Steinberg UR242 USB Audio Interface

The Steinberg UR242 is a four input, two output USB 2.0 audio interface that features dual D-PRE microphone preamps coupled with 24-bit/192 kHz converters. The portable device is housed in an all-metal chassis and also functions as a MIDI interface, allowing for connection of external MIDI devices. With on-board DSP-based effects, a separate headphones jack and phantom power supply, the unit is perfect for mobile musicians, touring DJs, or the small personal writing studio.

Audio input is available via two Neutrik XLR/TRS combo inputs both with Peak LEDs, and global, switchable +48V phantom power enables the connection of condenser microphones. A Hi-Z switch on input one allows for direct recording of electric guitar or bass without the need of a DI box and a pair of rear panel line inputs allow for connecting electronic keyboards. Independent headphones and main output controls provide for adjusting the monitor and phones level individually.

The Class Compliant mode allows the interface to connect to an iPad (with an optional Apple Connection Kit) and using iOS music production apps like Steinberg's Cubasis makes for an elegant solution for sketching out ideas at home or on the go. Additionally, the interface is compatible with all major audio editing, mastering, and music production software that support ASIO, Core Audio, or WDM standards.

Also included with the UR242 is a copy of Cubase AI DAW software. Based on the same core technologies as the full Cubase DAW, the AI version offers an intuitive feature set for composing, recording, editing and mixing. Two TRS outputs, stable drivers and a USB 2.0 connection complement the feature set of this professional yet affordable device.

• Four-input, two-output USB 2.0 audio interface

• Up to 24-bit/192 kHz operation

• Two, Class-A D-PRE microphone preamps

• Basic FX Suite offers VST 3 versions of the onboard DSP plug-ins

• Latency-free hardware monitoring

• MIDI input and output

• Loopback function allows incoming audio signals to be merged with the playback signal from Cubase or other DAWs inside the computer

• Switchable +48V phantom power

• Compatible with all major recording software

• iPad connectivity

• Rugged full-metal casing

• Cubase AI DAW software included

Specifications:

• Converters: 24-bit

• Sample Rates: Up to 192 kHz

• Analog In

  • 2 x XLR Combi Microphone/Line (front panel), 2-pin hot

  • 2 x 1/4" TRS phone Line

• Analog Outputs

  • 2 x 1/4" TRS phone Line

  • 1 x 1/4" TRS phone Headphone

• Digital Input Connectors: No

• Digital Output Connectors: No

• MIDI In/Out: 2 x 5-pin DIN MIDI In, Out

• Other Connectors: 1 x USB 2.0

• Meters: 2 x LED peak indicators

• Power Requirements: Via included external power supply

• Dimensions (WxDxH): 7.8 x 6.3 x 1.9" (198 x 159 x 47 mm)

• Weight: 2.9 lb (1.3 kg)