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title: "Yamaha Steinberg UR12 USB Audio Interface, small"
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# Class-A D-PRE mic preamp +48V phantom USB-powered + iPad compatible 24-bit/192kHz ultra HD audio Yamaha Steinberg UR12 USB Audio Interface, small

**Brand:** steinberg
**Price:** R3871
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 UR12: Pro sound, zero hassle—your portable studio powerhouse.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Yamaha Steinberg UR12 USB Audio Interface, small by steinberg
- **How much does it cost?** R3871 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- steinberg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted steinberg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged & Compact:** Built with a durable metal chassis that fits perfectly in your backpack or desktop setup.
- • **Plug & Play Anywhere:** Seamlessly connect to Windows, Mac, and iPad for ultimate mobile creativity without compromise.
- • **Pro-Level Mic Preamp:** Legendary Class-A D-PRE preamp with phantom power delivers rich, dynamic vocal and instrument recordings.
- • **Studio-Grade Clarity:** Experience pristine 24-bit/192kHz audio fidelity that captures every nuance of your sound.
- • **Instant Low-Latency Monitoring:** Feel the beat in real-time with ultra-low 2-5ms latency—perfect for guitarists and vocalists on the go.

## Overview

The Steinberg UR12 is a compact, USB 2.0 audio interface featuring 24-bit/192kHz converters and a premium Class-A D-PRE mic preamp with phantom power. Designed for Windows, Mac, and iPad compatibility, it offers rugged metal construction and ultra-low latency monitoring, making it the go-to choice for musicians, producers, and streamers seeking professional-grade sound quality on the move.

## Description

Combining an extremely compact design, extraordinary build quality with a rugged metal casing, full iPad connectivity and the outstanding D-PRE mica preamp, the UR12 redefines quality for its class of USB interfaces. 24/192converters offer you levels of audio fidelity rarely seen on an interface of this size, while the legendary D-PRE gives your recordings incredible detail, depth and dynamics. Guitarists, vocalists, songwriters and producers requiring a very portable interface with amazing sonic characteristics need look no further. The included upgradable Cubase AI version offers a streamlined, easy-to-use music toolset with everything you need when inspiration strikes.

Review: Works great! Using with Cubase on Windows 10 - So, I've tried a couple of audio interfaces before and none have ever done it for me. Mostly, the delay of signal is what puts me off. Granted it had been a few years and I knew technology was getting better. So, I gave this a try after looking around at the Focusrite and others. I use Cubase as it is, so I figured if ANYTHING will work with it, this will. Setup: Do not use the CD to install the drivers. Search for the UR12 drivers on Steinbergs site. They're up to date and work. The ones on the CD are years old, so, just toss them. After the install (and possible restart) plug the device in and then line out into your studio monitors or plug your headphones in. This thing becomes the sound card basically and will override your existing sound card. Now when you go into your DAW, you just set the inputs and outputs accordingly and you're in business. It was the easiest setup I've done to date with one of these things. Best part? I could set the latency down to the 2-5ms range which is barely perceptible. In fact, you can switch between direct monitor and DAW and I can't tell them apart. As a guitar player, you want to hear that immediate response. Pair this with a DAW that has things like amp simulators and it's pretty awesome. I've always played with effects coming out of a floor pedal but the effects in Cubase are pretty nice. Also, my son has nabbed all my older floor gear but just as well, he plays a LOT more than I do these days. We'll both be utilizing this thing quite a bit. I haven't used a mic with this unit yet so I can't comment on that. As for instruments, it's quite nice. I'm just leaving it as my main sound in/out device. I recommend you give it a try if you're on the fence about some other devices. Especially if you're looking at Focusrite and run Windows. I've seen several people complain about the device having issues on that OS. Maybe they fixed it? Also, this one is cheaper and that's quite nice. Give it a whirl.
Review: It works with Windows 10 (thank god) - twitch streamer/gamer here - I feel like I cheated with this product because it was so easy to set up and just as affordable as the UM2 when on sale. I stream to twitch a fair amount and was forced to buy a new interface after I switched from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and my Behringer Uphoria UM2 stopped working. The drivers for the UM2 destroyed my audio for Windows 10 so badly that I had to system restore to get my audio back. This interface actually comes with a cd and drivers on the cd! You don't have to google around for random drivers like you do for the UM2. Blew my mind. You install the drivers, plug in the interface, and it works? I was so confused. It took me more time to unpack this product than it did to get it working. This thing works.... I've been using it for only 24 hours so if it breaks I'll be sure to update you guys. I did a lot of searching to find this product. It's also full metal compared to the cheap plastic UM2. Things a beast. I am so excited. I was so frustrated with the UM2. I tried so hard to get it working for Windows 10 spending time on forums, google, and reddit until I finally just bought this... Buy this. It's twice the price of the UM2 but it actually works. Buy cheap - Buy twice. That's exactly what happened to me. Don't let it happen to you. October 9th, 2021 update - This thing is still amazing. I tell everyone who is in the market for an interface to buy this. I even bought another one when I started to have small audio issues (which were actually related to my dynamic microphone - yes dynamic - for shoutcasting). This thing is a tank. I dropped it multiple times and it still works. Gotta give credit where credit is due. Steinberg is worth the price. Excellent product.

