1. Sarrera
The Behringer U-PHORIA UMC404HD is a high-performance 4x4 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface designed for recording microphones and instruments. It offers audiophile-grade 24-Bit/192 kHz resolution, ensuring professional audio quality for your recordings. Equipped with four state-of-the-art MIDAS-designed mic preamplifiers, it provides exceptional sound clarity and dynamic range. This interface is compatible with popular recording software such as Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Steinberg Cubase, and supports ultra-low latency operation on both Mac OS X and Windows operating systems.
1.1. irudia: Aurrealdea view of the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC404HD audio interface, showcasing its four input channels with gain controls, monitoring section, and headphone output.
2. Ezaugarri nagusiak
- 4x4 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface: Designed for simultaneous recording of multiple microphones and instruments.
- Audiophile 24-Bit/192 kHz Resolution: Delivers exceptional audio fidelity for professional-grade recordings.
- MIDAS-Designed Mic Preampigogailuak: Features four high-quality preamps with +48 V phantom power for superior microphone performance.
- Latentzia oso baxua: Streams 4 inputs / 4 outputs plus 1x MIDI I/O with minimal delay to your computer.
- Broad Software Compatibility: Works seamlessly with leading DAWs including Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Steinberg Cubase.
- Eraikuntza sendoa: Housed in an impact-resistant metal chassis, ensuring durability and reliability.
Figure 2.1: Detail of the UMC404HD's input section, highlighting the MIDAS-designed preamps and 192 kHz capability.
Figure 2.2: Graphic illustrating the 192 kHz audio resolution capability of the UMC404HD.
3. Konfigurazio gida
- Despaketatzea: Carefully remove the UMC404HD from its packaging. Retain all packaging materials for future transport or storage.
- Potentzia-konexioa: Connect the included power adapter to the DC IN port on the rear panel of the UMC404HD and then to a suitable power outlet.
- USB konexioa: Connect the UMC404HD to your computer using a standard USB cable. The interface is USB 2.0 compatible.
- Gidariaren instalazioa: For optimal performance, download and install the latest drivers for the UMC404HD from the official Behringer webgunea. Jarraitu pantailan agertzen diren argibideei instalaziorako.
- Softwarearen konfigurazioa: Open your preferred Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software (e.g., Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Steinberg Cubase). Navigate to the audio settings or preferences and select the UMC404HD as your audio input and output device.
- Sarrerako konexioak: Connect microphones to the XLR inputs (Inputs 1-4) or instruments/line-level devices to the 1/4" TRS inputs. Ensure phantom power (+48V) is enabled only for condenser microphones that require it.
- Irteerako konexioak: Connect your studio monitors or headphones to the MAIN OUT (XLR/TRS) or PHONES output on the front panel.
Figure 3.1: Rear panel of the UMC404HD, illustrating the DC IN, USB, MIDI I/O, Playback Outputs, Main Outputs, and Insert connections.
4. Funtzionamendu-argibideak
4.1 Sarrera mailaren doikuntza
- IRABAZIA botoiak: Use the GAIN knobs (1-4) to adjust the input level for each channel. Turn clockwise to increase gain.
- SIG LED: The SIG (Signal) LED illuminates when an input signal is detected.
- CLIP LED: The CLIP LED indicates that the input signal is too high and causing distortion. Reduce the GAIN until the CLIP LED no longer illuminates.
- PAD botoia: Press the PAD button for inputs with very high signal levels (e.g., loud instruments) to attenuate the signal by 20 dB and prevent clipping.
- LINE/INST Button: Switch between LINE (for line-level devices like keyboards) and INST (for instruments like guitars/basses) modes.
4.2 Jarraipena
- NAHASTU botoia: Adjust the balance between the direct input signal (IN) and the playback signal from your computer (PB) for zero-latency monitoring.
- MAIN OUT Knob: Irteera nagusien irteera-maila orokorra kontrolatzen du.
- TELEFONOAK KOTOLA: Entzungailuen irteeraren bolumena doitzen du.
- MONITOR A/B Button: Selects which pair of playback outputs (1/2 or 3/4) is routed to the headphone output.
- STEREO/MONO Button: Switches the direct monitor signal between stereo and mono.
4.3 MIDI funtzionamendua
The UMC404HD includes MIDI In and Out ports on the rear panel. Connect your MIDI devices (e.g., MIDI keyboards, controllers) to these ports. Your DAW software will recognize the UMC404HD as a MIDI interface, allowing you to send and receive MIDI data.
Figure 4.1: A musician utilizing the UMC404HD interface in a home studio setup, demonstrating its integration with a computer for recording.
5. Mantentzea
- Garbiketa: Erabili zapi leun eta lehor bat unitatearen kanpoaldea garbitzeko. Ez erabili garbitzaile likidorik edo disolbatzailerik.
- Biltegiratzea: When not in use for extended periods, store the UMC404HD in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
- Aireztapena: Ziurtatu unitatearen inguruan behar bezala aireztatuta dagoela gehiegi berotzea saihesteko. Ez blokeatu aireztapen-irekidurarik.
- Kableen kudeaketa: Kableak antolatuta eta tolesturarik edo gehiegizko tolesturarik gabe mantendu, kalteak saihesteko.
6. Arazoak
If you encounter issues with your UMC404HD, please refer to the official Behringer Troubleshooting Guide for detailed solutions:
Behringer UMC404HD Troubleshooting Guide (PDF)
Arazo ohikoenak eta hasierako egiaztapenak:
- Potentziarik gabe: Ensure the power adapter is securely connected to both the unit and a working power outlet. Check the power LED on the unit.
- Soinurik ez: Verify that the USB cable is properly connected to your computer. Check your DAW's audio settings to ensure the UMC404HD is selected as the input/output device. Adjust gain levels and monitor mix. Ensure speakers/headphones are connected and powered on.
- Soinu distortsionatua: Check the CLIP LEDs on the input channels and reduce the GAIN if they are illuminating. Ensure the PAD button is engaged for high-level signals if needed.
- Latentzia-arazoak: Adjust the buffer size in your DAW's audio settings. A smaller buffer size reduces latency but requires more CPU power.
- Gidariaren arazoak: Reinstall the latest drivers from the Behringer webgunea. Ziurtatu zure sistema eragilea eguneratuta dagoela.
7. Zehaztapenak
| Atributua | Balioa |
|---|---|
| Elementuaren pisua | 2.65 kilo |
| Produktuaren neurriak | 11.5 x 5.12 x 1.81 hazbete |
| Modelo zenbakia | UMC404HD |
| Gailu bateragarriak | Ordenagailu pertsonala |
| Hardware interfazea | USBa |
| Onartutako softwarea | Avid Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Steinberg Cubase |
| Sistema eragilea | Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X or higher |
| Konektibitate Teknologia | USBa |
| Kanal kopurua | 4 |
| Maximum Input Level (Mic) | -4 dBu |
| Maximum Input Level (Line) | +20 dBu |
| Maximum Input Level (Instrument) | -3 dBu |
| Maiztasun Erantzuna | 10 Hz – 43 kHz (0 / + 0.3 dB) |
8. Bermea eta Laguntza
Behringer products are designed and engineered in Germany, built with high-quality components. For detailed warranty information and technical support, please visit the official Behringer webwebgunean edo jarri harremanetan bere bezeroarentzako zerbitzuarekin.
You can also find the full User Manual in PDF format here:
