Behringer's mission is “to help musicians fulfill their dreams with life-changing products at affordable prices.” The U-PHORIA series interfaces are a perfect example of Behringer’s mission in action, helping to fuel the passion and creativity of today's home recording and broadcast enthusiasts with affordable audiophile performance quality. Not long ago, the idea of a home studio rivaling a professional multitrack recording studio was a distant dream, given the exorbitant costs involved. However, the 1990s saw a revolution with the rise of high-quality, lower-cost digital recording platforms, marking the birth of the home studio era. Behringer’s U-PHORIA audio interfaces have played a pivotal role in this revolution, making professional-quality, broadcast-worthy home recording an affordable reality. Perfect for capturing new song ideas, podcasting, creating high-quality demos, or producing career-launching hits, U-PHORIA is your gateway to the digital domain. With 6 unique, high-quality, feature-laden models to choose from, Behringer offers a U-Phoria series interface that’s affordable and perfectly outfitted for your unique needs. The Behringer U-Phoria UM22 2X2 Audio/Midi interface is one of the most affordable models in the U-PHORIA series, but that doesn’t mean it compromises on quality. It includes everything you need to start recording on your MAC or PC (including free downloadable Traction recording software) packed into an ultra-compact desktop size. Of course, U