| Manufacturer | Behringer USA |
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| Part Number | P0A12 |
| Item Weight | 3.52 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 3.46 x 2.36 x 0.87 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | UFO202 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Color | Black |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | The Behringer UPHONO UFO202 USB audio interface connects your turntable, cassette player, and more with your computer for recording and playback. The included software bundle allows you to transfer and restore your valuable vinyls and tapes to your computer via a simple USB connection. The audio interface works seamlessly with PC or Mac — no setup or drivers required. |
| Included Components | High Quality Usb Audio Interface With Built In Phono Preamp And Massive Software Package |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Please refer to http://www. Music-group. Com/warranty. Aspx. |
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- Transfer and restore your valuable vinyl records and tapes to your computer via a simple USB connection
- Phono input switchable to line input source
- Stereo output allows easy connection and playback of computer audio files over your home sound system
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U-PHONO UFO202
Audiophile USB/Audio Interface with Built-in Phono Preamp for Digitalizing Your Tapes and Vinyl Records
The amazing UFO202 is the simple and affordable way to get your vinyl records and tapes into the digital realm. The U-PHONO UFO202 is supremely-easy to use and comes with a bevy of professional software that, not only converts your favorite recordings into a computer-based music library – but removes the scratches and pops so common to vinyl media. State-of-the-art, switchable Line/Phono preamps and digital converters ensure the utmost in sound quality, making the U-PHONO UFO202 Audio Interface a must-have for every audiophile.
Versatility of a Powerful Miniature Interface
The UFO202 boasts an impressive set of features for its micro size. Use the UFO202’s RCA Inputs and Outputs to connect your computer and your mixing console, tape deck, keyboard, sound modules and active monitors, to just name a few of the myriad options. Additionally, when you connect the UFO202’s outputs to your mixer’s input channels, you gain access to EQ, Aux Sends and much more – allowing you to build extremely-versatile monitor mixes for your recording sessions.
- High-quality USB/audio interface connects your turntable, cassette player etc. with your computer for recording and playback
- Transfer and restore your valuable vinyl records and tapes to your computer via a simple USB connection
- High-resolution 48 kHz converters for high-end audio quality
- Stereo output allows easy connection and playback of computer audio files over your home sound system
- Designed and engineered in Germany
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48 kHz PrecisionYou take your tracks seriously, and the UFO202 respects them too, providing 48 kHz resolution, for the amazingly-detailed and pristine recording quality your music deserves. |
Getting ConnectedThe UFO202 features a stereo input for connecting turntables or any line-level device (such as a mixer or tape deck), plus a stereo analog output for connecting active speakers or studio monitors. You can also connect electronic instruments with RCA connections, such as keyboards, sound modules, and drum machines directly to your computer for recording. The Volume control allows you to set the level of the stereo headphones. |
Free Would Be Nice!Because you’ll want to take full advantage of the UM2’s recording and podcasting potential, we’ve included all the software you’ll need for audio recording, editing and even podcasting – all free of charge and downloadable from behringer.com. You’ll be ready to go live on your PC or Mac right out of the box! We’ve also provided a free download of more than 150 virtual instruments and FX plug ins – turning your computer into a powerful home-based or mobile recording studio from input to output. |
Compose. Record. Mix. Share.
Tracktion is one of the world’s fastest and easiest Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) for composing, recording, editing, mixing and sharing your music with the world. Featuring a single-screen interface, and pushing the envelope in design elegance, Tracktion brings together outstanding Pro DAW features, such as dynamic automation, unlimited track count, MIDI recording and support for VST and AU plug-ins. This powerful music production software gives you all the tools of an entire professional-grade recording studio. Learning a DAW has never been easier, thanks to their vast and readily available library of resources.
Value
Now, for just a fraction of the price you’d pay for a USB turntable, you can have state-of-the-art digital conversion, world-class recording and editing software – plus ultra-easy connectivity for your PC or Mac computer and virtually any piece of audio gear, including phono turntables and tape decks. Bridging the gap between your music and the rest of the world – the U-PHONO UFO202. Visit your local BEHRINGER dealer, or shop online to pick up your UFO202 – and bring those beloved tracks back to life today.
