No matter where you want to record, your projects should always sound great. The UR22C brings you amazing sound quality in a remarkably compact, tough & versatile package for composing & recording anywhere. Use it with a computer or an iOS device for superb results, wherever you are.

Combo Input 1 & 2 with Gain control

Great sound quality begins here, with the UR22C’s combo inputs & high-quality D-PRE mic preamps. Connect microphones via XLR plugs & use the brilliant, transparent sound of the Class-A D-PRE mic preamps to capture your voice or acoustic instrument. Or plug your instruments in direct with the 6.3mm plugs. With the gain control & the Peak indicator you can easily dial in the perfect input level for your performance.

+48 V phantom power indicator

The UR22C provides +48 V phantom power for when you’re using large (studio) or small diaphragm condenser microphones. The indicator lights up when the +48 V switch on the back panel of the UR22C is turned on.

USB indicator

This indicator lights up when the power is turned on & the UR22C is communicating with your computer or iOS device. If your computer or iOS device does not recognize the UR22C, the indicator will flash continuously.

MONO switch

When this switch is on, the UR22C inputs are routed to both outputs of the UR22C as well as both sides of the phones jack. When the switch is turned off input 1 is routed to the left output & input 2 is routed to the right output of the main output & the phones jack.

MIX knob

This control adjusts the balance between the signal to inputs 1 & 2 & the signal coming from your DAW software or iOS recording app. Even when the signals coming in on inputs 1 & 2 are mixed as a mono signal (for monitoring), they are still recorded individually in your DAW.

Hi-Z switch for Input 2

Switchable impedance on Input 2 lets you use it for both high impedance (for example, directly connected electric guitar or bass) or low impedance (such as keyboards, electric guitar via effects units) instruments. Plug your unbalanced guitar cable’s phone plug in the combo jack input 2 & record your guitar directly into your computer or iPad with the great sound of the on-board DSP-powered Guitar Amp Classics effect.

Phones jack with volume control

You can connect a set of stereo headphones to this 6.3mm jack for monitoring. The volume control adjusts the output signal level of the phones jack.

OUTPUT control & power indicator

This control adjusts the output signal level of the main outputs on the rear panel. The power indicator ring lights up when the UR22C is receiving power & it will flash continuously if the power supply is insufficient. If this happens, you can use a USB power adapter or a USB battery pack to provide sufficient power to the UR22C.

REAR

POWER SOURCE switch

Use this switch to select the port for supplying power to the UR22C. To supply bus power via the USB 3.0 port, set the switch to the USB 3.0 side. To supply power via the 5 V DC port, when using a USB power adapter or a USB battery pack, set it to the 5 V DC side.

USB 3.0 port

This port is used to connect the UR22C to a computer or iOS device. The port is a USB Type-C connector but the UR22C includes a USB Type-C to USB-A adapter cable. The UR22C is compatible with devices using both USB 3.0 & USB 2.0. To bus power the UR22C, your device will need a USB Type-C or USB 3.0 port, meaning the UR22C can be bus-powered by an iPad Pro. (Please note that when connecting the UR22C with iOS devices Apple accessories may be required).

5 V DC port

Use this port to connect a USB power adapter or USB battery pack when connecting the UR22C to a device that does not supply sufficient bus power, such as an iPad or iPhone. (Please note the UR22C does not include a USB power adapter or USB mobile battery).

+48 V switch

This switch turns the +48 V phantom power needed for condenser microphones on/off. When you turn the switch on, phantom power will be supplied to the XLR plug(s) connected to the input 1 & input 2 jacks. (Phantom power should only be used with condenser microphones).

MIDI input & output connectors

The MIDI input is for connection to the MIDI OUT jack of a device like a keyboard or pad controller, for your DAW to receive MIDI data such as note & control comm&s. The MIDI output is for connecting to the MIDI IN jack of a MIDI device, for transmitting MIDI data from your DAW.

MAIN OUTPUT L/R jacks

These jacks are for connection to monitor speakers, using 6.3mm balanced or unbalanced plugs, & output the Mix signals which are balanced as per the setting of the front panel Mix control. You can adjust the output signal level using the front panel Output control.

FEATURES

32-bit/192 kHz audio resolution

The industry-leading converters used in the UR-C series deliver exceptional audio quality, thanks to a maximum sampling rate of 192 kHz with 32-bit resolution. High-quality conversion is a crucial first step to a great audio production &, with the UR-C interfaces, Steinberg’s designers invested a huge amount of time, effort & meticulous research in choosing the very best combination of components for outst&ing analog to digital conversion. In addition to the great build quality of the UR series, the sound quality of the UR-C models has been refined by carefully adjusting components & incorporating 32-bit converters. These set a new st&ard for precisely & transparently capturing the subtlest nuances of every recorded signal, ensuring even the tiniest audio detail is maintained throughout the entire production process.

Superspeed USB 3.1 with USB-C

UR-C interfaces feature the USB 3.1 Gen 1 SuperSpeed st&ard, which provides fast, reliable & seamless connectivity to Mac & PC computers, as well as iOS devices. Together with the enhanced low latency delivered by our newly designed SSP3 chip & latest, most refined drivers, the UR-C series gives you peace of mind wherever you are recording. Also being compatible with USB 2.0 st&ard, you can enjoy the benefits of enhanced low latency with computers that do not provide a USB 3 connection.

