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Yamaha Steinberg UR22MKII 2-Channel USB Interface
Brand | Yamaha |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Number of Channels | 2 |
Product Dimensions | 8"D x 9.2"W x 4"H |
About this item
- 2 x 2 USB 2.0 audio interface
- 24-Bit/192 kHz & Two Class-A D-PRE mic preamps
- Compatible with all major audio editing, mastering, and music production software
- MIDI input/output & iPad connectivity. System requirements: mac OS X 10.7/10.8/10.9/10.10/10.11 and windows 7 SP1/8/8.1/10
- Cubase AI and Cubasis LE included. Please refer the User Guide before use
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Sound quality | 4.4 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Tech Support | — | 4.2 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 4.7 | — | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Quality of material | 4.5 | 4.8 | 3.9 | — | — | 4.5 |
Volume control | — | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.8 | — | 4.3 |
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number of channels | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
hardware interface | usb2.0 | — | usb | usb | usb2.0 | headphone |
connectivity tech | USB | Type-C, USB 2.0 | USB | USB | USB | USB |
model year | — | — | 2021 | — | 2021 | 2021 |
style | UR22 MKII | 4th Gen | Interface only | — | 2-in/2-out | Single |
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Product information
Item Weight | 3.4 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 8 x 9.2 x 4 inches |
ASIN | B017MVUAHM |
Item model number | UR22 MKII |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #23,798 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #179 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 4, 2015 |
Color Name | Silver |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Computer Memory Type | SIMM |
Operating System | Windows 7 |
Processor Count | 1 |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
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Record and compose music in studio quality on your laptop or iPad with the UR22mkII. With outstanding audio and build quality for its price class, the UR22mkII combines choice components with advanced connectivity and flexible I/O options to offer a full-on mobile production platform.
From the manufacturer
Steinberg UR Interfaces
With Steinberg’s line of USB 2.0 connectivity interfaces, you’ve got it all covered: the UR range comprises a 19” rack-mounted studio solution, a desktop production interface, an ultra-compact mobile unit and an advanced portable production studio — all engineered and crafted to meet the most exacting standards.
Sharing the same heritage as the highly acclaimed MR816 interfaces, the URs house outstanding converters and D-PRE Class-A discrete mic preamps. Each interface is completely adapted to your needs while sharing the hallmarks of the UR range: great build quality, stunning sound and flexible, fully integrated capabilities. Ultra-stable drivers for Mac OS X and Windows mean that the entire UR range supports all major recording software applications.
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D-PRE microphone preamps
The preamp is where sound creation begins in recording, and ultimately determines the quality of your mix. All UR audio interfaces offer D-PRE Class-A discrete mic preamps from Yamaha. The D-PRE is carefully designed to capture all the subtleties and expressiveness of any audio source and is the culmination of years of development by the experienced engineers at the Yamaha Corporation. D-PRE Mic Preamps sound stunning, and the difference is in the design.
D-PRE has a very wide frequency range so that it can handle any music source and it does not overly amplify any specific components of the signal. It’s beautifully tuned to be able to capture the true expression of a given performance or audio source, while leaving flexibility for later editing.
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Total I/O | 2 in / 2 out | 2 in / 2 out | 4 in / 2 out | 6 in / 4 out | 24 in / 24 out |
Mic Pres | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Analog Ins / Outs | 2 in / 2 out | 2 in / 2 out | 4 in / 2 out | 4 in / 4 out | 8 in / 8 out |
Headphone Outs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
MIDI I/O | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Bus Powered | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Cubase AI | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Built in DSP | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Phantom Power | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
S/PDIF | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers like the quality and value of the audio midi interface. For example, they say it's built like a tank and provides high-quality instruments. Some are happy with the size and price. That said, some complain about the performance. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, ease of use, latency, and power.
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Customers like the quality of the audio midi interface. They say it's an excellent product for anyone looking into recording. They also appreciate the solid all metal construction and the clean design. The product works phenomenally and is super stable.
"...Build quality.... Great solid all metal, this interface has a great weight and feel to it. Not cheap at all.No drivers problem...." Read more
"...estimation, since it takes up much less space and gives more than one high quality instrument...." Read more
"...Pair this with a DAW that has things like amp simulators and it's pretty awesome...." Read more
"...this thing a few years back and it's still super relevant and runs perfectly aside from the audio issues - truly a mystery...." Read more
Customers find the value of the audio midi interface to be amazing, great, and worth their money. They say the little, inexpensive box does a great job and is a very good bang for buck audio interface. Some mention that the loopback feature alone is worth the cost.
