Monitor A/B is intended for reference mixing purposes. In a recording studio, it's common to have two sets of studio monitors (speakers) to test your mix. Some engineers like to have their BEST speakers on "A" and then a more common "consumer" speak on "B" to see what it might sound like on a TV or car radio. This is useful if you want to quickly compare the mix on different speakers. The MIX knob is a blend between the inputs (stereo or mono, based on what you choose) and the playback (PB). Your DAW output will play the loudest if you have it pointing all the way to PB and progressively gets softer when you turn it toward IN.This is especially useful when tracking VOCALS and you want to hear your mic really loud and want to dial in the overall level of the other instruments recorded. Traditionally, you would need a separate device to do this and have an engineer control the output level. This gives the singer or musician FULL control to quickly adjust their live instrument AND the playback. If you want to record something in real time, you can blend in the sound of the live/zero-latency input without having to bog down your DAW or computer.
@@bronson1392: For live audio where you have to run very long cables? Probably not. But active studio monitors already hiss in the near field and there really is no good reason to run balanced signal in such case. Any additional noise should be imperceptible.
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This was the point where I thought to myself: "Why don't people read the operation manuals?" Then again there was a correction as a text overlay on the video, so he figured it out. In this case you could also think of it as a kind of "toggle PFL" for the headphones, since there are four output channels grouped in two stereo pairs and marked A and B on the back of the box.
One of the things I love about this channel is that when he reviews less expensive audio equipment, he never put it done , or calls it cheap like other reviews do, Or you can tell their bias towards the more expensive before they even test it out
"Instrument" provides more gain (and is thus for lower level signals) than "line". Unfortunately, there's no real datasheet for the device, however I've measured this and "line" will accept between +24 dB(V) and -26 dB(V) for full scale, the former with minimum gain, the latter with maximum gain, while "instrument" will accept between 0 dB(V) and -50 dB(V) for full scale. This is on the TRS input. (It's actually TRS. It's symmetrical.) The XLR will accept between 0 dB(V) and -50 dB(V) without pad, so it's the same amount of gain as the TRS on "instrument", but the impedance is lower. Since the interface has a 20 dB switchable pad on the XLR input, the XLR will accept between +20 dB(V) and -30 dB(V) with the pad engaged. The impedance of the TRS and XLR inputs are different though. While the TRS input is very high impedance (~ 1 MOhms), impedance of the XLR input is lower (6 kOhms with the pad disabled, 18 kOhms with the pad engaged). The stereo/mono switch will only sum the inputs for monitoring, so that you hear both sources on both sides of your headphones. The inputs will always be recorded separately. Like you said, the interface is a 2-input, 4-output interface. The monitor A/B switch will switch between the mix of inputs 1/2 and outputs 1/2 (when in the "A" position) and the outputs 3/4 (when in the "B" position). When the switch is in the "B" position, the mixer gets disabled (which honestly is not documented anywhere, so it almost seems like a mistake, but it does happen), which is why you don't hear yourself any longer. Behringer says it's for "DJ-style cueing", since most DJing software will route the "left" channel of "Deck A" to output 1, the "right" channel of "Deck A" to output 2, the "left" channel of "Deck B" to output 3 and the "right" channel of "Deck B" to output 4. This is useful when you want to route two separate decks from your computer to mix them "in hardware" using a mixing console. (When I DJ, I always do it this way.) so you can use the monitor A/B switch to switch between your decks when using a DJ software. (However, to be honest, I would rather use the monitor output from the mixing console for this switch channels by enabling the appropriate "PFL" buttons on the mixing console.)
The Mono/Stereo button to the left of the MIX knob is purely for monitoring purposes. It does not determine whether the input is stereo or mono in your DAW. It controls whether the monitor (PHONES) in stereo or mono. If you are tracking a stereo instrument like a stereo guitar patch with two instrument cables (L and R), and you want to monitor in stereo, you can hear the channel 1 in the left ear and channel 2 in the right ear. Same thing if you're recording an piano or anything that has a LEFT and RIGHT output. On the other hand, if you're just recording a piano with one mic (or a voice) and want to hear the MONO signal in both headphones, select MONO and it will be easier to hear.
My friend got 404 and told me that he can hear himself only on one side (respective side of paired inputs). Is there something to know how to get mic in both sides while maintaining stereo playback from PC?
Hi there. I have the 404 and just tested this... The stereo/mono button does not change the PHONES or MAIN OUT stereo image. The playback will maintain a stereo output if it's truly stereo in the software. Again.. The Stereo/Mono button is specifically for the inputs and doesn't change the PB. So yes: select MONO and turn up the phones. It will stay in stereo and you'll hear the mic in both ears.
Hello, I'm not a musician or anything, not going to use a DAW. I just want to replace my Yeti and get a real microphone and real interface. I'd effectively use this as a microphone replacement... Skype, recording video, streaming, etc. I've heard from several people that when you have a dual input interface such as this, your microphone will only be outputting on the left channel. This is bad.. I assume this Mono/Stereo button would fix that? I was looking to get the UMC202HD but it doesn't have this button. People say they have to use an older driver and go into the sound properties and set it to 1 Channel/Mono. I assume with the 204 that has a Mono/Stereo button you wouldn't have to do this.
That was in 2017. Meanwhile "Behringer-Bashing" is out of fashion (for a damn good reason) and this guy was already ahead of time. Thx for sharing this. Much appreciated.
I just bought the UMC404 last week! So glad you did this review. As usual, you're spot on! It's amazing that they sell a unit this good for such a low price. The "midas" preamps are incredibly quiet, the knobs feel good, it looks great sitting on my desk, and it's plug and play with a Mac. Even though it's made in China, this thing still is a no brainer. And it pairs great with the E100s!
I really needed a video like this one. I was literally puzzled about the various knobs and inserts on the front and back of the Behringer, but now it's all clear. Very clear, in fact!
