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USB-Audio/MIDI Interface

4x4 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI interface with MIDAS Mic Preamps
24 Bit
192 kHz
4x XLR/jack 6.3 mm Combo Mic/Line input with Pad switch and Clip/Signal LED
4x Line output jack 6.3 mm/RCA (2x L/R)
Main output XLR/jack
4x Insert 6.3 mm jacks
MIDI in/out
Switchable phantom power 48 V (for channel 1-4)
Stereo headphone-output 6.3 mm jack
USB port
Power supply connector
Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring
For WIN XP and Mac OSX or higher

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Available since April 2015

Item number 363417

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4-in/4-out audiophile interface

The Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD is an affordable yet high-quality 4-in/4-out USB desktop audio interface compatible with Windows and macOS. As the mid-range model of the acclaimed U-Phoria series, the UMC404 HD sports high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters (hence the "HD" suffix), MIDI connectivity and, most importantly, a flexible array of inputs and outputs. Each of the four input channels features a state-of-the-art (phantom-powered) Midas preamp, guaranteeing a pristine and crystal-clear sound. The UMC404HD also features four separate output channels, available on both balanced 6.3mm jacks and RCA sockets - and the main output is mirrored on balanced XLRs. The UMC404HD also features a compact but effective monitoring section (with a dedicated headphone amp) which will appeal to sound engineers and DJs alike. And being “built like a tank”, to quote the manufacturer, it can be used in any environment.

A studio in a box

The XLR/jack combo inputs of the Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD make it compatible with microphones and line sources (such as keyboards or synthesizers) as well as high-impedance instruments such as guitars or basses. Each input also features an analogue insert for outboard gear processing and a pad - which is impressive for a model in this price range. The monitoring section of the UMC404HD allows latency-free monitoring of the input signals and also includes a crossfader between sources 1 & 2, for DJ-style cueing.

For budding producers or DJs

As described above, the UMC404HD is a cost-effective 4-in/4-out USB audio interface with high-quality preamps and a wide range of useful features. It will be of particular interest to "serious" beginners, as it provides more complex recording options such as stereo pairing or multi-miking of instruments and drum kits. What is more, modules and keyboards as well as other controllers such as drum pads can be accessed via the MIDI interface, freeing up extra USB ports on the computer. The U-Phoria UMC404HD will feel equally at home in a project studio, on stage, or for mobile recording, given its sturdiness. Of course, the phono outputs and the A/B crossfader will also appeal to DJs.

About Behringer

The company, which was founded in Germany by Uli Behringer and now manufactures its products in China, has been known for affordable and great-value equipment since its very first product, the Studio Exciter F. An array of mixing consoles (such as the Eurodesk MX8000), signal processors, and later sound amplification and monitoring equipment, has made it possible for countless musicians to fit out their home studios, practice rooms, and mobile PAs within budget limits that were previously unthinkable. The acquisition of other companies, including Midas, Klark Teknik, and TC Electronic, meant that new product groups were added - and also resulted in the technical expertise of these companies being incorporated into product development.

Ready for multitracking in the studio

In a project studio setting, the four analogue inputs and outputs, the Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD offers a wide range of possibilities. A singer can record their electro-acoustic guitar in stereo using its onboard pickup for one side and a microphone on the sound hole for the other, while recording their vocals with a second microphone, for example. Obviously straight-up guitar/voice duos are also possible – as are minimalist drum recording setups, such as the Glyn Johns method, which only requires four microphones. The additional outputs provide even more flexibility, such as adding extra monitors for A/B comparisons, connecting to a second external headphone amplifier with a specific submix for the performer, or for more specialised tasks such as reamping a guitar or a bass (or any other signal for that matter!).

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