--- product_id: 4484609 title: "Steinberg UR44 Audio Interface" brand: "steinberg" price: "€ 61.18" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/4484609-steinberg-ur44-audio-interface store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 4 Class-A D-PRE mic preamps 24-bit/192kHz ultra HD audio Rugged full-metal chassis Steinberg UR44 Audio Interface **Brand:** steinberg **Price:** € 61.18 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your sound game — the UR44 is your studio’s secret weapon! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Steinberg UR44 Audio Interface by steinberg - **How much does it cost?** € 61.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/4484609-steinberg-ur44-audio-interface) ## Best For - steinberg enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted steinberg brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** Rugged full-metal casing ensures durability and reliability for both studio and on-the-go setups. - • **Studio-Grade Clarity:** Experience pristine 24-bit/192kHz resolution for crystal-clear recordings that capture every nuance. - • **Pro-Level Mic Preamps:** Four ultra-quiet Class-A D-PRE preamps deliver clean, detailed sound with zero noise interference. - • **Seamless Compatibility:** Plug-and-play with iPad and all major DAWs, empowering your workflow across devices without hassle. - • **Latency-Free Monitoring + DSP:** Zero-latency hardware monitoring with onboard DSP effects lets you craft your perfect sound live. ## Overview The Steinberg UR44 is a professional 24-bit/192kHz USB 2.0 audio interface featuring four Class-A D-PRE mic preamps, rugged metal construction, and seamless compatibility with iPad and major recording software. It offers latency-free hardware monitoring with onboard DSP plug-ins, making it ideal for musicians and producers seeking high-quality, reliable audio performance in both studio and live environments. ## Description 24-bit/192 kHz USB 2.0 audio interface Four Class-A D-PRE mic preamps Rugged full-metal casing Class Compliant with iPad and compatible with major recording software Latency-free hardware monitoring and Onboard DSP plug-ins Review: Amazing Sound Quality - Brilliant Sound quality! Pre-amps are dead quiet. I run two Pre-sonus valve racks into it as my main pre-amps on first 2 channels and it has no problem handling those hotter signals as well. For practice I take a SM58 straight into it and it sounds beautiful. The DSP control interface is amazing and does what it does brilliantly. I use it with Sonar X2 on a Windows 7 PC and works like a charm. The drivers are rock solid. I used a Roland tri-capture before this but I liked the added inputs and DSP interface (Although the Roland interface is OK) Before this I mainly used a Yamaha MW 10 channel mixer with USB out. The preamps are excellent, Unfortunately it can only record up to 16bit 48KHz so when I heard Yamaha is making the pre's on this one I was already happy with it. I am no engineer so when I bought it without testing, I knew what I wanted but did not know what to expect. Sound quality: Amazing - I mostly record at 24bit 48Khz. This sounds super fine to me. Value: Great, I would say this type of interface should be the first piece of gear of any home studio. Go for the 6 channels rather than buying a bigger unit later (UR44 vs. UR22). This was my main pushover from Focusrite. The cost of their 6 channel unit was slightly higher. I would not say that I made a mistake as the build quality is excellent. I will never say anything bad about the Focusrite as I have not used it. This was cheaper and it sounds amazing. The DSP interface has no glitches at all. It works beautifully to set your mic/input levels before opening up your studio software. As for the software included. I already received a copy of Steinberg Cubase with an earlier purchase of Yamaha gear. You get your Pro tools guys, your Studio 1 and your Sonar guys (umm, sorry or girls). Cubase is a very versatile nice program but the installation is a bit of a drag. I have used Cakewalk and Sonar for more than 16 years and love it. tricky if you use the software version of e-licenser. I immediately did an update via the DSP interface window and everything installed beautifully. It even recognizes all your old e-licenses etc. Can't comment on Windows 8 though. Review: Perfect interface for the modern musician, Solid top to bottom! - Steinberg has outdone itself in producing this amazing interface and I'll try to explain why I think so. The ordering of the below points was arbitrarily chosen without sequencing by importance. Pros: 1. Build quality: Right away you see the quality of the device, as the device comes in a rugged full metal body which looks like it can stand the test of time. The Neutrik combo jacks are an industry standard. The knobs and buttons feel very very solid. The smooth finish and grey/black color combinations are a touch indeed. It is however more heavy than it would seem, which gives me confidence in quality anyway. Simply a 10/10 for build. 2. Mic Pres: One of the most important qualities of an interface. and in this regard the UR44 shines again. The pres are very quiet both at low and high gain settings. I can compare with the Presonus 44VSL which had pres which were far more noisy. 3. Good I/O options: 4 mic, 2 line input and Midi I/O. Plenty for my needs. 2 headphone outputs with 2 mixes is again a killer feature. Invaluable while recording music with other people. 4 . DSP features: DSP is fast becoming a standard feature in interfaces even at this price range. UR44 kicks the butt of most interfaces in this regard. This interface works in conjunction with the dspMixFX software interface. It offers EQ, compression, high pass filter, phase and guitar amp both while monitoring and recording (You can use these effects as an insert). This software control is even better integrated into Cubase. Reverb you can use only for monitoring, or for recording using the loopback feature. 5. Standalone use: This is what simply takes the cake imo. Artists can use the interface standalone on stage. All the levels, effects, compression and other settings can be stored onto the device. So you can even hear reverb without computer processing. To change settings or recall profiles however, you will need to control the dspMixFX software using a computer or iPad. I always add some reverb to my vocal or instrument mic while performing live. Yamaha's reverb FX is surprisingly good. 6. Performance: It is simply rock solid while in use. The drivers are well written leading to very low latency performance. The software control never failed on me. The AD/DA conversion is top notch. I use it with the Studio One DAW, and it hasn't caused me problems one single time. Forums are in high praise of this kind of stability. Cons: 1. The biggest con is that the pres seem a little under powered. It hasn't been an issue with the mics that I own, but with some mics that require lot off gain, you have to crank it all the way up. With some dynamics or tube mics, I could even see it not being sufficient. Again, it depends on the requirements of your mics. So do some research first. But gain is very clean overall. 