I just ordered mine (using you're link as a little thank you) and it should be arriving this week! I'm very excited to start recording something amazing!
Can you tell me why you did this 09:35 demonstration please? I'm not sure what you are trying to teach me? How does that benefit you in the studio? Like what situation? Apologies, I'm at the start of my studio journey here
Dude! You are great. I wish you were covering this from a music studio point of view because your delivery is on point! Like a laser pointer pointing at a pointer dog.
My UMC404HD came with a DC power supply! I had no idea it could take bus power until one day when I forgot to plug in the power supply and it worked just fine
Looking through random videos about audio my interface, I was very pleased to notice a correlation to my favorite horror fiction podcast. I’m so excited, tonight there will be no sleep.
This thing is really good. Just got one today. It replaced my audient id4 which was not working properly. Just as functional, sounds good, has inserts, headphone amp is louder, preamps are hotter. One thing I prefer over the id4 is that there are separate levels for monitors and headphones so I can leave both as is and not have to adjust when I switch. Although I do miss the monitor mute and dim buttons I think I'll get over that. Pleasantly surprised. All this for less than 1/2 the price of the id4 too. Great little box with a lot of functionality. Should have gotten this to begin with.
I also use the 404hd solid performance. Hooked up to a MacBook Pro and SamsonCo1 condenser mic. smooth as butter. Using Abelton live. It works for me and my episodes. Very affordable.
I currently use the Steinberg UR44 and have been really happy with it, I record onto my ipad @96 and then transfer the files to dropbox, works like a charm! thanks for this Mike!!
Thank you for taking the time to review consumer/prosumer hardware. I don't take it for granted when a professional takes the time to review that kind of stuff for us ordinary people. I've been looking at the similar UMC202HD and wondered about the noise out of the Midas preamps. Thanks again for the help.
To get a reasonable volume with minimal noise, yes. (There are alternatives to a Cloud Lifter such as the FetHead or the DM1 Dynamite that would work too)
I recently bought a UMC204hd. I am not getting signal from my mixer to the box. I returned it to the seller and he says something like Did i configure the inputs on a computer? Please does this make sense? Shouldn't i see the signal led blink when plugged to my mixer?
Why is it when I record on the four channel when I playback I only get audio out of 1 and 2 3 and 4 no audio computer show 3 and 4 playing but no sound coming from the berringer 404 am I doing something wrong
Hello Sir, When I connect a microphone to the 1st input of the UMC202HD Sound card, I get it from the right when I connect the headphones to the 2nd input from the left. I have made all the sound card settings in cubase etc programs, but in general, how can I solve this problem except for recording, I would appreciate it if you could help me.
Sir! I have a 204HD and having a big problem. I have two pair of active monitor speakers, but if i connect them to the playback outputs, then only one pair will be playing sound. I dont understand what is the problem. pls somebody help me thanks
i just bought some HS8 monitors and right now im not happy lol. the volume on them is sooo low. yes i turned up all the main out and mix knobs. plus the knobs on the back of speakers... when i unplug the trs cables half way i get louder volume but still not loud enough and plus there is a hiss when i unplug the cables half way... what do i need? more expensive cables?? im using the UMC404HD Audio interface... i can barely hear this video the sound from my monitors are depressingly low....
So I just got this one and I can’t seem to get any sound out. The moment I switch it to UMC ASIO driver it loses all sound, whilst showing that theres an input with a signal. Is there a fix for this?
3:36 I’m confused. I’m new to this, but did you say that backward? Wouldn’t Instrument mean a weaker input signal and, thus, activate the preamp? While Line would mean a hotter input signal and, thus, attenuate (or deactivate?) the preamp? Or is the difference between dynamic and condenser mics? With the condenser using phantom power, does that raise it to Line level? Or is the issue that Instrument is unbalanced and Line is balanced? Confused.
Hi, I need a cheap multiple output audio interface for live use and this 204hd suit my budget. I just wondering if you can help me with my question regarding the outputs. 1. are the Main Out and Playback Out can be routed separately on the DAW? 2. If can, are there 4 or 6 separate out? 3. the A/B switcher is just work on monitor out (main out)? or its also mute the output signal on either A or B too? Btw what I need is for everything to work, I dont need it to mute the playback, if its work as 6 outs simultaneously
Hello i have a question i want to buy the UMC202HD or The UMC204HD but I dont know which one i need, i want to use for play a MIDI keyboard i am new on all the things about midi so i dont know if i should to conect the midi to the computer or the interface
Ok I have a question if I'm using headphones for monitoring a single mic will I get audio for both headphones or will I just get only one headphone working?
Minor nitpicking: Behringer has a hard G as in "get". It may be different, but I have a similar interface and the mono/stereo switch just affects the direct monitoring, so in mono you hear both inputs in the center while in stereo you hear input 1 hard-panned left and input 2 hard-panned right. To record in stereo you just assign both channels to the recording track, no switch needed.
As described in your very informative video, I followed all the rules but I have a problem in that I have no control whatsoever over the main volume control. The sound goes direct into the speakers like it supposed to, but I cannot select the output device so that I have control over it via the main volume control. Under system preferences, it says under output "the selected device has no output controls"?
Hey brother... the 2 main-speakers outputs in the back of the 204HD are they also the playback speakers or do I have to also buy rca to 1/4 inch monitors and connect to the RCA PLAYBACK??? I have the unit your describing and haven't worked out this issue yet??? Note... I have my powered Rockville Monitors connected to the Main-Out left and right plugs on back but... the play back sounds LOW! I TRIED ... raising volume on my PC and the Amp/interface 204HD and it sounds way to low for my powered speakers got umf in them it a 2way system plus an 10in Sub and I can't get it loud enough to rumble iether speakers he's or Lows. Hmm maybe you can help me understand Sir??? Thank you brother.
