Steinberg UR242

​USB 2.0 Audio Interface with Dual Microphone Preamps and iPad Connectivity 

4 Input/2 Output 
2 D-PRE Microphone Preamps 
MIDI I/O 
Latency-Free Hardware Monitoring 
Phantom Power 
Loopback Function 
iPad Connectivity 
Cubase AI Software 
Mac OS X 
Windows 

he UR242 from Steinberg is a four input, two output USB 2.0 audio interface that features dual D-PRE microphone preamps coupled with 24-bit/192 kHz converters. The portable device is housed in an all-metal chassis and also functions as a MIDI interface, allowing for connection of external MIDI devices. With on-board DSP-based effects, a separate headphones jack and phantom power supply, the unit is perfect for mobile musicians, touring DJs, or the small personal writing studio. 
Audio input is available via two Neutrik XLR/TRS combo inputs both with Peak LEDs, and global, switchable +48V phantom power enables the connection of condenser microphones. A Hi-Z switch on input one allows for direct recording of electric guitar or bass without the need of a DI box and a pair of rear panel line inputs allow for connecting electronic keyboards. Independent headphones and main output controls provide for adjusting the monitor and phones level individually. 
The Class Compliant mode allows the interface to connect to an iPad (with an optional Apple Connection Kit) and using iOS music production apps like Steinberg's Cubasis makes for an elegant solution for sketching out ideas at home or on the go. Additionally, the interface is compatible with all major audio editing, mastering, and music production software that support ASIO, Core Audio, or WDM standards. 
Also included with the UR242 is a copy of Cubase AI DAW software. 
Up to 24-bit/192 kHz operation 
Two, Class-A D-PRE microphone preamps 
Switchable +48V phantom power 
Compatible with all major recording software 
iPad connectivity 
Cubase AI DAW software included