Steinberg Introduces UR22 – Portable USB 192 kHz Audio Interface
There’s a cost-effective new audio interface that’s about to arrive on the scene – but there’s nothing cheap about it. Steinberg has just introduced the UR22, which packs plenty of desirable features into a very solid-feeling form factor, for an MSRP of just $199.99.
The UR22 provides up to 192 kHz audio, USB 2.0 connectivity, MIDI input/output alongside two combo inputs with D-PRE microphone preamps and line outputs, plus Cubase AI music software, all in a portable form factor. As SonicScoop can attest from hands-on experience during a press preview, it has a solid build that will stand up to use for mobile setups and engineers/producers on the go, as well as small-spaced recording studios.
The Steinberg UR22 heats up the compact audio interface sector anew.
The UR22 interface, which Steinberg created in collaboration with Yamaha, will be available from resellers and through the Steinberg Online Shop beginning in February.
Here are more details on Steinberg’s latest entry, direct from the source:
“On the front side of the UR22 interface, two Neutrik combo connectors provide microphone and line input, each with gain control and peak indicators plus an additional high-impedance switch on the second input. The panel also includes a headphones output with a dedicated volume control, a master output volume control and a mix knob for hardware-based zero-latency monitoring. The rear panel features two balanced line outputs, MIDI input/output connectors, a phantom power switch enabling +48 Volt supply on both channels and the USB 2.0 port for high-speed connectivity to PCs and Mac computers.
The UR22’s full-metal chassis houses studio-grade converters, delivering pristine sonic fidelity with a maximum sample rate of 192 kHz and a 24-bit resolution. Yamaha’s discrete Class-A analog D-PRE preamps ensure unprecedented sound quality on top of the stable gain required by microphone signals.
Freely available as download to all UR22 customers, Cubase AI provides a comprehensive set of tools for recording, mixing and editing audio. The UR22 is compatible with other major recording software applications and includes drivers for Windows and OS X systems.
Features at a glance
• 24-bit/192 kHz USB 2.0 audio interface
• 2 Class-A D-PRE mic preamps supporting +48V phantom power
• 2 analog XLR/TRS combo inputs (Hi-Z switch on input 2 for electric guitar), 2 TRS line outputs
• MIDI input and output
• Headphones jack with independent level control
• Zero-latency hardware monitoring with mix balance knob
• USB-powered for mobile recordings
• Rugged full-metal housing
• Cross-platform compatibility with major recording software applications and best performance with included Cubase AI music software”
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