Experts recommend UA Volt 2 more than Steinberg UR22C
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer UA Volt 2 over Steinberg UR22C, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, UA Volt 2 received 3 recommendations: from bandpioneer.com (24 Aug 2024), Wirecutter (3 Dec 2024) and producelikeapro.com (28 Feb 2024). By contrast, Steinberg UR22C received only 1 recommendation from hollyland.com (5 Jul 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com  | bandpioneer.com  | Wirecutter  | Musician on a Mission  | Sweetwater  | Your Guitar Brain  | EDM Sauce  | Music Radar  | soundref.com  | producelikeapro.com  |
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| 4 | - | $199 |  UA Volt 2 The UA Volt 2 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality device with low latency, two preamps based on the classic Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, and essential audio software, making it a reliable option for recording musicians, podcasters, and streamers. | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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| 33 | N/A | $195 |  Steinberg UR22C The Steinberg UR22C audio interface is a versatile and high-quality device suitable for a range of recording and playback needs, featuring a range of input and output options, MIDI input and output, zero-latency monitoring with built-in effects, and two D-Pre Class-A preamps on each input channel. | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 5 Jul 2024 hollyland.com ranked Steinberg UR22C as #4
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #4 out of 5 Steinberg UR22C ... ... Source: www.hollyland.com - On 24 Aug 2024 bandpioneer.com ranked UA Volt 2 as #2
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #2 out of 5 UA Volt 2 ... ... Source: bandpioneer.com - On 3 Dec 2024 Wirecutter ranked UA Volt 2 as #3
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 UA Volt 2 If you need a built-in MIDI interface... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com - On 28 Feb 2024 producelikeapro.com ranked UA Volt 2 as #3
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #3 out of 10 UA Volt 2 ... ... Source: producelikeapro.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, UA Volt 2 outranks Steinberg UR22C. This is not to say that Steinberg UR22C is a bad option. Like UA Volt 2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, UA Volt 2 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Steinberg UR22C is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com | Wirecutter | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater | Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce | Music Radar | soundref.com | producelikeapro.com |
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| 1 | - | Check price |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface is a versatile and reliable device with low latency levels, upgraded preamp design, and a new Air mode that enhances high-end detail, making it a great choice for solo artists and mobile recording. | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $200 |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $100 |  PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 The PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is a versatile and reliable audio interface with low latency, high-quality mic preamps, and compatibility with almost all recording software, making it an excellent choice for musicians, podcasters, and other audio professionals. | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 15 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $199 | UA Volt 2 The UA Volt 2 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality device with low latency, two preamps based on the classic Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, and essential audio software, making it a reliable option for recording musicians, podcasters, and streamers. | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert reviews [5]
Total expert reviews: 5
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by magneticmag.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 5 reviews | 95 |
| Lowest score by Music Radar | 90 |
Score distribution:
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Expert reviews [5]
Total expert reviews: 5
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by ThePodcastHost | 100 |
| Average score based on 5 reviews | 91 |
| Lowest score by producerhive.com | 85 |
Score distribution:
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From Seller:
- Industry leading converters providing up to 32-bit/192 kHz audio resolution
- Super speed USB 3. 1 Gen 1 with USB-C for fast and reliable Connectivity to Mac, PC, and iOS devices
- Class-a D-PRE mic preamps to capture all the subtleties and expressiveness of any audio source
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From Seller:
- Get the sound of UA’s classic 610 preamps and professional-grade converters to capture every detail and nuance of your performance with up to 24-bit / 192 kHz quality
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