Steinberg UR22C Review - Did Steinberg improve the legendary UR22?

[@Dyallo1988]

Probably the best audio interface review I've ever seen! Great detail, hard work and lots of thought and effort in this video. Thank you.

[@LoffysDomain]

Agree. I just discovered this channel. Its quality is super!

[@Iutub0ne_Genzore]

it's the JK way

[@kadmus78]

German(?) reviewer for a German product. Top quality stuff. ;)

[@mnmleung]

@@Silatbule May I ask on what platform you have compatibility and driver issues, please? I am curious. I have it on both Windows 10 and Big Sur (I mainly use Big Sur). Thank you

[@Silatbule]

@@mnmleung Hi, it's fine now. I got to the bottom of the issue. I'd migrated my OS to a new SSD just before buying the UR22C and for some reason it affected my USB driver. I re -installed the USB driver for my motherboard and all was good. I'm actually going to delete my original comments as with hindsight it was a little unfair!

[@sirnigelcogs]

I appreciate the detail these videos go into, especially when comparing the interface to other interfaces. The integrated DSP is a nice feature.

[@jasonpitre1249]

This is the most professional and succinct gear demo I have ever seen on You Tube. Great job!

[@andrewculp1378]

The work you do is unparalleled. Simply fantastic! I love how thoroughly you test these interfaces and how plainly you lay it all out for us. You're the first person I point everyone to when I hear they're shopping. Thank you!

[@Souchirouu]

Thank you for actually measuring things. After going through 15+ video's that just list the specs and maybe do a recording this is a breath of fresh air.

[@LoftyAssertions]

I've had mine for 9 years, still going strong!

[@metal571]

Julian has the best dynamic range 🤓

[@shannonclemans8432]

This guy is a pro!! He answered questions I would never have thought to ask. And it’s precisely the buying guide you really need.

[@radioraj1]

Thank you for your detail and deep review. I've bought UR22C based on many reviews as well as yours, and I'm very satisfied with this audio-interface. Despite of relative low mic input dynamic range, it is more than enough for my dynamic Sure SM-58 and SM-57 mics with acceptable noise level.

[@Steven-do2dp]

Glad to hear this! As I'm planning to buy this device mainly to record voice & guitar (monitored with FX from the UR22C) to Cubase, with SM-58 & SM-57 mics. After 5 months since your comment, is the UR22C still working well with your SM-58 & SM-57 mics? Thanks!

[@radioraj1]

​@@Steven-do2dp Yes, I can confirm that my SM-57 instrumental and SM-58 vocal mic's working well with UR22C. On video below you can hear the vocal trough SM-58, and all guitars were recorded with help of UR22C audio-interface. By the way, all guitars effects - were provided by UR22C internal DSP. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2PYeYyAlNeVl9E

[@Steven-do2dp]

@@radioraj1 Hey thanks for your answer! Good singing and cool guitar solo sound! Keep up the good work!

[@xxslayer255xx]

this is the best review I've ever seen. Hopefully other reviewers can take some notes from you and get their reviews up to this kind of quality

[@oootinanai]

I honestly can't think of anything else you could have covered, and in great detail nonetheless. I hate it when I see "reviews" that basically just read the official specs... That's how it's done people! Keep up the good work :)

[@mixmachineanalog]

did not cover the DA converters dynamic range and response

[@oscarpatxot659]

Damn I just got this interface and was looking for reviews of it. And damn was not expecting such an in depth review. Wow.

[@hellprod4096]

Hands down the best review I have seen I years. 100% thorough. I just wish that all the audio interface manufacturers could send you all their products for review and pay you for doing so. You could then review all interfaces on the market. High end as well as the cheaper models. I am in the marked for a new interface so a test of USB 3 vs Thunderbolt 2 for RME, UA, Antelope, Presonus and driver support etc would be much appreciated. Especially low end vs High end interface latency. Well done! Keep up the good work:)

[@RomaJazzeff]

Finaly found a usefull review, not like other 100500+ reviews just describing knobs and inputs during 10 minutes. Thank you Julian!

[@chamindasenadheera4491]

Intelligent reviewer...no blah..He delivers what everybody is expecting👍😊

[@theHAL9000]

Terrific overview of the UR22C; couldn't have been more informative. Thank you!

[@marmanlive]

That is the best ever review I found on internet for Steiberg audio interface, very professional and organized information, thank you so much!

[@TheBlackfire89]

loved the review ... i hit it up after you didnt say what impedance you would want to see on the headphones in the big comparison, so now i got the information i was searching and im very happy that i even learned new stuff about the Interface, thanks alot.

[@hotchickenbone]

dont forget about this module. Perfect integration with Cubase DAW. Which is important for Cubase users like myself. Thanks Julian!