If I was wanting to simply output my computer's audio (not recording or anything) to a pair of active monitor speakers (JBL LSR305), is this suitable? Can I use one or either of the main/RCA outputs? The monitors are active, so I'm wanting to check that this has an un-amplified output. The monitors take balanced TRS and XLR input. Thanks!
Hi, I have a Berhinger mic100 (a tube preamp) for a mic. Can connect this preamp to the front input port of U-Phoria ? I must switch it to the "Line" mode? Thanks
We actually switched from scarlet units to these but the 404 model as well as they have been rock solid so far as quiet no question as the Scarlett was also
Nice video sir! I’ve got a 404 on the way and am quite a novice at recording. I love your personable style and good basic info. You are also honest. You don’t try to pretend you know something if you don’t have the data yet. Your video is clear, great lighting and quality sound. I like your voice too, no wonder you’re doing voice overs! Thanks again. Keep up he great work. Leaving a link to my guitar/music theory videos. In case anyone is interested. Why bother with music theory?
I turned up the sound and could hear the white noise increase when you cranked up the gain knob for the test around 9:40 BUT when you turn off you mic isn't that unloading it as well so it is the same as if you yanked the mic out? If that is the case every interface I have ever tried will get very noisy when it is not properly loaded by the impedance of a microphone.
Am I able to use this to record directly into my iPad via lightning connector? I have the camera connector adapter. I just want to record audio into the Anchor app for vocal commentary. Thx in advance.
Mike, would you put this on par or a step below the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 or the Solo? I know this is an old video but I'm hoping to get started with voiceover and am looking at a number of options for taking the next steps up to XLR setups and possibly graduating to Reaper, etc.
Hi There, I'm lost in how to use direct monitoring on UMC404HD. It is almost the same your. I'm using Reaper and I'm not rearing direct on phones (I don't have external monitors) Can you help me, please?
can someone help me. I have the same interface connected to 2 rokit 5s and ther not very loud however when I connect my rokits to me pioneer mixer it is much loader and amped. so idk why its so quite on my interface
I have an Alesis Q49 Keyboard/Controller with a Midi output (5 pin). When I plug this into the 204,s Midi in, I recieve no signal from the Q49. It does not light up as it would when pluging Q49 directly to PC via USB port. Do I need a 9v psu to Q49 to get Midi signal to UMC204HD. I cannot find anyone including Alesis to give me an answer. Please help. Have considered a usb hub and plug Q49 and 204 HD into that. It is driving me crazy !!
Thank you, very helpful review! I've been looking at the Behringer stuff because many people seem to really like their value for money. There are some people who recommend saving up for something 'good', which is why I have been saving for a Presonus iTwo which costs twice as much. All I need is a decent interface for live streaming and occasionally recording bass (and guitar). I have a Sansamp DI so I don't think I need to worry that much about the preamps in the interface, all I need is something to get the audio onto my pc. Anyway, it looks like I'm going with the Behringer! If I happen to get a lemon, I can always send it back. If not, then I just saved €76 thanks to your review.
I can't get his interface working in windows. I have REALLY low mic input volume. +48 on Pad OFF I have both the UMC22 and this. The former has full loud mic input @9 oclock and the UMC204HD has barely any Mic input volume with the gain all the way up. I have tired the ASIO drivers, Re-installing windows (1903) and loads of other troubleshooting, Are you running 1809?
my laptop doesn't even detect the interface, I also tried instaling some drivers directly from the behringer page but still I haven't been able to test it out :/ do you happen to know by any chance what can I do ???
Hi Sir I m Begineer I want to record poetry plz Suggest me Beringer is Good or bad ? if good then what is tracktion ? I confuse I need to buy DAW ? Or not
Updated thought on the MIX pot. The more I re-read the sparse docs, I think they were a little prose-challenged when stating it mixes channels 1-2. I think, after all, it may be the expected type of Mix. Not to mix between channels 1 & 2 but rather, the usual MIX of channels 1-2 WITH the return loop from a DAW. A bit of hands on fondling should settle the issue.
I want to podcast using UMC202HD, but I am novice to the audio interface ...can u please share the ideal interface settings for podcast for deep and crystal clear voice
I have a question... so I ordered this based on your video and I am curious... can I play music from my computer to live stream or do I need to buy another device/cables for that and if so what kind of device/cables would I need? Thank you
I have 2 questions please : 1- how can I use the USB port to SEND my voice to the computer if that same USB port is needed to bring POWER from my computer ? 2- Can I plug a 1/4 inch plug from an instrument (like an electronic piano) ? if so, do I plug it on the front side plugs or the back side ? thank you 👍👍
Since the comments are full of interface recommendations, I'll throw mine out there. It's an M-Audio M-Track Plus. I don't know the original MSRP because I got it for $20 at a garage sale. It's similarly featured, but might have a louder noise floor in comparison in my quick testing. I'm pretty happy with it's performance, and use it to drive my studio monitors, and headphones. If you get a chance to get your hands on one I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.
Would this be used to have 2 people using 2 different mics and transition from XLRs to USB into the computer? Im trying to record 2 people at the same time with XLR mics. Thanks!
Re "Kensington Lock". Might clarify that it often doesn't stop theft. What it does do is damage the internals so a thief cannot use or fence it. I often muse whether petty thieves know that. If not, they'll steal it and destroy unit when they yank out cable so, even if recovered, it will be unusable. So, one could say, it's good to deter smarter thieves but reduces chances of recovery and re-use with not so bright ones :-) TK
Why when I conect 2 xrl speakers and 2 RCA speakers only sound coming from 2 speakers and the other 2 speakers won't sound and I conect a subwoofer with RCA cable and only the subwoofer sounds and the speakers won't sound ? Please help
The XLRs are inputs. You cannot connect speakers there. It is not for playback. Outs are on the rear. It is a stereo unit. You connect L and R (2 loudspeakers, monitors, usually active). If you want a subwoofer it must be an active 2.1 system where the subwoofer is managed by the built in amplifier of that soundsystem. It cannot be managed from the Uphoria, it is not a dolby surround unit.
