Steinberg

Verdict
For Built to last
Yamaha preamps
Built-in DSP processing
Against Requires another power
source to work with iOS
A rugged 2-in/2-out audio interface with
great Yamaha preamps and a good bundle
of software
9/10
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84 / COMPUTER MUSIC / November 2022
Steinberg really pimped up its UR range
of audio interfaces, introducing USB 3.0
models for PC, Mac and iOS. The UR22C,
on test here is the most afordable of
the bunch. It ofers USB Type-C
connectivity (or USB 3.1 Gen 1
SuperSpeed, to give it its oicial title)
and operates at 32-bit/192kHz audio
resolution. There’s MIDI I/O, too, as well
as DSP that provides zero-latency
efects that can be used when
monitoring. These can be accessed via
the dspMixFx mixer.
Unsurprisingly, the UR22C is a 2-in/2-
out audio interface. You get a couple of
balanced Neutrik combo inputs, each of
which sports a Yamaha DPRE mic
preamp, and two balanced line outputs.
With its rugged metal casing, the
UR22C is the best audio interface for
you if you want something that can be
slung in a backpack without fear. It also
includes a good bundle of software
called Steinberg Plus which includes
apps, sounds and loops.
steinberg.net
Steinberg
UR22C £125
CONNECTIVITY: USBC | AUDIO RESOLUTION: 32-bit/192kHz | ANALOGUE INPUTS: 2 | ANALOGUE OUTPUTS: 2 | DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY: None | MIDI I/O: Yes |
SOFTWARE BUNDLE HIGHLIGHTS: Steinberg Plus includes Groove Agent SE, HALion Sonic SE, Anima and Retrologue instruments
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