## Features

- 24-bit/192 kHz USB 2.0 audio interface
- 1 Class-A D-PRE mic preamp supporting Plus-48V phantom power
- 1 Mic input(XLR) and 1 Hi-Z instrument input (TS), 2 line outputs(RCA)
- Cross-platform compatibility with Windows, OS X and iPad (with Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit/Lightening to USB Camera Adapter)
- USB-powered for mobile recordings with Mac and, additional USB mini socket for power source connection when used with the iPad

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00QY4RLRQ |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #68,177 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #446 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
| Color Name | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Tablet, Smartphone |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,074) |
| Date First Available | December 13, 2014 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.87 pounds |
| Item model number | UR12 |
| Operating System | mac os x |
| Product Dimensions | 9.21 x 8.07 x 4.13 inches |
| Size | small |
| Supported Software | Cubase AI |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Steinberg
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Tablet, Smartphone
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Number of Channels:** 2
- **Supported Software:** Cubase AI

## Images

![Yamaha Steinberg UR12 USB Audio Interface, small - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711JW2VUZjL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this Linux compatible?**
A: I am currently using this audio interface with current versions of Ubuntu Linux and FreeBSD without any problems.

**Q: Is it compatible with windows 10 64bit**
A: Should't be a problem, you can double check at the manufacturer website.Best,Victor.

**Q: Hello, this interface is phantome power 48v ?**
A: It has phantom Power at 48V. You can engage it insets of two inputs (1 and 2 and/or 3 and 4).

**Q: This might be a dumb question, but can i use this device on my mac similar to how a usb soundcard works, to output 24bit quality audio to my speakers?**
A: Yes, and no. You can output 24 bit quality, but only if the source is 24 bit. If the source is garbage this interface will not make it sound better.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great! Using with Cubase on Windows 10
*by L***I on January 2, 2019*

So, I've tried a couple of audio interfaces before and none have ever done it for me. Mostly, the delay of signal is what puts me off. Granted it had been a few years and I knew technology was getting better. So, I gave this a try after looking around at the Focusrite and others. I use Cubase as it is, so I figured if ANYTHING will work with it, this will. Setup: Do not use the CD to install the drivers. Search for the UR12 drivers on Steinbergs site. They're up to date and work. The ones on the CD are years old, so, just toss them. After the install (and possible restart) plug the device in and then line out into your studio monitors or plug your headphones in. This thing becomes the sound card basically and will override your existing sound card. Now when you go into your DAW, you just set the inputs and outputs accordingly and you're in business. It was the easiest setup I've done to date with one of these things. Best part? I could set the latency down to the 2-5ms range which is barely perceptible. In fact, you can switch between direct monitor and DAW and I can't tell them apart. As a guitar player, you want to hear that immediate response. Pair this with a DAW that has things like amp simulators and it's pretty awesome. I've always played with effects coming out of a floor pedal but the effects in Cubase are pretty nice. Also, my son has nabbed all my older floor gear but just as well, he plays a LOT more than I do these days. We'll both be utilizing this thing quite a bit. I haven't used a mic with this unit yet so I can't comment on that. As for instruments, it's quite nice. I'm just leaving it as my main sound in/out device. I recommend you give it a try if you're on the fence about some other devices. Especially if you're looking at Focusrite and run Windows. I've seen several people complain about the device having issues on that OS. Maybe they fixed it? Also, this one is cheaper and that's quite nice. Give it a whirl.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works with Windows 10 (thank god) - twitch streamer/gamer here
*by S***A on September 27, 2018*

I feel like I cheated with this product because it was so easy to set up and just as affordable as the UM2 when on sale. I stream to twitch a fair amount and was forced to buy a new interface after I switched from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and my Behringer Uphoria UM2 stopped working. The drivers for the UM2 destroyed my audio for Windows 10 so badly that I had to system restore to get my audio back. This interface actually comes with a cd and drivers on the cd! You don't have to google around for random drivers like you do for the UM2. Blew my mind. You install the drivers, plug in the interface, and it works? I was so confused. It took me more time to unpack this product than it did to get it working. This thing works.... I've been using it for only 24 hours so if it breaks I'll be sure to update you guys. I did a lot of searching to find this product. It's also full metal compared to the cheap plastic UM2. Things a beast. I am so excited. I was so frustrated with the UM2. I tried so hard to get it working for Windows 10 spending time on forums, google, and reddit until I finally just bought this... Buy this. It's twice the price of the UM2 but it actually works. Buy cheap - Buy twice. That's exactly what happened to me. Don't let it happen to you. October 9th, 2021 update - This thing is still amazing. I tell everyone who is in the market for an interface to buy this. I even bought another one when I started to have small audio issues (which were actually related to my dynamic microphone - yes dynamic - for shoutcasting). This thing is a tank. I dropped it multiple times and it still works. Gotta give credit where credit is due. Steinberg is worth the price. Excellent product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does what you would expect a $99 interface to do
*by J***N on January 31, 2015*

This good interface has all the basics and a few flaws to go with it. The quality of the Yamaha preamps are good. I don't use it to record, but if I did, it would be good for me or for someone on a budget. The knobs work well. They're a little stiff, but that also means that you can be precise with how small they are. It's USB 3.0 compatible, which is good because some recent interfaces haven't been. I think 4 stars is a good rating all things considered. I have 4 different interfaces, and this is probably the 2nd best one I have. Nice clean audio with a decent interface.

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