Stereo/mono switch is for main monitor output. Won't work for headphones. To combine two inputs you just need to select stereo input to your audio track in a DAW you're using and chose required inouts if you have mora than two.
Hi Mike. I have to say, while I am happy to own a U-Phoria 204 UMC HD, I had an incredibly stressful time trying to determine why the pre-amps on my model were so quiet. I initially had a separate Behringer Mixer tying the mic to the interface, because I thought I would still need a separate phantom power source. This introduced a serious issue because nothing that I did on either the mixer's end or the interface's end helped get the input sound up to a level I am used to for the base-line. And any time I got close to something acceptable, it just brought things too close to the peaking edge. Then, once I plugged the mic straight into the interface, the input volume was slightly higher, but still not at a level that seems reasonable. It'll do the job, sure. But I have to amplify it in post much more than I'm used to, and I feel like I might be losing out on some fidelity because the pre-amps don't seem to be doing their job. I have no idea if this is a problem with the interface, or a problem with my particular PC set-up. But I just wish there was more documentation on this sort of thing so I could have a chance of knowing. I'll likely purchase a comparable interface in the near future, to see if another brand and model fare better for me.
That is weird. Obviously make sure the phantom power is switched on, on the back of the unit.If you max out the gain does the clip LED light up? If not you might have the PAD pressed in. If you're clipping and still quiet, then you need to look at the levels in the operating system (In Windows just right-click on the speaker icon in the bottom right, and select 'recording devices', double-click the Behringer device, click on the levels tabs and set it to 100). If that fails, try a different condenser mic.
You were using the 'Mic' input on your laptop and not the line in? If so then that has more base gain as it's designed for mics to plug directly to it. If I were you I'd do a recording and normalize it to 0db and listen for any mic noise/hiss. If there is none then everything is fine. Also try some light compression before the normalization to even out the volume level. Mike has some good videos explaining how to do these. Also is there a Line-In level adjustment in the DAW or whatever you use to record the audio?
I plugged this into windows 10 computer and it took me hours to get computer working again I had no desktop nothing on the screen. not sure if windows loaded wrong driver or what for it? I downloaded driver for it but got to say a little worried of installing driver and plugging it back in again ...got it working good had to buy another computer I don't recommend running on a gaming computer
Just don't try to output the sounds in a Motif 6 synth. I tried and you can see the green lights showing that the sound from the synth is hitting the inputs but no output and no sound in the speakers. And it is set up correctly as my midi sample tank sounds play thru the speakers and my vocals also without a problem.
Mr Booth Junkie, can this behringer u-phoria umc 204HD offer acceptable audio quality for condenser and dynamic microphones?...I'm a newbie voice over artist in the Caribbean and unable at this time to purchase a great interface...Will this work for me, for now?
@@DaGhost141 but why is it being underrated ? I had bought the behringer umc22 and my voice recordings always had static , hissing . Even when I turned off the microphone and listen through my headphones, you could have heard that same hissing and static and my gain was always around 50%
I just got a Behringer 404HD and a ha400 micro amp. More equipment than I know what to do with. Have no idea how to get it to work. Can you guide me where to go to get this stuff to work? Thank you!
Monitor A/B is intended for reference mixing purposes. In a recording studio, it's common to have two sets of studio monitors (speakers) to test your mix. Some engineers like to have their BEST speakers on "A" and then a more common "consumer" speak on "B" to see what it might sound like on a TV or car radio. This is useful if you want to quickly compare the mix on different speakers.
The MIX knob is a blend between the inputs (stereo or mono, based on what you choose) and the playback (PB). Your DAW output will play the loudest if you have it pointing all the way to PB and progressively gets softer when you turn it toward IN.This is especially useful when tracking VOCALS and you want to hear your mic really loud and want to dial in the overall level of the other instruments recorded. Traditionally, you would need a separate device to do this and have an engineer control the output level. This gives the singer or musician FULL control to quickly adjust their live instrument AND the playback.
If you want to record something in real time, you can blend in the sound of the live/zero-latency input without having to bog down your DAW or computer.
Josh Mitchell would you use unbalanced outputs on A/B referencing? It’s seems they are unbalanced outputs unfortunately
@@bronson1392: For live audio where you have to run very long cables? Probably not. But active studio monitors already hiss in the near field and there really is no good reason to run balanced signal in such case. Any additional noise should be imperceptible.
This was the point where I thought to myself: "Why don't people read the operation manuals?" Then again there was a correction as a text overlay on the video, so he figured it out. In this case you could also think of it as a kind of "toggle PFL" for the headphones, since there are four output channels grouped in two stereo pairs and marked A and B on the back of the box.
Josh... where were you all my life bro!!! Thank you. Send me your UA-cam link so I can tune in w u overthrew as well bro!!!
This is exactly the answer I’ve been searching for thanks 👍
One of the things I love about this channel is that when he reviews less expensive audio equipment, he never put it done , or calls it cheap like other reviews do, Or you can tell their bias towards the more expensive before they even test it out
"Instrument" provides more gain (and is thus for lower level signals) than "line". Unfortunately, there's no real datasheet for the device, however I've measured this and "line" will accept between +24 dB(V) and -26 dB(V) for full scale, the former with minimum gain, the latter with maximum gain, while "instrument" will accept between 0 dB(V) and -50 dB(V) for full scale. This is on the TRS input. (It's actually TRS. It's symmetrical.)
The XLR will accept between 0 dB(V) and -50 dB(V) without pad, so it's the same amount of gain as the TRS on "instrument", but the impedance is lower. Since the interface has a 20 dB switchable pad on the XLR input, the XLR will accept between +20 dB(V) and -30 dB(V) with the pad engaged. The impedance of the TRS and XLR inputs are different though. While the TRS input is very high impedance (~ 1 MOhms), impedance of the XLR input is lower (6 kOhms with the pad disabled, 18 kOhms with the pad engaged).
