Behringer UMA25S Brochure

Keyboard Controllers

U-CONTROL UMA25S

Ultra-Slim 25-Key USB/MIDI Controller
Keyboard with Audio Interface

Stage performer and producer
keyboard featuring 25 velocity­sensitive keys

Built-in USB audio interface to
connect your instruments and
mixer to your computer for
recording and playback

Audacity audio editor, comprehensive
podcasting software and over
100 virtual instruments plus more
than 50 eect plug-ins downloadable
at behringer.com

21 assignable controllers storable in
user presets: 8 knobs, 8 buttons
(with transport-control option),
2 wheels, 1 fader and 2 pedal ports

Advanced control features such as
drawbar mode (control inversion),
drum triggering, incremental value
step and octave +/-

Soft gig bag, high-quality headset
and guitar strap for direct live
performance on stage included

Plug and play with Windows XP
(or higher) and Mac OS X operating
systems; additional low-latency driver
downloadable at behringer.com

Separate MIDI output allows
controlling external samplers,
synths and other equipment

HS1000 headset with
microphone

All keyboard controllers are not
created equal. This is the one with more
features, more accessories and more
useful software than its competition.

The UMA25S MIDI Controller is an
extremely exible master keyboard with
a control section for a wide range of
applications from on-stage performance
to podcasting.

Do you need independent control of
computer rack synthesizers? How about
control over general MIDI sound modules
and eects devices? Maybe you just
want to operate sequencing software
or computer plug-ins from a convenient
remote location? The UMA25S oers total
exibility, tremendous ease of use and
allows you to realize your ideas intuitively.

on-stage performance

Ballistic nylon carry bagGuitar-style strap for

What is a MIDI Controller?

Simply put, a MIDI controller gives
you the power to take command of
any hardware device or software that
understands MIDI (Musical Instrument
Digital Interface). This means that
MIDI-addressable eects processors
(such as delays, reverbs, etc.) and audio
recording and editing software can
be controlled with a single piece of
hardware, a MIDI controller. This can be
very handy indeed when you have lots
of devices spread out all over your studio
or workstation space. The MIDI controller
sends a control message to the device
or program you’re using that turns notes
on and o, adjusts the volume or changes
any one of many addressable parameters.

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Runs via USB bus, batteries or power
adapter (not included)

High-quality components and
exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life

Conceived and designed by
BEHRINGER Germany

Functionality, Functionality,
Functionality…

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21 assignable controllers and
16 user presets

When it comes to remote control, the
UMA25S oers more real-time options than
the competition. You get 8 knobs, 8 buttons,
2 wheels (Pitch Bend & Modulation), 2 pedal
ports (Expression & Sustain) and 1 fader, for
a total of 21 assignable controllers—total
control of your operating environment.
Once you’ve assigned the parameters for a
particular scenario, simply store it in one of
the 16 available preset locations.

Here are just a few reasons you
need a UMA25S:

• For playing external sound modules, rack

synthesizers and virtual instruments

• For editing sound parameters of

synthesizers, sound samplers and

GM/GS/XG sound generators

• Controlling parameters on eects devices

and software plug-ins, such as eects

processors, compressors and digital

equalizers

• Remotely controlling software mixers

(functions for volume, pan, mute, etc.)

• Remotely controlling transport functions

(Play, Fast Forward, Stop, etc., which is also

known as MMC, or MIDI Machine Control)

on sequencers, hard-disk recorders, drum

machines, etc.

• Live control of volume and sound

parameters of sound modules on stage

There are some things that just
bear repeating. Besides providing
25 velocity-sensitive keys for the slickest
set of glissandos and the snappiest
arpeggios, the UMA25S also functions
as a full-edged USB audio interface for
recording and podcasting. This powerful
interface features a built-in mic preamp
with dedicated Gain control, a Phones
Output with its own dedicated Volume
control and stereo RCA I/O jacks for
connecting external devices. The interface
is so versatile, it even allows simultaneous
recording of the Mic and Line inputs.

Speaking of recording…

Because you’ll want to take full
advantage of the UMA25S’ podcasting
and recording potential we’ve included
a massive software package including
Audacity, Podier, Juice, Podnova and
Golden Ear.

You’re ready to go live on your PC
or Mac computer right out of the box!
You also get more than 100 virtual
instruments and over 50 eects plug-ins,
making the UMA25S a complete mobile
studio from input to output.

