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BehringerU-Phoria UM2

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Independent shopping perspective

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U-Phoria UM2 is a compact 2x2 USB interface for recording to a computer through USB 2.0. It combines two-channel 48 kHz operation, a XENYX microphone preamp, +48V phantom power, and a direct instrument input for guitar. The adjustable preamp offers up to 60 dB of gain. A headphone output with level control and live-input/software-playback switching helps you monitor while tracking or listening back. Included recording, editing, and podcasting software, along with 150 plug-ins, covers the supplied production tools.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Recording a vocal with a condenser microphone using the interface’s +48V phantom power.
  • Connecting a guitar directly for computer-based recording.
  • Monitoring either the live input or software playback through headphones while working.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Recording setups that need more than the interface’s stated two channels.
  • Projects requiring resolution above the stated 48 kHz operation.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

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Detail 01

Up to 24-bit resolution

The interface supports up to 24-bit audio resolution.

Detail 02

60 dB adjustable XENYX preamp gain

The microphone preamp provides a stated 60 dB range for setting input level.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Plan to connect the interface to a computer through USB 2.0.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can I connect a guitar directly?

Yes. The UM2 has an instrument input for recording guitar.

02Can I use a condenser microphone?

Yes. It provides +48V phantom power for condenser microphones.

03How can I monitor while recording?

Use the headphone output and level control, then select live input or software playback.

04Is recording software included?

Yes. Recording, editing, and podcasting software is included, along with 150 instrument and effect plug-ins.

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