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Hi

I'm currently using a UR22MK2 that doesn't work flawessly with BIAB (pops, crackles..)
Any suggestion about another usb 2 channels interface ? Just need to play the songs, nothing else,
since the rest of the job is done on another computer.
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Silly question but what steps have you taken to troubleshoot the pops and cracks issue with the Steinburg UR22MK2? The reason I ask is pops and cracks noise is an issue that is not unique to your interface so you may encounter the issue with any audio interface.

Does your interface have the latest, V1.04, firmware? Have you installed the latest (V1.10.5 for Mac or V1.10.4 for Windows) driver? Links to firmware and drivers are +++ HERE +++

Have you tried different (lower and higher)latency settings in the driver settings? When using it with Band-in-a-Box do you have it set for 16 bit sample depth and 44.1K sample rate?

What are your Band-in-a-Box audio settings? Do you have pops and cracks when you use the audio interface with another audio program beside Band-in-a-Box?

One aspect of choosing an audio interface is how do you want to use your audio interface? The UR22MK2 is a two channel unit while Band-in-a-Box records one audio channel so, outside of Band-in-a-Box, do you typically use only one channel or both channels at the same time? Do you want MIDI input and output ports? Do you have condenser microphones that require phantom power? Do you have ribbon microphones that require a high gain pre-amplifier? Do you need line-ins for proper impedance match with audio equipment? Do you need a high impedance (Hi-Q) input(s) for electric guitars and basses with passive electronics? Do you want the unit to be powered by the USB port or external power supply? How much money do you want to spend?

I hope this has given you some ideas to try and thoughts to consider.


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I tried everything but couldn't resolve the problems. Actually I used to use this UR22 interface on another computer on which I now use a UR RT4 and I had the same issue, only with BIAB. I had no problem with Reaper or internet streaming. So I decided to use the UR22 with my other computer, and trouble is back.
That's what led me to blame the UR22, but I could be wrong.

Sample rate is 44.1 but sample depth 24 bits and there's nothing I can do to change it.
As mentionned earlier , I just need an interface to play songs, no recording or mixing at all, since this is done on another computer.

Both computers are Windows10 64 bits, and yes I have the latest drivers installed.

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Hi Again FRANCK,

Play songs on what instrument? In this instance since Band-in-a-Box uses 16 bit/44.1k sample rate I would choose an interface that is simple and inexpensive.

The +++ Lexicon Multi-Channel Desktop Studio +++ has been around forever and is less than $50 US. Dual channels, USB powered, 16 and 24 bit operation, 44.1k and 48k sample rates, 1 high impedance instrument input, 1 XLR mic input and 2 line inputs. Lexicon Pantheon VST reverb plug-in and Cubase LE4 is included. The downside is the driver is not signed so you have to jump through hoops to get the driver to load in Windows 10. +++ Lexicon Product Link +++


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Are you using ASIO drivers? If so have you tried MME? My audio interface is set for 24 bit also and I use MME drivers with no problem. YMMV.


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I am a big presonus fan I love my interface 5 years and going strong


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latest drivers? drivers

steinberg is usually pretty supportive if there's a hardware flaw ...

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Hi All

Sorry I was away for the last two days. I've looked at the Lexicon Alpha as suggested by Jim. It sounds like it could fit my needs.
I have a couple of old desktop speakers I can use at 44.1 and 16bits, and it works fine. Now if I use the UR22 and monitors
(ideal solution for me) and ASIO, I get those noises. There's no way I can switch my UR22 from24 to 16 bits, so this might be the Reason why I get those pops.

@Mario. Yes i tried it but it didn't really help.

Since I just need to listen to the BIAB tunes while making them up, I don't need something fancy, just want to plug a pair of monitors in it…
I use a UR RT4 and another computer for tracking, mixing and mastering.

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Switch to the "MME" audio driver type in Band-in-a-Box (Audio menu | Audio Drivers/Settings) and that will likely work better for you. Or... if you have a recent version of Band-in-a-Box (Which version do you have?) use WAS audio drivers.


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