Behringer UMC404HD Unbox and Workout (Part 1)

This time around, I'll play around with this channel's first 4-input, 4-output interface: the U-Phoria UMC404HD. I'll go over the features, installation, configuration, and record a short project through it.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode, where I'll try out a few of the more advanced features.
Part 2: • Behringer UMC404HD (Pa...

[@darrenbermingham]

You are *so* goddamn comprehensive. This is so simple yet so necessary. Every manufacturer should have videos like these available. Not just a review but a legitimate user-experience. Absolute godsend. I wish every product had a video like this.

[@YHRS]

Thanks man, I really appreciate that!

[@michaelscottroberts5444]

I said the very same thing, in different words. This guy's awesome!

[@frankfarago2825]

Why the f@ck R U cussing?

[@Alien_Cuts]

@@YHRSHello, is it possible to connected 4 speakers ( 2 on the main output + 2 on the playback output) to play at the same time? Thx for the video btw helped a lot.

[@SK8VE]

This is the first time I've seen a reviewer show the actual process of downloading/installing a driver. Well done! (Sorry, I'm 5 years late commending you!)

[@oldtimer99]

Hi - The video is old but I hope you still check it. Just want to thank you for helping again - this time connecting the NUX Amp Academy to the old reliable UMC404HD. It sounds pretty good! Simple and economic and great solutions!

[@racl1954]

Thank you big time for taking the time to do these videos and share with us. I have only just got my UMC404HD and was fortunate enough to find your video tutorials. The way that you have presented and shown us how to use this audio interface adds up to the best tutorial on a piece of equipment that I have seen so far. Thank you again.

[@MaryJoyTorres-ck2vg]

May i ask where can i avail?

[@racl1954]

@@MaryJoyTorres-ck2vg Hi Mary. The Behringer UMC404HD is best bought from Amazon. Any problems and they make returning or replacing very easy. If you keep an eye on Amazon they sometimes do this unit in "used as new condition" for a reasonable price.

[@fredsaintfelix6828]

Thank you for recording such a well explained video on the Behringer UMC404HD. Now I know how to use it properly and hook it up the right way.

[@YHRS]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@j.r.fitzgerald2133]

Best ever demonstration I have every watched. I've been using the UM20HD for about 2 years and you nailed it. I have the Behringer UMC1820 being delivered tomorrow. I out grew the 4 inputs.

[@savanaviolenta]

Yeah but 1820 has no inserts and that's the beauty of 204hd and 404hd

[@StratsRUs]

I really like how you presented and played. Very natural.Very clear.You have a great talent.Very refreshing to see a cool guy helping us out ! Thank you

[@viamusic711]

I've just discovered your channel. I own 2 of the UMC404HD's and was having some learning curve issues. What makes your channel so excellent is that you aren't afraid to show us the mishaps along the way. Makes us feel less intimidated to know that it's not just us novices🙂

[@totallyfrozen]

Just got the Behringer UMC204HD a few days ago. Unfortunately, Behringer thought to printer their manual in about 7 different languages, but they didn’t put much information in it. This is the most helpful video I’ve found on this interface. Thanks a million!! 👍🏻 Instantly sub’d!

[@YHRS]

That's great to hear! So glad that it was helpful! Enjoy making music with the 202HD!

[@GermonoToussaint]

The manual is redic.

[@DJ-ew8fd]

The performance at the beginning is stellar.

[@guykornetzki8283]

Just purchased my own unit and wanted to join the list of thank you's for this most excellent video: thorough, easy to follow and very informative in a real life scenario. Very well done. Going to watch part 2 now.

[@YHRS]

Awesome, thank you!

[@sammymesnaoui7157]

I was trying to figure out how to wire my UMC404HD; this video helped, so I liked the video. and then I sub'd when I heard that warm up run at 22:03. Salute my friend!

[@Schibidabidu]

Dude, thank you so much! Just tried out the Behringer U-Phoria and I didn't worked as I wanted it to work...followed your steps, everythink works perfectly, you made my day!

[@YHRS]

That's great to hear!

[@jonathanyoung6397]

This was ridiculously helpful. Love that you take your time to really go through it and explain to us as YOU figure things out. Helps us noobs to understand it. Thanks!

