Overview The UR44 6x4 USB 2.0 Audio Interface from Steinberg is a USB audio interface capable of capturing audio in up to 24-bit/192kHz and can be used for studio, mobile, and live sound applications. It features 4 front-panel combination XLR/TRS mic/instrument level inputs with Yamaha's D-PRE mic preamplifier, each with independent gain control. Two rear panel 1/4" line level inputs round out the UR44's analog inputs. Also located on its rear panel are its four 1/4" line level outputs and stereo 1/4" main outs. The interface also features 5-pin DIN MIDI ins and outs, allowing it to function as a MIDI interface. Two 1/4" headphone jacks with independent volume control allow you to quietly monitor while tracking or in quiet environments. Its multiple I/O routing capabilities allow the UR44 to be used in studio or in live scenarios, with applications ranging from mobile recording to triggering stage lighting or playing backing tracks. A downloaded version of Cubase AI is included. With 4 pieces of XLR-XLR Cable. In the box Steinberg UR44 6x4 USB 2.0 Audio Interfac (4) XLR-XLR Cable External Power Supply USB Cable One (1) Year Warranty Pop Filter 20' XLR Cable
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Transparent sound, super low latency, Decent monitoring effects, sturdy construction
When my 7yo 1st Gen Scarlett 2i2 broke, I was torn between this and the similarly priced Scarlett 8i6. Here is a comparison between the 2, because if you're looking for anything with over 2in/2out under $300, IMO these are the only 2 contenders worth looking at.- ONBOARD DSP gives you Zero-latency monitoring effects, including a usable guitar amp. These aren't UAD caliber, but monitoring an amp sim on the guitar and reverb/compression on your vocal will bring out extra feel and nuance in your singing/playing. I think this is what sold this product for me. I haven't seen DSP on anything else in this price range. Make sure to set the Effects from "Send" to "Monitor".- 4 preamps. The UR44 has 4 mic/inst, whereas the Scarlett 8i6 has 2 mic/instrument w/pres (the rest are line in and an SPDIF). The pres are super transparent, but the Scarlett's are fine too. There's no "Air" type of effect like the Scarlett has, which would have been nice to have, but NBD.- Low latency - My computer is over 5yo (Mid2014 MBP) and I ran a pretty big project at 6.3ms roundtrip w/ zero issues (playback and recording). I didn't see an option in Logic Pro to make it go any lower or I would have tried. I didn't try any monitoring effects because I'm using the DSP effects. I heard the 3rd gen Scarlett is good w latency as well, so this is probably a toss-up.Construction - I'd give the Scarlett a little extra points here because the scarlett is more of a Unibody design, but this isn't flimsy by any means. I feel comfy tossing it in my DJ bag.MIDI in/out - They both have it.2 Headphone out - Both have it, you can have a click track in one submix but not the one that goes to FOH, so that's nice if you're using this for a live performance. These headphone outs are louder than my old Scarlett (I'm using ATH-m50x)Loopback, which is great if you're taking a screen capture of your DAW to tease on insta. They both have it.Erm I think that's it. I have my display scaled all the way to the max, and the SW is tiny, but w/e.
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