Behringer U-Control UCA-222 Unboxing

[Tubestiina]

This thing was reviewed by some professional guy, who told that the DAC in this amplifier is the same as used in 200€ dacs.The dac unit itself cost 6$ for it, so expect the sound quality to be good.

[bazytherapper]

I am wondering how does this interface deal with real time mixing/playback. How many effects can you add to your tracks before overloads occur and the sound becomes choppy? Can you monitor your sounds with effects added while recording? Does it have an high pitched hiss/noise that you can hear, even when it's idle? Thank you in advance :)

[Joerusht0n]

Will I be able to plug my guitar into this, and use my guitar amp to output the sound?

[rugedandraw]

what's the diference from the 202 to this one?

[alxdino]

@rugedandraw the one that is red has some more software/plugins bundle ( a marketing thing)

[alexbuhu]

What is the best latency you can get with it? I wan't to use it with a guitar

[JackWilliamsChannel]

do these plugins work with Sonar X1?

[TheNG1997]

I Have The Behringer DJX 900, And i wanna use traktor with it...will the behringer uca 222 work? i want to use it like a controller....but the mixer isnt a midi...

PLZ HELP!!!

[bluedog916]

Well that's weird because if ur mic is plugged into ur camera and u recording with ur camera how are u getting the image from the camera to show up on ur laptop screen??????

[ChiOw03]

hey man nice review. just wanna ask what drivers are you using in your mac? does mac also have ASIO drivers?

[ChiOw03]

@ddavishunting yes you can if ur mixer has a Sub-Grouping/Bus-Studio.

[weekender45]

Hi is this ok to play mp3 from my notebook via the uca -222 into a mixer then out through a active pa. Is it suitable for DJ use?

Thanks

[StrosB4Hos]

the monitor on-off is to monitor the rca input, not to monitor the headphones.. turning the monitor off is best for using timecoded sources..

[tangofizz77]

"To unbox this box, you can use a machetti, but I stick to just a simple plain Swiss Knife"

[iloverush123]

I have this, and a Behringer Ub802(?), and, I can get this and the mixer to record into my freeware Kristal audio engine, but, I just can't get energy XT to work. Did you have this problem, or did you even install it? Another thing, how many of you people have even used this Behringer stuff? I lot of people I've met only slander Behringer because everyone else does, with no experience to back it up. Behringer mixers and power amps work great, I haven't found one that's refused to work.

[AltroLog]

I'd like this solely to hook up my laptop to a stereo amp with a proper connection. It's regarded as a decent piece of kit by those in the know, regardless of what the comment-trolls have to say.

[MrZipanello]

hi, i'm guessing if this audio card, is usable with keyboard for latency and can substitute integrate audio sound card...

[Spurkplug]

@sonick808 yes it is the same as the UCA202 as the behringer webpage says but they added a so called "Massive Software Bundle" to the UCA222.

[bartiiiooo]

where are these red and white holes for?

[TheEmceeY]

@bartiiiooo RCA jacks for stereo audio in and out.

[sonick808]

I have a/b this versus a motu 2048 and m-audio firewire solo, and the behringer is every bit as good, as either, and the ASIO latency is sometimes LOWER.

I haven't put an oscilloscope on it yet, but subjectively speaking, the Return on Investment is HUGE on this piece. This is a home run for Behringer, and a must-have for anyone looking for cheap entry into a low-cost , low-latency asio solution

[goguda55]

So does this record in stereo? Because I would really like to buy this item, but unfortunately if it just records in mono, I can't use it.

[sonick808]

@goguda55 yes, it records in stereo. 48khZ @ 16 bits.

[slimjimeth]

can this be used as a replacment for a built in soundcard and be used on a surround sound speaker setup ?

[WorkingManStudios]

@ddavishunting: No, unfortunately it will record it as one complete mono track. How i record drums it with a couple of test tracks until everything sounds perfect then i do a final mono track.

[stpwaddell]

@WorkingManStudios Not True

Firstly this unit is stereo allowing the simultaneous recording of two mono tracks for eg. Vocals and Bass Guitar via a DI Box each or 2 overhead Mics for drums with 2 DI Box's. I actually use 2 of these units and record electric drums via one unit and Vocals and Bass into the other (DI) and with a Korg Pandora PX5D I record onto track 5. I use Cooledit Pro which allows you to choose Track one left for unit one, Track 2 Right on Unit one, Track 3 Left unit two, ETC

[stpwaddell]

You could using 4 DI box's 4 Mic's to record your drums onto individual tracks. The outputs on the UCA222 or 202 Interface would then need to be outputed to a small mixer so you can pan your realtime monitoring and output to a monitor or headphones. All you you'd need to do after is mix your 4 drum tracks.