[@YHRS]

I'm so glad that it was helpful! Have a ton of fun making music!

[@cjleongson]

Man that part of you setting up the interface helped me a lot. By following you through got my eyes to see signal input in all 4 channels. Now im ready to multi track

[@j.wat.3437]

What a great help. The only thing I hated is the another unboxing.This is the best vid I’ve seen.

[@musicanddesign4731]

My eye fell on this interface. I did some research before I buy this audio interface and came to your video. Great review man. You really convinced me to buy one.

[@gnrbryham2305]

Great video, this would have taken a ton of time to put together. Thanks for taking the time to explain everything so thoroughly.

[@YHRS]

Thanks so much!

[@thepodunkpunks]

I honestly can't thank you enough for such a thorough rundown of this piece of equipment. You answered every question I had about this. If you have a Patreon or something, let me know!

[@josephreynolds1220]

the inserts were the selling point for me. hadnt seen that on any other interface, and the 8ch behringer makes dont have that feature. i purchased a motu 8pre es recently, and am happy with it, but i still bring the uphoria with me when i travel with a couple mono pieces of outboard gear(for use with the inserts) and a single channel mic pre. not my favorite interface any more, but not nearly obsolete. great tutorial, fun to watch and a great tune!

[@YHRS]

Thank you! I really was surprised at how good this interface was!

[@garethpoole1645]

This has been one of the most enjoyable and informative product vids I have seen. I thought the pace was spot on for a complete beginner to recording like me and the narration was just right, gave me the facts and opinions and was never patronising or too hi-brow. Subscribed............ and got a 404HD on order!

[@YHRS]

Wow, thank you! So glad that it was helpful, and have a great time making some music in your own home studio!

[@barrystevens3550]

Excellent. I just got my uMC404 and really needed to load the driver. very good workflow and modest narration.

[@WahPopWah]

Found this while looking for more info on the Stereo, Mono, Mix & Main controls and found it clear and really informative/helpful. Immediately subscribed and look forward to learning a lot more. Thanks!

[@YHRS]

Thanks so much, very glad it was helpful!

[@RecordingStudio9]

Must have been a good feeling getting your drums setup again. Great demo. I too agree the UMC404HD is a great entry level interface.

[@YHRS]

It was definitely a treat to see my drum kit back in one piece again! Cheers, Vatche!

[@adrianfoote8281]

Just bought one. It's my first interface the drummer who I play with has a Scarlett18i20 8 input 8 out thing so I've never needed one however he's moving out of town and I still want to jam with him so had to get my own now we can at least send each other files. I play bass with lots of pedal effects and synth tones and a stereo looper so I have multiple outputs. This video has been great not only is it a good overview of the interface I also use reaper and am pretty hopeless with computers sometimes 😅 so this is a great crash course for installing and setup thanks!

[@Mcgiver699]

Goodness Chad I know I'm way too late to the party but this song gives me so many travelling in a Greyhound bus vibes. Great tune as usual, I only wish you have more stuff coming regularly but as usual the good stuff has to come in slow and small dosage.

[@YHRS]

Thanks so much! yeah, I wish I had been more prolific in 2020 but it just didn't turn out to be a year that got me inspired very often :( Here's to 2021 being a busier year!

[@caygeonkid]

Great job on all these videos. Love it and the Behringer UMC404HD

[@the_nondrive_side]

Reading comments during the opening as I comment here now.. Looks and sounds promising right off the start.

[@tadmorta]

As always, great video, thank you very much for it. I am very surprised with the sound quality, I've tried behringer interfaces about 10 years ago and they were very low quality, felt like one of those recording toys for children. It's really great to see that they improve their quality while still remaining affordable for people on a budget. And one last thing - That guitar sound on the Gibson! Damn! Waiting for part 2!

