UR12 USB Audio Interface

Whether you are taking your first steps in recording songs, want to stream your audio online or record your family and friends having fun, the UR12’s compact, rugged design, outstanding sound quality and ease of use make it the perfect recording companion for you, your computer and iOS device.

The UR12 is available in two versions, the classic silver/black finish and the new classy black/copper combination. All other specifications are identical.

  • 2x In/Out

  • 1x D-PRE

  • 1x Hi-Z

  • 1x Headphones

  • USB 2.0

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General features

24-bit/192 kHz audio resolution

The premium converters used in the UR-series deliver great audio quality, thanks to a maximum sampling rate of 192 kHz with 24-bit resolution*. High-quality conversion is a crucial first step for any audio production and, with the UR interfaces, Steinberg’s designers researched the best combination of components for optimized analog to digital conversion. Alongside great build quality, the sound quality of the UR models is refined by the inclusion of 24-bit converters. These accurately capture the detail of every recorded signal, ensuring that the fidelity of sound throughout the recording process is maintained.

Included Software

  • Cubase AI

    Cubase AI is a special, compact version which uses the same core technologies as Cubase Pro - exclusive to customers of selected Steinberg and Yamaha hardware products. It provides all the basic tools for recording, editing and mixing - from the initial idea to the final masterpiece.

  • Cubasis LE

    Cubasis LE is the compact version of Steinberg’s mobile multitouch sequencer, providing the same look and feel of its bigger brother Cubasis. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis LE makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze, no matter where you are, right there on your iPhone or iPad.

Get started with great sound

  • For recording

    If you are a newcomer to digital music production, the UR12 is the ideal audio interface to start your musical journey, record your first tracks and begin a potentially lifelong adventure of writing, recording and mixing your music on computer. Offering the inputs and outputs you need to record vocals and instruments in outstanding quality, the UR12 also includes a streamlined and upgradable version of Cubase, Steinberg’s legendary music production system. Available at a price that offers remarkable value for making your first foray into computer recording, the UR12 is built to very high standards, very rugged and ultra-portable.

  • For streaming

    Do you want to join the thousands of people successfully streaming audio online? The UR12’s loopback function lets you broadcast your audio production live on the internet. You can combine a live microphone signal into the UR12’s mic input with the audio from any recording and stream both live to the web. You could add a live voiceover or vocal to a music backing track or sing live with your guitar or keyboard input to the UR12’s input 2, with both signals merged and looped back to your internet broadcasting software. The world is waiting for you…

  • For gaming

    Crystal-clear communication is crucial for gaming when every second counts. With the UR12, every gamer looking for high-quality audio performance has the perfect audio interface to connect to any kind of microphone or professional headset*. Instead of relying on your computer’s onboard sound, use the UR12 to connect according to your needs and make your voice heard when the action starts.

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Data & Facts

Record Interviews and Podcasts on the Move 

How to use the loopback function