The Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 is a highly budget-friendly 2x2 USB audio interface.Compared to the legacy Line 6 TonePort UX1, this is an excellent, modern upgrade for basic recording setups. Most importantly, it completely solves the UX1's biggest limitation by including phantom power.Key Specifications

• Inputs: 1 x XLR/TRS combo jack (featuring a MIDAS-designed microphone preamp and +48V phantom power for studio condenser mics) and 1 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) dedicated instrument input for guitar or bass.
• Outputs: 2 x 1/4" line outputs (to connect your studio monitors) and 1 x 1/4" stereo headphone output on the front panel.
• Audio Quality: Operates at a 16-bit / 48 kHz resolution. This is CD-quality and perfectly adequate for demos, podcasts, and streaming, though slightly lower than the 24-bit resolution found on more expensive interfaces.
• Direct Monitoring: A physical button on the front allows you to hear your live guitar or vocals directly with zero latency (delay) while recording.
• Build Quality: Built with a rugged, impact-resistant metal chassis.

Main Advantages over the Line 6 UX1

• Condenser Microphone Support: Thanks to the +48V phantom power, you can use high-quality studio microphones. The UX1 only supported dynamic microphones unless you bought an external power supply.
• Modern Compatibility: The UMC22 is class-compliant on macOS (plug-and-play without extra drivers) and utilizes universal ASIO4ALL drivers on Windows. You will not face the frustrating legacy driver issues that plague the older Line 6 unit.
• Software Choice: The UMC22 sends a pure, clean audio signal to your computer. Instead of being locked into old Line 6 software, you are free to use any modern amp simulator (like Neural DSP or AmpliTube) or recording program (DAW) you prefer.