[@YHRS]

I was also very negative towards Behringer for a long time. It wasn't until a few years ago that I tried one of their U-Phoria interfaces and it changed my mind. I think that they're offering some really good bang for buck for entry-level gear nowadays! I've been recording part 2 this week and I ended up editing out a part where I went over the signal chain for the Gibson in that mix. Maybe I'll find a way to put it back in :)

[@YHRS]

I didn't end up finding a good way to adding the guitar details in, so here's a quick rundown of the signal chain: - Gibson LP Classic - Boss OC-2 - JHS Muffuletta on the Civil War circuit - Marshall JCM800 - Two Notes Torpedo Reload - Preamp on the UMC404HD - Two Notes Wall Of Sound speaker/mic emulation

[@edwardalonzo]

Again: I found this demo very good. I am a blind musition, that just ordered this enterface. and am looking forward to using it with my mac, and reaper.

[@YHRS]

Thank you so much! All the best to you in your creative endeavors!

[@TySnouffer]

This is generally all new to me and I really appreciate you putting this together. I had my eye on the Behringer 404HD and this really helped me understand it better. Off to part II!

[@TySnouffer]

Oh, I forgot to ask . . . you mentioned the Phantom Power in the context of a condenser mic. What is Phantom Power and why is it necessary for that type of mic? thx.

[@YHRS]

Thanks so much! Yeah, condenser (also known as capacitor) microphones require power in order to operate. In the "old days" microphones used to come with their own power supply, and some still do. But it's much more common nowadays for condenser microphones to use the power supplied from the preamp itself, known as phantom power. It's a 48 volt power supply sent through one of the 3 pins of an XLR cable that allows the condenser mic to reproduce sound.

[@TySnouffer]

@@YHRS Thank you so much. It sounds like if I add mics down the road I'd be all set either way! Cheers.

[@EdwinMactalMusic]

(2021 review): Super informative, and great structure! I was easily able to watch till the end and learned so much. Nothing was boring, everything said was important information and not a breath was wasted.

[@YHRS]

Awesome, thank you!

[@bartekdrumsandmore7040]

Good simple video,I bought one of those Behringer, before I watch this video I plugged my interface and some microphones,did some tests....well,I'm satisfied,I think that's good stuff, Behringer is not a bad choice.

[@robertanthony9079]

Great vid. Had this interface for several years (got it when it sold for $125). You helped confirm (expand) my knowledge of it. One thing that might help others is that if you are using phantom power (and say 250ohm headphones that require power as well), be sure to plug in the 9v. Otherwise, you will get audio glitches and the quality of the overall sound will suffer!

[@YHRS]

Thanks for the info!

[@skruuul]

Yay new video! Thanks! Greetings from Germany :)

[@YHRS]

Greetings in Germany! And thanks so much!

[@parasite-b9604]

You should add how impervious this unit is. This one arsehole (me) keeps spilling drinks over it when they've had one too many, and it still works perfectly! Also, as other people have said, a very in-depth and comprehensive demo of this unit! Liked and subscribed! Keep up the awesome videos, man!

[@YHRS]

Haha fortunately I've never had the pleasure of wiping rum & coke off of an interface yet (knock on wood!). I have a feeling that day will come, someday 😊

[@parasite-b9604]

@@YHRS fingers crossed that you never have to find out! It's happened way too many times now. I need to sor tout my workspace, that's for sure!

[@jeffbeck6501]

Man, I am loving it. Really great song and style.

[@carltonpowell452]

Thank you for such a clear and concise video. I have been looking for the right interface, and you have really sold the behringer to me as a welcomed addition for my studio set up.

[@ianlofeudo5526]

Man, the latency test is the best i've ever seen. if u make the same latency test for M-audio air 192/6 you can save my life.

[@amandamammana]

Just bought one! Thanks for all the details I needed this!

[@hadifelani]

finally xD but i forgot to turn on the notification bell. thanks man will definitely looking out for part 2 :D

[@YHRS]

Great, thanks so much!

[@truckymacucky]

Brilliant! I got my 404 going with your help! great to see some of what's possible

[@jakebreaksYT]

I thought I was the only one who held my pick with my middle finger until just now. Multitasking at its best

[@agork]

I always do that as well

[@alex_s_music]

I really don't know how to thank you. So damn clear and percise to explain, you saved my mental healt to install this stuff. I will always thank you

[@rikx3662]

Mate you're a legend!!! Thats how this kinda videos should be made, so complete. Thank you sooo much you're the best!