Product description
BEHRINGER U-PHONO UFO202
Audiophile USB/Audio Interface with Built-in Phono Preamp for Digitalizing Your Tapes and Vinyl Records
- High-quality USB/audio interface connects your turntable, cassette player etc. with your computer for recording and playback
- Transfer and restore your valuable vinyl records and tapes to your computer via a simple USB connection
- Phono input switchable to line input source
- Stereo output allows easy connection and playback of computer audio files over your home sound system
- High-resolution 48 kHz converters for high-end audio quality
- Stereo Headphone output with dedicated Level control lets you monitor your input source
- Works with your PC or Mac computer - no setup or drivers required
- Powered via USB - no external power supply needed
- High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
- Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
Love Your Old Records and Cassette Tapes?
We love ours too! That's why we built the UFO202 - a simple, affordable way to get your records and vinyl tapes into the digital realm. State of- the-art, switchable Line/Phono preamps and digital converters ensure the utmost in sound quality, making the U-PHONO UFO202 Audio Interface a must-have for every audiophile.
PC and Mac Ready
This ultra-compact, USB-powered device lets you connect your PC or Mac computer to virtually any piece of audio gear. It gets its power from your computer's USB bus, so no external power supply or batteries are required. And the UFO202 requires no special setup or drivers - just plug it in to a free USB port and start recording.
Extreme Versatility The UFO202 features a stereo input for connecting turntables or any line-level device (such as a mixer or tape deck), plus a stereo analog output for connecting active speakers or studio monitors. You can also connect electronic keyboards, sound modules, drum machines and line-level devices (such as the V-AMP 3) directly to your computer for recording. The Volume control allows you to set the level of the stereo headphones.
Powerful Recording Interface When used as a professional interface between a mixing console and your computer, myriad options become available. Some of these might include connecting the UFO202's RCA outputs to the TAPE INPUT jacks of your mixer or active monitors, or directly into the input channels of the mixer. Connecting to mixer input channels gives you access to equalization and allows the use of the AUX Send features of your mixer to build extremely versatile monitor mixes for your recording sessions.
Value
Now for just a fraction of the price you'd pay for a USB turntable you can have a hassle-free connectivity between your PC or Mac computer and virtually any piece of audio gear, including phono turntables and tape decks. Bridging the gap between your music and the rest of the world - the BEHRINGER U-PHONO UFO202.
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| ASIN | B002GHBYZ0 |
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| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
#63,802 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement)
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| Domestic Shipping | Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues. |
| International Shipping | This item can be shipped to select countries outside of the U.S. Learn More |
| Date First Available | April 13, 2004 |
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Update: After recording many LPs, I realized I had used the default Windows setting for the recording format, which is 1 channel. Consequently I was recording only the left channel of stereo LPs. I didn't notice it because I had plugged my headphone into the headphone output of the device, which provided both channels, and Audacity spread the one channel over both channels on the recordings. I didn't fully realize this problem until I listened to a recording of Purple Haze, where Hendrix's vocal on the right channel was missing. So, if you are using this with Windows 10, set the recording for 2 channels: Settings -> Devices -> Sound settings -> Recording -> Microphone (USB Audio CODEC) -> Advanced -> Default Format -> 2 channel, 16-bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality) -> Apply.
My first attempt was two double albums. I mistakenly assumed that I would record one side then click stop. Go to the second side and so on. What this did was record four tracks and they all overlaid each other so I tried recording one side, saving, closing the session and start a new one and it worked fine.
Over all I am satisfied because I can take my vinyl with me on a usb in my truck. If you are more tech savy that I am, I am sure you could get better results.
Now there are already 151 Amazon reviews prior to mine and most of them are thoughtful, well-written, and informative. As a matter of fact, it was reading most of those previous reviews which impelled me to buy this device. That said, I want to emphasize something for which many of the reviewers have unjustly, in my opinion, downgraded the product: any resemblance of what is claimed on the box or in the instruction manual that you WILL get, and what you actually DO get, is strictly coincidental.
You will get NO discs (when you see the size of the outer box you will realize that a disc wouldn't even fit into it!), NO "included" software and, even though in the instruction manual it is claimed that there is a TOSLink output on the unit, there is NOT.
So please just forget about any ancillaries promised. You're not going to get them.
What you DO get is a superb instrument which allows you to create excellent digital recordings from any source you wish including records. And frankly, in my opinion, that's plenty!