[MusicRedd]

I've got the same interface and i like it very much! for this price its good enough to do what it has to do.

[utprizzo]

Half of the people saying this sucks have not ever even used it.

[WorkingManStudios]

@utprizzo: Thank you! FInally someone who has used it and knows its not a horrible first sound card. You ROCK!

[Chewy7771]

@utprizzo it's great for someone who just wants to connect their monitors to their pc.

[WorkingManStudios]

@herecomesicknesss: thats fine ill just pay us dollars

[williams7550]

BEHRINGER SUCKS HAHAHAAHHAHHA WOW

[WorkingManStudios]

@williams7550: if thats your opinion then fine but this is a very under rated device for its price. I use $500 processors in my personal studio.

[herecomesicknesss]

this soundcard is shit man.it has very low quality sound

[WorkingManStudios]

@herecomesicknesss: for the price its quite good. nothing like and apogee but good enough. but you knew that im sure......

[YOUNGKILLAJAY2010]

how do i get a record signal into my program to record

[iggie17]

Hi, i'm completely new to all this. However, ive recently purchased the BEHRINGER UCA222 U-CONTROL for win 7. Will this be fine for win 7? The reviews do say that it will work. The question is, I have thousands of vynil music and want to transfer to my computer using a turntable. Plugging the BEHRINGER UCA222 U-CONTROL into the computer is simple enough. Please guide as to what to do in order to transfer music from the BEHRINGER UCA222 U-CONTROL to the computer?

Thanks

[WorkingManStudios]

@iggie17: well if you have RCA cables from your turntable to the UCA

[A216shadoW]

Will this work just as well with a PC as opposed to a Mac just as well as the UCA202? Im looking at both of them, this one for the software. What do you have to say about the software, if you've used it?

[WorkingManStudios]

@A216shadoW: Yep it works just as well and i dont know much about the software but it did not look that great.

[biglizard23]

i hav a mackie 1604 vlz pro mixer..if i plug it into this will it record into garageband..or do i need a new software..if i do any recommendations?..also wut kind of interface can i use to record a band in different tracks? thanks

[WorkingManStudios]

@biglizard23: This will work with garageband. I use it all the time in garageband. This is only one track at a time unfortunately.

[WorkingManStudios]

@biglizard23: Watch my setup video on how to hook this up to a mixer!

[bonerb2367]

Does it split the tracks/inputs for a band recording??

[WorkingManStudios]

@bonerb2367: No unfortunately it is a one track only interface. It is also mono, not stereo.

[yawningjaws]

@WorkingManStudios

No It's not just mono. It is stereo, (or 2 mono tracks at a time.) I have it's little brother uca202. They both much the same.

[JoeRKsChannel]

@WorkingManStudios Surely it would be stereo as it has left and right rca inputs?

[WorkingManStudios]

@JoeRKsChannel: It comes up as a mono interface on my computer so thats all i can say. Im sure there is someway to make it stereo.

[M1F2R3]

For those wondering... the energyXT2 is recording software which allows you to put your music onto CD. Good vid btw.

[salemboicot]

I love this little device. It is simple to use and does what it says. Ive had no distortion problems, or anything with it.

[WorkingManStudios]

@salemboicot: Me either, i love it!

[n1tmare]

Yes :)) 10x

[WorkingManStudios]

@slovak200: If that program allows for the use of usb devices then yes it should probably work. It works for garageband so most likely. Good Question though.

[n1tmare]

Anyone who is more into this technical stuff: can you please tell me whether this audio interface is suitable for beatmaking? I have an M-Audio Oxygen 49 MIDI controller and what I want is a low-latency audio interface so I can monitor what I am playing with my MIDI controller during recording.

[WorkingManStudios]

@n1tmare:  I notice no latency effects with this unit. I get a great sound with this with no problems. You can monitor with the headphone out before it goes through the usb. For the price you cant beat it.

[n1tmare]

@WorkingManStudios Yeah? But what's the point of buying this thing if I can monitor without latency on my onboard sound card :) The reason I need an audio interface is that when I add more than 4-5 synths in a track and the sounds get glitchy which is lame :))

[WorkingManStudios]

@n1tmare: Well if you monitor pre soundcard then you will encounter no latency.  Is that what your trying to do?

