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SKU: UR242

Product Description

One of the highest-specced audio interfaces on the market, the Steinberg UR-242 gives you ultra hi-fidelity audio at 24bit 192kHz resolution. Two balanced "D-Pre" Mic preamps give full sounding, ultra-low-noise output, plus you have an additional 2 Line inputs and MIDI IO to cover all bases. Finally plug your speakers into the 2 line-outs and you're ready to go. All these high quality components are housed in a hardy metal casing ensuring the UR242 is designed to last, even in fast moving studio environments when out on the road.

Compact and Durable

The UR242 is a great tool when out on location because its light, compact and will survive the rough and tumble of always being on the move. The obvious choice is to plug your interface into the USB port of your laptop and run your session off there, but these recording can be made even lighter and simpler. If you really want to get set up recording on the move, the UR242 has been designed so that it can connect seamlessly to an iPAD where you can record to Steinberg's Cubasis App or any recording app of your choice. In addition to your ipad, all you will need is Apple's camera connection kit, which allows you to connect your ipad through the USB cable.

Amazing software and Effects

The UR242 offers zero-Latency monitoring with inbuilt SSP2 chip DSP effects, providing a fully integrated monitoring setup. If using Cubase, the dspMixFx technology is perfectly integrated into Cubase systems so that you only need one programme for all your pre and post fader tuning. If you're not entirely sure what you're doing, it also includes an awesome feature called "auto setup" so that you can get recording in no time!

Included in the box is Cubase AI Software which is an easy to use Recording programme for your mac or PC and means you can start recording immediately. This makes the UR22 the ideal first interface, or a great choice for discerning producers who need excellent sound quality in a truly portable package.

Whats more, the UR242 offers VST3 versions of the onboard DSP effects so that if you missed out on adding these quality tools in the recording process, you can add them in when mixing instead.

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24-Bit/192 kHz

Top of the range converters provide a maximum sampling rate of 192 kHz and a resolution of 24 bits, delivering pristine audio quality.

Class-A D-PRE mic preamps

Yamaha’s highly acclaimed D-PRE preamp delivers a truly transparent and beautifully detailed sound that is unrivaled in this product class.

Latency-free monitoring with FX

UR242 offers zero-latency monitoring with FX thanks to the included dspMixFx software with even tighter integration for Cubase owners with auto-setup, custom views, and much more.

Basic FX Suite

UR242 offers VST 3 versions of the onboard DSP plug-ins offering useful sound-shaping and FX tools: the Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip, the REV-X reverb and Guitar Amp Classics.

Rugged metal casing

Built to the most exacting standards by Yamaha’s experienced engineers, the UR242 is rugged enough to withstand all the rigors of the road.

Major recording software compatible

The UR242 is compatible with all major audio editing, mastering, and music production software supporting ASIO, Core Audio, or WDM standard.

iPad connectivity

UR242 offers connectivity with Apple’s iPad. When paired with Steinberg’s iPad-based Cubasis music app or other iOS audio apps, the UR242 offers a portable and effortlessly intuitive production experience.

MIDI input & output

For utmost flexibility, the UR242 is equipped with a MIDI I/O — connect your synth, a drum trigger module or whatever MIDI device you prefer!

Loopback function

UR242 offers an easy way to streaming performances live to the internet, with incoming audio signals merged to the playback signal from Cubase or other DAWs inside the computer.

Cubase AI included

Based on the same core technologies as the popular Cubase DAW, Cubase AI offers an intuitive feature set for composing, recording, editing and mixing.

Included Software 

  • Cubasis LE 
  • Cubase AI
  • dspMixFx Mixing Application

Included Effects 

  • Guitar Amp Classics
  • Clean
  • Crunch
  • Drive
  • Lead
  • Bundled Effects Plug-in Suite 
  • REV-X Reverb 
  • Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip

Specifications 

  • Number of Inputs: 4
  • Number of Outputs: 2
  • Microphone Inputs: 2
  • Inputs with HI-Z: 1
  • Analog Inputs TRS: 2 
  • Analog Inputs Combo: 2 
  • Analog Outputs TRS: 2
  • Phantom Power: 2 
  • Headphone Outputs: 1
  • MIDI I/O: Yes
  • Connection Type: USB 2.0
  • AD/DA: 24 bit 
  • Maximum Sample Rate: 192 kHz
  • Dynamic Range Input 101
Specifications
Bus Powered
Yes
Brand
Steinberg
Analogue Inputs
2
Microphone Inputs
2
Connectivity
USB

Customer Reviews

4.6

19 reviews

Value

Looks

Durability

Sound

Trusted Customer16th Feb 2023

Only gave it four stars because of wall wart has very thin and easy to break cable. Otherwise a great product. Using it for live use with Mainstage. Latency down to 8ms and Mac Mini CPU not so stressed as with previous interface. Just plugged in and it was up and running.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer8th Oct 2021

As a voice over artist this bit of kit is more than perfect for me.

Trusted Customer30th Apr 2021

Had a bit of trouble setting up the soundcard. For some reason, even though it’s usb 2.0 it only works when plugged in to a usb 3.1 port on my Prime B450 motherboard/AMD chip. Also the USB cable that came with the soundcard didn’t work... I had to use my own cable to get the soundcard working. Now that it is functioning it is great. But I give it four stars due to being a bit temperamental and giving me apoplexy when trying to set up my studio.

Value 4Looks 4Durability 4Sound 4

Dr Mike Cope15th Feb 2021

Great audio interface and comes with Cubase A1 software. Equivalent standard to Focusrite I assume, but comes with Cubase software, which is what I'm used to. Recorded one track so far and am very pleased with the sound quality. Would certainly recommend. Cubase LE is comprehensive and takes some getting used to. But well worth persevering with.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Joseph Bradshaw6th Jan 2021

Versatile. Does the job well. Purchased to interface audio for streaming.

Value 4Looks 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer12th Nov 2020

Was a pain to set up but once there it was excellent.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer4th Aug 2020

Value 4Looks 4Durability 4Sound 4

Mr William Wells20th Jul 2020

So far so good. Haven't yet tried out all the features but works well for interface with jamkazam.

Mr Danny Stoakes18th Jul 2020

The UR242 is small and compact, works perfectly. Does exactly what it says on the tin. And with the free Cubase AI, I couldn’t be happier. More than enough inputs for me. A quality product and well and truly worth the money and then some!

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Greg Jaskiewicz30th Apr 2020

Value 4Looks 5Durability 5Sound 4

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