User Manual
U-CONTROL UCA202
Ultra low-latency 2 In/2 Out USB/Audio Interface
with Digital Output
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Table of Contents
Thank you .....................................................................2
Impor tant Safety Instructions ...................................3
Legal Disclaimer ..........................................................4
Limited Warranty .........................................................4
1. Introdu ction ............................................................8
1.1 Before you started ........................................................8
1.1.1 Shipment ...................................................................8
1.1.2 Initial operation ..................................................... 9
1.1.3 Online registration ................................................9
2. System Requirements ......................................... 10
2.1 Hardware connection ...............................................10
3. Operating Elements and Conne ctions .............. 10
3.1 Front panel ....................................................................10
3.2 Rear panel ..................................................................... 11
4. Workin g with the UCA202....................................12
4.1 Application example .................................................12
5. Audio Connections ...............................................14
5.1 Wiring ..............................................................................14
5.2 Headphones connection ........................................ 14
6. Specifications ........................................................15
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Thank you
Welcome to the family of U-CONTROL users and thank you
for expre ssing your confidence in BEHRINGER products
by purchasing the UCA202. With the UCA202 you have
purchased a high-per formance audio interface that
includes a USB connector. It is thus an ideal sound card
for your laptop computer or an essential recording/
playback component for studio environments that involve
desktop computers.
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Terminals marked with this symbol
carry electrical current of suffi cient
magnitude to constitute risk of
electric shock. Use only high-quality
commercially-available speaker cables with
¼" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation
or modifi cation should be performed only by
qualifi ed personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
alerts you to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage
inside the enclosure - voltage that may be
suffi cient to constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it
appears, alerts you to
important operating and
maintenance instructions in
the accompanying literature. Please read
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not remove the top cover (or the
rear section). No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualifi ed personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fi re or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance
to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no
objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for
use by qualifi ed service personnel
only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not
perform any servicing other than that contained
in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be
performed by qualifi ed ser vice personnel.
Read these instructions.1.
Keep these instructions.2.
Heed all warnings.3.
Follow all instructions.4.
Do not use this apparatus near water.5.
Clean only with dry cloth.6.
Do not block any ventilation 7.
openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources 8.
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifi ers)
that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 9.
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being 10.
walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
Important Safety Instructions
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Use only attachments/accessories specifi ed 11.
by the manufacturer.
Use only with 12.
the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specifi ed
by the manufacturer,
or sold with the
apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning 13.
storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualifi ed ser vice 14.
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
The apparatus shall be connected to 15.
a MAINS socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance 16.
coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
Technical specifi cations and appearance are subject
to change without notice. The information contained
herein is correct at the time of printing. All trademarks
are the property of their respective owners. MUSIC Group
accepts no liability for any loss which may be suff ered
by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon
any description, photograph or statement contained
herein. Colors and specifi cations may vary slightly from
product. BEHRINGER products are sold through authorized
dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents of
MUSIC Group and have absolutely no authority to bind
MUSIC Group by any express or implied undertaking
or representation. This manual is copyrighted. No part
of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any
purpose, without the express written permission of
Red Chip Company Ltd.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
© 2010 Red Chip Company Ltd.
Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146,
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Warranty§ 1
This limited warranty is valid only if you [1]
purchased the product from a BEHRINGER
authorized dealer in the country of purchase.
A list of authorized dealers can be found on
BEHRINGER’s website behringer. com under
“Where to Buy“, or you can contact the
BEHRINGER offi ce closest to you.
MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and [2]
electronic components of this product to be free
of defects in material and workmanship if used
under normal operating conditions for a period
of one (1) year from the original date of purchase
(see the Limited Warranty terms in § 4 below),
unless a longer minimum warranty period
is mandated by applicable local laws. If the
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Limited Warranty
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product shows any defects within the specifi ed
warranty period and that defect is not excluded
under § 4, MUSIC Group shall, at its discretion,
either replace or repair the product using
suitable new or reconditioned product or parts.
In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire
product, this limited warranty shall apply to the
replacement product for the remaining initial
warranty period, i.e., one (1) year (or otherwise
applicable minimum warranty period) from the
date of purchase of the original product.
Upon validation of the warranty claim, [3]
the repaired or replacement product will
be returned to the user freight prepaid by
MUSIC Group.
Warranty claims other than those indicated [4]
above are expressly excluded.
PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR
PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED
WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANT Y IS VOID
WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Online registration§ 2
Please do remember to register your new
BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase
at behringer. com under “Support” and kindly
read the terms and conditions of our limited
warranty carefully. Registering your purchase
and equipment with us helps us process your
repair claims quicker and more effi ciently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Return materials § 3
authorization
To obtain warranty service, please contact [1]
the retailer from whom the equipment was
purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not
be located in your vicinity, you may contact
the BEHRINGER distributor for your country
listed under “Support” at behringer. com. If your
country is not listed, please check if your problem
can be dealt with by our “Online Support”
which may also be found under “Support” at
behringer. com. Alternatively, please submit
an online warranty claim at behringer. com
BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries
must be accompanied by a description of the
problem and the serial number of the product.