"...Not cheap at all.No drivers problem. No software problem.. Just my lack of experience...." Read more
"...Maybe they fixed it? Also, this one is cheaper and that's quite nice. Give it a whirl." Read more
"...Gotta give credit where credit is due. Steinberg is worth the price. Excellent product." Read more
"...some people want, it is great for my needs and is an excellent value for the price...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the audio midi interface. They mention that it is compact and takes up much less space. Some say that it fits on the desk perfectly.
"...ways better than a real piano, in my estimation, since it takes up much less space and gives more than one high quality instrument...." Read more
"...The form factor is small (about 6 inch wide) and occupies little desk space. The unit DOES require a USB connection to fire up...." Read more
"...The quality of build is very nice. Small in size but excellent metal build, looks the part on a desk. The control knobs are smooth and precise...." Read more
"...nice, since I have one interface for every single need and fits on the desk perfectly" Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the audio midi interface. Some mention that it has clean sound, their pre amps sound good, and streaming videos sound clear. However, others say that they get consistent audio dropouts and freezes about every two minutes. The headphone jack isn't loud, and the headphone amp is somewhat weak.
"...I am using condenser mics and my pre amps sound good and i am able to get excellent results from my audio interface...." Read more
"...(included) this product succeeds beyond expectations in giving great beautiful sounds for at least five MIDI instruments, namely church organ..." Read more
"...anyway... while I had this interface I was very impressed by such clean sound. The D-PRE amps are better than the 2i4 in my opinion...." Read more
"...second, "interrupting" it as indicated by the USB light, causing the audio to disappear and take a couple seconds to fade back in...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the audio midi interface. Some mention it's a breeze to set up, and easy to learn. They say the controls are easy to handle. However, others say it'd be better with a YouTube tutorial, and that it has a steep learning curve.
"...I won't go into, comparing the both models!!So setup was easy, downloaded drivers on my Windows 10 laptop installed software cubebase from the..." Read more
"...PS(6) In my experience, Cubase is easy to learn if you do the tutorials and allow quite a few hours getting comfortable with it." Read more
"...I did have trouble activating the code initially, but waiting 24 hours after creating my account seemed to fix the issue...." Read more
"...It was the easiest setup I've done to date with one of these things. Best part?..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the latency of the audio midi interface. Some mention it has super low latency, while others say it has terrible latency and works very slow. They also mention the delay of signal is what puts them off, and the interface freezes completely.
"...There really is 0 latency and it doesn't use that much of your computer. I use it on a Mac with a 3 gig Intel i3 and 8 gigs of ram...." Read more
"...Mostly, the delay of signal is what puts me off. Granted it had been a few years and I knew technology was getting better...." Read more
"...QUICK NOTE: picks up really well when using a mic.. if you normally set your pre amp volume at about 75 percent, back this one up to about 50-60%..." Read more
"...every two minutes, and every hour/two hours or so, the interface freezes completely, disconnects everything connected to your computer via USB..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the power of the audio midi interface. Some mention it is sensitive and powerful, while others say that it loses all power. The phantom power worked for less than 2 days, and the device started turning off then back on.
"...It has started turning off then back on (takes about 1 second each time) every 10-15 minutes. The warranty for this i believe is 1 year...." Read more
"...It has a clean mic pre-amp and a decent amount of gain (not great, but enough for a lot of mics)...." Read more
"...have also said when its flashing like that its because its not getting enough power which im not sure why it wouldn't considering i have a 750 watt..." Read more
"...It was a nightmare. The phantom power worked for less than 2 days, and I was able to successfully record for less time than that...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the audio midi interface. They mention that it never worked, does not work with their iPad, and has a major issue with some computers. Some customers also report that the 5 volt DC power source does not works.
"...computer via USB (including important hard drives), and the interface refuses to work unless you turn it off and then turn it back on again...." Read more
"...Maybe the scarlet doesnt work right on Windows 8.1, not sure. Besides that, nothing bad to say about either...." Read more
"...One I purchased originally just completely stopped working after a few days, and the replacement is causing random bursts (3-5 seconds) of static,..." Read more
"...I contacted customer support, or tried to because the system did not work on an iPad, in that, it continue to say it did not recognize the app..." Read more
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So setup was easy, downloaded drivers on my Windows 10 laptop installed software cubebase from the website, didn't use the CD from the product, because you'll get the latest drivers on the website, connected everything up and it works great.
