{"product_id":"yamaha-ur12mk3-b-audio-interface-black","title":"YAMAHA UR12MK3 B Audio Interface – Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYAMAHA UR12MK3 B Audio Interface – Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYamaha UR12MK3 B\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact \u003cstrong\u003e2-in\/2-out USB-C audio interface\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to make home recording, guitar recording, podcasting and live streaming straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an ideal first interface for a guitarist, singer-songwriter or content creator who doesn't need a huge number of inputs but still wants proper recording quality. You get a Yamaha mic preamp with phantom power, a dedicated Hi-Z instrument input, direct monitoring, loopback for streaming and recording at up to \u003cstrong\u003e24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the included Steinberg software package and you've got a very capable little recording setup that can live permanently on your desk or easily travel with a laptop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecord Guitar and Vocals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UR12MK3 gives you two inputs designed around the things most home-recording musicians actually need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput 1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Mic\/Line combo input with Yamaha's UR mic preamp and switchable \u003cstrong\u003e+48V phantom power\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to connect dynamic and compatible condenser microphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Hi-Z instrument input, so an electric guitar or bass can be connected directly to the interface without needing a separate DI box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the UR12MK3 particularly useful for singer-songwriters and guitarists who want a simple way to get ideas into a computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e24-bit\/192kHz Recording\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its compact size and accessible price point, the UR12MK3 supports recording and playback at up to \u003cstrong\u003e24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha specifies an input dynamic range of \u003cstrong\u003e106dB\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you a clean recording path for capturing vocals and instruments with plenty of detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone putting together their first home studio, there's more than enough recording quality here to produce serious results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirect Monitoring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatency can be distracting when you're trying to record a vocal or guitar part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UR12MK3 includes a \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Monitor switch\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to monitor the incoming signal directly through the hardware rather than waiting for it to travel into your computer and back again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's simple, but it's one of those features that makes recording considerably more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt-In Loopback for Streaming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UR12MK3 isn't limited to traditional music recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eLoopback function\u003c\/strong\u003e allows audio from your computer to be combined with your live input signal and sent back into streaming or recording software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it useful for \u003cstrong\u003elivestreaming, online lessons, podcasts and content creation\u003c\/strong\u003e, where you may need your microphone or guitar alongside audio playing from the computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOutputs \u0026amp; 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