The stereo/mono switch will only sum the inputs for monitoring, so that you hear both sources on both sides of your headphones. The inputs will always be recorded separately.
Like you said, the interface is a 2-input, 4-output interface. The monitor A/B switch will switch between the mix of inputs 1/2 and outputs 1/2 (when in the "A" position) and the outputs 3/4 (when in the "B" position). When the switch is in the "B" position, the mixer gets disabled (which honestly is not documented anywhere, so it almost seems like a mistake, but it does happen), which is why you don't hear yourself any longer. Behringer says it's for "DJ-style cueing", since most DJing software will route the "left" channel of "Deck A" to output 1, the "right" channel of "Deck A" to output 2, the "left" channel of "Deck B" to output 3 and the "right" channel of "Deck B" to output 4. This is useful when you want to route two separate decks from your computer to mix them "in hardware" using a mixing console. (When I DJ, I always do it this way.) so you can use the monitor A/B switch to switch between your decks when using a DJ software. (However, to be honest, I would rather use the monitor output from the mixing console for this switch channels by enabling the appropriate "PFL" buttons on the mixing console.)
The Mono/Stereo button to the left of the MIX knob is purely for monitoring purposes. It does not determine whether the input is stereo or mono in your DAW. It controls whether the monitor (PHONES) in stereo or mono.
If you are tracking a stereo instrument like a stereo guitar patch with two instrument cables (L and R), and you want to monitor in stereo, you can hear the channel 1 in the left ear and channel 2 in the right ear. Same thing if you're recording an piano or anything that has a LEFT and RIGHT output.
On the other hand, if you're just recording a piano with one mic (or a voice) and want to hear the MONO signal in both headphones, select MONO and it will be easier to hear.
My friend got 404 and told me that he can hear himself only on one side (respective side of paired inputs). Is there something to know how to get mic in both sides while maintaining stereo playback from PC?
Hi there. I have the 404 and just tested this... The stereo/mono button does not change the PHONES or MAIN OUT stereo image. The playback will maintain a stereo output if it's truly stereo in the software.
Again.. The Stereo/Mono button is specifically for the inputs and doesn't change the PB.
So yes: select MONO and turn up the phones. It will stay in stereo and you'll hear the mic in both ears.
Josh Mitchell whats the deal with the 404 if i use two inputs as L & R from an instrument and another in for mono signal?
Hello, I'm not a musician or anything, not going to use a DAW. I just want to replace my Yeti and get a real microphone and real interface. I'd effectively use this as a microphone replacement... Skype, recording video, streaming, etc. I've heard from several people that when you have a dual input interface such as this, your microphone will only be outputting on the left channel. This is bad.. I assume this Mono/Stereo button would fix that? I was looking to get the UMC202HD but it doesn't have this button. People say they have to use an older driver and go into the sound properties and set it to 1 Channel/Mono. I assume with the 204 that has a Mono/Stereo button you wouldn't have to do this.
@@victorcoss2600 No. It's for monitoring only. What I'd do is turn the output to mono in OBS or whatever you're using.
That was in 2017. Meanwhile "Behringer-Bashing" is out of fashion (for a damn good reason) and this guy was already ahead of time. Thx for sharing this. Much appreciated.
So is Behringer still better than Scarlett 2i2? What about M audio air 192/4 ?
I just bought the UMC404 last week! So glad you did this review. As usual, you're spot on! It's amazing that they sell a unit this good for such a low price. The "midas" preamps are incredibly quiet, the knobs feel good, it looks great sitting on my desk, and it's plug and play with a Mac. Even though it's made in China, this thing still is a no brainer. And it pairs great with the E100s!
Agreed. Performed much better than I expected for the price!
Old comment but does it use ASIO drivers? Yuck, I have a UCM22 and ASIO gives me issues at the worst times.
I use my UMC204HD with ASIO4ALL and it works flawlessly
I really needed a video like this one. I was literally puzzled about the various knobs and inserts on the front and back of the Behringer, but now it's all clear. Very clear, in fact!
Actually nice to watch you review it. I just got it today and it doesn’t seem to work yet but watching you gave me hope. 👍🏾
God, from the very first second I loved your voice
SAME! I agree, he has such as lovely voice!
He should start doing voice overs
I just ordered mine (using you're link as a little thank you) and it should be arriving this week! I'm very excited to start recording something amazing!
Thanks for the review, you answered a question I had about it that's not in the "quick start guide". Nice one!
Can you tell me why you did this 09:35 demonstration please? I'm not sure what you are trying to teach me? How does that benefit you in the studio? Like what situation? Apologies, I'm at the start of my studio journey here
Gotta say, that "nice" at the beginning was absolutely crisp.
Dude! You are great. I wish you were covering this from a music studio point of view because your delivery is on point! Like a laser pointer pointing at a pointer dog.
OMG Im so glad I found your video. I was fumbling around with my UMC204hd. Like this very much!
My UMC404HD came with a DC power supply! I had no idea it could take bus power until one day when I forgot to plug in the power supply and it worked just fine
Justin
There’s no DC power socket on the back. What were you plugging in?
How ıs it the 404 ?
I'm a fan of chilling tales and nosleep! Your voice is awesome. Keep up the good work
Awesome! Thanks for listening!
Looking through random videos about audio my interface, I was very pleased to notice a correlation to my favorite horror fiction podcast. I’m so excited, tonight there will be no sleep.
nice to see you out of the booth sometimes :D great stuff you do, thanks for all the work
been trying to figure this audio interface out ... for ages, thank you :)
This thing is really good. Just got one today. It replaced my audient id4 which was not working properly. Just as functional, sounds good, has inserts, headphone amp is louder, preamps are hotter. One thing I prefer over the id4 is that there are separate levels for monitors and headphones so I can leave both as is and not have to adjust when I switch. Although I do miss the monitor mute and dim buttons I think I'll get over that. Pleasantly surprised. All this for less than 1/2 the price of the id4 too. Great little box with a lot of functionality. Should have gotten this to begin with.
