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Behringer U-PHORIA UMC1820 Audiophile 18x20 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface with MIDAS Microphone Preamplifier

SKU: BEUMC1820 MFR: 000-B2J02-00010
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Key Features

  • Record pristine audio with MIDAS preamps, ensuring your tracks sound professional.
  • Experience ultra-low latency for seamless recording and monitoring in your DAW.
  • Connect all your gear with 18 inputs/20 outputs, perfect for complex studio setups.
  • Use ADAT for expanding your I/O, ideal for growing your recording capabilities.
  • Enjoy driver stability on Windows/Mac, ensuring reliable performance during sessions.
  • Get premium audio interface quality without breaking the bank, a smart studio upgrade.
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Christopher S : Can I use 2 Behringer U-phoria UMC1820 to get to 16 channels. Can they connect via Adat? Or do You have to use the ADA?
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?JUSTIN B : Great value for featuresLUCAS H : well i need 8 audio channels for my drum set but most of them are upwards of $300 so me being on a budget picked this one because it will get the job done and i still have some money left over. thanks. :)MISHA O : BECAUSE I CAN, DONNYRICHARD S : I wanted itROBERT S : I shopped around and found this unit to be exactly what I needed as a drummer running 8 mics into my DAW. I chose Adorama because I've purchase from them before and they've had what I needed and shipped on time.Jorge A : Great product. Great PriceMACKENZIE N : Why do you ask?BEN J : Features/pricemaurice s : read about it in an article about home studiosSTEVEN P : Replacing a great Focusrite Saffire Pro 40, but needed a USB interface w/ADAT for the expansion unit I have as the WIndows systems don't have Firewire. Reviews on this looked good, only needed a solid and basic interface, so I am hoping for the best.

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2022-05-18T08:40:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing.

Fantastic interface. Sounds great. One very cool thing is that the CPU load is waaay smaller than with our previous Scarlett interface.

NICKITA M.

2022-03-22T09:49:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Bang For The Buck

The price might suggest this interface is somehow less than others costing two to three times as much. Not so. Heavy duty build, clean preamps. Functionality just want you want for small live gigs or recording in the studio. Here's a sample from Friday night. Three mics and one guitar pick up direct in: https://youtu.be/qOjt7PTU2GU

ROBERT W.

2016-07-25T13:44:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Decent Pres, Decent price.

Bought this and the ada8200 to replace my old firestudio interface. I was wary about latency issues jumping back to usb 2.0 from firewire but as of writing this, I have tracked 2 live band sessions with 9 mics on drums and input plugins behind every channel. Much to my surprise, I have experienced zero latency issues and am quite happy with the transparency (for price spent) of the midas designed pres. Solid piece of gear for 300 dollars.

naomi b.

2016-07-06T09:21:58

Rated 4 out of 5

Uphoria

A good product with great possibly for connecting more devices and nice preamps. If you are looking for decent sound this is a great option.

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Behringer UMC1820 Specifications

Input
  • Preamps

    8x MIDAS-designed

  • Type

    XLR / TRS combo connector (Mic/Line/Instrument), 2 front /6rear

  • Input level attenuation

    8x pad switch

  • Frequency response

    10 Hz - 85kHz (+0/-3dB) /direct monitor

  • Impedance

    Mic in: 3k Ohm / Instrument in: 1 M Ohm

  • Max. input level

    Mic: 11dBu/Line: 11dBu/ Instrument: 18dBu

  • Phantom power

    +48 V switchableinputs1-4 and5-8

  • Type

    8x 1/4" TRS, line outputs
    2x 1/4" TRS, main outputs
    2x 1/4" TRS stereo, headphone outputs

  • Frequency response

    10 Hz - 85kHz (+0/-3dB) /direct monitor

  • Max. output level

    +16dBu line outputs
    +16dBu main outputs
    +21.5dBu headphone outputs

System Data

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  • Dynamic range

    106dB, A-weighted

  • Frequency response

    10 Hz - 40kHz (+0/-3dB) @ 96kHz sampling rate

Digital Audio I/O

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  • Type

    Coaxial: RCA - 1 In, 1 Out
    Optical: TOSLINK - 1 In, 1 Out

  • Supported formats

    ADAT, S/PDIF, S/MUX

MIDI I/O

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  • Type

    5-pin DIN, 1in /1out

Monitoring

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  • Direct monitor control

    Mix control (inputs/playback 1-2)
    Source select (analog inputs 1-2/1-8)
    Stereo/Mono select

  • Main L/R control

    Output Level 1/L - 2/R control, dim and mute switch

  • Headphones DJ cueing

    Monitor switches (monitor mix 1-2/playback out 3-4)