Build quality.... Great solid all metal, this interface has a great weight and feel to it. Not cheap at all.
No drivers problem. No software problem.. Just my lack of experience. But its me learning how to use the software , but audacity seems to be a better choice of software for podcasting as a beginner, so I am learning how to do the same tasks in both. Cubebase has a beautiful interface and can do more but audacity is great also and can do the tasks i need with much ease.
As with other reviews the headphone amp is lacking some beef to it . It works but could have been a tad better.
I am using condenser mics and my pre amps sound good and i am able to get excellent results from my audio interface. I look forward for my recordings it brings a big smile on my face when you have dependable gear. Money well spent. 5 stars
With Cubase AI LE (included) this product succeeds beyond expectations in giving great beautiful sounds for at least five MIDI instruments, namely church organ (gorgeous and real pipe organ), piano (absolutely real), oohs and aahs (fabulous), numerous guitars, several drumsets. It then gives passable sounds for many other instruments. In some ways better than a real piano, in my estimation, since it takes up much less space and gives more than one high quality instrument.
Note that to boost the sound I hooked the UR22 to a TCC TC-754 preamplifier (about $80 on Amazon) which then fed into the AUX jack of my $300 AV receiver, which plays the sounds created by the UR22 and Cubase over a 7.2 speaker system. With this setup, the organ sounds absolutely thunderous and majestic and real as anything played by E. Power Biggs. Oh, and of course, I hooked the UR22 to a MIDI keyboard, in my case an inexpensive MidiPlus AK490, costing about $65.
PS(1) I tried the Ableton 30 day free trial. The church organ sounded less real than the Cubase version.
PS(2) The UR22 can be installed on a 32 bit PC, and accept 32 bit music composition apps such as Ableton. But please note that Cubase requires a 64 bit PC, and refuses to install on a 32 bit.
PS(3) To connect all the bits and pieces, cables cost around $30, including two 10 foot MIDI cables to hook the keyboard to the UR22, a pair of 25 foot RCA cables to hook the UR22 to my AV receiver, a pair of RCA to 1/4 inch adaptors to convert the UR22 sound output from 1/4 inch plugs to RCA plugs. So all in all it cost under $300 (I already had a 64 bit PC and an AV receiver). And gave me my very own audio recording and editing studio. So if you can play keyboard, you can put your very own songs on the web.
PS(4) Of course the UR22 interface also allows you to plug in a mike and an electric guitar, so you can sing along with your composition playing your guitar listening to a MIDI drumset and then afterwards add organs, strings, etc etc.
PS(5) As noted, my son is learning disabled. He just uses the keyboard and does not touch the computer at all. The computer is hidden away on a shelf about five feet from the keyboard, so he has no temptation to touch it. I select the instrument, and set it to play without recording. And leave it on all day so he can play anytime he wants.
PS(6) In my experience, Cubase is easy to learn if you do the tutorials and allow quite a few hours getting comfortable with it.
Setup: Do not use the CD to install the drivers. Search for the UR12 drivers on Steinbergs site. They're up to date and work. The ones on the CD are years old, so, just toss them. After the install (and possible restart) plug the device in and then line out into your studio monitors or plug your headphones in. This thing becomes the sound card basically and will override your existing sound card.
Now when you go into your DAW, you just set the inputs and outputs accordingly and you're in business. It was the easiest setup I've done to date with one of these things. Best part? I could set the latency down to the 2-5ms range which is barely perceptible. In fact, you can switch between direct monitor and DAW and I can't tell them apart. As a guitar player, you want to hear that immediate response.
Pair this with a DAW that has things like amp simulators and it's pretty awesome. I've always played with effects coming out of a floor pedal but the effects in Cubase are pretty nice. Also, my son has nabbed all my older floor gear but just as well, he plays a LOT more than I do these days. We'll both be utilizing this thing quite a bit.
I haven't used a mic with this unit yet so I can't comment on that. As for instruments, it's quite nice. I'm just leaving it as my main sound in/out device.
I recommend you give it a try if you're on the fence about some other devices. Especially if you're looking at Focusrite and run Windows. I've seen several people complain about the device having issues on that OS. Maybe they fixed it? Also, this one is cheaper and that's quite nice. Give it a whirl.
