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If you are a podcaster, streamer, or YouTuber who frequently sits behind a desk, you may want to consider using a USB microphone preamp like the Behringer U-phoria UM2. When recording audio directly into your computer, it is important to use a good microphone that is close to your face in order to achieve good sound quality. You can't just use the built-in mic on your camera!

While USB microphones are convenient because they can be plugged directly into a computer using a USB cable, they often have lower sound quality due to the compact size and the inclusion of a built-in pre-amplifier and analog-to-digital converter.

The Behringer U-phoria UM2 is an affordable option that allows you to use any analog microphone to record your voice to your computer. It amplifies the microphone's signal and sends it to the computer as a digital signal, improving sound quality. It also has separate inputs for a microphone and an instrument, allowing you to record both simultaneously and in separate channels.

In addition to these features, the UM2 also has a headphone output with volume control and a 48V phantom power switch for condenser microphones. This makes it a useful tool not only for vocalists and musicians, but also for creators who want to improve the sound quality of their recordings.

It is worth noting that microphone preamps can be expensive, especially for high-quality recording studios. However, the Behringer U-phoria UM2 is an affordable option that provides a good balance between sound quality and price. It is a reliable choice for creators who want to take their audio recordings to the next level without breaking the bank.

P.S. in the video, I compare it to a much more expensive preamp. See if you can hear the difference!