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With the addition of the UR12, Steinberg have rounded out their popular UR-series of audio interfaces. While it is the most affordable of the bunch, Matthew Loel T. Hepworth explores the other unique features of this versatile little interface.

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Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver is a software program that allows communication between the UR242 and a computer. In Control Panel, you can configure the basic settings for the audio driver (Windows) or confirm the audio driver information (Mac). Windows How to Open the Window. Recently, I picked up Steinberg’s new UR22 USB audio interface.This interface is a 2-in/2-out, bus-powered audio and midi interface aimed at the home studio and mobile markets. Although it is the smallest unit in the Steinberg’s UR series, the UR22 does come with a fair amount of features including a pair of Yamaha’s much touted “D-Pre” mic preamps which incidentally can also be.

There are a great many audio interfaces on the market, and the Steinberg UR-series (ranging in input channels from 2 to 24) already has several models with a broad range of features. So my first question was: Why are they adding the UR12 to the fold? Now that I’ve used the interface on both computers and an iPad, I can see exactly for whom this model is designed.

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Jan 19, 2015  I first tried Steinberg’s Cubasis DAW app ($49.99 at the Apple App Store) and made sure to set the bit depth to 24-bit. I also tried it with Yamaha Mobile Sequencer and TNR-i, Arturia iProphet, Moog Animoog, GarageBand, Vogel CMI Pro, and Jordan Rudess MorphWiz, all of. The Steinberg UR22 receives a refreshing update. With outstanding audio and build quality for its price class, the UR22mkII combines choice components with advanced connectivity and flexible I/O options to offer a full-on mobile production platform. Steinberg Zero Downtime. As with most software, the retail value is reflected in the license to use this product. Read up on what measures you can take in case of a defective or lost USB-eLicenser. The Steinberg Media Technologies support team is committed to provide a comprehensive service. An important part of any support offer is the direct contact via email and telephone. Before getting in contact with us, we'd like to ask to check our other online resources for troubleshooting. Steinberg Zero Downtime. As with most software, the retail value is reflected in the license to use this product. Read up on what measures you can take in case of a defective or lost USB-eLicenser.

First Glance

Like all the other portable UR interfaces, the UR12 is built like a tank, a really tough tank. When you take it out of the box, you’ll instantly appreciate the all-metal chassis. It’s roughly the size of a large paperback book, and the controls and jacks are clearly labeled on the front and rear panels, the latter of which are also labeled on top. Included in the box is a USB cable, UR Tools disc, owner’s manual, and a code with which you can download a license for Cubase AI 7 for Mac or PC. That version of Cubase offers 32-tracks of audio, 48-tracks of MIDI, a variety of mixing and production features, as well as being able to record at the UR12 high sample frequency of 192 kHz.

Front Panel

The front panel has a phantom powered XLR input with a D-Pre mic preamp (more on that later), along with a Hi-Z 1/4” input for instruments. Both inputs have gain controls and peak indicators. The USB light will indicate the status of the connection to a computer or iPad (flashing for no connection or no driver installed, solid for proper connection), and the output knob controls the level of both the single headphone jack and the stereo output jacks on the back panel. There’s also a Direct Monitor button that provides latency free input monitoring.

The front panel.

Rear Panel

The rear panel has two different USB ports (the difference is important and will be discussed in a moment) with a Power Source switch, stereo outputs on RCA connectors, a +48V phantom power switch (with corresponding LED on the front panel), and an anti-theft slot.

The rear panel.

On a Power Trip

As for the USB ports, they are NOT both data ports. The USB 2.0 port is for data and must be connected to a computer or iPad (Apple USB Camera Connection Kit required) for the UR12 to communicate with the host device. When connected to a computer, the port is buss-powered, so the Power Source switch needs to be set to the USB 2.0 port. But because an iPad cannot supply power through either the 30-pin or Lightning connector (depending on your iPad model), you must switch the Power Source to the Micro-USB port and attach a power supply or external battery that can supply 5-volts (4.8 to 5.2 V nominal) and 0.5-amps (500 mA) of current or greater. Since many iPad-toting road warriors already have a portable battery or USB charger that meets those specifications, you may already have a device that will power the UR12. However, you will need to supply your own USB-A to Micro-USB B cable. I tested the UR12 with the Jackery Giant + battery, as well as a generic phone charger with a USB port. The UR12 performed properly with both.

Power options: Jackery Giant + battery pack (left) and generic 5V 500 mA phone charger (right).

