The latest member of the popular Steinberg “UR” family of USB audio interfaces is the UR242, a 4×2 USB 2.0 interface with MIDI I/O and support for resolutions up to 24-bit/192kHz. It’s the ideal interface for portable applications, for studio use, or for live recording. The UR242 features:
- One mic/line/Hi-Z input featuring Yamaha’s acclaimed class-A D-PRE microphone preamp for transparent, detailed sound, with 48-volt phantom power, peak LED indicator and pad switching
- One mic/line input featuring Yamaha’s acclaimed class-A D-PRE microphone preamp for transparent, detailed sound, with 48-volt phantom power, peak LED indicator and pad switching
- Two additional balanced line inputs
- Stereo balanced line outputs
- Stereo headphone output
- Onboard DSP power for latency-free monitoring with effects using dspMixFx software (included)
- Up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution
- Included VST3 plug-ins: the Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip, the REV-X reverb, and Guitar Amp Classics
- Rugged metal casing
- Compatibility with all major recording/audio software
- iPad connectivity
- MIDI input and output
- Loopback function for streaming performances live to the internet — merge incoming audio signals with playback from the computer
- Steinberg Cubase AI DAW included
