Experts recommend Behringer UMC22 more than Behringer U-Phoria UM2
As of 12 Jun 2024, experts prefer Behringer UMC22 over Behringer U-Phoria UM2, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Behringer UMC22 received 2 recommendations: from ElectronicsHub (18 Mar 2024) and Music Radar (11 Jun 2024). By contrast, Behringer U-Phoria UM2 received only 1 recommendation from EDM Sauce (15 Sep 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com  | bandpioneer.com  | ElectronicsHub  | Musician on a Mission  | Sweetwater  | Your Guitar Brain  | EDM Sauce  | Wirecutter  | Music Radar  | soundref.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | -3 | $69 |  Behringer UMC22 The Behringer UMC22 audio interface is a versatile and affordable device suitable for home recording, podcasting, and other similar applications, offering a range of input and output options, low latency playback, and Midas-designed preamps. | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - |
| 11 | N/A | $59 |  Behringer U-Phoria UM2 The Behringer U-Phoria UM2 audio interface offers a versatile range of input and output options, high-quality preamps, and compatibility with major DAW software, making it a budget-friendly choice for beginners and professionals alike. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 15 Sep 2023 EDM Sauce ranked Behringer U-Phoria UM2 as #1
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 5 Behringer U-Phoria UM2 Best Price... ... ... Source: www.edmsauce.com - On 18 Mar 2024 ElectronicsHub ranked Behringer UMC22 as #2
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #2 out of 5 Behringer UMC22 ... ... Source: www.electronicshub.org - On 11 Jun 2024 Music Radar ranked Behringer UMC22 as #3
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 Behringer UMC22 The best audio interface for recording on a tight budget... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com
After counting and adding up the 79 expert endorsements of the June rankings, Behringer UMC22 outranks Behringer U-Phoria UM2. This is not to say that Behringer U-Phoria UM2 is a bad option. Like Behringer UMC22, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Behringer UMC22 is mentioned by key experts in Jun 2024, while Behringer U-Phoria UM2 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com | ElectronicsHub | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater | Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce | Wirecutter | Music Radar | soundref.com |
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| 1 | - | $200 |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface is a versatile and reliable device with low latency levels, upgraded preamp design, and a new Air mode that enhances high-end detail, making it a great choice for solo artists and mobile recording. | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 2 | New * | $200 |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1
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| 3 | -1 | $100 |  PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 The PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is a versatile and reliable audio interface with low latency, high-quality mic preamps, and compatibility with almost all recording software, making it an excellent choice for musicians, podcasters, and other audio professionals. | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 15 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| 4 | +11 | $200 |  Motu M2 | - | 5 | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | 4 |
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Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by makelifeclick.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 81 |
| Lowest score by fakespot.com | 66 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 6