Ultralow-latency 2-in/2-out 24-bit/96kHz FireWire audio interface ideal for laptop musicians and studios.

The Behringer FCA202 F-Control FireWire Audio Interface allows you to connect synths, mixers, and more with its 2 - 1/4" inputs and outputs. You get 96kHz sampling frequency thanks to high-resolution 24-bit A/D and D/A converters. Work on your compositions anywhere with volume-controlled headphones. Its small dimensions, and durable metal construction makes it a great road recording rig. Reliable Windows XP and Mac OS drivers give you low latencies. Additional features include 2 super-fast 6-pin FireWire connectors, a security port for Kensington locks, and power via FireWire or the included AC adapter. Comes with the Behringer edition of Abelton Live Lite 4-the coolest sequencing software for mobile music production-plus Kristal and Audacity.

Behringer FCA202 F-Control FireWire Audio Interface Features:

• Ultraflexible audio interface connects your instruments, mixer etc. with your computer for recording and playback
• High-resolution 24-bit/96kHz converters for high-end audio quality
• Ultralow-latency drivers for Windows XP and Mac OS X included
• Stereo headphone output with dedicated level control
• Dual high-bandwidth FireWire connectors for absolute flexibility
• Powered via FireWire bus or included power adapter
• Powerful DAW software included (Live Lite 4 BEHRINGER Edition, Kristal, Audacity)
• Power and FireWire status LEDs on front panel
• Standard port for Kensington security lock provided
  
  Live Lite 4 Behringer Edition includes all of the following features:
• Jam with sounds and phrases in the uniquely interactive and nonlinear session view
• Improvise and record song arrangements
• Combine loops, phrases, complete songs and audio recordings of any tempo
• Export audio (render, re-sample, and consolidate)
• Instantly record new audio and MIDI clips
• Modify tempo, groove and timing of recorded audio at any time
• Draw or edit MIDI sequences
• Import MIDI files
• Build combinations of effects by drag-and-drop
• Use clip envelopes to modulate pitch, timing, volume, and effect parameters of the individual notes in a sample
• Gain unprecedented realtime control by assigning clips and all mixer, transport, and effects parameters to computer keys
• Tap and automate tempo
• Crossfade clips (DJ style)
• 13 live audio effects (auto-filter, chorus, compressor, EQ four, gate, ping pong delay, erosion, filter delay, grain delay, simple delay, vinyl distortion, redux, reverb)
• 5 live MIDI effects (chord, pitch, random, scale, velocity)
• Side chain inputs/outputs

Affordable mobile recording solution with connectivity and great sound. Order now!

Behringer FCA202 F-Control FireWire Audio Interface

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AWESOME INTERFACE

Posted by dudeGUY101 from Panama City on Apr 8, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Hard Rock, Alternative.

Bought this along with a Behringer 1202 mixer. All hooks up great, but the driver CD came in warped, but I figured no biggie cause Behringer has the download on their site. The only thing this doesnt clearify is if It is capable of recording multiple tracks simutaniously. I still havent figured that one out. Im I drummer, so I would like to know if thats possible. If someone could include the answer in the next review that'd be great. Great little Interface!

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just buy it

Posted by firebeats386 from daytona beach FL on Jan 5, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: hiphop rock

LOVE IT!!!!!!!This is the best you can get for the price. Easy to use and downloading the driver from behringer was to. It looks and acts very high end. Firewire is def way better than usb(in my exp). I use it with the behringer 802 mixer and the c-1 mic and it sounds great. The recording software that comes with it(ableton) is a liitle difficult but the free ones that you can download from behringer (kristal, or Audacity) are super easy.

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Great little box

Posted by Aaron from Vegas, baby! on Nov 10, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

If you are being realistic with your expectations, this is the best firewire device for the money. Cosmetically it looks very high end (its metal, not plastic) and it records at up to 96khz. The sound quality is excellent (anyone complaining about lifeless sound is new to digital audio, those are the ropes). Only 2 ins and outs, so you need a separate board to record a whole band, but for a home studio or mobile recording, this is the best you'll find at this price (although I like it better than some more expensive boxes).

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Now has Vista Drivers

Posted by WELO from Portland, OR on Oct 12, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Prog/Power/Alt Metal

It should be noted how as of August 2008 there is an available Vista driver (0.9.3b). Yay!

Anyway, you gotta get one of these. They're great for everything. A good trick is to use one as a dedicated audio out on the studio computer. If you run your computer to system speakers (onboard audio out) and this to powered monitors (or even PA), you get a neat amount of control.

You may need to take care when installing these drivers on XP. If you're working on a fresh system, install your mobo audio drivers FIRST or the Behringer stuff gets shunted.

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A Nice little unit!

Posted by Smurf from Cleveland, Ohio on Aug 12, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 40yr Pro Musician, Studio Owner, Live Sound

Reviewer's Play Style: Original Rock, Smooth Jazz, Country, etc

I have had this for about 2 months, using a Behringer UB802 mixer, MXL990 mic, Korg AXG1 pedal, and a DOD direct box for bass & the acoustic pickups from my HTL-TB and EAB Bass.

Using this with Kristal Audio Engine, Adobe Audition 1.5, and Music Studio 12 Deluxe all I can say is.....WOW! In all 3 programs I can get a solid 4ms latency at 48kHz. This is on a Frankenstein 1.9gHz P4 with 2GB of memory and a ancient SIIG 400 PCI Firewire card.

Some people have said it sounds "flat & lifeless". I work with some studios that have the RME and Digi stuff, and yes it does sound sort of flat and 2 dimensional in a side by side comparison. But it is no worse than a M-Audio 2496 or Delta series cards, or even the EMu 0404 (I have used & owned all of these for at least a year) and it is LIGHT YEARS ahead of any Soundblaster card most home setups use.

I bought this for a "new" build, and got the bonus of portability for my laptop. This is a great buy IMHO!

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