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Behringer UMC202HD 2x2 USB Audio Interface
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Behringer UMC202HD is a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface with Midas-designed mic preamps, 24-bit/192 kHz converters and two combination XLR/TRS inputs. It takes fourth place in this guide to audio interfaces and costs £54.70 in the listing, with a 4.5-star rating from 3,378 ratings.
What the listing does with its numbers is the interesting part. The Frequency Response field reads "192 KHz" — which is not a frequency response at all, but the same figure that appears in the Maximum Sample Rate field. A frequency response is normally published as a range; here the buyer gets one number, copied across two fields, and no range anywhere. The Number of Channels field, by contrast, holds together: it says 2, the product name says 2x2, and the bullets describe 2 combination XLR/TRS inputs. The listing also carries no noise or dynamic range figures, a gap one reviewer picks up on. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from testing of our own.
How those 3,378 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £54.70 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 3,378 ratings |
| Frequency response (as listed) | 192 kHz |
| Maximum sample rate | 192 kHz |
| Number of channels | 2 |
| Inputs | 2 combination XLR/TRS |
| Converters | 24-bit/192 kHz |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3 in Computer Audio Interfaces |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I had my doubts about this as the technical information doesn't state any noise figures. I'm using it mainly for headphone output and have done some very unscientific tests. With nothing playing, I can't tell if my headphones are plugged in or not, theres no noise I can detect at all. Though my ears are probably not the best.”
Verified purchase“Great audio interface! Easy to set up, sounds great with guitar rig 7 virtual amps. Supports Linux and windows. Not tried Mac. Some people say it feels low quality but I personally like the feel”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Audio Interface 2026: 10 Ranked, and Where the Spec Sheets Disagree.
Questions people ask
What does the listing give as the frequency response of the Behringer UMC202HD?
The Frequency Response field reads 192 kHz. That is the same figure the listing gives for Maximum Sample Rate, so the field does not state a frequency range.
How many inputs does the Behringer UMC202HD have?
Two combination XLR/TRS inputs, described in the bullets as accepting microphones, instruments and line level sources. The Number of Channels field also says 2, matching the 2x2 in the product name.
Does the Behringer UMC202HD supply phantom power?
Yes. The listing says the rear panel carries a +48V switch for providing phantom power to condenser microphones.
What software and operating systems does the listing say it works with?
Supported Software is listed as Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live and Steinberg Cubase, and the Operating System field says Windows and macOS. One reviewer says they run it on Linux and Windows and have not tried Mac.
What is the noise performance of the Behringer UMC202HD?
The listing gives no noise or dynamic range figures. One reviewer notes this directly, saying they had doubts because the technical information does not state any noise figures.
How much is the Behringer UMC202HD and how is it rated?
The listing price is £54.70, with a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 3,378 customer ratings.
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