I also use the 404hd solid performance. Hooked up to a MacBook Pro and SamsonCo1 condenser mic. smooth as butter. Using Abelton live.
It works for me and my episodes. Very affordable.
Is it still good? The 404 HD
Thank you so much for the review. I was looking for some review like this, with more personal aproach. Thank you
I just bought the Yamaha MG10 Xu, i think this can be a really good and affordable interface/mixer to review.
Love your work.
I currently use the Steinberg UR44 and have been really happy with it, I record onto my ipad @96 and then transfer the files to dropbox, works like a charm! thanks for this Mike!!
Many thanks Booth Junkie for the explanation!
Thank you for taking the time to review consumer/prosumer hardware. I don't take it for granted when a professional takes the time to review that kind of stuff for us ordinary people. I've been looking at the similar UMC202HD and wondered about the noise out of the Midas preamps. Thanks again for the help.
would i need a cloud lifter if i wanted to use this interface with a Shure SM7B?
To get a reasonable volume with minimal noise, yes. (There are alternatives to a Cloud Lifter such as the FetHead or the DM1 Dynamite that would work too)
So good to hear you again. UA-cam has not been pointing your many shows my way. I hope it’s because you’ve got some “Huge Book Deal”. All the best!
I recently bought a UMC204hd. I am not getting signal from my mixer to the box. I returned it to the seller and he says something like Did i configure the inputs on a computer? Please does this make sense? Shouldn't i see the signal led blink when plugged to my mixer?
You and Podcastage
are the best, keep it up :)
Why is it when I record on the four channel when I playback I only get audio out of 1 and 2 3 and 4 no audio computer show 3 and 4 playing but no sound coming from the berringer 404 am I doing something wrong
Hello Sir, When I connect a microphone to the 1st input of the UMC202HD Sound card, I get it from the right when I connect the headphones to the 2nd input from the left. I have made all the sound card settings in cubase etc programs, but in general, how can I solve this problem except for recording, I would appreciate it if you could help me.
Sir! I have a 204HD and having a big problem. I have two pair of active monitor speakers, but if i connect them to the playback outputs, then only one pair will be playing sound. I dont understand what is the problem. pls somebody help me thanks
i just bought some HS8 monitors and right now im not happy lol. the volume on them is sooo low. yes i turned up all the main out and mix knobs. plus the knobs on the back of speakers... when i unplug the trs cables half way i get louder volume but still not loud enough and plus there is a hiss when i unplug the cables half way... what do i need? more expensive cables?? im using the UMC404HD Audio interface... i can barely hear this video the sound from my monitors are depressingly low....
Can we Connect two Condenser Microphons at a time with Phantom Power on .... in "Behringer U-Phoria UMC204HD"? and record as Stereo in Cubase pro
So I just got this one and I can’t seem to get any sound out. The moment I switch it to UMC ASIO driver it loses all sound, whilst showing that theres an input with a signal. Is there a fix for this?
3:36
I’m confused. I’m new to this, but did you say that backward?
Wouldn’t Instrument mean a weaker input signal and, thus, activate the preamp? While Line would mean a hotter input signal and, thus, attenuate (or deactivate?) the preamp?
Or is the difference between dynamic and condenser mics? With the condenser using phantom power, does that raise it to Line level?
Or is the issue that Instrument is unbalanced and Line is balanced?
Confused.
Hi, I need a cheap multiple output audio interface for live use and this 204hd suit my budget. I just wondering if you can help me with my question regarding the outputs. 1. are the Main Out and Playback Out can be routed separately on the DAW? 2. If can, are there 4 or 6 separate out? 3. the A/B switcher is just work on monitor out (main out)? or its also mute the output signal on either A or B too? Btw what I need is for everything to work, I dont need it to mute the playback, if its work as 6 outs simultaneously
Hi, I use this and monitors plugged in to my pc daily and I have problem when turn of pc or start it I have that loud "bum" Sound
How to fix it?
I have the same issue! Solved it by buying a Focurite sound card.
I've been happy with my 204HD, just wish my mic was as nice as this! Baby steps...
Is it still good ? 204hd
hey thanks. 6 year old video but I finally got an answer to one of my questions :)
Hello i have a question i want to buy the UMC202HD or The UMC204HD but I dont know which one i need, i want to use for play a MIDI keyboard i am new on all the things about midi so i dont know if i should to conect the midi to the computer or the interface
Ok I have a question if I'm using headphones for monitoring a single mic will I get audio for both headphones or will I just get only one headphone working?
Minor nitpicking: Behringer has a hard G as in "get".
It may be different, but I have a similar interface and the mono/stereo switch just affects the direct monitoring, so in mono you hear both inputs in the center while in stereo you hear input 1 hard-panned left and input 2 hard-panned right. To record in stereo you just assign both channels to the recording track, no switch needed.
If im getting a buzzing noise feedback in obs/audacity with a shure sm-58 what would be the best solution? I have the gain at maybe half. Thats it.
As described in your very informative video, I followed all the rules but I have a problem in that I have no control whatsoever over the main volume control. The sound goes direct into the speakers like it supposed to, but I cannot select the output device so that I have control over it via the main volume control. Under system preferences, it says under output "the selected device has no output controls"?
Hey brother... the 2 main-speakers outputs in the back of the 204HD are they also the playback speakers or do I have to also buy rca to 1/4 inch monitors and connect to the RCA PLAYBACK??? I have the unit your describing and haven't worked out this issue yet???
Note... I have my powered Rockville Monitors connected to the Main-Out left and right plugs on back but... the play back sounds LOW! I TRIED ...
raising volume on my PC and the Amp/interface 204HD and it sounds way to low for my powered speakers got umf in them it a 2way system plus an 10in Sub and I can't get it loud enough to rumble iether speakers he's or Lows. Hmm maybe you can help me understand Sir??? Thank you brother.
