Behringer UCA202 USB Audio Interface

The Behringer UCA202 is an ultra-compact, ultra-affordable USB audio interface designed for basic, no-frills connectivity between your computer and analog audio gear. Unlike the UMC series with its mic preamps and XLR inputs, the UCA202 is a very simple interface that focuses on a single task: digitizing a stereo line-level signal.

Key Features and Highlights:

• Simple 2-in/2-out Connectivity: The UCA202 features two RCA inputs and two RCA outputs. This makes it perfect for connecting to devices that have RCA outputs, such as a DJ mixer, a cassette deck, a record player with a preamp, or a keyboard.
• 16-bit/48 kHz Resolution: It is capable of recording at up to 16-bit/48 kHz. While this is not the 24-bit/192 kHz of more expensive interfaces, it is a perfectly fine and professional standard for a wide range of applications, including digitizing old media, basic recording, or live DJ sets.
• USB Bus-Powered: The UCA202 is powered entirely by the USB connection to your computer. This makes it incredibly portable and convenient, as you don’t need a separate power adapter.
• Plug-and-Play (Class-Compliant): The interface is a class-compliant device, meaning it works with both Mac and Windows computers without the need for any driver installation. You simply plug it in, and your computer recognizes it as an audio device.
• Digital Output: A unique and useful feature for an interface of this price is the S/PDIF optical digital output. This allows you to send the digital signal to a different device, such as an external digital recorder or a digital mixer.
• Headphone Output: It includes a stereo headphone output with its own dedicated volume control, allowing you to monitor the input signal or the playback from your computer.