Yamaha and Steinberg Announce Hardware Brand Transition, Introducing New Audio Interfaces
By HiFi Editorial8 February 2026
Key Highlights
Yamaha and Steinberg are transitioning Steinberg's hardware branding to Yamaha, optimizing focus on each company's strengths: hardware for Yamaha and software for Steinberg.
The rebranded Yamaha UR-mk3 and URX-C series retain features from Steinberg's UR models, including 24-bit/192kHz audio and Yamaha's D-PRE mic preamps.
New Yamaha URX22C and URX44C interfaces offer dual headphone outputs, 32-bit/192kHz resolution, and integration with Elgato Stream Deck for seamless production workflows.
