The Behringer UCG102 Guitar Link is a versatile guitar-to-USB interface that allows you to record and jam with your computer or iOS device. Designed with convenience and ease of use in mind, this interface provides a quick and seamless way to connect your guitar to your computer for practicing and recording in DAWs.
Powered via USB, the UCG102 Guitar Link eliminates the need for additional power supply and excess cables. It can be directly linked to your PC or Mac computer, allowing you to record and manipulate the input signal to achieve the desired sound. Additionally, it features a stereo headphone output that enables you to listen in while recording and can also be used for monitoring with active monitor speakers. This user-friendly design makes it an ideal USB interface for any guitarist looking for a simple way to record their instrument.
The UCG102 acts as a USB interface, receiving the guitar signal through a 1/4-inch input jack and converting it into digital information for use with your computer. It comes with software that simulates guitar amplifiers and stomp boxes, offering a range of plugins and effects to shape your sound. The interface also includes a 1/4-inch headphone jack and a volume dial for monitoring your sound while recording. A Clip LED is provided to indicate when the signal is too hot.
The Behringer UCG102 also offers a collection of free downloadable software from the Behringer website, allowing you to edit, record, and manipulate your audio to achieve the desired sound. Notable among these downloads is Audacity, a program for editing and recording audio on Windows and Mac computers. The interface also comes with Native Instruments AC Box Guitar Combo, which emulates classic British amps and provides a range of effects to enhance your sound. It includes a precision tuner, metronome, and a variety of stomp boxes for achieving authentic amplifier tones. Registering your UCG102 at behringer.com also grants you a complimentary download code for the full version of Tracktion, a recording and editing digital audio workstation.
The UCG102 features numerous convenient features, such as the ability to plug in your favorite guitar and turn your PC or Mac into a guitar amp and recording system without the need for additional hardware. It also allows you to explore a wide range of free or commercial guitar amp and stomp box modeling plugins for your guitar sound. The interface can directly work with your PC or Mac, with an ultra-low latency ASIO driver available for PC audio optimization on the behringer.com website. Moreover, it can be connected to the camera connection kit of your iOS device, enabling you to enjoy jamming with various guitar apps. The stereo headphone output allows you to jam with your computer and can also be used for monitoring with active monitor speakers.
The UCG102 is powered via USB, eliminating the need for an additional power supply. Its specifications include a 1/4-inch TRS input connector with high and low impedance options, a 1/4-inch TRS headphone output with an approximate impedance of 50 Ohms, and a USB Type A connector. The digital processing converter is 16-bit, and the sample rate can be set to 32kHz, 44.1kHz, or 48kHz. The power supply is 5V via USB, and the interface has dimensions of 24.6mm x 50.8mm x 95.6mm, with a cable length of 15cm. Its weight is 0.09kg.
For system requirements, the UCG102 is compatible with Windows XP/7/8/8.1 and Mac OS X operating systems. The processor requirements are a Pentium 700MHz/Athlon XP 1.33GHz for Windows and a G4 733MHz/Intel Core Duo 1.66 for Mac. The RAM requirements are 256MB for Windows and 512MB for Mac.
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