Thus, though the labeling on the box and the error(s) in the manual are completely inexcusable (and absolutely should be corrected), the product itself, again in my opinion, is all that matters and this one, at around $40.00, is, I believe, an amazing bargain.
The manual states that the interface has a 16-bit converter and samples up to 48 kHz but, in fact, you can (and I did) make 24-bit (or 32-bit) 192 kHz (or even higher) files depending on the software you use.
Now if you already own a USB turntable, and all you want to do is to create digital files from only your records (files which you can play on your computer or from which you can create CDs), you do not need this item. But if you don't own such a turntable, and wish to copy tapes as well as LPs, 45s, etc., then I believe that you will be quite satisfied with this device.
Its phono section works ONLY with turntables using moving-magnet cartridges. If you have a turntable with a ceramic cartridge, you would use the line-level setting on the interface. (There is a small switch which changes the inputs to "phono" - with the appropriate RIAA curve setting - and "line" which handles everything else.) If your turntable has a moving-coil cartridge, you would need to insert a pre-preamp between the turntable and the interface.
But in most cases, for recording records, all you need do is to plug the RCA outputs from your turntable into the requisite inputs on this unit and switch the unit to phono; you must also attach the ground cable to this interface. Then merely plug in the USB cable to your computer. The cable transmits the sound and also supplies power to the interface (you will see its green LED light up when you plug in the USB cable).
The manual and the box state that the unit supports Windows-XP and Windows 2000 operating systems (as well as an older Mac system) but this is incomplete. This interface, having no drivers of its own, will work with ANY computer running ANY operating system as long as that computer is equipped with a USB port.
Then use the software of your choice. As I use a GNU/Linux operating system on my computer, I use the Audacity software (which I like very much) but there are any number of other choices available. I believe that there are also many choices available for Windows and Mac computers as well. You may need to do a bit of searching (there are many available on Behringer's site but I believe that you can find more, and more satisfactory ones, just by doing an ordinary search on the Internet) and then you may need to practice with the software of your choice but I'm certain that the results will be as satisfactory to you as they are to me.
Please note that I strongly recommend that you try "free" software (such as Audacity) first; in my experience, the free software is AT LEAST as good as most "pay" ones - and often even better. If you use free software, then the total cost to you is just the price of the unit itself (and any necessary cables you would have to buy if you do not already have them). But of course whether you use free software or software for which you must pay would be your own choice.
This unit arrived just a couple of days ago; I have had time to copy only one LP. But the recording turned out perfectly. I had to make one or two "test" recordings to find out the proper settings in the Audacity software, but attaching and using the Behringer UFO202 itself was completely straightforward. Almost anyone could do it.
My digital copy of my record sounds EXACTLY the same as the LP itself. Perhaps some "golden-eared" person MIGHT be able to distinguish between them but, if the test were effected in a double-blind fashion, I'll bet that he/she could not. I certainly can't hear any difference! Note that, as I mentioned above, I made a 24-bit 192 kHz FLAC file from my record.
I own several other Behringer products: the Behringer MICROPHONO PP400 Ultra-Compact Phono Preamp , the Behringer UCA202 Audio Interface , the Behringer UCA222 U-Control Ultra-Low Latency 2 In/2 Out USB Audio Interface with Digital Output And Downloadable Software Bundle , and the Behringer HPS3000 Studio Headphones .
Some people have "knocked" Behringer for poor customer service and I have no doubt about their unfortunate experiences. But I myself have had NO problems whatsoever with any of my Behringer products so I have never had the need to contact Behringer. If you buy their products from Amazon, as I did, and if you were to have a problem, you merely contact Amazon and they will effect an exchange or refund, as you wish (they will even arrange to pick up the product at your home if you desire) - all at no cost to you.
But I have found that, with all of my Behringer products (and I own six pair of those headphones), their manufacturing and quality control are absolutely first-rate. So are their designs - and so are their prices!
So, in conclusion, I should like to say that, if you wish to easily create digital files from your records and/or tapes, I strongly recommend that you consider this Behringer UFO202 Audio Interface. While you could plug the outputs from a tape deck directly into the microphone input on your computer, the resultant sound files will generally be inferior. And you cannot plug a turntable directly into a microphone input and expect anything good. So, for its low price, this device affords you the opportunity to make the music on your records and tapes available to you in digital format; playing these digital files exclusively ensures that your originals will not be damaged or worn further.
