Steinberg UR12 Desktop 2x2 USB Audio Interface (Black/Copper)

Plug a mic into the UR12`s Class-A D-PRE XLR mic preamp and a guitar or synth into the 1/4` Hi-Z input- there are separate gain controls for each input. Direct monitoring lets you hear yourself with no distracting latency; and there are separate volume controls for the speaker and headphone outputs. Sturdy, compact, and attractive with a classy black/copper finish, this USB interface can be either bus-powered by a computer-based home studio or powered via a separately available USB power adapter or USB mobile battery for on-the-go recording with your iPad or iPhone. To get you started right away, the UR12 comes with Cubase AI DAW for your computer and Cubasis LE for capturing audio to your iOS devices.

Key Features at a Glance

• Compact, ultrarugged build with classy, black/copper finish
• 24-bit / 192 kHz audio resolution for pristine sound quality
• Compatible with all major audio software
• XLR Class-A D-PRE mic preamp with switchable 48V phantom power
• 1/4` Hi-Z instrument input
• Headphone jack with volume control
• Stereo RCA speaker output with volume control
• High-speed USB 2.0 port for connectivity to Mac and Windows computers, iPads, and iPhones
• iOS ready via CC Mode
• Latency-free hardware monitoring with switch
• Loopback function for streaming
• Powered over USB or via separately available USB power adapter or USB mobile battery
• Includes Cubase AI DAW and Cubasis LE for iOS devices

• The UR12 features the Yamaha highly acclaimed Class-A D-PRE preamp. The D-PRE preamp delivers beautifully transparent sound, with remarkably detailed high end, rich low frequencies, and exceptional dynamic response.

• Thanks to a maximum sampling rate of 192 kHz with 24-bit resolution, the premium converters used in the UR12 accurately capture the detail of every recorded signal, ensuring that the fidelity of sound is maintained throughout the recording process.

• With high-speed USB 2.0, the low latency of the onboard SSP2 chip, and the latest drivers, the UR12 provides fast, reliable, and seamless connectivity to Mac and Windows computers, iPads, and iPhones.

• The Loopback function of the UR12 offers an easy way to stream performances live to the internet. Often used by hosts of live online broadcasts, when the function is active, incoming audio signals to the UR12 (such as microphone or instrument) are merged with the signal coming from audio playback software like Cubase or another DAW inside the computer.
• The merged signal will then be sent back to the computer for online streaming via your software of choice.

• The UR12 features latency-free hardware monitoring with an easy-to-use, monitor-source switch that lets you choose between the direct microphone/instrument signal and the output of your DAW.

• You can use your UR12 with an audio application like Steinberg`s Cubasis for iPhone and iPad, giving you a fully mobile audio-recording solution.
• The UR12 can switch to Class Compliant (CC) mode when connected to an iOS device, providing an intuitive, ultraportable audio-production experience.

• The robust metal casing and exceptional build quality the UR12 interface makes it rugged enough to withstand all the rigors of the road, whether you are location recording or just moving your gear from one place to another.

• Cubase AI is powerful one-stop music- and audio-production software for studio-quality recording. Combining audio and MIDI recording, editing, mixing, and scoring in a single, integrated software package, Cubase AI is the perfect entry into the world of computer-based music production.
• Cubasis LE for seamless integration of the UR12 with an iPhone or iPad. The software is specially designed for quick and easy operation, making recording, editing, and mixing on your iOS device a breeze, and opening up a new world of possibilities for your creativity.