[@Mcgiver699]

Hi Chad, actually those units come with a new version of Tracktion called Waveform. I use it as my second DAW and works great, it even has a proper mixer. As usual a great video and an even better tune.

[@YHRS]

Thanks so much for the clarification! I went straight to the driver download and didn't take a gander at the other software offered on their webpage. I'll have to check it out!

[@michaelscottroberts5444]

If I sound gay (not that I have any problem with that whatsoever - and also taking into account that I'm opening myself up to the haters that can't seem to wait to make fun of comments/the uploader of these great vids) I'll say sorry now, but this particular video is the best one on KZbin, hands down!! I am in the stage of even attempting home recording on any kind of level that matters, and have the same hardware, same guitars, same abilities of you, my friend (although you highly discredit yourself as a musician -clearly you are pretty Goddamn good being able to record all these instruments yourself, like me). Thank you for posting this. I've been in the house recording straight to my DAW and ready to go out into my backyard home studio and actually use an interface to record guitars/vox/ possibly live drums??? My point is thank you for posting the details... all of them in the above vid. Well Done! and keep them coming! I'm subscribing now.

[@YHRS]

Hey thank you so much! I hope you're having fun making some music!

[@ilanmetoudi]

Fantastic in depth review.. Thinking of buying one soon.... no need yet as i only have one condenser mic at the moment....

[@YHRS]

Thanks! And a few spare inputs never hurts, even if you've just got 1 mic to plug in :)

[@Sleepyhumphrey]

Get the focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2nd Generation it was my first interface I have both interfaces and I’ve had more issues with the 404 in the past 2 months then I have with the Scarlett which I’ve had for 2 years

[@Fratzenzeuch]

Nice garage sound with fuzz !!!!

[@robertleeluben]

This has become my daily everything for audio, use it for recording my mics and DJ Mixer, voice chat, gaming, everything. I've even used as a an output interface for Virtual DJ, RekordBox and Traktor using the AB switch to create a monitor channel for the DJ software. It's a shiny black & silver swiss army knife, just make sure you update to the 4.59 driver if you are having any issues in win 10.

[@bdrmstudios2128]

Dude i just bought my 404.. but I'm a bit confused about monitor A/B.. it's not working when I'm pressing the A/B button.. I'm using win 10

[@robertleeluben]

@@bdrmstudios2128 AFAIK it only affects the headphones, did you install the driver?

[@DUNAMISproject]

Hey, how u doin? The four playback outputs works as outputs of your DAW, so you can set some sequence chanels in each output. Most of the time is used for live performances, you can for example, set the master track in 2 chanels (L1&R2) the third chanel for the click track and the fourth for the vocal guide track just for monitoring. There are interfaces that have even 18 inputs and 20 playback otputs as the Behringer Usb Umc1820 , so you can set each chanel of your DAW in the outputs of the interface and plug each one in your mixer and you can change the volume of each one independently for live backround playback. My english is no good at all, I'm from Mexico. I hope this helps. Thanks for the video, Im subscribing!

[@mightyheights7331]

Could you get 6 outs from this? 2 x main and 4 x outs?

[@pvampman]

love the four inserts!!!! priceless!!!

[@christophersmay4508]

This is really a fantastic video, extremely helpful sir.

[@DonFranko68]

I can‘t understand why you don‘t have more subscribers.

[@sirluckydog]

love you're channel man

[@YHRS]

Hey thanks man, I really appreciate it!

[@krejn]

You literally saved my life with this thank you so much

[@johncloss4822]

Thank you excellent work through of the set up. It helped me because I am using Reaper too.

[@AlfredoZauberer]

In my Opinion "Behringer" is a Awesome Developer and Fair Seller, for a Big Money Pocket and the small Money Pocket too, most for the small! And when you get a Gear thats a bit Noisy...for 20 Bucks...ähm...its ok for 20Bucks! Otherwise you get "NOTHING" for 20 Bucks! Think about that! Since Behringer have a Deal with the Music Network, and Midas, they are High End, in some certain things, Hardware...i got the X32, the first Roll Out of them! And its a Awesome Mixer... and the new "Wing" ...crazy ...Awesome! Nice Video Dude, you do it all...nice! Good Review!!!

