The UR-RT interfaces with Rupert Neve transformers

The premium UR-RT series provides high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity and comprises the UR-RT2 and UR-RT4 mobile interfaces with switchable Rupert Neve Designs input transformers.

Best audio quality for mobile production

Both UR-RT series units successfully combine rugged durability, easy connection to mobile devices, such as laptops and iPads, with superb sound quality. Added to the high-quality D-PRE preamps, the inclusion of switchable Rupert Neve Designs transformers on the front inputs adds exceptional musicality, expressiveness and rich harmonics, delivering the most professional sound for your music projects.

Fully compatible with all DAWs

UR-RT2 and UR-RT4 are compatible with all audio editing, mastering and music production software that supports the ASIO, Core Audio or WDM standards. Installing the driver is simple and seamlessly integrates the UR-RT with your favorite audio software. The latest dspMixFX technology provides latency-free monitoring with DSP-powered FX wherever you are and with whichever DAW you use.

Connect to Cubase

Cubase owners benefit from additional features, such as the auto-setup functionality, which enables the complete I/O setup to be handled directly from within Cubase. UR-RT2 and UR-RT4 include Cubase AI, a lean version of Steinberg’s advanced music production system, and also work with the included Cubasis LE iOS app to form a full-on mobile recording and production solution for the iPad.

About Rupert Neve Designs

From the early days of audio recording and production, the name Rupert Neve has been inextricably linked with outstanding quality sound. A true recording technology pioneer, fully deserving of the description “living legend”, the sound of Rupert Neve equipment has featured on countless iconic recordings in almost every conceivable genre. Rupert Neve Designs products are used by the most discerning professionals in the pro audio, film and broadcast industries; they continue to captivate and inspire well into the 21st century.

Real legendary sound

The name Rupert Neve is inextricably linked with outstanding quality sound, with Rupert Neve Designs products used by the most discerning professionals in the pro audio, film and broadcast industries. The inclusion of two Rupert Neve Designs transformers in the UR-RT2 and four Rupert Neve Designs transformers in the UR-RT4 delivers this legendary, high-end studio sound from real hardware, without software emulation — a landmark development for a truly mobile audio interface.

D-PRE microphone preamps

The UR-RT 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. This mic preamp 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. The end result is that the D-PRE provides a sound that is a perfect amalgamation of understated signal enhancement combined with impeccable sonic integrity.

DSP power

Powered by Yamaha’s custom-designed SSP2 DSP chip, you now can enjoy the benefits of dspMixFx technology, which offers latency-free monitoring together with the highly acclaimed REV-X reverb, the Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip and Guitar Amp Classics for users of any DAW software. When using Cubase all the advanced monitoring capabilities are fully integrated into the application’s GUI by True Integrated Monitoring technology.

Full DAW integration with dspMixFx

The UR-RT series integrates seamlessly with Cubase and almost any other DAW, delivering latency-free monitoring with DSP-powered FX, via the onboard SSP2 DSP chip and latest dspMixFx technology. This provides a fully integrated, DSP-based monitoring setup wherever you are and with whichever DAW you use.

Guitar Amp Classics

Guitar Amp Classics are guitar amp effects that make extensive use of advanced Yamaha modeling technology. Four amp types with different sonic characteristics are available: you get Crunch, Drive and Lead sounds as well as Clean sounds, which also include chorus and vibrato effects.

Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip

The Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip consists of a sidechain-enabled compressor and a three-band parametric equalizer. Both EQ and compressor were developed to attain a highly musical sound. By using just one single control element, the Morph Knob allows you to morph through both EQ and compression settings in combination.

REV-X reverb

The REV-X is a complex reverb algorithm developed by Yamaha. Renowned for its high-density, richly reverberant sound quality, with smooth attenuation, spread and depth that work together to enhance the original, dry sound, the REV-X features three types of reverb effects: Hall, Room and Plate simulations, with reverb time and level controls.

With iPad and computers

The UR-RT2 and UR-RT4 turn your PC/Mac computer or iPad into a professional-quality music production platform and with the included Cubase AI and Cubasis LE software provide a truly one-stop solution. Full compatibility with all audio software that support the ASIO, Core Audio or WDM standards and other iOS music production apps ensures that, whatever your choice of software, the UR-RT2 and UR-RT4 deliver great results.

Cubase AI

Cubase AI is a lean version of Steinberg’s advanced music production system, used by many musicians and producers around the world. Based on the same core technologies as Steinberg’s highly acclaimed Cubase Pro, Cubase AI offers a comprehensive feature set for composing, recording, editing and mixing. Together with the UR-RT2 or UR-RT4 audio interfaces, Cubase AI provides a full system solution for recording music in studio quality.

Cubasis LE for iOS

Cubasis LE is the streamlined version of Steinberg’s multi-touch sequencer for the iPad, and is especially designed for quick and easy operation using the included recording, editing and mixing features. Cubasis LE harnesses the full iPad connectivity of your UR-RT2 or UR-RT4, turning your iPad into a full-on mobile recording and production studio. To connect with the UR-RT, Apple adapters like the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter are required.

Basic FX Suite

The Basic FX Suite consists of VST plug-ins offering a range of effects and sound processing tools developed by Yamaha and incorporating modeling technology. It consists of three software components: the Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip, a compressor and equalizer as well as the REV-X, featuring three types of reverb effects: Hall, Room and Plate simulations and the Guitar Amp Classics guitar amp simulations offering a wide range of guitar amp tones.

Top 5 Features

24-bit/192 kHz USB 2.0 audio interfaces with analog I/O and MIDI I/O
Class-A D-PRE mic preamps featuring switchable Rupert Neve Designs transformers and supporting +48 V phantom power and Hi-Z options
Rugged full-metal housing for ultimate durability
Latency-free DSP-powered monitoring with REV-X reverb, Channel Strip, and Guitar Amp Classics
Cross-platform compatibility for Windows, macOS and iOS with Cubase AI and Cubasis LE music software included

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