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Behringer U-PHONO UFO202 Audiophile USB/Audio Interface with Built-in Phono Preamp for Digitalizing Your Tapes and Vinyl Records
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Brand | Behringer |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Number of Channels | 2 |
Item Weight | 0.22 Pounds |
About this item
- Behringer U-PHONO UFO202 Audiophile USB/Audio Interface - User Manual - Adorama 1 Year Limited Warranty
- 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
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number of channels | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
hardware interface | usb2.0 | usb | usb2.0 | usb | usb2.0 |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
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Product information
Item Weight | 3.52 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 3.46 x 2.36 x 0.87 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B002GHBYZ0 |
Item model number | UFO202 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #34,259 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #17 in Audio Component Preamplifiers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Date First Available | April 13, 2004 |
Color Name | Black |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Material Type | Vinyl |
Color Screen | No |
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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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Customers like the performance of the sound and recording equipment. For example, they say it works well with their laptops, turntables, and computer speakers. They also say it's easy to use and works perfectly to enable listening to LPs with only a laptop, turn table, and computers speakers. Customers are also impresseded with the multi-tracking capabilities, saying it works beautifully for digitally archiving analog sources, particularly vinyl.
"...It works exactly as it should and its price is very low for the quality and functionality it supplies...." Read more
"...Behringer to the sub and used the regular outs to the Lepai and it works great!..." Read more
"...The sound card now works properly!..." Read more
"...This little device’s performance is very good. For the price, it’s a freakin’ miracle! For me, it just works, reliably with no surprises...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the sound and recording equipment. They say the quality and features outmatch the price, it's worth the investment, and it'll allow you to create excellent music. Customers also mention that the unit is a superb instrument that works well. They appreciate the smooth and without the stridency and dryness of early CDs. They mention that it records well both with the preamp on in the turntable and the electronics are solid.
"...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..." Read more
"...This unit was a VERY important part for setting up my desktop audio the way I wanted it...." Read more
"I purchased to digitize LP’s. It’s inexpensive for what it does, connects up easily, but as with most computer peripherals sold nowadays, the..." Read more
"...They work beautifully, no question, and at a very affordable price at a time when everything is going up up up in cost!..." Read more
Customers find the installation of the Behringer UFO202 to be completely straightforward. They say the directions are clear, and the operation is as simple as advertised. Customers also mention that the device is a simple interface device with great build quality. They mention that recording is pretty straightforward, and that the manual has some very useful tutorials that walk them through common tasks.
"...but attaching and using the Behringer UFO202 itself was completely straightforward. Almost anyone could do it...." Read more
"...It was essential for setting it up with a powered subwoofer and made everything else go very smooth...." Read more
"...There is lots of online help for Audacity, including a forum to ask questions...." Read more
"...This would be a 4 star but, it is barely 3 due to the lack of updated lessons using GarageBand on iOS and macOS.Oh, I did look into Audacity...." Read more
Customers like the power requirement of the sound and recording equipment. They say that it provides a USB line input to their computer, which is better than a 3.5mm jack. They also appreciate the USB interface, which transmits the sound, and provides power to the interface. Customers also mention that the USB device was recognized and everything went smoothly.
"...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)...." Read more
"...The UFO202 is fully powered by USB. There is no power supply...." Read more
"...use, the ufo202 does a good job with low noise and the ability to plug in headphones to monitor is helpful, as it’s easier to hear problems and I..." Read more
"...No interference between Audacity/ALSA/PulseAudio. The netbook doesn't have enough horsepower to simultaneously record & playback, but that's not..." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the sound and recording equipment. They mention it's great for digitizing books on tape, LPs, and tapes. The device is convenient and excellent for digitize old and beloved vinyl records. The Audacity software supplied does a good job of digitizing and basic editing of music.
"...It is very versatile and flexible and worked great for my application...." Read more
"...You can digitize LPs or tapes. You can play digital files over headphones or attach an amp and speakers. That’s what you’re buying...." Read more
"...It lets me digitize my media using my laptop, rather than having to rely on my desktop with high end sound card." Read more
"...Can also hook up my keyboards and use their internal sounds in my recordings, or use it to connect a mixer to your PC...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the product. Some mention that the audio quality is great, and is similar to their onboard sound. The device has an analog audio output for headphones, which is great for listening to music. The monitor is helpful, as it's easy to hear problems and note the location. However, some say that their only complaint is the volume level, and that the impedance mismatch degrades the sound. They also mention that there is an audible noise floor, and switching noise.
