Enjoy low-latency monitoring and convenient home recording with the Behringer UMC22, a 2x2 USB audio interface that delivers up to 24-bit / 48 kHz audio quality. Designed for musicians, creators, and home studio users, it features an XLR-1/4" combo input with a high-quality Midas-designed preamp for capturing detailed sound from microphones and line-level sources, along with an additional 1/4" Hi-Z input for instruments.
The interface includes individual gain controls for each input channel, output level control, line/Hi-Z input level selection, and switchable 48V phantom power for condenser microphones. For monitoring, the Direct Monitor button enables zero-latency headphone playback. Front-panel LED indicators provide clear visual feedback for input signal, power, clip, and phantom power status. Housed in a rugged metal chassis, the UMC22 is built for long-term reliability.
At a Glance
- 2x2 USB audio interface for recording microphones and instruments
- 24-bit / 48 kHz resolution for professional-quality audio
- Compatible with popular recording software including Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Steinberg Cubase, and more
- Streams 2 inputs and 2 outputs with ultra-low latency to your computer
- Supports Mac OS X and Windows XP or later
- Midas-designed mic preamp with +48V phantom power
- Powerful headphone output with level control and Direct Monitor selection
- Status, signal, and clip indicators for clear operation overview
- USB connection provides both power and computer connectivity
- Durable, impact-resistant metal chassis
48 kHz Precision
If sound quality matters to your recordings, the UMC22 is built to deliver. With 24-bit / 48 kHz resolution, it provides detailed, clean, and accurate audio capture suited for music production, recording, and content creation.
Midas: A Legend in Sound Quality
Since the 1970s, Midas has earned a reputation for innovation and excellence in audio console design. Used by major touring artists and professional installations around the world, iconic Midas consoles like the XL4 and Heritage H3000 became industry benchmarks. Behringer brings that legacy into the UMC22 with a Midas-designed mic preamp, helping ensure high-quality audio reproduction for both studio and live recording applications.
Zero-Latency Monitoring
The UMC22’s monitoring design makes recording more comfortable and natural. Its direct monitoring capability allows musicians to hear themselves in real time, without delay or lag in the return signal. Simply engage the Direct Monitor switch to use the dedicated headphone output with its own level control and enjoy clear, latency-free monitoring while performing.
Getting Connected
The front panel includes a combo input that accepts balanced XLR, balanced 1/4" TRS, and unbalanced 1/4" TS connections, as well as a separate 1/4" TRS instrument input. On the rear panel, you’ll find the +48V phantom power switch, a USB port for power and computer connection, and dual 1/4" TRS outputs for connecting directly to studio monitors or other playback systems.
