Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 vs Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer
Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 vs Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 or Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer? Get the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer, narrowly.
The Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer wins Creator Features — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $199, so the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 stays the pick if $139.01 matters more than those specs.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 | Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Mic Inputs | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 5/10 | 10/10 |
| Power | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 3/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22
Budget 2x2 USB audio interface with MIDAS mic preamp for beginner recording and streaming setups.
It gives up loopback to the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer. It is the cheaper of the two, by $139.01.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer
Compact desktop streaming mixer/interface with tactile controls for mic and monitor balancing.
On paper the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer takes loopback (Yes). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $139.01 more than the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22.
Leads on
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LoopbackYesNo
Loopback routes computer audio back into the stream without a second interface or cable.
Where they’re identical
These 9 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Sample Rate 48kHz
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
- XLR Inputs 1
- Headphone Outputs 1
- Direct Monitoring Yes
- ADAT Expansion No
- MIDI I/O None
- Bus Powered Yes
The Record
19 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 and Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer?
The clearest difference is loopback, which the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer has and the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 9 specs, including sample rate, bit depth and phantom power. Two audio interfaces from Behringer and Audio-Technica, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 or Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer?
Get the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer, narrowly. The Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer wins Creator Features — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $199, so the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 stays the pick if $139.01 matters more than those specs.
What do the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 and Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer have in common?
Both share 9 specifications in the catalog, including sample rate (48kHz), bit depth (24-bit), phantom power (Yes) and XLR inputs (1), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer worth the extra $139 over the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22?
The Audio-Technica AT-UMX3 Desktop Mixer costs $199.00 against $59.99, a difference of $139. The premium buys loopback (Yes). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.