[@multimads]

great great video.... I learned so much. Thanks!

[@JohnSparksScotland]

Excellent - I found I had no idea how to use this as it is completely different from the 2 channel version

[@antispace765]

i grabbed one of these used for 60, just getting around to hooking it up

[@rickkillian2378]

I can't wait till Amazon delivers mine tomorrow. I'll be using it for live stuff on KZbin with studio mics and instruments. Hope I can figure it out

[@YHRS]

Nice! I hope Amazon came through and you've been making noise with your new 404HD this week :)

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

What a great video. You’re a great teacher…. Instant sub

[@YHRS]

Awesome, thank you!

[@johnathanbeats]

Edit just got in mail and i got everything working. Cant try out some till i upgrade. When that happens i hope midi in n out works. Love it

[@HolyWords]

Dude very informative and useful video. Much love to you brother. Just got this interface

[@RhythmicSensations]

It's also worth mentioning that the mono button on the 404 is part of the monitoring area and has no affect while recording through usb. It's good with headphones and the outputs, but if you plug into only channel 1, pressing the mono button will not add your audio to any other channel for recording.

[@Mr.Nastykilla]

Got Fender Mustang GT100 (guitar amp), this audio device and AKG240 headphones, best combo ever bought.

[@jackjackjackncoke9666]

For whatever reason, I have not been able to get my UMC404HD to run off USB power alone, it needs the power supply. Not a big deal, but definitely ponderous. Great video though! This is my first interface and it has treated me well. Only cost me $100 too.

[@YHRS]

that's a great deal for $100! I think it's one of (if not the best) value for dollar on the market today. Glad your is working out great! I had the same problem with a Steinberg interface, turns out my USB ports weren't delivering a full 5V of power so the thing wouldn't even power on. I ran it through a powered USB hub and it worked, but it did illustrate that not all USB ports are created equal!

[@mathieuhoueix2163]

Very good video, thank you so much ! A very pleasant journey with you :)

[@Miguel090497]

Super good video!

[@curtiskaltenbach1629]

It works great with Linux Mint didn't have to do anything just plugged it in and it started working using audacity it sees all four channels absolutely no learning curve or driver download!

[@XionicalXionical]

Thank you. Was wondering if it would work with mine!

[@MayhemJack]

11:26 - Why is there no driver for MacOS? Is this interface not compatible with Mac?

[@faderfreakproduction]

No need for one - Core audio device

[@norbertb.]

Very Good explained! Thanks! 😃

[@lolsucks3599]

The interface sounds good to my surprise.

[@bryonutubeusername]

Thank you. This was very helpful

[@Nhask666]

Windows XP 😄 Great review, by the way, Thank you this video!

[@EricThomasHunterSweetland]

Extremely useful and helpful, thanks :-)

[@BettercallSOLMTG]

I have one of these and my at2020 is super quiet. I do have the 48v on and still so quiet. Wondering if adding the wall adapter would give it the juice it needs

[@JasonWelchMusic]

Amazing content.

[@BROWNSHADY29]

Nice bro!!

[@jimhalley450]

That acoustic mic placement killed me

[@YHRS]

The camera angle makes it look kinda weird :). It was actually about 8" off of the neck/body joint, angled slightly towards the lower bout. Maybe it was 12" off, I can't quite remember. But that's about where I generally aim with this big, loud, dreadnought. The camera angle makes it look like I've got it pointed at a random spot behind the soundhole :D

[@pedrocabral6398]

This interface is great. It has lots of features not matched at this price range. Too bad it failed on me after only 3 years. These things should last longer.

[@ivaniasalasfranco4286]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@highpitchls-official126]

Hi thanks for sharing! Can i use this umc404 in ipad garageband and multitrack it? Thnks

[@ПавлоТушницький]

Thanks! 😊

[@theDfLopes]

GRET tutorial, thanks a lot! My bigest issue is not get 4 mono inputs, the last driver gave me only 2 stereo par (in 1-2 or 3-4), trying rec on Audacity, but I"ll go to Reaper instead.

