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title: "Behringer UMC1820 Audiophile 18x20 USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Midas Mic Preamplifiers and ADAT I/O | For Recording Microphones and Instruments"
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# 24-bit/96kHz audiophile USB 2.0 interface 18 inputs & 20 outputs ultra-low latency 8 MIDAS mic preamps with +48V phantom power Behringer UMC1820 Audiophile 18x20 USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Midas Mic Preamplifiers and ADAT I/O | For Recording Microphones and Instruments

**Brand:** behringer
**Price:** S/.3049
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎛️ Elevate your sound game — pro studio power in a sleek USB interface!

## 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?** S/.3049 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

- • **Seamless DAW Integration:** Plug-and-play compatibility with all major DAWs like Pro Tools, Ableton, and Cubase keeps your workflow smooth.
- • **Future-Proof Your Creativity:** Supports up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution, the industry standard for immersive surround and spatial audio production.
- • **Latency-Free Monitoring Control:** Advanced monitoring options including DJ-style A/B cueing and independent headphone mixes keep you in the zone.
- • **Expand Your Studio Without Limits:** 18x20 I/O plus ADAT expandability means surround sound & multi-instrument setups are effortless.
- • **Crystal-Clear Sound with MIDAS Preamps:** 8 premium MIDAS mic preamps deliver pristine, professional-grade audio clarity every time.

## Overview

The Behringer UMC1820 is a professional 18-in/20-out USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface featuring 8 MIDAS-designed mic preamps with phantom power, 24-bit/96kHz audiophile resolution, and ADAT I/O expandability. Compatible with Mac and Windows, it supports ultra-low latency recording and advanced monitoring options, making it ideal for multi-track, surround sound, and high-fidelity home studio productions.