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Then, bought a Presonus Audiobox USB 96 when I had a new recording project, and I did not work as supposed.
I could still hear the original signal even when the knob was fully toward the DAW side (Right).
So annoying it was unusable. Tried everything and I could not correct the issue. A common problem with these models as I found out later on. So I sold it.
I was looking at Focusrite, but model with MIDI is more expensive than the Steinberg, and is not very stable under Windows PC. Also looks like a toy.
The Steinberg is perfect!
Low cost, very sturdy and easy to setup. Works great under Windows 10 and Reaper. The mix knob works as it should, and it have midi IN/OUT. It also looks classy and beautiful. Feel really hi quality. Sound on the Hi-Z input is really clear and dynamic. I just wish it had a ON/OFF switch, and 2 Hi-Z input instead of only 1.
After having used them for about half a year, I must say I'm quite impressed.
Pros:
°The quality of audio output is good, not great. But at this price, it's unbeatable.
°The pre-amps are industry standard and the hardware monitoring is turning out to be way more valuable than it seems at first.
°Works great with all my DAWs and standalone audio applications with minimal latency issues. I'd recommend gaining good knowledge regarding sample rate settings for various mixing and recording purposes for optimal usage.
Cons:
°As mentioned by others, the headphones out doesn't seem to churn out enough gain, but it won't be a concern if you don't mind turning the knob into higher registers for the required volume.
Construcción:
En el momento en que tengas la UR22MKII en tus manos quedarás sorprendido de la calidad de su construcción y esto es por su chasis completamente de metal. Sin problemas podrá soportar uso rudo como el estar rebotando si la llevas dentro de tu mochila camino al ensayo.
La UR22MKII incluye un cable USB 2.0, licencias para Cubase AI y Cubasis LE, un disco de instalación con sus drivers correspondientes, un manual traducido en varios idiomas y si han conseguido el paquete de grabación este incluye también incluye unos auriculares con calidad de monitor de estudio y un micrófono de condensador para realizar unas grabaciones cuya calidad definitivamente te sorprenderá. (El disco de instalación es útil, pero recomiendo descargar el driver y firmware más reciente desde su página oficial: www.steinberg.net)
La UR22MKII tiene dos entradas XLR Híbridas con Phantom Power. Cada entrada tiene su propio control de ganancia y la entrada #2 tiene un interruptor para activar el nivel de impedancia Hi-Z para guitarras y bajos. Cada entrada tiene su propio indicador de picos. Un cuarto LED muestra la conectividad USB ya sea por PC/MAC o iPad. Tres perillas ofrecen: un control de volumen Entrada/DAW para monitoreo directo sin latencia y los controles independientes para audífonos y salida.
El panel posterior observamos un puerto USB 2.0 Type-B para datos y un conector Micro-B USB para fuente de corriente externa (El Cable Micro-B USB y el adaptador de corriente no están incluídos.) Entre ambos puertos se encuentra el interruptor para seleccionar la fuente de corriente de la unidad. A un lado podemos encontrar los puerto MIDI IN y OUT, también se encuentran las salidas izquierda y derecha de ¼ de pulgada con conectividad TRS balanceada y TS sin balancear así como el interruptor para activar el phantom power para micrófonos de condensador.
Alimentación de corriente:
La UR22MKII es alimentada por el puerto USB 2.0 Type-B cuando se encuentra conectada a una computadora, sin embargo, en cuanto se emplea con un iPad se necesitará utilizar el puerto Micro-B USB. Esto es porque un iPad no puede proporcionar corriente suficiente para alimentar la interfaz. En este caso recomiendo usar un adaptador de corriente AC de 5 voltios para uso de estudio o alguna batería externa como la Jackery Giant+ para cuando te encuentres lejos de de algún contacto. Cualquiera de las opciones necesita una alimentación de al menos 500mA de corriente.
Los Controladores:
Ya que la serie UR ha estado en circulación durante algún tiempo, la compatibilidad de sus controladores es bastante sólida. La última versión de los controladores soporta desde Mac OS 10.9 (Mavericks) hasta OS 10.12 (Sierra). El soporte de controladores para Windows incluye Windows 7, 8, 8.1 y Windows 10.
La frecuencia de muestreo llega hasta 192 kHZ y también tiene soporte para transmisión en vivo por internet.
