SteinbergUR242

A pro studio at home

At the same time as you’re thinking about what audio interface to choose, you’re probably thinking about today’s DAWs, virtual instruments and boutique effect plug-ins which offer the kind of audio quality equal to top studios, even when used with a modestly-priced laptop or iOS device. Are you looking for a compact, portable audio interface with functionality and sound quality to match? Built to a truly professional standard, the UR242 is designed to offer the audio aficionado a cost-effective, mobile solution to seamlessly match the extraordinary audio quality and flexibility of today’s best music production software.

The guitar and bass pro

Whether you’re laying down studio guitar tracks or playing live through your laptop as a flexible digital guitar amp, the UR242 is designed for you as a guitar player. It includes DSP-powered, virtual amplifier FX to give you a superb, dynamic sound when monitoring, with zero latency. The Guitar Amp Classics FX suite offers four different classic tube amps with full control, the Hi-Z input on Channel 1 lets you plug your electric guitar or bass straight into the interface, while the professional quality D-PRE microphone preamps let you capture the sound of an acoustic instrument in unparalleled, sparkling detail.

Keyboards and stage pianos

As a keyboard or piano player, have you looked at mobile audio interfaces and never found the perfect one? The UR242’s mix of connectivity and portability could be just what you need. Its two line inputs and MIDI port give you parallel recording of the audio signal and MIDI data, ready for further work in your DAW also using VSTis or routing to the main outputs for live gigs, while the professional D-PRE microphone preamps ensure every nuance of an acoustic piano is captured with stunning accuracy. The UR242 is an optimum yet affordable solution for any keyboard player or pianist, wherever you play.

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