[Erithlon]

I think i'm gonna buy this one. and then later when i have a enough money i'm gonna buy a Mac with an mbox.

[RennedyBr]

Hey man...

Im using this uca222 with guitar rig, and im getting 24ms of latency.

My laptop has 4gb ram, 2.2 processor.. is this normal ??

thanx man

[StarFury2]

@RennedyBr

24ms seems too much latency for playing guitar!

I use integrated AC97 sound card with ASIO4ALL driver (free download on internet) and have 3ms of latency.

[systemofa20]

i have the exact same computer and i've been using my line-in port with my mixer. i've been noticing random high-pitched squeals from any sound i listen to after a while. had no idea at all i could have damaged my soundcard. definitely going to pick one of those up.

[SebassTheDJ]

can you tell me what's the difference between the uca222 and uca202?

DJ SeBass

[systemofa20]

@SebassTheDJ they're practically the same thing, but the uca 222 is optimized for use with macintosh. bot should work though.

[fernandoscolletion]

7:30 min for nothing! You are too slow man. I can open the box in 20 seconds ;-)

[EmPtYcLiPz925]

can i hook this up to my pc and krk's? so i can hear the music im making on the pc through the krks?

[bokkie0001]

If you use KRK's you really don't want to buy a Behringer sound card.

[EmPtYcLiPz925]

@bokkie0001 then what would you wanna use?

[WorkingManStudios]

Go with apogee duet or apogee one

[bokkie0001]

Any other brand will do: m-audio,motu, tascam,yamaha, presonus, e-mu, focuswrite ect ect. The quality of behringer is quite poor and therefore doesn't match very well your KRK's.

It works, but you will hear it in the end.

[deathjam294]

wait i need a direct way to record my guitar onto my computer can i use this? with my normal cord that i use with my amp?

[WorkingManStudios]

For the best quality of sound, no you cant. You will need an interface/soundcard.

[deathjam294]

And that will let me record directly to my computer?

[WorkingManStudios]

you will need recording software as well, but to answer your question, yes it will.

[deathjam294]

Well where can i get an interface/soundcard? And software?

[WorkingManStudios]

you can buy them from practically any music retailer. It all depends on what computer/operating system you are running. If you have a mac then just use garageband. If you have a pc then get audacity for free, or purchase qbase. As for an interface i would stay away from m-audio, too many problems. if you have the money go with apogee. If not just get what you can afford.

[deathjam294]

Ok so i should go to guitar center and ask for a sound card since i already have garage band?

[WorkingManStudios]

yep. get a couple different ideas and pick the one that suits your budget or work/studio style.

[deathjam294]

Alright thank you

[blacklite911]

Does anyone know the difference between the Behringer UCA202 and the UCA222, i'm gonna buy one the difference is only $10 but I'm just curious.

[WorkingManStudios]

Well no there is no difference between the two. One is red, one is silver. One comes with software you may or may not use. One is $10 cheaper haha. The only reason i got the more expensive one is because it was on sale for the same price as the silver one, and it has better ratings for some reason.

[505WIL]

hey what mouse is that u using???

[WorkingManStudios]

Its a Logitech but im not sure what model. I purchased it a Staples store if that is of any help.

[WorkingManStudios]

@505WIL: Logitech Something, Check their website, i think its still on there

[humbertozea]

Can somebody tell me if i can use this with a virtual dj software in order to preview cue mix on the headphone output while playing back a song on the line output, please!!?? Cheers!

[Bluesbreaker76]

Same question

[DJv1ce]

@humbertozea i really want to know this too ... cuz maybe that headphones output are only for monitoring the RCA input & output , maybe is not 4 chanels (2 stereo RCA and 2chanel on jack)

[WorkingManStudios]

To reply to your questions here: I am not familiar with this dj software. I know i can monitor my signal through the output headphone jack that is on the device itself if this answers your question

[rasta0531]

you sound like rainman!

lol

[WorkingManStudios]

Haha like the movie guy? is that the compliment?

[chogg123]

that is correct, 202 and 222 are the same interface.

[WorkingManStudios]

That I can find, not a whole lot. The website states that they are both plug and play but, the 222 comes with more software and plugins and i have heard it works better on mac. I have looked at the website and the only difference i can find is that the 222 give you free software and stuff. So basically its down to color choice haha. I got this one because it had better reviews on more sites. Hope this helps.

- Karl, WMS

[Diverseonthetube]

whats the difference between the uca 202 an 222