DISC Steinberg UR824 USB Audio Interface

Full Description

World-Class Microphone Preamps

The UR824's front panel hosts two Neutrik combo TRS/XLR connectors for balanced microphone/line input with switchable 48 volt phantom power and Hi-Z, pad push buttons for signal attenuation, gain controls with peak indicators. On the opposite side there's a single output level rotary knob that allows you to easily adjust the levels of the eight line output signals alongside two headphone connectors, each with a dedicated level control. The 24-bit, 96kHz sample rate ensures optimal audio quality when recording both vocals and instruments, capturing every nuance of your source material. The output signal to be controlled by the front panel rotary is selected through the software. The rear panel provides six Neutrik combo TRS/XLR inputs and eight analog balanced TRS outputs as well as two pairs of optical ADAT inputs and outputs. Also on board are two BNC connectors for switchable word clock input and output. Developed by using advanced technologies to offer seamless scalability, this mixing and recording interface offers options to expand the number of analog inputs and outputs across the system via ADAT to provide up to 24 input and output channels.

Effects & Connectivity

For signal synchronization, the UR824 interface also features JetPLL, a patent-applied solution for audio network jitter. JetPLL provides the same performance as traditional, expensive clocking solutions found in the world's best professional clocking products. Also included with the UR824 is the Basic FX Suite VST 3 plug-in bundle with features three effect modules including: Sweet Spot, Morphing Channel Strip, REV-X and Guitar Amp. These plug-ins provide with studio-quality effects, from adding Reverb to your vocal performances to emulating a guitar amp for instrument inputs. With its expanded I/O capabilities, the UR824 interface lets you hook up a vast number of equipment and instruments, the signals of which can also be fed via its high-speed USB 2.0 link to your computer for mixing and recording at a maximum audio resolution of 24 bits and 96 kHz. You can also connect to the interface to your Apple iPad through the iPad Camera Connection Kit using the CC mode provided.

Features

• 24-Bit / 192kHz audio interface
• High speed USB 2.0 connection
• 8 analog inptus and outputs
• 8 Class-A micr preamps with 48V phantom power
• Latency-free DSP-powered monitoring with a Rev-X reverb and 8 channel strips
• 8 XLR/Jack combined inputs mic/line
• 2 Hi-Z inputs
• 2 ADAT I/O
• 2 Headphone outputs
• Compatible with all major DAW software
• iPad connectivity
• JetPLL Ultra-low jitter support
• Complete with Cubase AI6 * Cubase LE software

Specifications

System Requirements

• Operating System:
  • Mac: Mac OS X 10.7/10.8/10.9/10.10/10.11, Mac OS X 10.5.8/10.6/10.7/10.8 (Firmware 1.0-1.5)
  • Windows: Windows 7 SP1/8/8.1/10, Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (Firmware 1.0-1.5)
• CPU:
  • Mac: Intel Dual Core CPU
  • Windows: Intel or AMD dual core CPU
• RAM: 2 GB RAM
• Disk Space: 4 GB of free HD space
• Disk Drive: DVD-ROM Dual-Layer Drive
• USB: USB 2.0/3.0* port (* Tested with Intel USB 3.0 host controller)
• CC Mode: CC mode requires Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit / Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
• iOS Connection: Requires iOS 6 (or higher) on iPad 2 (or higher)
• Other: Internet connection required for installation, activation, account setup and personal / product registration. To complete the Cubase AI installation, a download of approximately 500 MB is required.

Please Note: Steinberg USB audio interfaces are now incompatible with OS X 10.11.1. Since the release of 10.11.1, Steinberg have discovered an issue with audio dropouts that can vary depending on the system. Steinberg apologise for any inconvenience that this problem may cause, and are currently working on a resolution for this problem.

For a full list of Steinberg products that are compatible with OS X 10.11.1, click here .