"...I muted the system sounds in my mixer and now this thing is so quiet you don't even know if you have the sound turned up until the music starts..." Read more
"...This little unit works well and sounds fine. Behringer insists this is an “audiophile” device...." Read more
"...Works great with the UFO. Its included noise reduction filter is a bit primitive compared to what I used to use with SoundForge, and generates..." Read more
"...the switch on the device to turn on the pre-amp and you get a nice clean audio signal...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the sound and recording equipment. Some mention that it connects up easily, while others say that it has poor connections and prevents connection to web sites. Some customers also mention that the input sometimes skips progressively.
"I purchased to digitize LP’s. It’s inexpensive for what it does, connects up easily, but as with most computer peripherals sold nowadays, the..." Read more
"...On my primary recording laptop (Win7) the input sometimes skips progressively, causing significant distortion...." Read more
"...The U-PHONE UFO202 is easy to connect and my laptop loaded the correct drivers once I plugged it into a USB port...." Read more
"...It took less than five minutes to hook up between my receiver and laptop, and I was editing the first side of an album in less than half an hour...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the software included with the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it's of little value, they had to download all the required software, and that the hardware does not include production software. Some complain that the software package was not included and that they have difficulty using the bundled software that comes with the device.
"...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...." Read more
"...No software comes with this device, although they do recommend you use Audacity for your sound recording...." Read more
"...not. One reason the price is low is that the hardware does not include production software, but recommends a freeware version of AUDACITY...." Read more
"...It's a free download - just Google it...." Read more
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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
Well I've ordered a few different items to upgrade my set-up, but of course everything is arriving on different days. This UFO202 was the first thing to arrive so I thought I would go ahead and get it set up before the power supply for the Lepai LP-2020A+ and the Micca MB42x speakers arrive and see what kind of difference just the Behringer made by itself.
The answer is.....
It is already SOOOO much better than what it was. Now granted I am using some fairly decent Boston Acoustics media speakers, but man..... the quality before plugging in the UF0202 and after was dramatic to say the least.
Also, I am now able to play the turntable through the same speakers that are hooked to the computer.
One thing to be aware of is that I did still need to do some adjusting of my sound settings to get rid of the "alien sounds". I muted the system sounds in my mixer and now this thing is so quiet you don't even know if you have the sound turned up until the music starts playing and it just comes out of nowhere.
Quite honestly, I probably could have just made this one purchase and would have been very happy with the quality of the sound. The rest of the pieces should come tomorrow and I am really excited to see how much better this gets. I will update this review when the full set up is in place.
Update:
Well I've had the device for a little while now and I am still very pleased with it.
At first I thought the Behringer was producing some pops in the signal, but it turned out to be my computer. That took a while to sort out, but now I've got them mostly gone. Be aware that if you are going to use this for playback as a DAC (such as with a Lepai LP-2020A+) just because it is USB and bypasses the sound card, your computers performance will still affect the sound. If you are working your processor you will get clicks in your sound using this.
Now for the good news.
If you are planning on using this with a Lepai, this can help run a powered subwoofer in a Lepai setup. I used a splitter from the headphone jack on the Behringer to the sub and used the regular outs to the Lepai and it works great! I used the splitter so I can still plug in headphones if desired.
I also am using the Behringer three ways with everything going from through the Lepai outputting to Micca MB42X bookshelf speakers. I am using it for playback from the computer as an external sound card, I am running my turntable though it using the inputs and the ground screw. Here's the cool thing that I haven't seen anyone else do though. I am also running my android device through the phono input on the Behringer by using RCA splitters. I will probably change this to a bluetooth adapter soon and run it through the same splitters.
I had initially set it up with the splitters for external device on the Lepai, but this was not as good as running things through the Behringer because I wasn't getting any signal to the subwoofer that way. I was just getting ready to give up getting signal to the sub when I realized by putting the splitters on the phono I still got put put to the headphones everything was golden.
This unit was a VERY important part for setting up my desktop audio the way I wanted it. It is very versatile and flexible and worked great for my application. If you are looking at running your computer and a turntable through a Lepai then I would HIGHLY recommend this device. It was essential for setting it up with a powered subwoofer and made everything else go very smooth.
I am very satisfied with this purchase.
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Funciona perfectamente sin instalar nada
Lo unico que me lo enviaron con la caja original sin proteccion exterior (caja amazon) y eso no me gusto, pero bueno, esta bien.
Reviewed in Spain on October 24, 2023
Funciona perfectamente sin instalar nada
Lo unico que me lo enviaron con la caja original sin proteccion exterior (caja amazon) y eso no me gusto, pero bueno, esta bien.