Re: [IRCA] OT: audio device

[Bruce Portzer <bportzer@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Eric

I have a similar Behringer unit called the UCA-202.  As near as I can 
tell, the difference it that mine only operates at line level, whereas 
this one can handle both line and mic level audio.  The innards are 
probably the same or similar.

I've used mine for a couple of years to record my DX, make MP3's of old 
tapes, record programs off the radio., etc.  The quality is excellent 
and I don't have any problems with noise of any kind.  I use it my 
primary audio output as well, either for headphone listening or playing 
back through an external amplifier, and it works well in that regard too.

The one complaint I have is I can't copy audio from one program to 
another when the thing is plugged into the laptop.  For example, say I 
have a Spectravue recording made with my SDR-IQ.  If I want to make an 
MP3 of something on the file, I can't get Audacity to record it until 
after I disconnect the Behringer unit from the USB port  I've tried 
various settings in both programs and in Vista, but so far I haven't had 
success.  Maybe some day I'll find a way to make it happen.  In the 
meantime, it's a minor inconvenience.

Other than that, I think it's well worth having.

Bruce


Eric Floden wrote:
> anyone have an opinion on this device?  I tend to put a lot of stock in most
> reviews I have found here:
>
> http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/004080.php
>
> Behringer USB Audio Interface<http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/004080.php>
>
> This digital audio converter is marketed as a high-quality and inexpensive
> way to digitize old cassettes and LPs. I’m sure it’s excellent for those
> tasks, too, but I’ve found it particularly useful for making audio
> recordings on a laptop without a pro-tools budget.
>
> Basically, it's a less noisy way of taking sound from a mic and recording it
> onto a computer. Recording on an 1/8-inch-line input can be pretty noisy,
> especially on a laptop. This converter cuts out much of the noise, and makes
> a usable recording. I recently recorded some narration for a voiceover on a
> video I’m putting together, and it works pretty well. It's also USB-powered,
> so no need for batteries or an AC power cord. There are more expensive
> versions that do a slightly better job, but I find this product does a great
> job for the money.
> _______________________________________________
> IR

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