Driver U-phoria Um2 !exclusive! Jun 2026
There is an older "Legacy" driver specifically made for the UM2. Many users prefer this because it was designed specifically for the hardware, though it is no longer prominently featured on the official download page.
The UM2 is optimized for spoken word. The combination of the XLR input and the +48V phantom power allows podcasters to use professional broadcast condenser microphones (e.g., Shure SM7B or Rode NT1-A). The driver's stability ensures recordings do not desync over long sessions. driver u-phoria um2
| Feature | ASIO (with Behringer driver) | DirectSound / WASAPI (native) | |--------|------------------------------|-------------------------------| | Latency | Very low (5-15ms) | High (50-200ms) | | Multi-Track Recording | Yes (1 input) | Possible but higher latency | | DAW Compatibility | Professional (Cubase, Ableton, Reaper, Pro Tools) | Limited or unreliable in pro DAWs | | System Sounds (YouTube, Spotify) | No (ASIO takes exclusive control) | Yes | There is an older "Legacy" driver specifically made
Windows will automatically install a generic "USB Audio Codec" driver when you plug the device in. This works for basic listening or Zoom calls. The combination of the XLR input and the
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If you are using a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) like Ableton, FL Studio, or Reaper, you need an ASIO driver to reduce audio lag (latency). 2. Official vs. Third-Party Drivers