BEST BUDGET Podcast/Music Production Audio Interface Behringer U-Phoria UMC1820!? | Product Review

[@lundsweden]

I've used my Behringer 1820 for 6 years now, I use it daily, so I think this demonstrates the build is very good. The only negative is the headphone output is a bit noisy. The inputs are very clean, so your results are not affected by this.

[@heavenstibetsee5716]

This unit definitely has the "mid-ass" touch. Quite nice!

[@patrickm.4469]

Noice!

[@AvazbekSharipov_Official]

Hello, this is a very useful video. Please tell me, does the behringer um 1820 work on macOS Big Sur? I wanted to buy it, please help.

[@48cloudpierre48]

phantom power won't hurt like 99% of things , especially on combo jacks like on the behringer. not really an issue as long as you don't connect a ribbon mic or something

[@bobwoolcock]

Do you know how to get a signal out of any of the ¼" outputs on the back (3 - 10)? I have tried everything and zip. It would be nice to dedicate an input, for example input 5, to come out of output 5 for a separate monitor. Those outputs are supposedly controlled through the DAW. If you open up the driver window, Advanced, Configure, Volume there are two slider panels - one for Inputs and one for Outputs. No matter how I adjust them - no sound at outputs 3 through 8.

[@FullFledged2010]

Running this with the Ada8200 and its rock stable, has really low latency and sounds great. Not sure about the build quality but considering the only parts that are prone to break are the pots that i barely use my guess it will last for decades. Only downside is no 192khz but honestly i don't need it.

[@TheDarkDigital]

hi. bottom part of soundcard case become very hot. is it normal??

[@rodrigorodriguez-vf5zc]

I am ready to get mine! Great video. Thank you!

[@rodrigorodriguez-vf5zc]

Have you tríes xlr 90 degres conector?

[@tonygranvik4695]

Just ordered this. Cannot wait till i get it! Thanks for the video!

[@tate_berkey]

Thanks for the review Ben! Looking into audio interfaces to enhance my recording rig at home. Once I saw the Geddy Lee Preamp on your rack, I knew I could trust your word. Lol!

[@BenRowlandsMusic]

Haha thanks Tate!! Rush are the best band ever!! My favourite band! What’s your favourite album? 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@tate_berkey]

Yeah man! I’d have to say that Permanent Waves is probably my favorite.

[@distortimus7631]

what would you guys recommend? Behringer U-Phoria UMC1820 vs TASCAM US-16x08 vs Focusrite Scarlett 18i20?

[@nick_hill_drums]

Just watched this, then bought one today £179 new! Nearly paid £240 for a used i1820 gen1, but then saw your review. I just hope its simple enough to use lol. And yea I've liked n subbed, Cheers Ben...

[@johnkirk6980]

I got one today but i found it sounded completely different (sounded worse) to my focusrite scarlet solo while listening to Spotify and KZbin through my Adam audio 7" monitors. All the bass seemed to have left and it was significantly brighter in the higher frequencies.. i would like to know if this is something you or anyone else may also have noticed or if Spotify sounds the same between interfaces for you. I'd expect an audio interface to spit out the audio it receives from Spotify or KZbin without colouring it in any way but for me this doesn't seem to be the case :/ hopefully there is a fix for this or maybe I've just gotten a lemon

[@BenjaminKanarek]

Thanks for this. I have a 2-input Steinberg, but need more fixed inputs. I will order one for sure.

[@BluesTheBestBoyIGuess]

Mid-ass? You've got to be joking. Try My-das as in everything he touched turned to gold.

[@BenjaminFrock]

King Mid-ass 🍑 👑

[@mrjohnwilkesbooth]

It your 1820 still working??? I've heard problems about this units durability. I'd like to hear from anyone in regards. Mines is normally on 24/7.

[@cristiancornejo]

question cos im a newbie.... If i connect 4 instruments and record in lOgic pro... can i record by tracks?? or is it just like a mixer record just one signal send?/...

[@MajorGRecording]

It's capable of recording up to 8 separate tracks at once using the onboard preamps. You just need to make sure that Logic Pro is set up correctly for the inputs.

[@cristiancornejo]

@@MajorGRecording thanks !

[@robertfontaine3650]

I like the rack mount feature but the umc404hd has inserts and that made running through compressor/gate and eq for each channel very convenient. It would be nice to see behringer refresh the 1820 with inserts for those of us who are using hardware to mix the sound rather than software.

[@BenRowlandsMusic]

Ah that is really cool! I didn't know that about the UMC404! That is definitely essential like you say for people wanting to use external hardware for mixing!

[@LightBlazeMC]

amazing review! subbed!

[@BenRowlandsMusic]

Awesome, thank you!