[@tahwnikcufos]

Watched your video before picking one of these up today... was really torn between it and the 2i2, in moving away from a dedicated mixing console and PCI sound card. Have to say though, I am really impressed with how well it performs. Using my Shure SRH440's (44 ohm) the phones volume was just to the left of 12 o'clock, and the noise floor was dead silent between audio passages on playback. Plenty powerful enough for an SM57 without a Cloudlifter, but it did round things out nicely when added and let me turn the gain down a bit too. Love your content - thank you!

[@kissekahaniyanbyatul3112]

You are the best Julian! So composed and unbiased you have been throughout the video!

[@DavidHarry]

Hi Julian. Another great video and production. The 32Bit may be FP within compatible software, although it seems odd that you don’t see it in the ASIO control panel. I’ve had certain interfaces that show up as 32FP with Nuendo but not in other ASIO compliant software. It will, as you’ve said, at least operate internally at 32Bit. Which will really help with summing and rounding things off for anything that may utilise its hardware (presumably a DSP). Again, great video. Cheers, Dave.

[@dg9576]

Great reviews Krauss. I bought the audient Evo 4 from your testing as I am still waiting on a Motu M4 which I had pre-ordered over 5 weeks ago. Some sites have 25th August, but other companies have put it back to sept 25th. Evo turned up today and I am very happy. Originally was going to sell it as soon as motu turns up but I think it'll end up in my laptop bag. Keep it up. Much appreciated.

[@tbainbridge]

What an excellent review. Telling us what we want to know, great video work, we can see everything clearly, and extensive testing. This really helped me. Keep going julian :-)

[@anynhi]

Omg, measurements! Way more value than all those marketing information. Thank you for the good work!

[@cinmay05]

Thank you. This was very useful. I rely like the attention to detail and the measurements. Also the having a look inside to check the build quality.

[@allenthomas182]

Getting those specks on the gear is next level! Helps you make a better decision on what to buy.

[@A90skidAu]

This was the review I was looking for, thanks for your work!

[@irbismediasg6120]

Dank des internen DSP-Prozessors und des 32-Bit-Busses vollbringt diese Audiokarte wahre Wunder. Meine Erwartungen haben sich erfüllt.

[@libertyDude1775]

Excellent review. Considering (IMO) that streamers are an every growing market for budget audio gear, it is nice to see more companies adding "real time" audio processing into smaller units. Thanks for the time you put in to create such thorough test & information.

[@WeTheFriends]

I have been using UR22 since its first version. I also use and 816C for my studio. Each version performed extremely well for me. I also use NI Komplete audio which is also an excellent interface. As far as noise floor is concerned all of them performed at a level where there is any difference in practical usage. Most of the German made interfaces are of extremely good quality. Moreover, UR22C comes with this DSP effects which is no one provides at that price point and the effects are very good. It saves my day when artist asks for a near real-time monitoring with reverb.

[@unfa00]

This was incredibly in-depth. Thank you!

[@standard_tuning]

Very informative and concise review! Excellent work

[@mendonchurch6083]

Thanks for all the technical details! Much better than those wishy-washy subjective equipment reviews that are so plentiful.

[@higltypig]

just a heads up from a slightly disgruntled UR816C owner. If you use those onboard effects then the midi stability goes out the window. In fact I've not been able to use the midi inputs at all due to this problem. You will need a separate midi interface/usb cable as the one on the unit isn't fit for purpose (both mac and pc drivers)

[@Mysore_Chandan_Kumar]

Wonderful presentation Bro👍 It's full of clarity and there is no rooms for further confusions! Thank You..Keep going.

[@arminbreuer7968]

Super Reviews machst du, Julian. Danke!

[@franckbirolini4275]

I really like your review, you have earn a subscription. I am looking a device for my guitar and Ipad, but haven't decided yet.

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Excellent review on the UR22C, I got the mk2 among my interface collection. It's a really solid and simple interface.

[@sikwitit773]

Nice I got the same model but it's hard to record in 192kHz I could only use 96 unless i turn off room reverb during recordings 😭

[@jellolon8435]

Im having terrible driver issues... But the hardwares very sturdy and nice

[@aloahe4807]

@@jellolon8435 just use Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver 2.0.3 · 7,1 MB

[@jellolon8435]

@@aloahe4807 I did a lot of research, reinstallations and tried a lot. Dont remember exactly how i did it but it works perfectly well now! Thanks

[@Steven-do2dp]

Amazingly informative review. Instant subscriber!

[@SuperNashwanPower]

Very professional presentation, Julian. Well done.

[@vcastellm]

Thanks!

[@JulianKrause]

You're welcome!!

[@renestjacques1]

Great review Julian Krause .. merci beaucoup .. Tolle Bewertung ..!