Who It’s For

The UR12 is perfect for singer/songwriters who need a small yet rugged portable interface, or anyone that records with no more than one microphone and/or one Hi-Z input simultaneously. However, if you do any stereo recording, you’d be better off looking at the UR22 or UR44, the latter of which also works with the iPad. It also works well as a monitor-only device for video editors or DJs who may not need audio input capabilities as often as musicians do, or anyone using iPad apps who desire higher sound quality.

How It Sounds

With 24-bit resolution, the UR12 can easily compete with other interfaces in its price range. But when you consider that most of the competition is stuck at 96 kHz, the 192 kHz capability of the UR12 makes it very unique in the sub-$100.00 class. Also, as I’ve mentioned in my reviews of other UR interfaces, the D-Pre mic preamp (a Class-A Inverted Darlington design) produces a very musical character. If you haven’t heard one yet, you should. The D-Pre does have its detractors in several forums and blogs, with a common refrain of, ‘it’s not flat.’ While it’s true that the D-Pre is not the flattest-sounding preamp on the market, it’s also fair to say there has never been a piece of boutique studio gear that has been highly desired for a flat response. (“I love the old Neumann U47 microphone because of how flat it sounds”, said no one… ever.) Flat is boring; Don’t be boring, be interesting.

How It Works

I tested the UR12 on different Mac and Windows-based computers, along with several programs including Cubase, Ozone, RX 4, Premiere Pro CC, Audition, and WaveLab, all of which worked perfectly without a single issue. The Yamaha-designed USB audio drivers have been around for quite a while, so rock-solid performance was no surprise.

When I tried the UR12 with the iPad, well… it just worked. And the sound quality and character is vastly improved over the iPad built-in audio system. I first tried Steinberg’s Cubasis DAW app ($49.99 at the Apple App Store) and made sure to set the bit depth to 24-bit. I also tried it with Yamaha Mobile Sequencer and TNR-i, Arturia iProphet, Moog Animoog, GarageBand, Vogel CMI Pro, and Jordan Rudess MorphWiz, all of which worked flawlessly and sounded great. Connecting the UR12 to my iPad was all it took for all my favorite apps to recognize it with no other configuration necessary.

An iPad-based recording studio that fits in a small briefcase.

The UR12 also has a unique Loopback feature that allows you to stream audio from your DAW straight to the Internet. While that may not be a feature everyone needs, those that do will appreciate the capability.

Conclusions

There is some competition out there in the ‘1-mic, 1-1/4’ audio interface market. The Focusrite iTrack Solo comes to mind, and it’s even a little cheaper than the UR12, but only supports up to 96 kHz sample frequency. (Personally, I think the UR has a big advantage coming with Cubase AI 7 rather than Ableton Live Lite 8.) The ICON Digital MicU Solo does have 192 kHz capability, but costs about $35.00 more, won’t work with the iPad, and comes with no software at all. So if you need 192 kHz, a great sounding mic preamp, computer and iPad compatibility, great software, all in a portable chassis that’s built to outlive the owner, the UR12 will certainly give you the one-two punch.

Many might look at the UR22mkII as a beginner’s audio interface, and for good reason. Like its original variant, it’s inexpensive, has versatile 2-channel connectivity, and comes with limited edition versions of DAW software. But I’ve run into a large number of people who own the UR22-class interfaces, and they run the gamut from beginner to advanced. When I query them as to why they chose the UR22, they usually answer with, ‘It’s built like a tank’, and ‘It sounds great.’ I think they’re right on both counts, which is why I also own an original UR22.

The only thing I felt was lacking on the original version was Apple iPad-compatibility. The UR22mkII now works with the iPad, and even comes with the Cubasis LE app. The drivers are compatible with Mac and Windows and come in ASIO, Core Audio, and WDM formats. Serum synth mac download software.

Physical Fitness

If you’ve held a UR22mkII in your hands, you were surely impressed by the build quality of the all-metal chassis. It will surely survive bouncing around in a backpack on the way to a session. The UR22mkII comes with a USB 2.0 cable, license card for Cubase AI, instructions for downloading Cubasis LE from the App Store, UR Tools installation disc, and multi-language printed owner’s manual. Having the disc is nice, but you’ll want to download the most current drivers and firmware at www.steinberg.net. (More on that later.)

