On the digital side, the UCA222 provides USB connectivity and an additional S/PDIF optical output for direct analog-to-digital conversion. The UCA222 features two analog mono inputs for connecting any line-level device, such as a mixer or tape deck, and two analog mono outputs for connecting active speakers or studio monitors. And the UCA222 requires no special setup or drivers-just plug it in to a free USB port and start recording. It gets its power from your computer’s USB bus, so no external power supply or batteries are required. This ultra-compact, USB-powered device lets you connect your PC or Mac computer to virtually any piece of audio gear. Looking for a simple, affordable way to get your music into the digital realm? Or maybe you’d like to connect your computer to an external effects unit or recorder? Want to transfer your old cassette tapes to CD before the oxide falls off the tape? The fastest, easiest way to get analog audio into your computer is with the U-CONTROL UCA222 Audio Interface.