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product_id: 29178745
title: "Behringer UMC1820 Audiophile 18x20 USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Midas Mic Preamplifiers and ADAT I/O | For Recording Microphones and Instruments"
brand: "behringer"
price: "£340.06"
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# 24-bit/96kHz audiophile USB 2.0 18x20 ultra-low latency I/O 8 MIDAS mic preamps +48V phantom Behringer UMC1820 Audiophile 18x20 USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Midas Mic Preamplifiers and ADAT I/O | For Recording Microphones and Instruments

**Brand:** behringer
**Price:** £340.06
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎛️ Elevate your sound, own the studio vibe.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Behringer UMC1820 Audiophile 18x20 USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Midas Mic Preamplifiers and ADAT I/O | For Recording Microphones and Instruments by behringer
- **How much does it cost?** £340.06 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- behringer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted behringer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **MIDAS Mic Magic:** Capture crystal-clear vocals and instruments with 8 legendary MIDAS-designed mic preamps featuring phantom power.
- • **Expand Your Studio:** Easily scale up to 16 inputs by adding the ADA8200 via ADAT optical connection—future-proof your setup.
- • **Pro-Grade Connectivity:** Seamlessly stream 18 inputs and 20 outputs with ultra-low latency for flawless multi-track recording.
- • **Audiophile Sound Quality:** Experience pristine 24-bit/96kHz resolution that elevates your recordings to studio-grade brilliance.
- • **Flexible Monitoring Control:** DJ-style A/B cueing, dim/mute, and independent headphone mixes keep you in perfect control of your sound.

## Overview

The Behringer UMC1820 is a professional 18x20 USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface featuring 8 MIDAS mic preamps, 24-bit/96kHz resolution, and ADAT I/O expansion. Compatible with major DAWs and both Mac and Windows, it delivers ultra-low latency multi-channel recording with flexible monitoring options, making it the ultimate hub for serious home studios and project professionals.

## Description

The incredible U-PHORIA UMC1820 bridges the gap between your creativity and your fans. This blazingly fast USB 2.0 studio-in-a-box will have you recording your next masterpiece in minutes with all the connectivity required for your microphones, guitars, keyboards and even MIDI-, S/PDIF- and ADAT-devices. Expand to 16 Midas designed Mic Preampilfiers, when adding a Behringer ADA8200 (not included), simply via a single optical cable. Not to forget the ultra-flexible monitoring options, from Dim and Mute functions for the Main Mix, up to the DJ-Style monitor A/B cueing, mono and stereo listening options, individual source select and level control for both headphone outputs separately, and a blend mix control for smooth crossfading between your latency free input signals and the DAW playback.

## Features

- 18x20 USB2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface with ADAT I/O for recording microphones and instruments
- Audiophile 24-Bit/96 kHz resolution for professional audio quality
- Compatible with popular recording software including Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Steinberg Cubase, etc.
- Streams 18 inputs and 20 outputs of ultra-low latency audio to your computer, supporting Mac OS X and Windows XP or higher
- 8 state-of-the-art, MIDAS designed Mic Preamplifiers with plus48 V phantom power

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01EXI8Y9S |
| Audio Input | USB |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,748 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #26 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
| Brand | Behringer |
| Brand Name | Behringer |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 489 Reviews |
| Frequency Response | 96000 hertz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04033653170918 |
| Included Components | 24 Bit,96 kHz USB Audio,MIDI Interface with MIDAS Mic Preamplifiers, Audiophile 18x20 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7.2"D x 24.35"W x 4"H |
| Item Type Name | BEHRINGER U-PHORIA UMC1820 |
| Item Weight | 4 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Music Tribe US |
| Manufacturer Part Number | UMC1820 |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 96 KHz |
| Model Number | UMC1820 |
| Number of Channels | 18 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operating System | Mac |
| Supported Software | S/PDIF |
| UPC | 632317255714 748252152145 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Please refer to http://www. Music-group. Com/warranty. Aspx. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Behringer
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Number of Channels:** 18
- **Supported Software:** S/PDIF

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this include a usb power cable that goes from the interface to the computer?**
A: yes it comes with a USB cable, it gets the 48v phantom power through your USB port, 48 volts is basically 3 AA Batteries, so it's not like you need DC power

**Q: Can it write four tracks simultaneosly?**
A: Keep in mind that this listing combines the UM2, UMC202HD, UMC204HD, UMC404HD, and UMC1820 onto a single page.  So it is easy to confuse which unit you're talking about.  The 404HDwill be able to send 4 discrete tracks to your DAW.  The UM2 and 202HD can only do 2 tracks at a time.  The 1820 can record up to 18 tracks when paired with an 8-channel ADAT preamp and a 2-channel S/PDIF preamp.

**Q: will this power a microphone that requires phantom power? sorry if this is a dumb question, im new to XLR microphones**
A: Phantom power is 48W to Condenser Microphones, i use MXL 990 Its nice and i enjoy work with my Berhinger UM2 and my Mic MXL

**Q: It appears that phantom power gets switched on all 4 mic pres simultaneously. Can I use dynamic & condenser mics together without causing damage?**
A: Lets correct a few things.  NO dynamic mics need Phantom power.  And yes the power will reach the dynamic mics and generally that is OK.  Also condensers that don't have batteries NEED phantom power.  B123 managed a post with some serious misinformation.  It is best not to send phantom to a dynamic because if the phantom is unbalanced a bit (broken cable, dirty pins etc.) you move the diaphragm of the capsule.  So I wouldn't worry about it because the chance of actually doing damage is very small.  The info on Ribbon mics is important to remember because Phantom will damage classic ribbon mics.  I believe some of the modern ones have built in protections, but I wouldn't take a chance unless a manufacturer actually says their mic is safe on phantom power.

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