The UR22mkII has two phantom powered XLR inputs with combo jacks for TRS/TS inputs. Each input has corresponding Gain controls, and Input 2 has a switch for setting the level to Hi-Z for guitars and basses. Each input has its own peak light, whereas the +48 V phantom power is supplied to both inputs simultaneously. Another LED shows USB connectivity to the host computer or iPad. Three knobs offer input/DAW balance for zero-latency monitoring, and the headphone and output level controls are independent.

The back panel has a Type-B USB 2.0 port for data, along with a Micro-B USB connector for power. (Cable and AC adaptor not included.) Between the ports is a power switch selector for choosing which USB port will power the unit. Next are the MIDI in and out connectors, left and right 1/4 inch output jacks with TRS balanced or TS unbalanced connectivity, and a phantom power switch for use when using condenser microphones.

Power Play

The UR22mkII is bus-powered via the Type-B USB 2.0 port when connected to a computer. However, when using it with an iPad, you’ll need to power the UR from the smaller Micro-B USB port. That’s because the iPad can’t power external USB devices through the Lightning port and Camera Connection Kit cable, or equivalent. Therefore, you can use either a 5-volt AC adapter for studio use, or external battery like the Jackery Giant+ when you’re away from AC outlets. Either device will need to supply at least 500 mA of current. If you ever find that your computer USB ports or hubs won’t sufficiently power the UR, you can power it from the Micro-B port, provided you set the power switch on the UR back panel properly.

The Drivers Seat

Because the UR-series has been around a while, the drivers are understandably solid. The most current drivers support Mac OS 10.9 (Mavericks) through 10.11 (El Capitan), but you can also download older drivers that support 10.7.5 (Lion) and 10.8.5 (Mountain Lion). Windows drivers support 7 SP1, 8, 8.1, and Windows 10. Sample rates of up to 192 kHz are supported. It also has loopback capability for live Internet streaming.

Shortly after release, a MIDI communication problem was discovered when using the UR22mkII with Windows. Fortunately, the firmware is user-upgradeable. The most current version as of this writing is V1.01. Regardless of platform, it’s a good idea to keep the firmware up to date, but make sure to download and install the most current drivers prior to running the firmware updater, both of which can be found at www.steinberg.net.

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Mac and Windows Results

Using the UR22mkII with the Cubasis AI worked flawlessly, regardless of platform. The same was true when used with a variety of other DAWs, audio, and video programs. I noticed that audio scrubbing in Adobe Premiere was much faster than the FireWire interface I normally use.

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Using the UR22mkII with an iPad requires no drivers; you just connect them together and launch your favorite iOS music or audio app. iOS will automatically route the iPad audio system to the UR22mkII, so little to no configuration is necessary. However, some apps can record audio in 16- or 24-bit, so make sure to learn how to configure your apps to take full advantage of your audio interface.

If you don’t have any apps for music or audio yet, you can download Cubasis LE from the Apple Store. You can even run it on your iPad prior to connecting the UR, but it will be limited to demo mode. Only when you connect the UR to the iPad will Cubasis LE run without restriction. It provides 4 audio tracks and 4 MIDI tracks, has 25 virtual instrument sounds, a mixer, and 4 effect processors. For more power, you can upgrade to the full version of Cubasis as an in-app purchase. (Note: Current users of other Steinberg UR interfaces, including the UR12, UR242, UR44, UR28M, UR824, as well as some interfaces from Yamaha, Line 6, Tascam, and Allen & Heath, can also download and use Cubasis LE.)

How it Sounds

I’m a big fan of the Class-A D-PRE mic preamps that come standard on all UR-series interfaces. They sound very musical, and the UR22mkII sounds equally clean and revealing. But it doesn’t come with any internal DSP processing, nor should any really be expected at this price point.

Conclusions

The ‘2-in, 2-out’ audio interface market has a lot of competition, including the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and Tascam US-2x2. While the Tascam is iOS-compatible and has MIDI, some users don’t like the angled chassis. The Focusrite has preamps comparable to the Steinberg, but lacks iOS-compatibility and MIDI. The 192 kHz sample frequency of the UR22mkII opens the distance between itself and the competition. Add to that the great software, iPad-compatibility, MIDI, and an extremely rugged chassis, and what you end up with a versatile, great sounding interface for users at any experience level.

Street Price: $149.99

Pros: Built to last, iPad-compatible, MIDI, great mic preamps, Cubase AI and Cubasis LE included.

Cons: No signal levels on input (clip lights only), early adopters might need to update their firmware.

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