After verifying the product’s warranty eligibility
with the original sales receipt, MUSIC Group
will then issue a Return Materials Authorization
(“RMA”) number.
Subsequently, the product must be returned [2]
in its original shipping carton, together with
the return authorization number to the address
indicated by MUSIC Group.
Shipments without freight prepaid will not [3]
be accepted.
Warranty Exclusions§ 4
This limited warranty does not cover [1]
consumable parts including, but not limited
to, fuses and batteries. Where applicable,
MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters
contained in the product to be free from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of
ninety (90) days from date of purchase.
This limited warranty does not cover [2]
the product if it has been electronically or
mechanically modifi ed in any way. If the
product needs to be modifi ed or adapted in
order to comply with applicable technical or
safety standards on a national or local level,
in any country which is not the country for
which the product was originally developed and
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manufactured, this modifi cation/adaptation
shall not be considered a defect in materials
or workmanship. This limited warranty does
not cover any such modifi cation/adaptation,
regardless of whether it was carried out
properly or not. Under the terms of this limited
warranty, MUSIC Group shall not be held
responsible for any cost resulting from such a
modifi cation/adaptation.
This limited warranty covers only the [3]
product hardware. It does not cover technical
assistance for hardware or software usage and it
does not cover any software products whether or
not contained in the product. Any such software
is provided “AS IS” unless expressly provided for
in any enclosed software limited warranty.
This limited warranty is invalid if the [4]
factory-applied serial number has been altered
or removed from the product.
Free inspections and maintenance/repair [5]
work are expressly excluded from this limited
warranty, in particular, if caused by improper
handling of the product by the user. This also
applies to defects caused by normal wear and
tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders,
potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings,
illuminants and similar parts.
Damage/defects caused by the [6]
following conditions are not covered by this
limited warranty:
improper handling, neglect or failure to
•
operate the unit in compliance with the
instructions given in BEHRINGER user or
service manuals;
connection or operation of the unit in
•
any way that does not comply with the
technical or safety regulations applicable
in the country where the product is used;
damage/defects caused by acts of God/
•
Nature (accident, fi re, fl ood, etc) or any
other condition that is beyond the control
of MUSIC Group.
Any repair or opening of the unit carried out [7]
by unauthorized personnel (user included) will
void the limited warranty.
If an inspection of the product by [8]
MUSIC Group shows that the defect in question
is not covered by the limited warranty,
the inspection costs are payable by the customer.
Products which do not meet the terms of [9]
this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively
at the buyer’s expense. MUSIC Group or its
authorized service center will inform the buyer
of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to
submit a written repair order within 6 weeks
after notifi cation, MUSIC Group will return the
unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice for freight
and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced
separately when the buyer has sent in a written
repair order.
Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not [10]
sell new products directly in online auctions.
Purchases made through an online auction
are on a “buyer beware” basis. Online auction
confi rmations or sales receipts are not accepted
for warranty verifi cation and MUSIC Group will
not repair or replace any product purchased
through an online auction.
Warranty transferability§ 5
This limited warranty is extended exclusively to
the original buyer (customer of authorized retail
dealer) and is not transferable to anyone who
may subsequently purchase this product. No other
person (retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give
any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group.
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Claim for damage§ 6
Subject only to the operation of mandatory
applicable local laws, MUSIC Group shall have
no liability to the buyer under this warranty for
any consequential or indirect loss or damage
of any kind. In no event shall the liability of
MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed
the invoiced value of the product.
Limitation of liability§ 7
This limited warranty is the complete
and exclusive warranty between you and
MUSIC Group. It supersedes all other written or
oral communications related to this product.
MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for
this product.
Other warranty rights and § 8
national law
This limited warranty does not exclude or [1]
limit the buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer
in any way.
The limited warranty regulations [2]
mentioned herein are applicable unless they
constitute an infringement of applicable
mandatory local laws.
This warranty does not detract from the [3]
seller’s obligations in regard to any lack of
conformity of the product and any hidden defect.
Amendment§ 9
Warranty service conditions are subject
to change without notice. For the latest
warranty terms and conditions and additional
information regarding MUSIC Group’s limited
warranty, please see complete details online at
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* MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Off shore
Limited of Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau
Finance Centre 9/J, Macau, including all
MUSIC Group companies
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Introduction1.
The UCA202 is PC and Mac-compatible.
