Yamaha UR12MK3 Audio Interface

Yamaha UR12MK3 USB-C Audio Interface — Pro Sound Made Simple

Whether you’re recording your first song, launching a podcast, or going live for the first time, the Yamaha UR12MK3 gives you everything you need to sound professional from day one. Designed for musicians, content creators, and podcasters, this compact USB-C audio interface delivers studio-grade audio quality in a plug-and-play package that works straight out of the box.

At the heart of the UR12MK3 is a Yamaha UR mic preamp capable of recording at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution with a 106dB dynamic range — the same standard used in professional studios. Whether you’re capturing vocals through a condenser mic with +48V phantom power, recording an acoustic guitar via the combo XLR/TRS input, or plugging in an electric guitar directly through the dedicated Hi-Z input, every take comes out clean, detailed, and full of character.

Monitoring is just as refined. The latency-free direct monitoring switch lets you hear yourself in real time with zero delay, while the front-panel mute button gives you instant mic control without touching your software. When it’s time to stream, the built-in loopback function lets you blend your mic with system audio or a co-host’s feed — making it a natural fit for live streaming, remote interviews, and online content creation.

Connectivity is simple and flexible. The UR12MK3 is bus-powered over USB-C with no adapter required, and it works seamlessly with Mac, Windows, and iPad. Two TRS line outputs and a dedicated headphone output with its own volume control complete the I/O setup.

To get you creating immediately, the UR12MK3 includes a full Steinberg software suite — Cubase AI for multitrack recording, Cubasis LE for mobile production on iPhone and iPad, Steinberg Plus for expanded sounds and effects, and MixKey for easy PC audio routing and streaming.

Compact, capable, and available in Black and White — the UR12MK3 is the ideal starting point for any serious creator.

Yamaha UR12MK3 Features

• 24-bit/192kHz recording with 106dB dynamic range
• Yamaha UR mic preamp with +48V phantom power
• Combo XLR/TRS input plus dedicated Hi-Z input for guitars and basses
• Latency-free direct monitoring via front-panel switch
• Built-in loopback for seamless livestreaming and podcasting
• Front-panel mute button for quick mic cut
• 2 TRS line outputs and 1 headphone output with dedicated volume control
• Bus-powered over USB-C — no power adapter needed
• Compatible with Mac, Windows, and iPad
• Includes Cubase AI, Cubasis LE, Steinberg Plus, and MixKey
• Compact metal housing available in Black and White