Steinberg UR242

USB 2.0 Audio Interface

24-Bit/192 kHz

4 In - 2 Out

2x D-PRE Microphone preamps

2 Analog mic / line combo inputs XLR / 6.3 mm jack - Input 1 available as Hi-Z input (guitar / bass), front side

Pad Switch for Input 1 and 2

2 Analog line inputs 6.3 mm Jack balanced, back side

2 Analog outputs 6.3 mm jack

1x Headphone output 6.3 mm jack

MIDI I/O

USB

Zero-latency monitoring with DSP-based and no-latency effects: REV-X reverb, Guitar Amp Classics and Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip

Switchable 48V Phantom power

Apple iPad support (requires optional camera connection kit)

Includes Steinberg Cubase AI software (download version)

Minimum system requirements: Mac OS X 10.7 or later, Apple iOS 6 or later, Apple iPad2 or later, Windows 7 or later

Dimensions: 198 x 47 x 159 mm

Weight: 1.3 kg

Further information

Recording / Playback Channels	2x4
Number of Mic Inputs	2
Number of Instrument Inputs	1
Headphone Outs	1
Phantom power	Yes
Number of S/PDIF Connectors	0
Number of ADAT Connectors	0
Numer of AES/EBU Connectors	0
Number of MADI Connectors	0
Ethernet	0
Other Connectors	No
MIDI interface	Yes
Word Clock	No
Max. sample rate (kHz)	192 kHz
Max. resolution in bit	24 bit
USB Bus-Powered	No
Incl. power supply	Yes
USB Version	2.0
Width in mm	198 mm
Depth in mm	159 mm
Height in mm	47 mm

Recording / Playback Channels

2x4

Number of Mic Inputs

Number of Instrument Inputs

Headphone Outs

Phantom power

Yes

Number of S/PDIF Connectors

Number of ADAT Connectors

Numer of AES/EBU Connectors

Number of MADI Connectors

Ethernet

Other Connectors

MIDI interface

Yes

Word Clock

Max. sample rate (kHz)

192 kHz

Max. resolution in bit

24 bit

USB Bus-Powered

Incl. power supply

Yes

USB Version

2.0

Width in mm

198 mm

Depth in mm

159 mm

Height in mm

47 mm

for me the best audio interface w/4 inputs

08.12.2015

i have alsis io2 express but i needed more inputs and wasn't happy with the latency performance
so I've been making choice between focusrite scarlett 6i6 and steinberg ur242.
I went with scarlett as it has decent reviews for its audio quality. but after a day of testing i was totally upset. a lot of buzz and noise probably caused by the ground loops or whatever. once I have connected active monitors the noise level coming from the input was unacceptable.
so i sent it back and took ur242. additionally i have read a lots of similar complaints regarding the noise.
the ur242 is something completelly different. the D/A has very very nice sound and is totally clean. i had tried the inputs and the were no issues with the noise or ground loop. i'm using the same cables. latency is awesome and audio quality as well. fully reccommended over scarlett anytime! and the price is lower too :) on top of that you'll get the latest cubase AI which is also nice piece of software.

update:
after I have post this review I have realized that this box has a VERY nice feature. Yes, it has DSP which is not new to me. You may add a reverb and one of the 4 guitar amp models (each one can be tweaked) per channel. That was something I ignored that and did not intent to use as I have everything in my Cubase. BUT - you can use the preset even your computer is shut down. That's really awesome if just want to quicly grab and play guitar without making noise during the night hours using a proper guitar amp. just power the UR242, plug the guitar in, put headphones on, or turn on monitors. I really love that feature. The amps do not sound awesome, especially on higher gain, but cleans and crunch is just ... ok for some practicing.

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Good product

A. Lee, 17.07.2018

I bought this because it, as it name, have 4 analog inputs (2 mic pre) and 2 outputs. The mic pre are decent, driver is stable(on a mac with logic pro), latency not too bad, and low noise. I love the knobs on the front that allows me to control volume/gain of both mic pre, main out and headphone out separately.
Build is like a tank, cool and strong aluminium casing. It is inexpensive and certainly does a good job for what I've paid for.

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