Steinberg UR-RT2 Audio Interface with Rupert Neve Transformers
- 2 channels, USB connection
- Switchable Rupert Neve Designs transformers on front inputs
- 192 kHz maximum sample rate
- Two D-PRE preamps plus Hi-Z inputs
- MIDI I/O and headphone/monitor outputs
- Cubase AI software, 1.7 kg
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A two-channel USB interface whose standout feature is switchable Neve transformers on the front inputs, with onboard DSP for monitoring. Check the sample-rate and frequency response fields, which read oddly.
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ASIN: B07C2JN2FSModel: UR-RT2Category: Audio Interfaces
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Overview
A home studio desk or a laptop bag both work for the UR-RT2, which connects over USB and adds transformer color to two microphone inputs. D-PRE preamps handle condenser and dynamic mics, and the DSP mixer runs monitoring inside the unit.
Transformer color you can switch in and out is the reason to look at this interface, along with built-in DSP monitoring that avoids lag. The limitation is channel count, as two inputs is the whole story, and the frequency response entry is given as a sample rate.
Who it's for
Composers, singer-songwriters and podcasters who track one or two sources and want the option of added harmonics. Users who need more than two channels, or who want a stand-alone box that works without a computer, should look at a different device.
Pros and cons
- Switchable Neve transformers
- Two D-PRE mic preamps
- Hi-Z inputs for guitar
- DSP monitoring with no latency
- Only two channels
- Frequency response entry looks like a sample rate
- Needs a computer or iOS device
Performance notes
The transformers add harmonic character to the input signal when switched in, which gives a thicker sound on voices and guitars. The onboard DSP mixer sends a monitor mix straight to the headphone output without passing through the computer, so there is no delay. Drivers and the software chain on the host determine stability.
Specifications
| Brand | Steinberg |
|---|---|
| Model | UR-RT2 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 1.7 kg |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Inputs outputs | Yes, for guitar |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Compatible Devices | Personal computer |
| Warranty & support | |
| Supported Software | Cubase AI |
| Other details | |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Monitoring | DSP-powered dspMixFx, latency-free |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 192 kHz |
| Item Highlight | Rupert Neve Designs, switchable |
| Midi | MIDI I/O |
| Preamps | D-PRE, for condenser and dynamic mics |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Steinberg UR-RT2 a mixer?
No. It is a USB audio interface with a DSP-powered monitor mix, not a standalone mixing console.
Does the Steinberg UR-RT2 work with a Mac or iPad?
The description names PC, Mac and iOS devices, while the specs list a personal computer as the compatible device.
Are the Neve transformers always on?
No. The listing describes them as switchable on the front inputs.