[@ArntPetterAndersen]

Very nice review... I was on the fence buying this interface, but I think that now I need to be on the lookout for another Type-C USB interface.. -tnx for the nice review Julian K. -AP.

[@MrR4J3]

No BS here 👍 pure review. Thank you

[@thomasjanssen9124]

wow! Really professional and detailed review!

[@RichardAmesMusic]

Great review! Lots of good detail.

[@tylerTH3Cr34T0r]

Just bought this today, had the focusrite Scarlett 2i2 it had the worst ground loop ever. Thanks for the good review

[@biprorsheedas2129]

What a splendid and comprehensive review. Actually, helped me make my purchase decision. Thank you, Julian. Meanwhile, here's a drinking game suggestion. One shot for every time Julian says UR22C! No, I don't need the AA!

[@StomerMadGermzOfficial]

Dude you look so chill and down to earth

[@aziouzfiguir5344]

Julian your video are very helpful for to upgrade my hardware, thanks a lot

[@TheDyingScotsman]

I just got one of these based on your review. I had to come back and watch now it arrived and man, I realise how dumb I am. I was plugging my guitar into channel 1 and getting a lot of hiss! Now I realise it's because I should be using input 2! DURRRR

[@kafoona]

I love this review. straight to the point

[@reynhart66]

Wow Thks guy, that's what i called a review ! Very useful, i subscribe immediatly

[@ddankhazi]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you Julian.

[@angeloyamashita3857]

Thanks for a great review! Just FYI, the 32-bit setting appears to be available only through supported DAWs (e.g. Cubase) and not accessible through the native driver settings. Not sure how meaningful it is given the relatively high EIN covering up any extra bit-resolution.

awesome as always, Julian! Thanks

[@EdoDijkgraaf]

If you ever find the time to make a video on how you test I will click on link at least 21 times. I love how thoroughly you test. Would love to learn your measuring. Your SM57 - SM7b video is so great.

[@JulianKrause]

Thank you very much!

[@andrer4221]

You said that the snr is not the best, compared to other interfaces. does that interface povide more gain than other interfaces? I have read that yamaha uses its well known D pre amplifiers Other people or manufactures uses will known midas preamplifier or sabre ess Is there a statement which of them is better?

[@danyavilaoficial]

Genius review and I rarely ever say something like this

[@JulianKrause]

Thank you Dany!

[@monkeyxx]

Absolutely brilliant review, thank you so much!

[@annv.8460]

Thank you for your great reviews. Please give more details about the software that is included, it's a huge part of making a decision.

[@CloveCoast]

These are the best reviews man

[@emiel333]

The pre amp noise is also audible when you do the voice over with the shure microphone

[@rominic7385]

Best reviewer for this interface..Thank you

[@82sledge]

Julian, what do you mean by Max system gain 49 dBFS@0 dBu(time 10:21)? Gain is always relative (=dB), while dBFS is absolute signal level, so your number doesn't make sense to me....

[@darrinsiberia]

I got tired of random chord adapters just to record my Korg SV22 (s) 88 key... into my Imac desktop. So out of frustration I just went "all in" and bought this thing. Wow. Looks like I lucked out and got a good little unit!

[@TeamSahazra]

great review keep going

[@seelyw.4818]

How can this quality review even be free. Hilarious. Thank you!

[@Hi-xs7wm]

Top notch review !

[@fredrickjohnpugsley]

brilliant reiew... just great info and no yapping ... well done

[@SanjoyDasGuitar]

Awesome your explanation & presentation. Thanks a lot .

[@StephenHorler]

Super video for a person starting out

[@kaskuraps]

You're the best man, a thousand thanks!

[@taylorshirk4637]

I just got my UR44C. Prior to this, I was using a Presonus AudioBox and my computer was not handling Spectrasonics Keyscapes at all. It would clip when I was using the plugin. UR44C greatly improved the performance, though I have determined I need to upgrade my computer anyway. I am happy with this product so far.

[@soulfulmusictime3315]

Are you still happy with the ur44c?

[@PepeEspinosa101]

Thanks!!! Very helpful!

[@Acnologia]

Can you review the Steinberg UR-RT2? 🙏

[@RaymanFUN]

Bester Mann, danke für den guten Content!

[@Jriv463]

Any possibility of an update video with the ( UR-C Version 3 Update ) ? Loving the channel

[@jhcmusicii6181]

The guy knows what he's talking about. Great review.

[@fibranijevidra]

Amazing review. Thank you. You have got me subscribed.

[@LCMessinger]

Great review. Thank you!

[@christophekoenig4579]

so helpful man thanks!

[@cburgz3697]

Awesome videos Julian! thank you :)

[@cburgz3697]

liked and subscribed!

[@arislumen7563]

Incredible review, thank you! So many reviews gloss over very important details, like the RTL measurement, which is very important for monitoring live instruments with effects in the DAW.