Therefore, no separate installation procedure is required,
while the operating system drivers ensure an extremely
short latency. Thanks to its robust construction and
compact dimensions, the UCA202 is also ideal for traveling.
The separate headphones output allows you to play back
your recordings at any time, even if you don’t happen to have
any loudspeakers available.
2 inputs and outputs as well as the digital stereo output
give you total connecting flexibility to mixing consoles,
loudspeakers or headphones. Power is supplied to the
unit via the USB interface. The LED gives you a quick check
that the UCA202 is properly connected to the computer.
The UCA202 is the ideal extra for every computer musician.
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Before you started1.1
Shipment1.1 .1
Your UCA202 was carefully packed at the assembly plant
to assure secure transport. Should the condition of the
cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place,
please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical
indications of damage.
Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly ◊
to us. Please inform the dealer from whom you
acquired the unit immediately as well as the
transportation company from which you took
delivery. Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair
may be rendered invalid.
Please always use the original packaging to avoid ◊
damage due to storage or shipping.
Never let unsupervised children play with the ◊
equipment or with its packaging.
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Please dispose of all packaging materials in an ◊
environmentally friendly fashion.
Initial operation1.1.2
Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient
ventilation, and never place the UCA202 on top of an
amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk
of overheating.
The current supply is made via the USB connecting cable,
so that there is no external power supply unit required.
All required safety precautions have been adhered to.
Online registration1.1.3
Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER
equipment right after your purchase by visiting
behringer.com (alternatively behringer.de) and kindly read
the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.
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Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is
to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for
warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom
the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER
dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly
contact one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact
information is included in the original equipment packaging
(Global Contact Information/European Contact Information).
Should your country not be listed, please contact the
distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in
the support area of our website (behringer.com/support).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us
process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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[1]
[2] [3] [4]
System Requirements2.
The UCA202 is PC and Mac-compatible. ◊
Therefore, no installation procedure or drivers are
required for the correct functioning of the UCA202.
To work with the UCA202, your computer must fulfill the
following ninimum requirements:
PC MAC
Intel or AMD CP U,
1 GHz or highe r
minimum 512 MB RAM minimum 512 MB RAM
USB 2.0 inter face USB 2.0 inter face
Windows XP SP2 Mac OS X 10.3.9 (Panther) or h igher
G4/G5, 800 MHz o r higher
Hardware connection2.1
Use the USB connecting cable supplied with the UCA202 to
connect the unit to your computer. The USB connection also
supplies the UCA202 with current. You can connect a variety
of devices and equipment to the inputs and outputs.
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Operating Elements 3.
and Connections
Front panel3.1
Fig. 3.1: Front panel U CA202
The LED indicates the status of the USB power supply.[1]
DIGITAL OUTPUT: The Toslink jack carries an S/PDIF
signal which can be connec ted via a fiber optic cable,
for example, to the digital input of an effec ts device.
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[7]
[5] [6]
Use the jack to connect a standard pair of
headphones e quipped with a /" TRS connector.
The VOLUME control adjusts the volume level of the
headphones output. Turn the control fully to the
left be fore you connect the headphones. This helps
you avoid the damage t hat is caused by high
volume set tings.
Rear panel3.2
Fig. 3.2: ba ck of the UCA202
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Use the LINE-OUT jacks for audio cables with
RCA connec tors.
Use the LINE-IN jacks for audio cables with
RCA connec tors.
The OFF/ON-MONITOR swi tch activates the monitor
function. In this case the input signal is routed dire ctly
to the headphones output.
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U-CONTROL
UCA202
Working with the UCA2024.
Application example4.1
Fig. 4.1: Common ver sion with the UC A202
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To provide a professional recording interface between
mixing console and computer, you can use the UCA202 in
combination with a suitable mixing console that includes
subgroup outputs. This type of setup allows you to
record several signals in the computer at the same time,
to simultaneously play back several takes or playbacks which
have been recorded, and to listen to the whole recording via
loudspeakers (or headphones). Figure 4.1 shows a possible
setup with one UCA202.
Connect the outputs of the subgroup (in this case ALT 3-4
OUT) with the inputs of the UCA202 [6] . You can choose to
connect the outputs [5] of the interface either to the TAPE
INPUT sockets or to your monitor speakers. You can connect
control headphones to the socket [3] of the UCA202 or to
the headphones output of your mixing console. Use the USB
cable supplied with the unit to connect your PC or MAC via
the USB interface.
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By routing each channel that you want to record through the
ALT3-4 subgroup, you can now use the input channels of the
mixing console to record different signals (e.g. microphone,
guitar, sound module, etc.) in the computer. If you connect
the OUT jacks of the UCA202 to channel inputs 7/8 (not via
TAPE INPUT), make sure that the signal is not switched
to the subgroup but instead to the main output of your
mixer (MUTE key on the UB1204FX-PRO in channel 7/8 not
pressed). Otherwise feedback can occur. Make sure that you
use the SOURCE section on the mixing console to select the
correct monitoring paths (ALT 3-4 and MAIN MIX or ALT 3-4
and TAPE).