Digital Processing

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  • Converter resolution

    24-bit

  • Supported sample rates

    44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz

Digital I/O Routing

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  • S/PDIF selected (OPT I/O switch out)

    RCA In = off
    Optical In = S/PDIF (ch.9-10)
    RCA Out + Optical Out = S/PDIF (ch.11-12)

  • ADAT selected (OPT I/O switch in)

    RCA In = S/PDIF (ch.9-10)
    Optical In @ 96/88.2kHz = S/MUX (ch.11-14)
    Optical In @ 48/ 44.1kHz = ADAT (ch.11-18)

    RCA Out = S/PDIF (ch.11-12)
    Optical Out @ 96/88.2kHz = S/MUX (ch.13-16)
    Optical Out @ 48/ 44.1kHz = ADAT (ch.13-20)

Computer Bus Connectivity

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  • Type

    USB 2.0, type B

Software Support

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  • Operating systems

    Fully compatible with Windows XP or higher
    Fully compatible with Mac OS10.9 (Mavericks) or higher
    For older OS X versions, the following restrictions apply:

    10.8 (Mountain Lion) + 10.7 (Lion):
    After changing the "OPT I/O" mode with the front panel switch, you must refresh the OS X Audio-Midi-Setup window to get the correct I/O channel numbers indicated

  • Operating systems (Contd.)

    10.6 (Snow Leopard):
    The UMC1820 can only be used in S/PDIF mode("OPT I/O" switch not pressed in)
    ADAT operation is NOT supported by this OS X version

    10.5 + earlier versions are not supported

  • Drivers

    Mac: No driver required (Core Audio/Core MIDI compliant)

    Windows: 2 drivers are available:
    one driver for Windows XP or Windows Vista
    one driver for Windows 7 to10

Power Supply / Voltage

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  • Voltage

    12 V DC (from supplied AC/DC adapter)

  • Power consumption

    20W

Physical

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  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    1.8 x 19 x 5.1" (46 x 483 x 130mm)

  • Weight

    4 lbs (1.8kg)

  • UPC Code

    748252152145

About Behringer UMC1820

FEATURED REVIEWS

Amazing.

By NICKITA M.

Fantastic interface. Sounds great. One very cool thing is that the CPU load is waaay smaller than with our previous Scarlett interface.

Best Bang For The Buck

By ROBERT W.

The price might suggest this interface is somehow less than others costing two to three times as much. Not so. Heavy duty build, clean preamps. Functionality just want you want for small live gigs or recording in the studio. Here's a sample from Friday night. Three mics and one guitar pick up direct in: https://youtu.be/qOjt7PTU2GU

Behringer UMC1820 Features

  • 18x20 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface with ADAT I/O for recording microphones and instruments
  • Audiophile 24-Bit/96 kHz resolution for professional audio quality
  • Compatible with popular recording software including Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Steinberg Cubase, etc
  • Streams 18 inputs and 20 outputs of ultra-low latency audio to your computer, supporting Mac OS X and Windows XP or higher
  • 8 state-of-the-art, Midas designed Mic Preamplifiers with +48 V phantom power
  • Optical I/O supporting S/PDIF, ADAT and S/MUX formats up to 96 kHz
  • Simultaneous use of all analog, coaxial S/PDIF, optical ADAT and MIDI signals
  • Zero-latency direct monitoring of all analog inputs while recording
  • ADAT input allows for combination with Behringer ADA8200 (not included) for expanding to a total of 16 Midas designed Mic Preamplifiers
  • Input/Playback Mix control and Stereo/Mono switch for direct monitoring
  • Powerful dual Phones outputs with individual Level controls and Monitor A/B source select for DJ-style cueing
  • Main Outputs with Dim, Mute and dedicated Main level control
  • 19", 1U cabinet with detachable rack mount brackets
  • "Built-like-a-tank", impact-resistant metal chassis

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

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Key Features

  • Record pristine audio with MIDAS preamps, ensuring your tracks sound professional.
  • Experience ultra-low latency for seamless recording and monitoring in your DAW.
  • Connect all your gear with 18 inputs/20 outputs, perfect for complex studio setups.
  • Use ADAT for expanding your I/O, ideal for growing your recording capabilities.
  • Enjoy driver stability on Windows/Mac, ensuring reliable performance during sessions.
  • Get premium audio interface quality without breaking the bank, a smart studio upgrade.

What's in the box:

  • Behringer U-PHORIA UMC1820 Audiophile 18x20 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface with MIDAS Microphone Preamplifier
  • External Power Supply
  • USB Cable
  • 19" Detachable 1U Rack Mount Brackets
  • Adorama 1 Year Limited Warranty