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UR28M and UR824 interfaces by Steinberg The announcement is repeated below in simple text format :
UR28M and UR824 interfaces unveiled
Steinberg introduces the desktop UR28M interface with 6 inputs and 8 outputs and the rackmountableUR824 interface with 24 inputs/outputs, both with dspMixFx technology for DSP-powered, latency-free monitoring
HAMBURG, Germany September 12, 2011 Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH today revealed the beginning of its new range of audio interfaces with USB 2.0 connectivity: the rackmountable UR824 interface and the desktop UR28M interface. While the UR28M is shipping as of today, the UR824 will first be available in November of this year.
With the UR interfaces, Steinberg offers two professional solutions for musicians and producers. Both interfaces provide sufficient means of connectivity, D-Pre microphone preamps plus DSP-powered reverb and channel strip effects for monitoring at zero latency.
The UR pair boasts excellent sound characteristics and provides monitoring mixes at no latency whatsoever. Consider the UR824 a comprehensive I/O solution and the UR28M an interface and dedicated monitor controller in one desktop console, commented Stefan Schreiber, hardware product marketing manager at Steinberg.
UR824 and UR28M are the ideal choice for ambitious musicians and producers of project studios and larger recording facilities, Schreiber added.
The UR824 features eight Neutrik combo inputs, eight TRS outputs and two pairs of ADAT I/O doubling as S/PDIF that add up to 24 channels, plus Word clock I/O with JetPLL ultra-low jitter support. The UR28M offers two Neutrik combo inputs, two TRS inputs, six TRS outputs and S/PDIF I/O. The two-track input is an additional option for monitoring reference sources.
The UR824 features eight widely acclaimed D-Pre microphone preamps while the UR28M comes with two D-Pres. Each Class-A discrete microphone preamp utilizes an advanced Inverted Darlington circuit design and boasts a -26 dB Pad selector as well as 48 volt phantom power.
Another highlight is the dspMixFx technology powered by Yamahas custom-designed SSP2 DSP chip. This offers latency-free monitoring together with the REV-X reverb and the Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip to users of any DAW software. The included dspMixFx DSP mixer handles all aspects of routing and monitor mixing in one easy-to-navigate interface.
The REV-X featured in the UR824 and UR28M is a complex reverb algorithm developed by Yamaha. Renowned for its sound quality, the REV-X features three types of reverb effects: Hall, Room and Plate simulations with reverb time and level control.
The Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip consists of a sidechain-enabled compressor and a three-band parametric equalizer, which can be applied to up to eight mono input channels or four stereo input channels on the UR824 and four mono input channels or two stereo input channels on the UR28M.
By including Cubase AI 6, a dedicated version of Steinbergs Cubase advanced music production system, both UR interfaces provide a full system solution for recording music in studio quality. Supporting up to 48 MIDI tracks, 16 instrument tracks, 32 audio tracks and 16 physical inputs at 96 kHz and 24-bit resolution, Cubase AI 6 comes with the HALion Sonic SE VST instrument as well as 26 quality audio effect processors. Other features are score editing, real-time pitch shifting and time stretching plus ReWire support.
Availability and pricing
The UR28M is available shortly through the Steinberg Online Shop. Shipping of the UR28M to dealers worldwide begins today, however, the exact time of availability at certified Steinberg dealers is subject to regional variations.
The UR824 will be available in November of this year.
The suggested retail price for the UR28M interface is EUR 449 including German VAT. In the United Kingdom, the suggested retail price for the UR28M is GBP 380 including VAT.
The suggested retail price for the UR824 interface is EUR 849 including German VAT. In the United Kingdom, the suggested retail price for the UR824 is GBP 719 including VAT.
UR28M features at a glance
24-bit/96 kHz USB 2.0 audio interface
Analog 4 in and 6 out plus stereo input for reference source
S/PDIF coaxial I/O
D-Pre Class-A discrete mic preamps supporting +48V
Latency-free DSP-powered monitoring with one REV-X reverb and four Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strips with any DAW by using the latest dspMixFx technology
Native VST 3 plug-ins of REV-X and Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip included
Digitally controlled monitor level control with DIM, Mono, and Mute fed by a 3x3 monitoring matrix
2 separate headphone buses with individual outputs
Cubase AI 6 music production software included
Cross-platform compatibility for Mac OS X and Windows
UR824 features at a glance
24-bit/96 kHz USB 2.0 audio interface
Analog 8 in and 8 out with 8 D-Pre Class-A discrete mic preamps supporting +48 V
2 pairs of ADAT optical I/O (doubles as S/PDIF) provide 16 in and 16 out (S/MUX compatible, 8 in and 8 out @ 96 kHz)
Latency-free DSP-powered monitoring with one REV-X reverb and eight Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strips with any DAW by using the latest dspMixFx technology
Native VST 3 plug-ins of REV-X and Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip included
2 separate headphone buses with individual outputs
Word clock I/O with 2 BNC connectors plus JetPLL ultra-low jitter support
Cubase AI 6 music production software included
Cross-platform compatibility for Mac OS X and Windows
About Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
Steinberg is known the world over for its audio software and hardware solutions. The company has been developing, manufacturing and selling innovative products for musicians and producers in the music, film, post production, and multimedia industries since 1984. Steinberg products are used by Grammy and Oscar award-winning composers, engineers, and producers. The company also offers business customers license management and copy protection systems.
Visit www.steinberg.net for further details.
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