Poco tiempo después de su lanzamiento se informó de un problema de comunicación MIDI cuando se usaba La UR22MKII en Windows, afortunadamente el firmware puede ser actualizado a la última versión (Actualmente 1.04). No importando la plataforma en la que te encuentres, recomiendo mantener el firmware actualizado. NOTA* ANTES DE ACTUALIZAR EL FIRMWARE es necesario contar con la ULTIMA VERSIÓN DEL DRIVER. Ambos pueden descargarse gratuitamente desde su página oficial en www.steinberg.net
Mac y Windows:
Usar la UR22MKII tanto en Windows como en Mac en un DAW como Cubasis AI o como yo, Presonus Studio One 3 no tiene problema alguno. Esto aplica también en una gran variedad de DAWs y programas de audio y video.
iUR:
Usar la UR22MKII con un iPad no requiere drivers; Tan solo conecta la interfaz y abre tu aplicación favorita, iOS hará la configuración de audio automáticamente. Pero ten en mente que algunas aplicaciones pueden grabar audio en 16 o 24 Bits, te recomiendo investigar el como configurar tus apps para sacar el mayor provecho a esta gran UR22MKII.
Si no cuentas con ninguna App para música o audio, puedes descargar Cubasis LE desde la Apple Store. Puedes usarla antes o después de conectar la interfaz pero sólo después de conectar la UR22MKII es que la aplicación funcionará sin ser la versión DEMO. Cubasis LE puede manejar 4 pistas de audio y 4 pistas MIDI, tiene 25 instrumentos virtuales, una mezcladora y 4 procesadores de efectos. Para más control, pistas y características puedes actualizar a la versión completa de Cubasis desde la misma aplicación, pero obviamente con un costo adicional.
Sonido:
Debo decir que soy un gran fanático de los preamplificadores D para micrófono de Clase – A que vienen incluidos en todas las interfaces de la serie UR. Tienen un sonido particularmente musical, limpio y revelador. No incluye ningún procesador interno DSP, pero honestamente no debemos esperar contar con esta característica en este rango de precios.
Conclusión:
El mercado de interfaces ‘2-in, 2-out’ tiene mucha competencia, incluyendo la Scarlett 2i2 de Focusrite y la Tascam US-2x2. La Tascam es compatible con iOS y también tiene puertos MIDI pero muchos usuarios encuentran desagradable el diseño angular de su chasis. La Focusrite tiene preamplificadores equiparables a los de Steinberg pero no tiene compatibilidad con iOS ni puertos MIDI.
La frecuencia de muestreo a 192kHz de la UR22MKII hace que ésta se distancie de la competencia, agreguemos la construcción sólida de su chasis, Software de excelente nivel, compatibilidad con iPad, iOS, puertos MIDI y Phantom Power y al final obtienes una excelente interfaz, versátil y con un gran sonido que tendrá contento a cualquier usuario no importando cual sea su nivel de experiencia
Reviewed in Mexico on February 20, 2017
Construcción:
En el momento en que tengas la UR22MKII en tus manos quedarás sorprendido de la calidad de su construcción y esto es por su chasis completamente de metal. Sin problemas podrá soportar uso rudo como el estar rebotando si la llevas dentro de tu mochila camino al ensayo.
La UR22MKII incluye un cable USB 2.0, licencias para Cubase AI y Cubasis LE, un disco de instalación con sus drivers correspondientes, un manual traducido en varios idiomas y si han conseguido el paquete de grabación este incluye también incluye unos auriculares con calidad de monitor de estudio y un micrófono de condensador para realizar unas grabaciones cuya calidad definitivamente te sorprenderá. (El disco de instalación es útil, pero recomiendo descargar el driver y firmware más reciente desde su página oficial: www.steinberg.net)
La UR22MKII tiene dos entradas XLR Híbridas con Phantom Power. Cada entrada tiene su propio control de ganancia y la entrada #2 tiene un interruptor para activar el nivel de impedancia Hi-Z para guitarras y bajos. Cada entrada tiene su propio indicador de picos. Un cuarto LED muestra la conectividad USB ya sea por PC/MAC o iPad. Tres perillas ofrecen: un control de volumen Entrada/DAW para monitoreo directo sin latencia y los controles independientes para audífonos y salida.
