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 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