Steinberg · Updated July 2026
Steinberg UR22C: price & specs
Steinberg UR22C. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Steinberg UR22C is listed at $189 on steinberg.net as of 2026-07-25, #6 cheapest of 17 audio interfaces (median $199.95); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 71/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 18 in class.
Verified Jul 25, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Worked flawlessly out of the box; no Logic Pro latency tweaks needed even recording two tracks at once; Impressive, understated black-and-gray metal enclosure.
- Skip if Controls are the weak point; only a detented 12 o'clock mix-knob setting, no microswitched gain knobs is a dealbreaker.
Is the Steinberg UR22C a good buy?
At $189, the Steinberg UR22C is #7 cheapest of the 17 audio interfaces we track, where the median is $199.95. On the spec sheet, its inputs analog of 2 is the lowest of the 18, its outputs analog of 2 is the lowest of the 18, and its mic preamps of 2 is the highest of the 18.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Steinberg UR22C
Only one whitelisted tester, Engadget, has genuine hands-on with the exact UR22C, and it is a qualitative first-person buyer's column ('IRL') rather than a lab test, so no measured figures exist. The reviewer found it worked flawlessly out of the box and praised the understated metal build, but flagged the unintuitive controls compared to his previous interface.
Based on 1 review · 2020-01-14
Tested by Engadget
Consistently praised
- Worked flawlessly out of the box; no Logic Pro latency tweaks needed even recording two tracks at once
- Impressive, understated black-and-gray metal enclosure
- Oversized output volume knob is easy to adjust between loud and quiet presets
Commonly flagged
- Controls are the weak point; only a detented 12 o'clock mix-knob setting, no microswitched gain knobs
- Buyer second-guessed the choice versus the more widely used Focusrite Scarlett 4i4
Where reviewers disagree No cross-source disagreement is possible: only a single whitelisted hands-on account (Engadget) survives verification, and it is a first-person purchase impression, not a measured lab review.
The sources (1)
The UR22C worked perfectly fine out of the box.
In terms of build quality, the UR22C is impressive, but not quite up to snuff with my previous interface, the Presonus FireStudio Mobile.
Where the unit falls short, in my opinion, is its controls.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $189 $189 as listed in the dated MusicRadar review (published 23 July 2021), which shows the price as £125 / €145 / $189. No live US retailer price was fetchable (Sweetwater, B&H, Reverb, and Perfect Circuit all returned HTTP 403; Vintage King listed the unit as "Product No Longer Available" with no price). |
|---|---|
| Brand | Steinberg |
| Released | — |
| Inputs analog | 2 |
| Outputs analog | 2 |
| Max resolution bit (kHz) | 32-bit / 192 kHz |
| Mic preamps | 2 |
| Connection | usb_c |
| Midi io | Yes |
| Bus powered | Yes |
Source: steinberg.net (verified 2026-07-10) · corroborated by musicradar.com. Fetched the official Steinberg UR22C product page as source; it is a JS-rendered SPA (returns only nav/footer text via a clean fetch) but its canonical URL and page title ("UR22C: The Perfect Portable Interface | Steinberg") confirm this exact model. The dated MusicRadar review (corroboration, published 23 July 2021) confirms the UR22C as the entry-level 2-in/2-out UR-C interface: two combination XLR/1/4" D-PRE mic/line inputs, two balanced 1/4" outputs, MIDI In and Out, USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1) and 32-bit/192 kHz, and lists the price as $189. A separate Vintage King fetch (MFR# UR22C, "Product No Longer Available") independently corroborated 2 inputs / 2 outputs, 32-bit/192 kHz, XLR combo inputs, 1/4" TRS outputs and MIDI In/Out. Release year is not stated verbatim on the cited pages, so release_year and releaseDate are left null.
Is the Steinberg UR22C worth it vs cheaper audio interfaces?
Steinberg UR22C against its closest cheaper and pricier audio interfaces on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked
| Product | Price | Inputs analog | Outputs analog | Max resolution bit (kHz) | Mic preamps | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steinberg UR22C this | $189 | 2 | 2 | 32-bit / 192 kHz | 2 | usb_c |
| Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Generation | $159.99 | 2 | 2 | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 1 | usb_c |
| Universal Audio Volt 2 USB Audio Interface | $199 | 2 | 2 | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 2 | usb_c |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Steinberg UR22C?
Only one whitelisted tester, Engadget, has genuine hands-on with the exact UR22C, and it is a qualitative first-person buyer's column ('IRL') rather than a lab test, so no measured figures exist. The reviewer found it worked flawlessly out of the box and praised the understated metal build, but flagged the unintuitive controls compared to his previous interface. Praised: Worked flawlessly out of the box; no Logic Pro latency tweaks needed even recording two tracks at once; Impressive, understated black-and-gray metal enclosure; Oversized output volume knob is easy to adjust between loud and quiet presets. Flagged: Controls are the weak point; only a detented 12 o'clock mix-knob setting, no microswitched gain knobs; Buyer second-guessed the choice versus the more widely used Focusrite Scarlett 4i4. (From 1 tester review.)
How much does the Steinberg UR22C cost?
The Steinberg UR22C has a US price of $189 ($189 as listed in the dated MusicRadar review (published 23 July 2021), which shows the price as £125 / €145 / $189. No live US retailer price was fetchable (Sweetwater, B&H, Reverb, and Perfect Circuit all returned HTTP 403; Vintage King listed the unit as "Product No Longer Available" with no price).), as of 2026-07-10.
How does the Steinberg UR22C compare on price?
At $189, the Steinberg UR22C is #7 cheapest of the 17 audio interfaces we track, where the median is $199.95.
What are the Steinberg UR22C's key specs?
Steinberg UR22C (Steinberg): inputs analog 2, outputs analog 2, max resolution bit khz 32-bit / 192 kHz, mic preamps 2, connection usb_c. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.
Price of record: $189 at steinberg.net, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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