El panel posterior observamos un puerto USB 2.0 Type-B para datos y un conector Micro-B USB para fuente de corriente externa (El Cable Micro-B USB y el adaptador de corriente no están incluídos.) Entre ambos puertos se encuentra el interruptor para seleccionar la fuente de corriente de la unidad. A un lado podemos encontrar los puerto MIDI IN y OUT, también se encuentran las salidas izquierda y derecha de ¼ de pulgada con conectividad TRS balanceada y TS sin balancear así como el interruptor para activar el phantom power para micrófonos de condensador.
Alimentación de corriente:
La UR22MKII es alimentada por el puerto USB 2.0 Type-B cuando se encuentra conectada a una computadora, sin embargo, en cuanto se emplea con un iPad se necesitará utilizar el puerto Micro-B USB. Esto es porque un iPad no puede proporcionar corriente suficiente para alimentar la interfaz. En este caso recomiendo usar un adaptador de corriente AC de 5 voltios para uso de estudio o alguna batería externa como la Jackery Giant+ para cuando te encuentres lejos de de algún contacto. Cualquiera de las opciones necesita una alimentación de al menos 500mA de corriente.
Los Controladores:
Ya que la serie UR ha estado en circulación durante algún tiempo, la compatibilidad de sus controladores es bastante sólida. La última versión de los controladores soporta desde Mac OS 10.9 (Mavericks) hasta OS 10.12 (Sierra). El soporte de controladores para Windows incluye Windows 7, 8, 8.1 y Windows 10.
La frecuencia de muestreo llega hasta 192 kHZ y también tiene soporte para transmisión en vivo por internet.
Poco tiempo después de su lanzamiento se informó de un problema de comunicación MIDI cuando se usaba La UR22MKII en Windows, afortunadamente el firmware puede ser actualizado a la última versión (Actualmente 1.04). No importando la plataforma en la que te encuentres, recomiendo mantener el firmware actualizado. NOTA* ANTES DE ACTUALIZAR EL FIRMWARE es necesario contar con la ULTIMA VERSIÓN DEL DRIVER. Ambos pueden descargarse gratuitamente desde su página oficial en www.steinberg.net
Mac y Windows:
Usar la UR22MKII tanto en Windows como en Mac en un DAW como Cubasis AI o como yo, Presonus Studio One 3 no tiene problema alguno. Esto aplica también en una gran variedad de DAWs y programas de audio y video.
iUR:
Usar la UR22MKII con un iPad no requiere drivers; Tan solo conecta la interfaz y abre tu aplicación favorita, iOS hará la configuración de audio automáticamente. Pero ten en mente que algunas aplicaciones pueden grabar audio en 16 o 24 Bits, te recomiendo investigar el como configurar tus apps para sacar el mayor provecho a esta gran UR22MKII.
Si no cuentas con ninguna App para música o audio, puedes descargar Cubasis LE desde la Apple Store. Puedes usarla antes o después de conectar la interfaz pero sólo después de conectar la UR22MKII es que la aplicación funcionará sin ser la versión DEMO. Cubasis LE puede manejar 4 pistas de audio y 4 pistas MIDI, tiene 25 instrumentos virtuales, una mezcladora y 4 procesadores de efectos. Para más control, pistas y características puedes actualizar a la versión completa de Cubasis desde la misma aplicación, pero obviamente con un costo adicional.
Sonido:
Debo decir que soy un gran fanático de los preamplificadores D para micrófono de Clase – A que vienen incluidos en todas las interfaces de la serie UR. Tienen un sonido particularmente musical, limpio y revelador. No incluye ningún procesador interno DSP, pero honestamente no debemos esperar contar con esta característica en este rango de precios.
Conclusión:
El mercado de interfaces ‘2-in, 2-out’ tiene mucha competencia, incluyendo la Scarlett 2i2 de Focusrite y la Tascam US-2x2. La Tascam es compatible con iOS y también tiene puertos MIDI pero muchos usuarios encuentran desagradable el diseño angular de su chasis. La Focusrite tiene preamplificadores equiparables a los de Steinberg pero no tiene compatibilidad con iOS ni puertos MIDI.
La frecuencia de muestreo a 192kHz de la UR22MKII hace que ésta se distancie de la competencia, agreguemos la construcción sólida de su chasis, Software de excelente nivel, compatibilidad con iPad, iOS, puertos MIDI y Phantom Power y al final obtienes una excelente interfaz, versátil y con un gran sonido que tendrá contento a cualquier usuario no importando cual sea su nivel de experiencia