If I was wanting to simply output my computer's audio (not recording or anything) to a pair of active monitor speakers (JBL LSR305), is this suitable? Can I use one or either of the main/RCA outputs? The monitors are active, so I'm wanting to check that this has an un-amplified output. The monitors take balanced TRS and XLR input. Thanks!
Hi, I have a Berhinger mic100 (a tube preamp) for a mic. Can connect this preamp to the front input port of U-Phoria ? I must switch it to the "Line" mode? Thanks
We actually switched from scarlet units to these but the 404 model as well as they have been rock solid so far as quiet no question as the Scarlett was also
Nice video sir! I’ve got a 404 on the way and am quite a novice at recording. I love your personable style and good basic info. You are also honest. You don’t try to pretend you know something if you don’t have the data yet. Your video is clear, great lighting and quality sound. I like your voice too, no wonder you’re doing voice overs! Thanks again. Keep up he great work. Leaving a link to my guitar/music theory videos. In case anyone is interested. Why bother with music theory?
I turned up the sound and could hear the white noise increase when you cranked up the gain knob for the test around 9:40 BUT when you turn off you mic isn't that unloading it as well so it is the same as if you yanked the mic out? If that is the case every interface I have ever tried will get very noisy when it is not properly loaded by the impedance of a microphone.
Am I able to use this to record directly into my iPad via lightning connector? I have the camera connector adapter. I just want to record audio into the Anchor app for vocal commentary. Thx in advance.
Mike, would you put this on par or a step below the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 or the Solo? I know this is an old video but I'm hoping to get started with voiceover and am looking at a number of options for taking the next steps up to XLR setups and possibly graduating to Reaper, etc.
hey i have a problem i have the same interface and when recording its just recording loud white noise pls help
Can i use it for live performance ? I need the daw for autotune and 1/2 for main and 3/4 for custom mix on In Ear Monooring.
Will it work ?
That was fire - very clear and detailed
Hey Booth, can you help me with my EDIROL 24 bit? I'm trying to set it up and watched a youtube video but it's not working out the same for me.
Hi There, I'm lost in how to use direct monitoring on UMC404HD. It is almost the same your. I'm using Reaper and I'm not rearing direct on phones (I don't have external monitors) Can you help me, please?
can someone help me. I have the same interface connected to 2 rokit 5s and ther not very loud however when I connect my rokits to me pioneer mixer it is much loader and amped. so idk why its so quite on my interface
I have an Alesis Q49 Keyboard/Controller with a Midi output (5 pin). When I plug this into the 204,s Midi in, I recieve no signal from the Q49. It does not light up as it would when pluging Q49 directly to PC via USB port. Do I need a 9v psu to Q49 to get Midi signal to UMC204HD. I cannot find anyone including Alesis to give me an answer. Please help. Have considered a usb hub and plug Q49 and 204 HD into that. It is driving me crazy !!
Thank you, very helpful review! I've been looking at the Behringer stuff because many people seem to really like their value for money. There are some people who recommend saving up for something 'good', which is why I have been saving for a Presonus iTwo which costs twice as much. All I need is a decent interface for live streaming and occasionally recording bass (and guitar). I have a Sansamp DI so I don't think I need to worry that much about the preamps in the interface, all I need is something to get the audio onto my pc. Anyway, it looks like I'm going with the Behringer! If I happen to get a lemon, I can always send it back. If not, then I just saved €76 thanks to your review.
I have an 1820 that I run for my drums and VO and love it.
Hello which brand your microphone?
I can't get his interface working in windows. I have REALLY low mic input volume. +48 on Pad OFF
I have both the UMC22 and this. The former has full loud mic input @9 oclock and the UMC204HD has barely any Mic input volume with the gain all the way up.
I have tired the ASIO drivers, Re-installing windows (1903) and loads of other troubleshooting,
Are you running 1809?
Probably a dumb question, but are you sure you don't have the pad switch engaged on the interface?
Good vid. I'm getting the 404HD tomorrow. Very excited about it!
How ıs it bro? Still good?
@@egegulkaya2525 Most definitely!
@@rivius5491 Thanks bro. I read some bad reviews on amazon thats why i asked . So you suggest this or another device ? . Have a nice day.
Thank you sir, its really helpful.
my laptop doesn't even detect the interface, I also tried instaling some drivers directly from the behringer page but still I haven't been able to test it out :/ do you happen to know by any chance what can I do ???
Has anyone tried to midi this to a fractal fx? My Mac shows this device as an option yet won’t let me lock them in... no signal
Is there a way to connect mp3 player or phone to supply music to play together with an instrument? For example drumless mp3 and electronic drumset?
Heya Booth Junkie!!! We are punk junkies!! As in we are totally addicted to punkrock. All kinds of it
What software would you recommend to use with this? Would you recommend MainStage?
Behringer docs noted below say that MIX pot blends Inputs 1 & 2 in the Main out feed - also to Headphones if Monitor A selected
TK Anthony
Hi Sir
I m Begineer I want to record poetry plz Suggest me Beringer is Good or bad ? if good then what is tracktion ?
I confuse
I need to buy DAW ? Or not
Bro do i need to install driver for mixer Beringer xynyx usb1202 as initially logic was not taking signal? Thanks for the tutorial.
Regards
Hari
I wondered that if we would still needed cloud lifter tho this interface we had with sm7b ?
Updated thought on the MIX pot. The more I re-read the sparse docs, I think they were a little prose-challenged when stating it mixes channels 1-2. I think, after all, it may be the expected type of Mix. Not to mix between channels 1 & 2 but rather, the usual MIX of channels 1-2 WITH the return loop from a DAW. A bit of hands on fondling should settle the issue.
I want to podcast using UMC202HD, but I am novice to the audio interface ...can u please share the ideal interface settings for podcast for deep and crystal clear voice
I have a question... so I ordered this based on your video and I am curious... can I play music from my computer to live stream or do I need to buy another device/cables for that and if so what kind of device/cables would I need? Thank you
My hero! This saved me!