If you lead the UCA202 back via a channel input (not TAPE
INPUT), you can also use the aux path in the channel to set
up a monitor mix for live musicians. To do this, use the Aux
Send (e.g. Aux 1) in this channel input. If the musicians
want to hear themselves as well as the playback or previous
recording takes, use the Aux Sends in the recording channels
to mix in the recording signals with the monitor mix.
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Audio Connections5.
Although there are various ways to integrate the UCA202
into your studio or live set-up, the audio connections to be
made will basically be the same in all cases:
Wiring5.1
Please use standard RCA cables to connect the UCA202 to
other audio equipment. You can also use an adapter cable.
Fig. 5.1: RCA cable
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Fig. 5.2: Ada pter cable wit h ¼" jack
Headphones connection5.2
The UCA202 is provided with a headphones jack.
Here, you can connect any standard pair of stereo
headphones with a /" TRS connector.
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Specifications6.
LINE IN
Connec tors RCA, unba lanced
Input impe dance approx. 27 k Ω
Max. inpu t level 2 dBV
LINE OUT
Connec tors RCA, unb alanced
Output i mpedance approx. 4 00 Ω
Max. out put level 2 dBV
DIGITAL OUTPUT
Socket Toslink, opti cal cable
Output f ormat S/PDIF
PHONES OUT
Socket /" TRS stereo jack
Output i mpedance approx. 50 Ω
Max. out put pegel -2 dBu, 2 x 3,7 mW @ 100 Ω
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USB 1.1
Connec tors type A
Digital Proces sing
Converte r 16-bit conve rter
Sample ra te 32.0 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48.0 kHz
System Dat a
Frequenc y response 10 Hz to 20 kHz, ± 1 dB
@ 44.1 kHz sample r ate
10 Hz to 22 kHz, ± 1 dB
@ 48.0 kHz s ample rate
THD 0.05 % typ. @ -10 dBV, 1kHz
Crosst alk -77 dB @ 0 dBV, 1 kHz
Signal-to -noise ratio A/D 89 dB t yp. @ 1 kHz,
A-weighte d D/A 9 6 dB typ.
@ 1 kHz, A-weig hted
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Power Supp ly
USB connec tion 5 V , 100 mA max.
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensio ns (H x W x D) approx. 0.8 7 x 3.46 x 2.36"
approx. 22 x 8 8 x 60 mm
Weight approx. 0.12 kg
BEHRINGER always takes great car e to ensure the highest standard of quality. Any modificat ions
which may be necessary will be made wit hout prior notification . Specifications and appearance of
the equi pment can th erefore d iffer fro m the detai ls or illust rations sh own.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION COMPLIANCE
INFORMATION
U-CONTROL UCA202
Respons ible party n ame: MUSIC Grou p Services US A, Inc.
Address: 18912 North C reek Parkw ay,
Suite 200 Bo thell, WA 98011,
USA
Phone/Fax N o.: Phone: +1 425 672 0816
Fax: +1 425 673 7647
U-CONTROL UCA202
complie s with the FCC rules a s mentioned in th e following par agraph:
This equi pment has been te sted and found t o comply with the li mits
for a Class B d igital device, p ursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules.
These lim its are design ed to provide rea sonable protec tion agains t
harmfu l interferen ce in a residentia l installatio n. This equipmen t
generat es, uses and can r adiate radio fre quency ener gy and, if not
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instal led and used in acco rdance with the i nstructio ns, may cause
harmfu l interferen ce to radio commun ications. Howe ver, there is no
guarante e that interf erence will not occ ur in a particu lar installati on.
If this equ ipment does ca use harmful in terference to r adio or televisi on
recepti on, which can be de termined by tur ning the equip ment off and
on, the use r is encouraged to t ry to correc t the interf erence by one or
more of the f ollowing meas ures:
Reorie nt or relocate th e receiving ante nna.•
Increas e the separatio n between the e quipment and re ceiver.•
Connec t the equipment i nto an outlet on a ci rcuit differe nt from •
that to whic h the receiver is c onnected.
Consult th e dealer or an expe rienced radio/ TV technic ian for help.•
This devi ce complies wit h Part 15 of the FCC rules . Operation is su bject
to the foll owing two condi tions:
(1) this device may no t cause harmfu l interferen ce, and
(2) this devic e must accept any int erference re ceived,
includi ng interfere nce that may cause u ndesired oper ation.
Impor tant inform ation:
Changes o r modificatio ns to the equipme nt not expressl y approved by
MUSIC Group c an void the user ’s authority to u se the equipmen t.
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