle has damaged their name.

[@leedentonmusic]

Can you do a review/demo on the Zoom R24? I bought it and am not sure how to use it to it's full potential

[@erykcz6031]

Thanks a lot, this is what I was looking for, great work ;)

[@raehik]

the only guy on youtube who always requests a thumbs down if you didn't like the video, what a gentleman

[@TheImmortalSoul]

nice explanations, just a question.. at 3:55 you at gain 95% but the voice level is kinda low and next part of the video like 4:04 your voice is a lot better, its because of post processing?

[@Benjamin-fu5ij]

Love your reviews man. Keep doing what you do. Subbed!

[@ManuelMininoMaiwald]

Seems like a good option for a low budget situation. I will give it a try. Thanks

[@raulgrangeiro]

Amazing review, couldn’t be better.

[@overloadguythe4486]

Great explanation

[@Lovebirds9197]

Thanks for sharing this information Sir

[@RichieHmusic]

no noise with only 16 bits........I'm a believer !!!!! great vid !!!!!! a warning....my sound card (ESI MAYA 44) has 48volt phantom, but can only power a small diaphram (my AKG C1000S) but not a large diaphram (HiTec Audio Fat One).....probably not enough amps

[@nathanclay7748]

When you turned up the gain to 100% I think the most of the noise you were hearing was your airconditioning rumble or refrigerator. You will never use it on 100. thanks for the demo. I have something else in my studio but a friend is looking to get started. This is easy to do.

[@FreddyBoyBoy]

it used to be $40 but after all the good reviews is $60 pretty much everywhere

[@chafikaziz7760]

Damn... 199% recommendation from this dude, must mean he's good at what he does...

[@sgmediaca]

Does it works with dt990 250ohms and at2020??

[@JasonQiuMusic]

I saw on another review that this has trouble working in Windows 10 and Adobe Audition? Is this true?

[@lambentblaze736]

I've got one of these and it does what it needs to perfectly well. The only thing that I really wish this could do is control the audio out on the back independently from the headphone out on the front.

[@Podcastage]

Yeah that would have been nice. But when it costs only $40...ya know.

[@lambentblaze736]

True enough. I don't think I've found anything close to the price range with that feature yet.

[@JamesMcCutcheon]

I just got my interface this afternoon. Thanks for the video. Very helpful.

[@gazzabel7040]

Really brilliant ...what daw u using ?

[@freezeur]

Good video ! You helped me for my choice and I'll go for this model. :) Thanks !

[@Plokamis]

Great video !!! If my computer only has USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 protocols, will I be able to use it with the provided USB-B to USB-A 2.0 cable ?

[@gavinratcliffe6201]

Great video. What software can I use with my MacBook Pro as garage band won’t work ?

[@wyattedgecomb6297]

I've had one of those for almost a year and its great.

[@Podcastage]

That's what I like to hear! Real world use cases! There seem to be a lot of people who have this and like it.

[@wyattedgecomb6297]

Podcastage I use it with my XM8500 Ultravoice mic and it works well.

[@stanhilderly4718]

Can I record from a turntable to create an mp3 file using this audio interface?

[@alexovercast3359]

There are better options for this. I’d use a dedicated phono preamp with usb option. That being said the interface that’s one step up from this has two identical line inputs that can be used to record a turntable (assuming, of course, you have a phono preamp, dj mixer or a turntable that will put out line signal).