Three dierent power supply options

Because it needs to be ready for action
in a variety of venues, the UMA25S can
draw its operating power from any free
USB port on your PC or Mac computer,
3 AA batteries or the optional external
power supply. No matter what your
performance calls for, the UMA25S is
the ideal solution.

Accessories

MIDI controllers don’t typically come
with many extras. But the UMA25S is
designed to do so much more than turn
things on and o, so we provide gadgets
galore. In addition to the expansive
software package mentioned above,
you also get:

• A high-quality headset with built-in

mic for podcasting and recording

• A soft carry bag with enough pockets

for cables, power supply, CDs, etc., and,

• A guitar-style strap, so you can steal

the spotlight from the guitarist and

start building your own bevy of fans.

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On Stage Move Around

B412DSP

HS1000

UMA25S

XENYX X2442USB

Home Studio Recording or Podcast via USB

MIDI
Sound Module

USB

UMA25S REAR

Monitor Speakers

Computer

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Pitch Bend Wheel —
bends the notes being
played up or down,
returns to center
position when released

Mod Wheel

Octave push
buttons — allow
you to shift the
keyboard range
up to 4 octaves
up or down

+/- buttons
— allow you
select presets

Volume

MMC button —
provides access to the
MIDI Machine Control
functions of the
control elements E1
to E8 (MMC functions
are printed on these
control elements)

3-digit LED
display

Mute MIDI
button —
suppresses all
MIDI messages

loads a preset

E9-E16
rotary knobs —
assignable continuous
MIDI controllers

Edit/Exit button —
press once to switch
to Edit Mode, a second
press exits the
Edit Mode

E1-E8 buttons —
assignable MIDI
function controls,
MIDI Machine Control
functions (Stop,
Fast Forward, etc.)
when in MMC Mode

25-key keyboardPreset button —

Mix control — allows
user to adjust the
volume level balance
between the recording
signal and the
playback signal

Monitor On/O —
activates the Direct
Monitor function

Level — adjust the
volume level of the
headphones

Line In — RCA

Level — adjusts
the level of the Mic

Mic In MIDI Out Expression Pedal

Line Out — RCA
connectors to
mixer or recording
device

connectors for inputting
external device (tape
deck, CD player, etc.)Phones

Sustain Pedal In —
connection for
standard Sustain pedal

In — connection
for standard
Expression pedal

DC In — socket for
connecting external
power supply
(not included)

USB connector

Power — the
On/O switch for
the UMA25S

Cable holder

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Specications

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Audio Inputs

MIC IN

Connec tor

1

/8" TRS connec tor

Input impe dance 5 kΩ

Max. inpu t level +6 dBV

Line In

Connector RCA connector

Input impe dance approx. 27 k Ω

Max. inpu t level 0 dBV

Audio Outputs

LINE OUT

Connector RCA connector

Output i mpedance approx. 4 00 Ω

Phones

Connec tor 1/8" TRS connec tor

Output i mpedance approx. 50 Ω

Max. out put level -8 dBV, 2 x 1.3 mW @ 100 Ω

Digital Processing

Converters 16-bit converters

Sampling r ate 32.0 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 4 8.0 kHz

USB Interface

Connec tor Type A

Type USB 2.0; full-s peed 12 Mbit/s USB MIDI

class-compliant

MIDI Interface

Type 5-pin DIN co nnector OUT

Control Elements

Controls 8 rotar y knobs, 1 pitch bend w heel,

1 modulation wheel, 1 volume slider

Button s 8 push button s

Pedal inpu ts 1 sustain , ¼" TS connect or with

automatic polarity detection;
1 expres sion, ¼" TS connector

Display

Type 3-digit, 7-segment LED display

System Information

Frequenc y 10 Hz – 20 kH z,

± 1 dB @ 44.1 kHz sampli ng rate
10 Hz – 22 kHz,
± 1 dB @ 48.0 kHz s ampling rate
THD 0.05 % typ. @ -10 dBV, 1kHz
Crosst alk -65 dB, 1 kHz
S/N ratio A /D 88 dB typ. @ 1 kHz,
A-weighted
D/A 100 dB typ. @ 1 kHz,
A-weighte d response

Power Supply

USB connec tion 5 V, max. 200mA

Exter nal 9 V, max. 200 mA

Dimensions/Weight

Dimensio ns (H x W x D) approx. 1.8 x 18.1 x 8.7"

approx. 4 6 x 460 x 220 mm

Weight approx. 4.85 lbs /2.2 kg

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