[@neastguy]

Can I use the ox box spdif out into the behringer to record. Or is is spdif only for expansion? Thanks

[@stratblooz1]

Does the umc1820 output up to 10 independent tracks from your software or just 5 stereo pairs of the same master output. My current soundcard outputs 8 tracks which go to my desk where I mix down to cd. Wondering if I can do the same with this interface

[@chunky.t]

Hi! Did you get an answer to this elsewhere? I’m looking for the same answer. We monitor through separate outputs for our podcast and looking into if it can be modified or selected through ableton to output specific tracks. Would love to hear from you if so :) thanks in advance!

[@stratblooz1]

@@chunky.t didn't find an answer so I just bought one and hoped for the best. Yes, it outputs 10 separate tracks from your software... So, for example, I output drums as a stereo channel, bass, guitars, keys as stereo and another stereo fx channel from cubase to my mixer where I can mix all 10 channels

[@chunky.t]

@@stratblooz1 thats great news! Thanks so much for getting back to me! It’s on my shopping list now for sure! :)

[@jasonolbinski9333]

Will this work currently with Mac Catalina?

[@hanni6671]

very good review! thanks a lot!

[@BenRowlandsMusic]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

[@chunky.t]

Hi ben! Love the review! Could you tell me if the outputs are customisable through ableton? Looking to upgrade my interface for our podcast show. But we currently use an old interface with several outputs that can be selected in ableton to allow us all to have individual monitoring through headphones etc. Is that something that can be done with this device? Look forward to hearing from you! :)

[@lucasangel7477]

Can this use for personal monitor for a band?

[@JimmyBlimps]

Are the two headphone outputs on their own outputs like the Scarlett 18i20 (outputs 6/7 & 8/9) or are they tied to 3/4 only? Asking because I want to configure 2 individual headphone mixes and I can't find the answer to this anywhere!

[@aretoocrazy]

Jimmy, I would assume you found your answer, since it has been two weeks, but here it is. for the UMC1820 the headphones are independent of each other, but they monitor outputs 1/2 or 3/4. There is a button for each pair. If you go to 8:27 in the video and look toward the headphone jacks you will see, the headphone jacks above the jacks are the volume and to the left of the volume is the selector button. So each phones jack can listen to either 1/2 or 3/4 independently. I have had mine for almost a year and I love it. The headphones have a lot of gain. I like that all 8 inputs have inst/line switching many only have line for inputs 1 and 2. I added a Behringer Pro-8 to give me the extra 8 inputs and it works great.

[@JimmyBlimps]

@@aretoocrazy Cheers man, I had learned this but it's good to have another confirmation on it :) These have been out of stock for months now in Australia but ETA is next month so hopefully I can get one then!

[@chunky.t]

Hi guys! Just doing some research into this device. Wondering if you could help? Looking for an upgrade for my interface for our podcast show, we currently use a device that lets you customise what is being outputted. So in ableton you can route say, input 1 & 5 to say, output 4. Is this something the device allows you to do? Or are all the outputs simply a master channel? If you can let me know that would be great, thanks in advance! :)

[@JimmyBlimps]

@@chunky.t I never ended up buying this device but from my research I determined you can infact control the outputs like this.

[@chunky.t]

@@JimmyBlimps thanks for getting back to me! Sounds like its the right unit for my needs!

[@kimrossw]

Slight Problem when using this interface to send things digitally to hardware inserts in Pro Tools as there are 10 analogue outputs but only 8 analogue inputs which means the SPDIF inputs are channels 9 & 10 but the SPDIF outputs are 11 and 12. This is a problem when using it with digitally connected hardware inserts in Pro Tools as Pro Tools can only cope with inserts being connected to the same numbered ins and outs e.g. if your using O/P 9 & 10 to send to your hardware unit the return must come back on 9 & 10 and if your using SPDIF then it doesn’t.

[@zoardfricska1233]

probably a dumb question, but are umc1820 and umc 1820 u-phoria the same? Or some reseller just forget to write u-phoria?

[@MrMoogman1]

Hi Ben, can I ask how you found the latency on VST instruments etc. I'm using a Focusrite Solo (Gen 2) and it's spot on in this dept. needing more in's to record full band but want to make sure it will work as well when just doing synth based stuff in the box. Cheers Dave. Great review BTW :-)

[@BenRowlandsMusic]

Thanks David! Glad you enjoyed the review! I have found it performs well! I run the Get Good Drums VST on my Live Rig using this Audio Interface and have not noticed anything out of the ordinary with the latency! Seems to be good! Hope this helps!

[@MrMoogman1]

@@BenRowlandsMusic thanks very much Ben

[@soxandkitten8778]

I’ve heard Behringer mispronounced my whole life but never heard Midas flubbed this bad but so amazingly at the same time. Damn tell me about those mid ass pre’s.

[@deafbyhiphop]

mid ass preamps lmao

[@JayArLee]

Nice! Subscribed! Noob question. Can it record tracks individually and simultaneously in my DAW? Thanks!

[@nym053]

Yes it can. But you have to set it up in your daw first to record multiple ins. To do it at once, you need to have each track activated for recording.

