Driver Behringer U Control Uca200 (2024)
| Spec | Claimed | Realistic (Measured) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 10Hz - 20kHz | 20Hz - 18kHz (±1.5dB) – Rolls off early at extremes. | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >90dB | ~82dB (A-weighted). Noticeable noise floor with sensitive headphones. | | THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) | <0.05% | ~0.08% at -1dBFS. Higher than modern interfaces. | | Bit Depth | 16-bit | 16-bit (Hardware limited via USB 1.1). | | Sample Rate | 32/44.1/48 kHz | 48 kHz max. No 96kHz or 192kHz support. | | Max Input Level | Not specified | +6dBu (consumer line level). Pro +4dBu gear will clip. |
In the fast-moving world of audio technology, where sample rates climb into the stratosphere and interface channel counts approach triple digits, few products achieve cult status. The Behringer U-Control UCA200 is one such anomaly. Released in the mid-2000s, this bright red, lightweight plastic box has become a staple for podcasters, DJs, streamers, and repair technicians worldwide. Driver Behringer U Control Uca200
Many DJs (Traktor/Serato) carry a UCA200 in their bag. It requires no drivers, is unbreakable (plastic absorbs drops), and if the main interface fails, the DJ can run master out from the mixer into the UCA200 to keep the stream alive. | Spec | Claimed | Realistic (Measured) |
The UCA200 is the gold standard for digitizing tapes. Its RCA inputs match consumer tape decks perfectly. The high noise floor is irrelevant when ripping hissy cassettes. The simple hardware knob prevents clipping. | | THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) | <0
For the price of a pizza, you get a USB sound card that solves niche problems better than $200 interfaces. It is the cockroach of the audio world: ugly, primitive, and nearly impossible to kill. As long as USB-A ports exist, the UCA200 will continue its quiet mission of digitizing the analog past.