[@ranbirsangha5352]

Hey, thank you for such a great video! Quick question: you mic'd up your kit with two condensers and two dynamic mics. Did you have Phantom power on? And does that damage the dynamic mics (given that the interface sends Phantom power to all 4 inputs)?

[@YHRS]

HI there! No worries about enabling phantom power across all 4 inputs when a mixture of condenser/dynamic/ribbon mics are plugged in. Modern dynamic and ribbon mics are built in such a way that they effectively "ignore" phantom power, so there's no danger of harming the mics. The only exception is if you've got an older vintage ribbon mic that isn't wired the same as modern ones. Those can be destroyed by phantom power, but you're almost certain to be safe if you're using modern microphones.

[@michastarzynski6621]

@@YHRS Great Review! I have question - can I use phantom power and line in simultanously? Like connecting my piano to 1 and 2 inputs, and then condenser mic on 3rd input? Or there is some danger to do it?

[@YHRS]

@@michastarzynski6621 phantom power is only sent over the XLR connections, so it won't be a factor with TRS or TS connections on the combo inputs. So you'll be safe connecting a mix/match of dynamic, ribbon, condenser mics and line or instrument inputs.

[@Com1poisson76]

hello, I bought this audio interface for my 11 year old twin guitarists! What is the use of DC 5v power if we can do everything with the USB socket? I thought you had to use the 5V DC power supply when you wanted to put it in 48v to use a microphone but in your beautiful video you switch to 48v mode without connecting the 5V DC power supply. Very good, but then what is this 5V power supply for? Sorry I use google translate.

[@TheWaveGoodbye-Music]

Can you plug a jack cable in the middle of the XLR inputs? I have a pre-sonus where you can do that, and it looks like these have jack inputs within the XLR one's too

[@hosted6267]

Curious: Which guy are you in the band? Chad: Yeah!

[@YHRS]

Thanks man 😁 I'm almost to the status of "jack of all trades, master of none". 😜 I recently described "my sound" as that of a band that's collectively recovering from a head injury.

[@gabidiaz1693]

Thanks for the review. Oh, you're lucky ... having a real drum set at home :)

[@miyamotomusashi001]

I noticed that you have a Focusrite Scarlett, how does the Behringer compare to the Scarlett? Which of the two do you recommend more?

[@melaniereynolds9861]

I just got this interface and I am having the same playback issue. I'm using a Mac and my DAW is Logic. The interface is on and connected to the computer, I've connected the interface in my computer's audio settings, and I've set it up in the Logic audio settings. I did everything you did in this video with the knobs but I still can't hear anything. When I press play, it looks like nothing in my project is actually playing at all; there's no signal. It won't play audio on my computer/youtube either. Does anyone know how to fix this?

[@salvam.4060]

Hello, great video! Can you record all channels simuously into 4 different tracks in your daw?

[@YHRS]

Absolutely! That's how I recorded the drums for the sample track in this video. You might need a little setup in your DAW to allow all 4 inputs, then you'll be all set!

[@tjmpiano]

Can you use this with in-ear monitors with backing tracks.. great videos

[@YHRS]

As long as your in-ear monitors can plug into a standard 1/4" TRS jack (or can be adapted), then sure!

[@theSimonManuel]

REAPER fam! 😎

[@tayebrahmani3012]

Thank you

[@Jovanmusictime]

hi, since usb can power the interface, what is the purpose of using the AC adapter? thanks

[@Xxmeca421xX]

i just got a used one. when i plug in the power supply to the wall, the signal lights stay on and I lose audio until i unplug it... did i get a blown one? Like the dc circuit.. its rated 5v 1000mA but i was sent a 6v 300mA power supply. Either way im pissed and just plugged my focusrite scarlete solo back in and its way louder via usb and put the other back in the box to return to the reverb seller. I really need 4 xlr multi inputs and im mad enough to blow a lot more money that i ever planned to on an interface

[@scrunchymacscruff1244]

Did you figure it out? I got mine like new with the correct power supply but it won't budge with my macs..they don't seem to know it's there!

[@rafaelcruz6142]

Can i use UMC 204HD for live performance ? I need the daw for autotune and 1/2 for main and 3/4 for custom mix on In Ear Monooring. Will it work ?