Multiple (2) Computer/Laptop but only 1 USB

Steinberg Hardware UR-C Series
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Hello Community / Hello Steinberg Team(s),

so far I could not find any audio device providing 2 USB Ports which would allow me to have different DAWs or Audio connections running through only 1 single Audio Interface.

Why is that needed/required?
Well these days i.e. as HomeOffice User you’re running and have multiple computer in use; on i.e.: 2 different computer you want to use same hardware such as Mic/Speakers; same time you may need to have a Skype or Zoom Session; while the 2’nd computer is maybe streamin something else.
OK; “as you need” may can switch the USB-C cable from computer “A” to “B”, but since I have updated hardware-driver & USB driver I encounter “strange” behaeviours on the UR-C device; I assume because it’s settings is stored in the device itself and the either other computer may need different setting; so sometimes, after swapping the USB connection, (keep’n same setting) the other computer responds with an echo…crazy noise etc.
Anyway… I am tired to swap the USB-cable.
Is there any device UR-x which may provide & can handle multiple (at least 2) independent USB connected computer??? and or… how about the suggested set-up : connecting Computer “A” by USB-C and Computer “B” old-school-classic with RCA connectors?
What do you suggest and or have better ideas?

best regards,
Kai

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Afaik there is no way to connect two computers at the same time, but your “old school” idea would certainly work.

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hi, thx strummer…
yes, by now not possible to connect 2 independent computer to a single device.
so “old school” and or a mix-around with some kind of premium external connected mixers’ (OUT to IN / IN to OUT) on a second device. Means: 2* i.e.: URx MKII devices connected with the external mixer.
Maybe would be benefitial to develop a product providing 2* internal USB (independent); 2 or more inputs for Mic or Guitars and the implemented Mixer(s)