Behringer U-Phoria UM2 vs UMC22

[NewbDavid]

So after making a mistake, which is buying a XLR Mic i relized what i got myself into and I need an audio interface. I first bought the behringer 302USB but soon i knew it wasn't enough to power my MIC and it had alot of static noise.
So after i returned it I have been using the mic Straight to my 3.5 jack WITHOUT phantom power or anything which is weird because people told me it wont work.
It has also static noises so i want a Cheap audio interface for 50 bucks that can get me a little better quality out of my MIC
So which one should i go for ? the UM2 or the UMC22 ?
I also want to connect my ATH M50x's to the AMP if that would work.
(If both might also give me static noise then nevermind)

 

[the nerd 389]

The MIDAS preamps in the UMC22 are significantly better than the XENYX preamps in the UM2.

I would personally recommend the UMC204HD, but in a pinch, I'd have no reservations about grabbing the UMC22 as a stand-in.

 

[NewbDavid]

Thats the thing.
I dont have 100 dollars to spare
So you think the umc would be a good idea for my budget instaid ?

 

[the nerd 389]

If you can't get the UMC204HD, the UMC22 is a worthy stand-in. If you're on a budget, it can give you most of what you get from the UMC204HD at a lower price.

The only things you give up are 192 kHz sampling capabilities (which should be avoided regardless), 24-bit sample depth (useful for recording stuff to be heavily edited, pointless for most other things), and the extra output channels.

There are some minor build quality differences and convenience features that you only get on the UMC204HD as well.