Yamaha UR12MK3 White

Yamaha UR12MK3 White — Compact USB-C Audio Interface for First Recordings and Streams

The Yamaha UR12MK3 White is a 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface for aspiring musicians, content creators, and podcasters who want clean, professional sound from their first session. It records at up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution through a Yamaha-designed mic preamp, in a white-finish metal chassis measuring 158 × 47 × 102 mm and weighing 450 g.

What Sets the UR12MK3 Apart

A Yamaha UR mic preamp with +48 V phantom power and a separate Hi-Z input let a singer-songwriter record vocal and guitar simultaneously. The onboard Loopback function routes computer audio back into the interface for clean live streaming, while a hardware Direct Monitoring switch delivers latency-free input monitoring.

Conversion and Preamp Performance

High-resolution conversion and a low-noise preamp form the foundation of any recording chain.

• Sample Rate / Bit Depth: 192 kHz / 24-bit — full-bandwidth audio with headroom.
• Dynamic Range (Input): 106 dB — headroom for dynamic sources.
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.004 % at 1 kHz on all outputs.
• Preamp Gain Range: 54 dB (Hi-Z: 39.5 dB) — drives condenser and dynamic microphones.

Inputs, Outputs, and Monitoring

Two physical inputs and a dedicated headphone path cover the most common home-studio and streaming scenarios.

• Analog Inputs: 1 Mic/Line Combo (XLR/TRS) + 1 TRS Hi-Z — record mic and guitar.
• Analog Outputs: 2 TRS line outputs — feed studio monitors.
• Headphone Output: 1 TRS, 40 mW + 40 mW @ 40 Ω — drives most headphones.
• Digital I/O: No S/PDIF, ADAT, or AES/EBU.

Power, Build, and Bundled Software

A compact metal housing, bus-powered operation, and a complete software bundle make this a true out-of-the-box recording solution.

• Power: DC 5 V / 0.5 A via USB-C bus power (2.5 W) — runs from laptop, second USB-C for external power.
• Dimensions & Weight: 158 × 47 × 102 mm, 450 g — fits any desktop.
• Package Contents: Setup Guide, Cubase AI License Card, Steinberg Plus License Card, USB 2.0 Cable (USB-C to USB-A, 1.5 m).
• Cross-Platform Support: Windows, macOS, and iOS.