Behringer UMC1820

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Behringer UMC1820

Behringer

UMC1820

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 384432
Model: UMC1820
Price: $185.90

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The UMC1820 is a surprisingly capable budget-friendly audio interface, especially for project studios and musicians needing a lot of I/O. The MIDAS preamps are a genuine highlight for the price, offering decent clarity. It’s a solid workhorse for bands, podcasters, and anyone needing a flexible recording solution without spending a fortune.

Product Description

  • Behringer UMC1820
  • USB Audio Interface
  • USB 2.0 audio interface
  • 18 x 20
  • Up to 24-bit / 96 kHz
  • 18 Inputs and 20 outputs: 8x XLR / 6.3 mm jack combo microphone / instrument / line input
  • switchable
  • MIDAS designed preamp
  • 2 ADAT / SPDIF optical inputs and outputs (S/MUX capable)
  • 2 Coaxial SPDIF inputs and outputs
  • 10x 6.3 mm jack line outputs (1 + 2 monitor output L/R)
  • +48 V phantom power can be enabled
  • Pad switch for each input
  • Gain control per input
  • Main output gain control with mute and DIM switch
  • Monitoring control with stereo / mono switch
  • 2 Separate headphone outputs with control
  • MIDI input and output
  • External power supply
  • Compatible with Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 and Mac OSX
  • Design: 19" / 1U
PROS
  • • MIDAS preamps deliver surprisingly clean, low-noise performance.
  • • Flexible I/O offers extensive connectivity for complex setups.
  • • ADAT support expands input channels significantly for recording.
  • • Rackmountable 1U design integrates seamlessly into studio environments.
CONS
  • • Build quality feels plasticky; not as robust as higher-end interfaces.
  • • Driver stability can be occasionally problematic on macOS.
  • • Limited dynamic range compared to more expensive interfaces.

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Key Features

Inputs 18 (8 XLR/TRS combo, 2 ADAT, 2 Coaxial)
Outputs 20 (10 TRS, 2 ADAT, 2 Coaxial, 2 Headphones)
Max Sample Rate 96 kHz
Bit Depth 24-bit
Preamps MIDAS designed
Weight 7.7 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can comfortably record a stereo drum kit via the ADAT inputs, but be mindful of headroom and potential noise floor.
The headphone outputs are adequate for basic monitoring, but lack the finesse of higher-end interfaces for truly critical listening.
Latency is generally acceptable at lower buffer sizes, but higher sample rates and complex projects might require experimentation to find a stable setting.

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