Steinberg announced today the upcoming availability of two audio interfaces: the UR-RT2 and the UR-RT4. They preserved proven build quality of all UR interfaces, but the internal components have been rethink, with studio-grade transformers by Rupert Neve Designs.
“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,” states Josh Thomas, general manager at Rupert Neve Designs.
Best audio quality for mobile production
Both UR-RT series units successfully combine rugged durability, easy connection to mobile devices, such as laptops and iPads, with superb sound quality. Added to the high-quality D-PRE preamps, the inclusion of switchable Rupert Neve Designs transformers on the front inputs adds exceptional musicality, expressiveness and rich harmonics, delivering the most professional sound for your music projects.
Fully compatible with all DAWs
UR-RT2 and UR-RT4 are compatible with all audio editing, mastering and music production software that supports the ASIO, Core Audio or WDM standards. Installing the driver is simple and seamlessly integrates the UR-RT with your favorite audio software. The latest dspMixFX technology provides latency-free monitoring with DSP-powered FX wherever you are and with whichever DAW you use.
Connect to Cubase
Cubase owners benefit from additional features, such as the auto-setup functionality, which enables the complete I/O setup to be handled directly from within Cubase. UR-RT2 and UR-RT4 include Cubase AI, a lean version of Steinberg’s advanced music production system, and also work with the included Cubasis LE iOS app to form a full-on mobile recording and production solution for the iPad.
D-PRE microphone preamps
The UR-RT audio interfaces offer D-PRE Class-A discrete mic preamps from Yamaha. The D-PRE is carefully designed to capture all the subtleties and expressiveness of any audio source and is the culmination of years of development by the experienced engineers at the Yamaha Corporation. This mic preamp has a very wide frequency range so that it can handle any music source and it does not overly amplify any specific components of the signal. It’s beautifully tuned to be able to capture the true expression of a given performance or audio source, while leaving flexibility for later editing. The end result is that the D-PRE provides a sound that is a perfect amalgamation of understated signal enhancement combined with impeccable sonic integrity.
Top 5 Features of Steinberg UR-RT2 and the UR-RT4
- 24-bit/192 kHz USB 2.0 audio interfaces with analog I/O and MIDI I/O
- Class-A D-PRE mic preamps featuring switchable Rupert Neve Designs transformers and supporting +48 V phantom power and Hi-Z options
- Rugged full-metal housing for ultimate durability
- Latency-free DSP-powered monitoring with REV-X reverb, Channel Strip, and Guitar Amp Classics
- Cross-platform compatibility for Windows, macOS and iOS with Cubase AI and Cubasis LE music software included
Shipping will begin early June. Steinberg will also be exhibiting the UR-RT2 and UR-RT4 interfaces at Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany, from tomorrow until April 14. You can find them on the Yamaha floor at Portalhaus.