## 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.

Review: Love This Interface - Expandable - Great For A Band Or Surround Sound… - AUDIO INTERFACE: I really like this audio interface. I bought this rather than the various cheaper and more popular 2x2 or 2x4 versions so as to leave all my options open, including surround sound. Most audio interfaces that are offered assume you want to create stereo 2.0. But what if you want to go further than that? You might have heard of 2.1, 5.1, 7.1 or even Dolby Atmos 11.2. There are other surround sound options like 3D audio and Spacial Audio and more. So take Dolby Atmos 11.2 as an example. For 11.2 you need 13 OUT ports for all those speakers. Or scale back to 5.1. You still need 6 OUT ports for your 5 speakers plus your 1 subwoofer. Most Studio Audio Interfaces do not support that many outs. This interface supports 20 outs but you need an additional piece of equipment to fully realize that - see below. Without that addition, Behringer UMC1820 will still give you 10 OUTs. 10 is enough for 7.1 for example. So really consider if you want to be able to create surround sound or just stereo. Or at least be able to, without having to start over and buy another interface. The 8200 is the ideal unit to add to the Behringer UMC1820 and it is made for it. This adds the other 10 OUTs. And yes, more INs also. Behringer ADA8200: https://amzn.to/4aBOTVc While the 8200 is called a mic preamp it also supports 10 more OUT PORTS. Not just IN and not just mics, but INs for instruments too. This threw me for a while, because the name “Mic Pre Amp” is what most people focus on, which is have enough INs for the whole band and a drum set. OUT is not always the focus as most small home studios only create in 2.0 stereo. You can also pair two 1820 units together as long as your DAW allows you to align the wordclock for the unit you want to be the master. The Behringer ADA8200 is less expensive though than another 1820 and has a switch for the wordclock built in. I also like that this is rack mountable or not as it has little rubber/silicon feet. Some might concern that the bit rate and resolution is not as high as some other audio interfaces. However, even Dolby currently uses this bit rate and resolution and so does the current new (2024) Apple Logic Pro for surround sound. Thus, this is still state of the art for most types of surround sound. My other top choice (and what I would have bought budget permitting) was this unit which is built from the ground up for surround sound. https://amzn.to/44TFZ4a Clean Power is the foundation of any rack so I started with a Furman Power Conditioner which is shown in the photo. I am still shopping for a rack. Furman: https://amzn.to/3WUnzhH Note the two screen captures with the 8200 connected to realize all 18 and 20 ports. Don’t forget you need two ADAT cables if you add an 8200: ADAT Cables: https://amzn.to/3KwiDsf If this was helpful let me know.
Review: Fantastic for DAW recording - I'm a “one man band” Multi-Instrumentalist operating out of a well-equipped home studio, playing and recording each instrument individually. It's not unusual that one of my productions consumes 25 tracks or more. My previous recorder was a standalone Tascam DP-32SD. Although this is a great unit for home studio starters, following the actual recording I had to export tracks, transfer them to my PC via USB, then mix/master the completed song using my Windows-based DAW. While this worked okay, the process was getting to be quite the tedious hassle, not to mention the fact that REAPER (in my opinion, the best DAW on the planet) has so much more recording function than the Tascam standalone it's almost unbelievable. That said, I decided to purchase a Behringer UMC1820 and give direct-to-DAW recording a try. Man, the difference was like night and day, especially sampling at 48kHz/24-bit. Plus, all of the required post-processing work I previously discussed is now a thing of the past. The only remaining problem was, I use 8 drum microphones. This required cabling my mixer to one of the UMC1820 inputs to accommodate the 8th sub-kick drum microphone, and all other instruments. So, I took it a step further, purchased a Behringer ADA8200 and attached it to the UMC1820 as a slave using Toslink fiber cables, providing me with 8 additional inputs. I should note that Windows and REAPER immediately picked both interfaces up without the need to install any additional drivers whatsoever... They're truly plug-and-play. To avoid being redundant and going over all the features of these two excellent interfaces which are already listed on their product pages, I think it would be much more beneficial to continue discussing my personal experience with them, along with the end results. This configuration has allowed me to totally dedicate the UMC1820 to my drum microphones, and use the ADA8200 for all other instruments. I was also able to keep my mixer involved by cabling it to one of the inputs on the latter interface. I then topped the whole thing off by mounting them both in a “Procraft 2U 9" Deep Equipment Rack”. This is one super-high quality rack, and an incredible value: https://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B01CDG8QLI/ The bottom line: Between these two interfaces I now have 16 MIDAS pre-amplified XLR/TRS inputs fed directly into my PC with all controls at my fingertips, sitting directly under my DAW displays (see photo). Most importantly, I'm able to take full advantage of REAPER's myriad of recording functions, which completely blow the Tascam standalone recorder away. If you're thinking about using direct-to-DAW recording, this combination absolutely can't be beat for the money. The only regret I have is, I'm kicking myself in the butt for not going to A/D interfaces long ago. Look up my latest song “May You Never” on SoundClick, and judge the sound for yourself. In closing, these Behringer interfaces have exceeded my wildest expectations. I can certainly say without hesitation they're deserving of my highest recommendation, and if I was able would rate them both at 10 stars in a heartbeat.

## 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 | #12,332 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #82 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
| Brand | Behringer |
| Brand Name | Behringer |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 480 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 | macOS |
| 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.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love This Interface - Expandable - Great For A Band Or Surround Sound…
*by V***S on May 24, 2024*

