MUSIKMESSE 2018:
Steinberg’s new USB 2.0 audio interfaces are very much a team effort.
They include transformer circuitry from Rupert Neve Designs and the
engineering expertise of Yamaha. There are two models
in the range: the UR-RT2 and UR-RT4. The former offers four inputs and
two outputs, while the latter gives you six inputs and four outputs.
Both come with DSP-powered effects for zero-latency monitoring, along
with D-PRE preamps from Yamaha. The Rupert Neve transformers, meanwhile,
are designed to add character with a whiff of natural compression and
saturation.“I’m very glad that we can work together with
Steinberg. We are proud that we’ve helped move this type of sound
quality and character into a new market and audience,” said Josh Thomas,
general manager at Rupert Neve Designs.Over at Steinberg, Senior
Marketing Manager Stefan Schreiber commented: “We at Steinberg are very
excited about this collaboration and the opportunity to utilize the
legendary sound of Rupert Neve Designs in our trusted USB audio
interfaces.”Available in June, the UR-RT2 will cost €399 and the UR-RT4 will go for €649. Specs are below, and you can find out more on the Steinberg website.
Steinberg UR-RT2 features24-bit/192 kHz USB 2.0 audio interface 2 Class-A D-PRE mic preamps supporting +48 V phantom powerRupert Neve Designs transformer switchable on each front input channel2
analog XLR/TRS combo inputs (Hi-Z switch on input 1 for electric
guitar), plus 2 TRS line inputs, headphones jack with independent level
controlLatency-free DSP-powered monitoring with REV-X reverb,
Channel Strip, and Guitar Amp Classics (VST 3 plug-in version also
included)dspMixFx editor application for Windows, macOS and iOSMIDI input and outputRugged full-metal housingIncludes Cubase AI DAW software download version for Mac and PC (only for 64-bit environment) and Cubasis LE DAW app for iPadCross-platform
compatibility for Windows, macOS and iOS (with Apple iPad Camera
Connection Kit, or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter or Lightning to USB 3
Camera Adapter)Steinberg UR-RT4 features24-bit/192 kHz USB 2.0 audio interface 4 Class-A D-PRE mic preamps supporting +48 V phantom powerRupert Neve Designs transformer switchable on each front input channel4
analog XLR/TRS combo inputs (Mic/Hi-Z on input 1/2 and Mic/Line on
input 3/4), plus 2 TRS line inputs, 2 separate headphone buses with
individual outputsLatency-free DSP-powered monitoring with
REV-X reverb, Channel Strip, and Guitar Amp Classics (VST 3 plug-in
version also included)dspMixFx editor application for Windows, macOS and iOSMIDI input and outputRugged full-metal housingIncludes Cubase AI DAW software download version for Mac and PC (only for 64-bit environment) and Cubasis LE DAW app for iPadCross-platform
compatibility for Windows, macOS and iOS (with Apple iPad Camera
Connection Kit, Lightning to USB Camera Adapter or Lightning to USB 3
Camera Adapter)