[@Abzshred]

hi there. i have latency issues using it on reaper. how do i do feedback loop on this umc device? i am trying to sort the offset setting to have no latency when recording.

[@SaulDeAnda]

Anyone know if it’s possible to add a 3rd interface using the expansion or does it top out at 2? If not, what would I have to do to get 3 of these running smoothly? I’ve messed with creating Aggregate Devices in my mac before and while it works, I’d rather not have to do that and do as much of it “analog” as possible.

[@ZacharyAghaizu]

Re-found it! Great thanks

[@JeremyLeech]

I used the 404 version. I love it! This is my next purchase for podcasts!

[@HectorCalleja]

Can you pair the inputs as stereo?

[@moyboy5305]

bro it got a "mid ass" preamp lmao - like you said its an industry standard, this only made it funnier

[@niteshades_promise]

i cant get 8 mics on 8 trax for drums. i get track 1: kick left, snare right, n so forth...no matter how i adjust switches n even restart pc.🤔🤬🍻

[@BalloonRace]

I'm currently having the same problem using Cakewalk. Did you find a solution to this?

[@niteshades_promise]

​@BalloonRace yeah, i downloaded reaper. 🍻

[@gabrielledesma2148]

Great video I just buy this interface

[@SARDINIA1963]

great video. i agree about having inputs at the rear of the unit is much better/safer/neater.On that subject is possible to run headphones or monitors out of the spdif outouts with a digital to analogue convertor? cheers

[@Al_Mac125]

Mate seriously, it doesnt matter if the 48v is on channels that don't need it. Why don't you use one of the 6 inputs on the back if you don't like the front one. Having two easily accessible inputs on the front is genius.

[@ryanwilson5936]

Sure, it doesn’t matter if 48v is on channels you don’t need. Until you plug in a dynamic mic and ruin your day…

[@Al_Mac125]

Phantom power will not hurt a dynamic mic or anything else. It's a very very low current 48v.

[@ryanwilson5936]

@@Al_Mac125 Ok. Go turn on a phantom power source and plug-in and un-plug every dynamic mic you have a whole bunch of times.

[@damon_aaron]

As long as you don't plug in a ribbon mic, you're correct.

[@Grub370]

Great video thanks!

[@BenRowlandsMusic]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@siriuswobble1453]

you are really doing a good job.

[@Haldenmoro]

The UMC1820 is a gem. I use it with an old Steiberg MR816csx as lighthouse. A bunch of inputs of high quality. Just great. Cost litteraly nothing. :)

[@distortimus7631]

how are the latency and noise while recording? I am deciding between umc1820 and Focusrite Scarlett 18i20.

[@kurtzon]

I just got my 1820 today. I only got to setup it up briefly. Looking into it more in depth when I arrive at home again. However, from the brief testing I did, the quality is amazing! I currently run the interface as a multi channel interface for ableton and all of my mics and gear get powered and pass through my Berhinger mixer. But to say the least, I was able to boost the Midas preamp so high and get such a clear signal to ableton without getting a crazy amount of noise or clipping. For anyone else wondering, if you’re looking to use this interface with asio drivers for live performing or twitch streaming for all your music and stuff with extreme low latency, this interface works amazing with those drivers and not to mention come with the asio drivers which you can find on the Berhinger download page! Would highly recommend!

[@jamiebruvold6105]

He should try right angle Jack's on the front 2 inputs.

[@miguellucasmendes201]

Does it work has a standalone?

[@tezzo55]

What is a mid arse preamp?

[@hanomag251]

Impressive to have so much in/out at such a low price!!!

[@BenRowlandsMusic]

It really is! Great piece of kit!

[@distortimus7631]

@@BenRowlandsMusic how much latency does it produce? How about the noise floor while recording?

[@michaelmcardle906]

Thank you!

[@ronaldbeltz]

Can someone help me out how to set it up with Mac

[@imothy]

mid ass pre amps?

[@kaislate]

We are 20 months later and even the type-C interfaces are still only operating over USB 2.0... so.....

[@PedroMiguel-if3ll]

One requirement to be KZbinr, is to shake your arms and hands constantly!

[@michaeloconnor6148]

It's not Bahringer....it's Behringer...as in not Bahr but Behr. Amazing bit of gear for not much money... absolutely nothing to not like.

[@modvind]

It's amazing how little this guy knows about audio equipment!

[@YassDavid]

It’s funny how this dude doesn’t even know Midas. Newbs making vids 🤣

[@woody9283]

$325 at the moment, So for $350 yuo can get Steinberg ur44c which is miles and miles better with 2 lees inputs... Good vid though.

[@gwkiv1458]

Do you think their will be Cyber Monday deals for either audio interface that I should wait for?

[@RockmannMusic]

IMO the Steinberg is not "miles and miles better". The pre-amps are rather mediocre and it has way less features. I'm using the Behringer just as an analog output device on a Mac that runs solely U-HE diva/retro . . making the Mac an synth-instrument