[@DragonboltBlastter]

I have this interface over a year now... The ''Steinberg'' logo on the top of the interface litterly faded away. Also the paint on master volume knob paint also got deteriorated. I always took great care and NEVER travelled with it. Does anyone have the same issue with this interface? Also is the pre-amp (Yamaha D-Pre) really that bad? Imagine the Yamaha MG series mixers which has the same pre-amps... It makes me want to upgrade to something else maybe SSL2+ or Focusrite Clarett or AXR4U...

[@Taubensohn]

I have the UR22 mk II and i dont have a problem with the paint. But i have a Problem with the Interface itself, Sometimes the Interface just stopped for a second recording and the Output (Headphones & Speakers) is sometimes Distorted for no Reason. I upgraded to Komplete Audio 2 Interface in August an it works fine and also it looks clean and fancy. The UR22 is for Beginner completly fine, but it comes with some problems.

[@apfelnymous5367]

What if you need to plugin an instrument + mic but only the mic needs phantom power ?

[@JulianKrause]

No problem, the instrument input does not have phantom power.

[@rasik-ranjanstudios6787]

Perfect review... informative 🙌🙌🙌👍❤️🌹

[@matbeausoleil]

When plugged into my computer, input one is left channel only and input 2 is right channel only. How do I get them to mix?

[@dulmin_]

A professional review of course 👌

[@taylorthekingsa7993]

I know it's late but I need your help I've encountered this problem where by when I connect the interface to my pc the usb white light doesn't light up, only the red lights keep lighting up on and off continuously, and on my pc the interface appears to be unknown so I tried downloading USB drivers for the Interface & installed them but nothing changed, someone help me.

[@Logan619ine-i5q]

i need help i cant hear anything in my headphones unless the mix knob is twisted up a little bit even if my headphone volume knob is all the way up. when listening to anything not just in my daw

[@wgchris4]

One question about the noise comparison between the different devices: The max mic gain of the UR22C is higher than that of the Presonus 24C for example. So was the noise test performed by the exact same input gains or the respective maximum available gain of each specific device? In the last csae it's not that surprising that the UR22C produces more noise since it has more max amplification compared to Presonus 24C or Scarlett 2i2 for example.

[@JulianKrause]

Hey, the preamp noise (EIN) and my noise sound samples take the gain into account. So, you can directly compare the number and it's a fair comparison.

[@wgchris4]

​@@JulianKrause Thanks a lot! The reason for my question: During the last days I took a deeper look at the UR22C and the Presonus 24C. Midi was fine with both of them and I couldn't find a difference regarding latency. Audio inputs for my digital piano were also satisfying with both interfaces. But when I tried to record tin whistles with my Marantz MPM 1000 I had to struggle with the 24C: The input level was quite low so I needed almost the complete input gain, resulting in remarkable noise. With the UR22C I needed much less input gain and had slightly less noise in my record at a comparable loudness. (I also performed the same tests with the scarlett i2i 3rd, but due to the additional needed USB cable I got a very noisy input signal. Probably this isn't a fault of the scarlett but my setup, but why looking for the cause, if there are alternatives without this problem.)

[@rafsnchz]

Hi! Thanks for the review. I have one question, I have following situation - I'm recording a guitar and I'm using both inputs, INPUT 1 for D.I. box and INPUT 2 for guitar processor, I'm recording only INPUT 1 and I'm using INPUT 2 just for monitoring myself with guitar processor. So my question is - can I listen to INPUT 2 only with direct monitoring or DSP monitoring? without hearing DI sound of my guitar. When I'm doing this in DAW I have a latency, because of buffer size.

[@jasonl526]

Great video, 2 question. First is what's the difference between this and the ur24c and can you only use 150 ohm and no higher for example dt770 250 ohm? Thanks

[@usikpa]

The same question regarding dt770 80 ohm. I gather this device is NOT for these headphones!

[@akash_chauhan100]

Which is best bw Focusrite 2i2 3rd gen vs UR22C Steinberg?

[@j.v.1493]

Great Review!

[@e.emerald3224]

What about the main outputs ? I record in a pro studio and mix at home or the random recital (stereo mic)....99% of my time is listening to the outputs....Great review btw....

[@migionie]

I have a question! Since I am most of the times on the road, I naturally don’t have a power outlet in reach. Does a Macbook pro 14 power this interface with only the usb c to c port? I can imagine it does, but maybe someone can confirm this. Greetings, Martin Loud 🤘🏼

[@gugzy]

Hi Julian, I found your video hoping to find a solution to my problem. I bought the the UR22C recording pack to record myself playing games with Bandicam. But my voice comes through sounding quite robotic and not natural. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I wanted to just plug and play, but I feel it is more difficult than it should be. Do you have any suggestions?

[@sikwitit773]

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