Ultra-rugged build

Built to the most exacting st&ards, with a robust metal casing, the UR-Cs are rugged enough to withst& all the rigors of the road. Location recording, or just transporting your gear from one place to another, always comes with the risk of bumps, bangs, drops or scrapes. The exceptional build quality of these interfaces means you don’t need to worry about the journey — they are tough enough to ensure that, when you set up to record, the high-quality internal components will work perfectly every time.

Latency-free monitoring with DSP effects

With built-in DSPs, UR-C interfaces provide zero-latency monitoring with effects for every DAW, with straightforward control of all routings & settings. Powered by Yamaha’s custom-designed SSP3 DSP chip, you can enjoy all the benefits of dspMixFx technology. This offers latency-free monitoring, together with the highly acclaimed REV-X reverb, the Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip & Guitar Amp Classics for users of any DAW software. When using Cubase, all of the advanced monitoring capabilities are fully integrated into the application’s GUI by True Integrated Monitoring technology & users can choose to control the monitoring capabilities either from Cubase or the dspMixFx application, while the dspMixFx UR-C mixing application allows control of all effects when the interface is used with any other audio software.

Class-A D-PRE mic preamps

The UR-C series features D-PRE preamps, offering stellar recording quality unmatched in this price class. Yamaha’s highly acclaimed D-PRE preamps deliver truly transparent & beautifully detailed sound. A sumptuously detailed high end, immaculate dynamic response & rich, rounded low frequencies are the hallmarks of D-PRE, a very special, class-leading preamp which has been praised by industry professionals & media alike ever since its introduction. & to faithfully capture & replay that warm, transparent sound, the UR-Cs feature AD & DA conversion stages with up to 32-bit/192 kHz resolution.

Compatible with all major audio software

Our UR-Cs are compatible with all major audio software supporting the ASIO, Core Audio or WDM st&ard, providing a fully integrated, DSP-based monitoring setup wherever you are & with whichever DAW you use. Integrating seamlessly with Cubase & almost any other DAW, UR-Cs deliver latency-free monitoring with DSP-powered FX, via the onboard SSP3 DSP chip & latest dspMixFx technology.

iOS ready via CC Mode

Combining UR-C units with an iOS audio application such as Steinberg’s Cubasis for iPad, provides you with a fully mobile audio recording solution. All UR-C interfaces automatically switch to Class Compliant (CC) mode when connected to an iPad or iPhone & the UR22C & UR44C can even be bus powered by the USB-C equipped iPad Pro models. With Steinberg’s Cubasis iPad app or other iOS audio apps, UR-Cs offer an effortlessly intuitive production experience on iPad or iPhone.

Loopback function for streaming

The Loopback function of the UR-Cs offers an easy way of streaming performances live to the Internet. Often used by hosts of live online broadcasts, when the function is active, incoming audio signals to the UR-C (such as microphone, guitar or line source) are merged with the signal coming from audio playback software like Cubase or another DAW inside the computer. The merged signal will then be sent back to the computer for online streaming via your software of choice. & with the onboard effects of the UR-Cs you can tweak your sound, for example adding some reverb when doing online karaoke.

Included software

Cubase AI

Based on Steinberg’s award-winning advanced music production system Cubase Pro, Cubase AI is a powerful, one-stop music software solution for studio-quality recording. Combining audio & MIDI recording, editing, mixing & scoring in a single, integrated software package, Cubase AI is the perfect entry into the world of computer-based music production. Featuring Steinberg’s advanced audio engine, flexible routing & full automatic delay compensation, it supports 48 MIDI, 16 instrument, 32 audio tracks & 16 physical inputs. Cubase AI comes with a range of high-quality audio effect processors, the HALion Sonic SE workstation instrument & MixConsole for a stellar mixing experience.

Cubasis LE

UR-C’s seamless integration with iPad is enhanced by the inclusion of Cubasis LE, for creating professional music productions on your iPad. Featuring the same look & feel of its bigger brother Cubasis, Cubasis LE is especially designed for quick & easy operation, making recording, editing & mixing a breeze, as well as opening up a new world of possibilities for your creativity. It supports up to four audio & four MIDI tracks, features a mixer with studio-grade effects processors & also includes MicroSonic, a virtual instrument with 25 virtual instrument sounds, a virtual keyboard, sample editor & key editor.

dspMixFx mixing application

UR-C interfaces provide zero-latency monitoring with effects for every DAW, with straightforward control of all routings & settings, thanks to the built-in DSP chip & the dspMixFx UR-C software. Powered by Yamaha’s custom-designed SSP3 DSP chip, dspMixFx technology offers latency-free monitoring, together with the highly acclaimed REV-X reverb, the Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip & Guitar Amp Classics for users of any DAW software. When using Cubase, all of the advanced monitoring capabilities are fully integrated into the application’s GUI by True Integrated Monitoring technology, with users able to choose to control the monitoring capabilities from either Cubase or the dspMixFx application.