YAMAHA URX22|32-bit Float/192kHz USB-C Desktop Recording Interface
A versatile USB-C recording interface built for recording, live streaming, and podcasting
YAMAHA URX22 is a USB-C recording interface from YAMAHA, featuring a high-end A/D and D/A conversion architecture, 32-bit float, 192kHz, 4 x 2 Simultaneous I/O, and 2 high-gain Mic Preamps, aimed at diverse workflows such as music production, content creation, live streaming, and podcast recording.
Compared with entry-level interfaces that only focus on basic recording, the YAMAHA URX22 delivers more immediate and intuitive creative control through dual USB-C routing, a touch-operated interface, and built-in DSP mixing and effects tools; compared with desktop audio interfaces in the same class, its advantage lies in balancing live-stream recording, monitoring flexibility, and multi-source integration.
Who is the YAMAHA URX22 for?
YAMAHA URX22 Core Technologies and Features
- 32-bit float/192kHz recording spec: High-resolution recording preserves more detail and dynamics, making it suitable for vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, narration, and multimedia content production.
- URX Mic Preamp design: Built-in 2 low-distortion Mic Preamps provide up to 78dB of clean gain, making it more friendly to dynamic microphones and low-output sources.
- High-end A/D and D/A conversion: Focused on true and accurate audio reproduction, with the main output delivering 125dB of Dynamic Range, helping preserve mix detail and spatial depth.
- 4 x 2 Simultaneous I/O architecture: Provides 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs, plus 2 additional 1/8-inch analog inputs and main outputs, handling microphone, instrument, and external device signals at the same time.
- Dual Main/Sub USB-C routing concept: Audio can be flexibly routed to multiple systems or workflows, especially useful for live streaming, dual-PC streaming, content editing, and multi-platform output.
- Touch-operated interface: Quickly access settings, mixing, effects, and configuration pages through an intuitive LCD touch interface, reducing reliance on switching computer software windows.
- Built-in DSP mixing and effects: Use tools such as Gate, Compressor, EQ, Reverb, Amp Simulators, and Voice Changer directly to improve real-time monitoring and creative efficiency.
- Smart Gain and Clip Safe: Smarter safety mechanisms for input level management help reduce clipping and distortion, ideal for solo live streaming and fast recording scenarios.
- Total FX mixing assistance: Includes tools such as Ducker and multiband compression to help keep vocals clear and the overall mix stable during live streaming, interviews, and content production.
- Multi-headphone monitoring architecture: Equipped with 2 x 1/4-inch headphone outputs, plus a dedicated headset jack and 1/8-inch monitoring/input flexibility, making it suitable for two-person recording and collaborative monitoring.
- Integrated live-stream ecosystem: Can integrate with workflows such as Elgato, OBS Studio, and Stream Deck controllers, allowing the interface to serve not only music production but also live-stream control.
- Bundled creative software licenses: Includes Cubase AI, WaveLab Cast, Basic FX Suite, and the Steinberg software bundle, making it easy to get started from recording and editing to content publishing.
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