Steinberg UR22C
A rugged two-in/two-out USB-C interface with phantom power and loopback, sitting in the beginner tier. It's a natural fit for Cubase users, portable recording, and live streaming thanks to its built-in loopback. An entry-level box whose feature set still covers core home-recording and streaming needs.
Scores
BreakdownHideOverall57±6Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
Scores
BreakdownHideCaliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.
How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| connection | USB-CFlagged | Flagged |
| mic inputs | 2Sourced | Sourced |
| outputs | 2Sourced | Sourced |
| phantom power | yesFlagged | Flagged |
| loopback | yesSourced | Sourced |
3/5 detail specs sourced · 2 flagged for verification. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Verdict
Best for
- Cubase users
- rugged portable recording
- live streaming with loopback
Who should skip this
- Multi-mic sessions — two inputs cap simultaneous recording at two sources
- Producers committed to another DAW — the deepest integration is with Cubase
- Engineers needing many outputs — it offers only a stereo 2-out path
Where to buy
List price $200
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Compatibility
No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard music production setup.
Upgrade path
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