AUDIO INTERFACE: I really like this audio interface. I bought this rather than the various cheaper and more popular 2x2 or 2x4 versions so as to leave all my options open, including surround sound. Most audio interfaces that are offered assume you want to create stereo 2.0. But what if you want to go further than that? You might have heard of 2.1, 5.1, 7.1 or even Dolby Atmos 11.2. There are other surround sound options like 3D audio and Spacial Audio and more. So take Dolby Atmos 11.2 as an example. For 11.2 you need 13 OUT ports for all those speakers. Or scale back to 5.1. You still need 6 OUT ports for your 5 speakers plus your 1 subwoofer. Most Studio Audio Interfaces do not support that many outs. This interface supports 20 outs but you need an additional piece of equipment to fully realize that - see below. Without that addition, Behringer UMC1820 will still give you 10 OUTs. 10 is enough for 7.1 for example. So really consider if you want to be able to create surround sound or just stereo. Or at least be able to, without having to start over and buy another interface. The 8200 is the ideal unit to add to the Behringer UMC1820 and it is made for it. This adds the other 10 OUTs. And yes, more INs also. Behringer ADA8200: https://amzn.to/4aBOTVc While the 8200 is called a mic preamp it also supports 10 more OUT PORTS. Not just IN and not just mics, but INs for instruments too. This threw me for a while, because the name “Mic Pre Amp” is what most people focus on, which is have enough INs for the whole band and a drum set. OUT is not always the focus as most small home studios only create in 2.0 stereo. You can also pair two 1820 units together as long as your DAW allows you to align the wordclock for the unit you want to be the master. The Behringer ADA8200 is less expensive though than another 1820 and has a switch for the wordclock built in. I also like that this is rack mountable or not as it has little rubber/silicon feet. Some might concern that the bit rate and resolution is not as high as some other audio interfaces. However, even Dolby currently uses this bit rate and resolution and so does the current new (2024) Apple Logic Pro for surround sound. Thus, this is still state of the art for most types of surround sound. My other top choice (and what I would have bought budget permitting) was this unit which is built from the ground up for surround sound. https://amzn.to/44TFZ4a Clean Power is the foundation of any rack so I started with a Furman Power Conditioner which is shown in the photo. I am still shopping for a rack. Furman: https://amzn.to/3WUnzhH Note the two screen captures with the 8200 connected to realize all 18 and 20 ports. Don’t forget you need two ADAT cables if you add an 8200: ADAT Cables: https://amzn.to/3KwiDsf If this was helpful let me know.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic for DAW recording
*by C***. on January 10, 2020*

I'm a “one man band” Multi-Instrumentalist operating out of a well-equipped home studio, playing and recording each instrument individually. It's not unusual that one of my productions consumes 25 tracks or more. My previous recorder was a standalone Tascam DP-32SD. Although this is a great unit for home studio starters, following the actual recording I had to export tracks, transfer them to my PC via USB, then mix/master the completed song using my Windows-based DAW. While this worked okay, the process was getting to be quite the tedious hassle, not to mention the fact that REAPER (in my opinion, the best DAW on the planet) has so much more recording function than the Tascam standalone it's almost unbelievable. That said, I decided to purchase a Behringer UMC1820 and give direct-to-DAW recording a try. Man, the difference was like night and day, especially sampling at 48kHz/24-bit. Plus, all of the required post-processing work I previously discussed is now a thing of the past. The only remaining problem was, I use 8 drum microphones. This required cabling my mixer to one of the UMC1820 inputs to accommodate the 8th sub-kick drum microphone, and all other instruments. So, I took it a step further, purchased a Behringer ADA8200 and attached it to the UMC1820 as a slave using Toslink fiber cables, providing me with 8 additional inputs. I should note that Windows and REAPER immediately picked both interfaces up without the need to install any additional drivers whatsoever... They're truly plug-and-play. To avoid being redundant and going over all the features of these two excellent interfaces which are already listed on their product pages, I think it would be much more beneficial to continue discussing my personal experience with them, along with the end results. This configuration has allowed me to totally dedicate the UMC1820 to my drum microphones, and use the ADA8200 for all other instruments. I was also able to keep my mixer involved by cabling it to one of the inputs on the latter interface. I then topped the whole thing off by mounting them both in a “Procraft 2U 9" Deep Equipment Rack”. This is one super-high quality rack, and an incredible value: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CDG8QLI/ The bottom line: Between these two interfaces I now have 16 MIDAS pre-amplified XLR/TRS inputs fed directly into my PC with all controls at my fingertips, sitting directly under my DAW displays (see photo). Most importantly, I'm able to take full advantage of REAPER's myriad of recording functions, which completely blow the Tascam standalone recorder away. If you're thinking about using direct-to-DAW recording, this combination absolutely can't be beat for the money. The only regret I have is, I'm kicking myself in the butt for not going to A/D interfaces long ago. Look up my latest song “May You Never” on SoundClick, and judge the sound for yourself. In closing, these Behringer interfaces have exceeded my wildest expectations. I can certainly say without hesitation they're deserving of my highest recommendation, and if I was able would rate them both at 10 stars in a heartbeat.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value for home studio. Works well with MacBook pro and GarageBand
*by P***L on March 16, 2026*

Worked perfectly with my MacBook Pro and garage band. Accepts both real instruments and midi instruments. Lots of inputs so you don't have to keep plugging and unplugging things. I'd say great value for the money especially for home studios.

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