I have 2 questions please : 1- how can I use the USB port to SEND my voice to the computer if that same USB port is needed to bring POWER from my computer ? 2- Can I plug a 1/4 inch plug from an instrument (like an electronic piano) ? if so, do I plug it on the front side plugs or the back side ? thank you 👍👍
It's USB, so bi-directional interface :)
Since the comments are full of interface recommendations, I'll throw mine out there. It's an M-Audio M-Track Plus. I don't know the original MSRP because I got it for $20 at a garage sale. It's similarly featured, but might have a louder noise floor in comparison in my quick testing. I'm pretty happy with it's performance, and use it to drive my studio monitors, and headphones. If you get a chance to get your hands on one I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.
Is there any type of devices that can give you an Amp and Phantom Power at the same time?
Great video bro! Thank you!
Can you use the interface without a computer? Like powering this device through a usb charger?
Would this be used to have 2 people using 2 different mics and transition from XLRs to USB into the computer? Im trying to record 2 people at the same time with XLR mics. Thanks!
Yes, thats exactly what its for
Re "Kensington Lock". Might clarify that it often doesn't stop theft. What it does do is damage the internals so a thief cannot use or fence it.
I often muse whether petty thieves know that. If not, they'll steal it and destroy unit when they yank out cable so, even if recovered, it will be unusable.
So, one could say, it's good to deter smarter thieves but reduces chances of recovery and re-use with not so bright ones :-) TK
Damn, I did not know this and tbh most thieves trying to steal something like this would be petty thieves so it becomes junk for everyone. :/
Why when I conect 2 xrl speakers and 2 RCA speakers only sound coming from 2 speakers and the other 2 speakers won't sound and I conect a subwoofer with RCA cable and only the subwoofer sounds and the speakers won't sound ? Please help
The XLRs are inputs. You cannot connect speakers there. It is not for playback. Outs are on the rear. It is a stereo unit. You connect L and R (2 loudspeakers, monitors, usually active). If you want a subwoofer it must be an active 2.1 system where the subwoofer is managed by the built in amplifier of that soundsystem. It cannot be managed from the Uphoria, it is not a dolby surround unit.
Hi, thanks for explaination. But do you know how to configure cakewalk bandlab software about "send return"?
Stereo/mono switch is for main monitor output. Won't work for headphones. To combine two inputs you just need to select stereo input to your audio track in a DAW you're using and chose required inouts if you have mora than two.
What happens if you use phantom power with an electro voice re20? Will it mess up the mic? ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Mike.
I have to say, while I am happy to own a U-Phoria 204 UMC HD, I had an incredibly stressful time trying to determine why the pre-amps on my model were so quiet. I initially had a separate Behringer Mixer tying the mic to the interface, because I thought I would still need a separate phantom power source. This introduced a serious issue because nothing that I did on either the mixer's end or the interface's end helped get the input sound up to a level I am used to for the base-line. And any time I got close to something acceptable, it just brought things too close to the peaking edge.
Then, once I plugged the mic straight into the interface, the input volume was slightly higher, but still not at a level that seems reasonable. It'll do the job, sure. But I have to amplify it in post much more than I'm used to, and I feel like I might be losing out on some fidelity because the pre-amps don't seem to be doing their job. I have no idea if this is a problem with the interface, or a problem with my particular PC set-up. But I just wish there was more documentation on this sort of thing so I could have a chance of knowing.
I'll likely purchase a comparable interface in the near future, to see if another brand and model fare better for me.
That is weird. Obviously make sure the phantom power is switched on, on the back of the unit.If you max out the gain does the clip LED light up? If not you might have the PAD pressed in. If you're clipping and still quiet, then you need to look at the levels in the operating system (In Windows just right-click on the speaker icon in the bottom right, and select 'recording devices', double-click the Behringer device, click on the levels tabs and set it to 100). If that fails, try a different condenser mic.
You were using the 'Mic' input on your laptop and not the line in? If so then that has more base gain as it's designed for mics to plug directly to it. If I were you I'd do a recording and normalize it to 0db and listen for any mic noise/hiss. If there is none then everything is fine. Also try some light compression before the normalization to even out the volume level. Mike has some good videos explaining how to do these. Also is there a Line-In level adjustment in the DAW or whatever you use to record the audio?
I plugged this into windows 10 computer and it took me hours to get computer working again I had no desktop nothing on the screen. not sure if windows loaded wrong driver or what for it? I downloaded driver for it but got to say a little worried of installing driver and plugging it back in again ...got it working good had to buy another computer I don't recommend running on a gaming computer
Just don't try to output the sounds in a Motif 6 synth. I tried and you can see the green lights showing that the sound from the synth is hitting the inputs but no output and no sound in the speakers. And it is set up correctly as my midi sample tank sounds play thru the speakers and my vocals also without a problem.
Jeebus! That voice! Leave some for the rest of us. 😁
Nice Unit works as good & sounds as good as any M Audio Avid Presonous Roland…. That UMC is not joke.
Mr Booth Junkie, can this behringer u-phoria umc 204HD offer acceptable audio quality for condenser and dynamic microphones?...I'm a newbie voice over artist in the Caribbean and unable at this time to purchase a great interface...Will this work for me, for now?
The audio is really good. So yes this interface shoud fit your needs.
@@DaGhost141 but why is it being underrated ? I had bought the behringer umc22 and my voice recordings always had static , hissing . Even when I turned off the microphone and listen through my headphones, you could have heard that same hissing and static and my gain was always around 50%
Hi, a question. Do you hear your voice on both sides of the headphone? or just 1?
i just 1
Both. Switch stereo to mono on the device.
I just got a Behringer 404HD and a ha400 micro amp. More equipment than I know what to do with. Have no idea how to get it to work. Can you guide me where to go to get this stuff to work? Thank you!