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CD-R and Audio Hardware => Audio Hardware => Topic started by: dreamliner77 on 2006-11-11 08:26:00

Title: Behringer USB soundcard
Post by: dreamliner77 on 2006-11-11 08:26:00
Has anyone had any experience with this:  http://www.behringer.com/UCA202/index.cfm?lang=ENG (http://www.behringer.com/UCA202/index.cfm?lang=ENG)

I wonder what the quality is like?  I've had ups and downs with Behringer equipment.
Title: Behringer USB soundcard
Post by: Alex B on 2006-11-11 12:37:15
Has anyone had any experience with this:  http://www.behringer.com/UCA202/index.cfm?lang=ENG (http://www.behringer.com/UCA202/index.cfm?lang=ENG)

I wonder what the quality is like?  I've had ups and downs with Behringer equipment.


Looks like it has 48 kHz only and no S/PDIF input. I have no idea about the DA conversion quality, but I wouldn't expect too much.

You may want to consider the real thing instead (I think Behringer has copied some of the external design):

http://www.roland.com/products/en/UA-1EX/index.html (http://www.roland.com/products/en/UA-1EX/index.html)

Edirol UA-1EX:

- natively 32/44.1/48/96 kHz (in & out)
- S/PDIF (in & out)
- supposedly high quality DA & AD converters. (Can anyone confirm this?)
Title: Behringer USB soundcard
Post by: ChangFest on 2006-11-11 16:26:06
Looks like it has 48 kHz only and no S/PDIF input. I have no idea about the DA conversion quality, but I wouldn't expect too much.

The Behringer unit does 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz @ 16-bit. They kept it at 16-bit to be able to do full duplex under USB1.0.

On a side not, if you're (dreamliner77) considering a USB audio interface consider this: E-MU 0202 USB2.0 (http://www.emu.com/products/product.asp?category=610&subcategory=611&product=15186). Can be had for $130 online. It seems like a great deal for what it features.
Title: Behringer USB soundcard
Post by: dreamliner77 on 2006-11-24 19:50:19
I'm not really considering a USB device right now, but I thought for short cash, having a couple of the Behringers around the project studio might be a good idea.
Title: Behringer USB soundcard
Post by: sizetwo on 2006-12-16 01:49:16
Ive had the UCA202 for a little while now and I am very happy with it. For $30 its a nice alternative to internal soundcards in laptops etc.