Thank you for reading this and for considering my opinions.
Lawrence H. Bulk
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1. Connect the UFO202 to USB port.
2. Click on "Start", type "Control panel" and select Control Panel desktop app.
3. Select "Sound".
4. Select "Recording" tab.
5. Double-click Microphone USB Audio CODEC (NOT the other microphone devices). If it's not there, try a right-click in this window and ensure "Show disabled devices" and "Show disconnected devices" are checked.
6. Select "Advanced" tab.
7. In the drop-down you may well find the default Windows setting of "1 channel 16 bit etc". Select a 2-channel mode (I use 16 bit 48000 Hz).
8. Ensure the two boxes in Exclusive mode below this are both checked,
9. Click "OK", and exit from control panel.
10. Restart Audacity and in it select "Transport" in the top menu bar, and then "Rescan audio devices".
11. Try recording now, and it should be in stereo.
Other criticisms refer to the Audacity software. This is well worth investing a bit of time and trouble to learn, and is a very powerful free recording tool (great for recording streamed audio from the internet too!) As a quick guide to using it with the Behringer, this is what I do:
a. Ensure UFO202 is connected to USB and Audacity is not running.
b. Start Audacity.
c. Set device toolbar to the following: Windows WASAPI – Microphone (USB Audio Codec) – 2 (Stereo) Recording Channels – Speakers (High Definition Audio Device).
d. Click "Pause" button" and then "Record" button.
e. When ready, start source (e.g. LP) and click "Pause" button to start recording.
f. Use "Pause" button to temporarily pause recording.
g. Click "Stop" button when recording has finished.
You can then save your recording in whatever format you want - ideally FLAC in my view.
One more little thing: Initially I permanently connected the Behringer to the "Record out" terminals on my amplifier, but realised that it was degrading the amplifier output when NOT also connected to the computer's USB port, and hence not powered up - a quirk of input impedance or something within the Behringer I guess. So now when not using it I disconnect BOTH ends of it - from the amplifier and the PC.
So in conclusion a very useful device which works well, once you have mastered your connections to it! I do think instructions like this could be published with it.
The input can be switched between phono and line and it comes with a ground connector, which did the trick removing the background hum from my turntable. It can output to line, USB and/or headphones. I haven't tried the line output, but the headphone port works well and has it's own volume control. The USB connection serves to deliver the audio to the PC and to power the device, which means far less cabling. The best bit is that Windows recognises it and configures it without having to install any drivers and, whilst I've not tested it on a Mac yet, I believe the process will be just as straightforward.
I tried a test recording and the first thing I noticed was the power levels. Man, they were high! I never knew Audacity red-lined the output wave when the audio level was clipped, so to be presented with a pair of solid red boxes was a surprise, to say the least. I had to turn down the input volume to a much lower level before the clipping stopped and, frankly, I prefer it that way as it gives me some headroom to boost quieter recordings. The quality of the recording seemed good enough, but that said I don't necessarily think my laptop gives an audiophile approved output. It needs a bit further testing, but so far it looks like it's going to do the job well, and I particularly like that I can listen to the recording using headphones, which is better for checking for audio issues, and means I'm not expending CPU cycles using the monitor option in Audacity.
Firstly, two downsides: it says in the instructions booklet that it comes with a CD/software. It doesn't! It didn't bother me because I already had a couple of audio recording programmes installed in my computer, but for a total novice, this could be very misleading and confusing.
Also I only got sound in Mono when I first tried it. But thanks to another Amazon reviewer instructing how to change the sound settings on my computer, I managed to record in stereo.
Plus points: very powerful. I was worried plugging straight from the turntable line-out with no amplifier would result in very quiet recordings, but not so! I never had to crank anything up. Quite the opposite, it was instantly so loud and distorted that I had to bring my recording settings way down!! Also this is very small and light and simple to use straight away. Just plug into a USB socket and, finger's crossed, your computer should instantly recognize it and be ready to go.
I would've given this 5 stars, but I feel telling people there's an installation CD is a complete lie which should be removed from the booklet. Plus advice on changing your computer's audio settings is needed otherwise it will instantly record in mono. But for the money and the sound quality, this is a great investment.













