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Behringer U-Phoria UMC1820 USB Audio Interface

USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 18-in/20-out, with 8 Microphone Preamps, ADAT I/O, S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, and Dual Headphone Outputs - 24-bit/96kHz Resolution - Mac/PC
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USB Interface with Plenty of I/O

If you need lots of I/O for your home studio, the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC1820 USB 2.0 audio interface is worth a look. With 18 inputs and 10 outputs, the U-PHORIA UMC1820 gives you plenty of options for connecting your synths and outboard gear. Add eight Midas-designed mic pres and high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz converters to the mix, and you have yourself a complete studio in a box. Not enough I/O? Connect a Behringer ADA8200 to the U-PHORIA UMC1820's ADAT input and expand to a total of 16 preamps. Have questions? Sweetwater Sales Engineers receive ongoing product training on nearly everything we sell. Give us a call, and we'll point you in the right direction!

Ample I/O provides extensive connectivity

The U-PHORIA UMC1820 provides 18 inputs and 20 outputs, as well as MIDI I/O, enough to connect and sync all of your favorite synths, modules, compressors, external mic pres, and whatever else you have lying around. The U-PHORIA UMC1820's TRS, RCA, and XLR outputs ensure that you have your analog playback options covered. With support for S/PDIF, ADAT, and S/MUX digital formats, the U-PHORIA UMC1820 lets you use all three signals simultaneously, allowing for plenty of expansion.

Midas-designed mic preamps deliver high-quality audio reproduction

Incorporating Midas-designed mic pres, the U-PHORIA UMC1820 allows you to record vocals or acoustic instruments directly into your DAW with surprising clarity. The U-PHORIA UMC1820 includes +48-volt phantom power for your condenser microphones and sufficient gain for your dynamic mics. On top of that, high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz converters ensure that what goes into your U-PHORIA UMC1820 is captured with accuracy.

Direct monitoring for zero-latency cue mixes

It's no secret that when artists can hear their performance with no delay or lag, they perform better. The U-PHORIA UMC1820's zero-latency direct monitoring ensures that technology will never get in the way of a great performance. Additionally, the U-PHORIA UMC1820 features dual headphone outputs with separate level controls and monitor A/B source select for DJ-style cueing.

Behringer U-PHORIA UMC1820 USB 2.0 Audio Interface Features:

  • Midas-designed mic preamps deliver high-quality audio reproduction
  • 24-bit/96kHz resolution for professional audio quality
  • Ample I/O provides extensive connectivity
  • Simultaneous use of all signals allows for plenty of expansion
  • Direct monitoring for zero-latency cue mixes
  • Dual headphone outputs with individual level controls and monitor A/B source select for DJ-style cueing
  • High-quality components and rugged construction ensure long life

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Tech Specs

  • Computer Connectivity: USB 2.0
  • Form Factor: Rackmount
  • Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 20
  • Number of Preamps: 8
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • A/D Resolution: 24-bit/96kHz
  • Analog Inputs: 8 x XLR-1/4" combo
  • Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS (main out), 8 x 1/4" TRS (line out)
  • Digital Inputs: 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 1 x Toslink (ADAT)
  • Digital Outputs: 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 1 x Toslink (ADAT)
  • Headphones: 2 x 1/4"
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out/USB
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • Rack Spaces: 1U
  • Power Supply: 12V DC power supply (included)
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 000-B2J02-00010

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Kept dragging my feet

Should've bought this long time ago. Plug-in play.
Amazing sound reproduction, More than just two inputs at a time Quality right out the box.
Shout out to Max my Sweetwater rep Personal knowledge, and willingness to take the time to answer some of my dumb questions.
Music background: Guitar player and vocalist
Rated 5/5

Umc 1820

Sounds amazing!!! Works flawlessly…. I run this along with a motu m4 and a zoom r16, into OBS to stream. I use it just for guitars and drums. Dedicated sources. it's very musical sound….if I could use a word to describe the pre amps. "Round sound". I also run a 4th source (hyperx quadcast). I love having four different audio input captures and this one is fantastic. You cannot go wrong.
Music background: 48, still rockin, jazzing,metaling,and bluesin’
Rated 5/5

Simply Amazing

I have to ask myself how in the heck Behringer has packed this much quality and functionality into this package at this price point. Either they are undercharging, or everybody else in the same market space is overcharging. It has to be one or the other. To have these high quality mic pre's; this number of mic pre's; this number of inputs; this number of outputs; this degree of control and flexibility on each of the inputs as well as globally; this transparency of AD/DA conversion… it simply defies logic, unless they are trying to make a statement about their products in a market that is bent on deifying Focusrite or other popular brands, or, the other brands are simply charging what they can get based on name and reputation. If you want a high quality pro-sumer interface that gives you every bit of quality the other brands do, but with more i/o, BUY THIS. Now, aside from doing what it's supposed to do, my Windows PC recognized it immediately, the latest drivers were easy to find, download, and install, and it integrated seamlessly and perfectly with Studio One 6. I could not be more pleased, especially at this price point. Simply outstanding.
Music background: Lifelong musician, audio enthusiast
Rated 5/5

Simple is the name

I have some other higher priced audio interfaces and this one kicks some major but great sound and is freakin simple I'm using it with presonus studio one 5.2 for my live laptop rig so far I love
Music background: Instrumental groovisms
Rated 5/5

I hope it holds up

Bought this after my 1824c died (1.2 years of use).
Was gonna try Focusrite , and glad this was in stock.
NO DIFFERENCE in sound quality between the 1824c pre-amps and this.
Except the UMC pre-amps are a little "hotter" which is a GOOD thing.
NO NOISE.
AND , it intergrates seamlessly with my ADA8200.
What I like most is the "physical" montioring knob which the 1824c DOESN'T have (relies on software mixer).
UMC is straight foward.
Only thing I don't like is trying to register the product for the warranty (keeps hanging on their website).
But at his price , if it breaks , I'll gladly get another which is half the cost of Presonus or Focusrite.
The Tech at Presonus had me do ALL THIS CRAZY STUFF. Basically re-configure my PC to no avail.
The UMC1820 works without hassle.
I am totally happy.
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