The easy-to-use production toolkit to get you creating podcasts quickly and in great quality on your computer or iOS device. The UR12 Podcast Starter Pack combines a dual-channel USB 2.0 audio interface, quality condenser microphone and all mic accessories with a full software suite. It’s a complete, studio-grade social media production package.
- All-in-one package
- 24-bit/192 kHz for pristine sound quality
- HighSpeed USB 2.0
- Rugged, compact build
Ultra-rugged build
The robust metal casing and exceptional build quality of UR interfaces makes them rugged enough to withstand all the rigors of the road. Whether you are location recording or just moving your gear from one place to another, you don't need to worry about the risk of damage to your interface. They are rugged enough to ensure that, when you are ready to record, they will work perfectly every time.
High speed USB 2.0
UR interfaces feature high speed USB 2.0, which provides fast, reliable and seamless connectivity to Mac and PC computers, iPads and iPhones. Together with the enhanced low latency of our SSP2 chip and the latest drivers, the UR series gives you peace of mind wherever you are recording.
24-bit/192 kHz audio resolution
The premium converters used in the UR-series deliver great audio quality, thanks to a maximum sampling rate of 192 kHz with 24-bit resolution*. High-quality conversion is a crucial first step for any audio production and, with the UR interfaces, Steinberg’s designers researched the best combination of components for optimized analog to digital conversion. Alongside great build quality, the sound quality of the UR models is refined by the inclusion of 24-bit converters. These accurately capture the detail of every recorded signal, ensuring that the fidelity of sound throughout the recording process is maintained.
*UR28M only supports up to 96 kHz
Latency-free hardware monitoring with switch
The UR12 features latency-free hardware monitoring with an easy-to-use monitor source switch that lets you choose between the direct signal and the output of your host application.
Class-A D-PRE mic preamps
The UR series features Yamaha’s highly acclaimed D-PRE preamps, offering recording quality unmatched in this price class. D-PRE preamps deliver beautifully transparent and detailed sound, with remarkably detailed high end, rich low frequencies and exceptional dynamic response. Praised by industry professionals and media alike, D-PRE is a very special, class-leading preamp. And to faithfully capture and replay that warm, transparent sound, UR interfaces feature AD and DA conversion stages with up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution*.
*UR28M only supports up to 96 kHz
Compatible with all major audio software
The UR12 interface is compatible with all major audio software which supports the ASIO, Core Audio or WDM standard
iOS ready via CC Mode
You can combine UR units with an audio application like Steinberg’s Cubasis for iPhone and iPad, giving you a fully mobile audio recording solution. All UR interfaces can switch to Class Compliant (CC) mode* when connected to an iOS device, providing an effortlessly intuitive, ultra-portable production experience.
* UR28M, UR824, UR44 need to be switched to CC mode manually.
Loopback function for streaming
The Loopback function of the UR interfaces offers an easy way to stream performances live to the internet. Often used by hosts of live online broadcasts, when the function is active, incoming audio signals to the UR (such as microphone, guitar or line source) are merged with the signal coming from audio playback software like Cubase or another DAW inside the computer. The merged signal will then be sent back to the computer for online streaming via your software of choice. And with the onboard DSP effects of some of the UR interfaces* you can tweak your sound, for example adding some reverb when doing online karaoke.
* Onboard DSP effects are not available on the UR12 and UR22mkII.
Included software
WaveLab Cast makes your podcast or video sound spectacularly clear and intelligible. Use sound correction tools to remove unwanted noise or hum, rearrange different parts of an interview and add your favorite background music, which is automatically lowered when speech is detected on the voice track. The easy-to-use Inspector Channel Strip allows you to EQ your audio, enhance the presence of speech using the Voice Exciter or give it more punch using the compressor. WaveLab Cast connects you directly with five different podcast directories, including Spreaker, Podbean and Soundcloud. Export your audio in various formats, including MP3, WAV and AAC.
Based on Steinberg’s award-winning advanced music production system Cubase Pro, Cubase AI is a powerful, one-stop music software solution for studio-quality recording. Combining audio and MIDI recording, editing, mixing and scoring in a single, integrated software package, Cubase AI is the perfect entry into the world of computer-based music production. Featuring Steinberg’s advanced audio engine, flexible routing and full automatic delay compensation, it supports 48 MIDI, 16 instrument, 32 audio tracks and 16 physical inputs. Cubase AI comes with a range of high-quality audio effect processors, the HALion Sonic SE workstation instrument and MixConsole for a stellar mixing experience.
The UR seamless integration with iPhone and iPad is enhanced by the inclusion of Cubasis LE, for creating professional audio productions in the most portable, convenient way possible. Featuring the same look and feel of its bigger brother Cubasis, Cubasis LE is especially designed for quick and easy operation, making recording, editing and mixing a breeze, and opening up a new world of possibilities for your creativity. It supports up to four audio and four MIDI tracks, features a mixer with studio-grade effects processors and also includes MicroSonic, a virtual instrument with 25 virtual instrument sounds, a virtual keyboard, sample editor and key editor.
The ST-M01 studio condenser microphone
The ST-M01 studio condenser microphone includes the heritage of many high-quality studio mics. With excellent sensitivity and a wide frequency response for recording speech, singing or any musical instrument, it captures every nuance of the signal in excellent quality.
The included accessories
These qualities are enhanced by the included pop screen to reduce noise, a low noise microphone cable to connect the ST-M01 to the UR12 and a tabletop mic stand to help you place the microphone in the best position.
Connectivity
- Total number of inputs 2
- Total number of Outputs 2
- Microphone inputs 1
- Inputs with HI-Z 1
- Analog inputs TRS 1
- Analog inputs Combo 0
- Analog outputs TRS 0
- Phantom power 1
- Headphones outputs 1
- Digital In ADAT 0
- Digital Out ADAT 0
- Digital In S/PDIF Optical 0
- Digital Out S/PDIF Optical 0
- WordClock I/O No
- MIDI I/O No
Dimensions
- Weight 850 g
- Width 159 mm
- Height 47 mm
- Depth 144 mm
DSP-features
- Monitoring Hardware based zero latency monitoring (switchable)
General
- Connection Type USB 2.0
- Design Desktop (1/3 19“, 1HU)
- Casing Full-metal casing
Specification
- AD/DA 24 bit
- Maximum sample rate 192 kHz
- Dynamic range input 101 [dB]
System requirements
- Operating systems (Mac) macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave, macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey
- Operating systems (Windows) Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Operating systems (iOS) iOS 14, iOS 10, iOS 11, iOS 12, iOS 13
- Apple silicon–based Mac Rosetta 2 App
- Port USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (Tested with Intel USB 3.0 host controller)
- CPU minimum (Windows) Intel Core i-series multicore processor 2 GHz or faster, or AMD equivalent processor
- RAM minimum 4 GB
- Hard disk free space 100 MB
- Display resolution recommended 1280 x 800
- Internet connection for manuals and instructions, driver and tools, additional downloads, license activation, account sign up and product registration, installer download