Budget?

If the budget stretches to it, for drivers, (and audio quality) I'd say RME are the ones to look at first.

If that's too expensive, maybe Focusrite, but not a USB-bus powered interface, one with it's own psu.

I've seen posts of problems with Phantom Power with some of the "low end" (inexpensive) bus powered units.  If you go that route, get it at a place that has a liberal return policy in case it doesn't do the job.  
 
I haven't seen any reports of ground loop hum problems with units that have a power supply.

 
 

You are correct, the lower end Behringers UM2 ($29.00) use ASIOForALL.  The UMC204 has its own drivers (I checked!)  it is $79.00.  Here is link to check it out:
http://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Computer-Audio/Audio-Interfaces/UMC204HD/p/P0BK0
 
Link to it at Sweetwater:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UMC204HD
 
I am running the Behringer XR18 as an interface and it has its own ASIO drivers. It has Midas designed preamps and sound is great! The above interface ALSO has midas preamps.
 
 If you only need 1 channel, the Focusrite Solo is on sale now at Sweetwater for $84.95:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ScarlettSoloG2

patm300e
You are correct, the lower end Behringers UM2 ($29.00) use ASIOForALL.  The UMC204 has its own drivers (I checked!)  it is $79.00.  Here is link to check it out:
http://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Computer-Audio/Audio-Interfaces/UMC204HD/p/P0BK0
 
Link to it at Sweetwater:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UMC204HD
 
I am running the Behringer XR18 as an interface and it has its own ASIO drivers. It has Midas designed preamps and sound is great! The above interface ALSO has midas preamps.
 
 If you only need 1 channel, the Focusrite Solo is on sale now at Sweetwater for $84.95:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ScarlettSoloG2

I'm running a UMC1820 that's working really well.  Proper drivers, phantom work fine.  The UMC404 I had before this failed hard and it took weeks and weeks due to lack of repair parts.
 
Behringer works fine when it works.

tlw
Budget?

this.
 
 
when you say "good drivers",
that's a loaded question.
 
 

For this purpose, a bundle would be the way to go.  This way the kid has everything he needs to start recording. 
 
Some ideas:
 
https://www.amazon.com/s/...2Ck%3Ainterface+bundle