2. I/O options are plenty enough. But I like RCA line inputs usually. Of course, that problem is easily solved using cables. But I would have still preferred RCA to connect line level devices like mp3 players, etc. 3. Headphone outputs are not the loudest: My older interfaces, be it the Presonus 22VSL or the Yamaha Audiogram 3, gave me a louder headphone output. So again look into the specs for your requirements. 4. Reverb: I wish reverb could have been recorded as well on each individual channel. It sounds so good. But I am asking for too much at this point. :) Overall, have no doubt about buying this interface. It is a steal at this price! ## Features - 24-bit/192 kHz USB 2.0 audio interface - Four Class-A D-PRE mic preamps - Rugged full-metal casing - Class compatible with iPad and compatible with major recording software - Latency-free hardware monitoring and Onboard DSP plug-ins - 24-bit/192 kHz USB 2.0 audio interface; Compatible with Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Mac OS X 10.7.5 10.8 10.9 10.10 - Class Compliant with iPad and compatible with major recording software ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00HLTLTGW | | Audio Input | USB | | Best Sellers Rank | #153,204 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #987 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces | | Brand | Steinberg | | Brand Name | Steinberg | | Compatible Devices | Controller, Ipad, Keyboard, Mobile Phones | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 127 Reviews | | Item Weight | 4.85 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Steinberg | | Manufacturer Part Number | UR44 | | Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz | | Model Number | UR44 | | Number of Channels | 4 | | Operating System | Windows | | Supported Software | Cubase | | UPC | 086792983264 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | All steinberg hardware product qualifies for a 1 year warranty, including parts and labor. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Steinberg - **Compatible Devices:** Controller, Ipad, Keyboard, Mobile Phones - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Number of Channels:** 4 - **Supported Software:** Cubase ## Images ![Steinberg UR44 Audio Interface - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZGtGFZRiL.jpg) ![Steinberg UR44 Audio Interface - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51klaSVytTL.jpg) ![Steinberg UR44 Audio Interface - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61d+9uZSUtL.jpg) ![Steinberg UR44 Audio Interface - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614Ow9x-LNL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Configuration, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this USB 2?** A: They've updated the firmware to be USB 3 compliant as well. **Q: Can this unit playback audio from sources such as mp3's or waves in folders that have not been produced by the interface?** A: Of course. All interfaces do this. Actually, I find that all of my audio sounds richer, especially in the bass, when played back through the Steinberg than it does when played back through my laptop's internal sound. . **Q: If I'm hooked into the line input with my headphones to listen to music being played through my computer, how do i disable me hearing myself from mic** A: You have to mute input monitoring or sometimes called direct monitoring. This can be done in many ways but if you are using a DAW that shows you your inputs, channels/tracks and outputs, the signal from your input source should be setup on an audio track or tracks and those tracks should have a record enable button and a separate monitor input button. Be sure that you have all your tracks with that microphone’s source input selected, do not have the direct input monitoring button engaged. It’s a little speaker icon that illuminates yellow right next to the red record enable button in Cubase. You can keep your tracks armed to record during playback but generally if you are going to go from record mode to playback or mix mode you need to setup your I/O differently in the VST Connections Window if using Cubase which is what comes with the UR824. **Q: Can this be used without computer** A: Look, I don't know if this is an undocumented feature or what, but I can confirm that you CAN use the UR242 without it being plugged into a computer. As long as it is turned on, you can use the UR242 as a kind of mixer, passing audio sources through to the monitors, or take advantage of the DSP effects (if you have previously configured them while the UR242 was connected to a computer). I have tried it myself, and it definitely works! I use this feature to play an outboard synthesizer through my monitors--no computer involved. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Sound Quality *by R***T on July 21, 2015* Brilliant Sound quality! Pre-amps are dead quiet. I run two Pre-sonus valve racks into it as my main pre-amps on first 2 channels and it has no problem handling those hotter signals as well. For practice I take a SM58 straight into it and it sounds beautiful. The DSP control interface is amazing and does what it does brilliantly. I use it with Sonar X2 on a Windows 7 PC and works like a charm. The drivers are rock solid. I used a Roland tri-capture before this but I liked the added inputs and DSP interface (Although the Roland interface is OK) Before this I mainly used a Yamaha MW 10 channel mixer with USB out. The preamps are excellent, Unfortunately it can only record up to 16bit 48KHz so when I heard Yamaha is making the pre's on this one I was already happy with it. I am no engineer so when I bought it without testing, I knew what I wanted but did not know what to expect. Sound quality: Amazing - I mostly record at 24bit 48Khz. This sounds super fine to me. Value: Great, I would say this type of interface should be the first piece of gear of any home studio. Go for the 6 channels rather than buying a bigger unit later (UR44 vs. UR22). This was my main pushover from Focusrite. The cost of their 6 channel unit was slightly higher. I would not say that I made a mistake as the build quality is excellent. I will never say anything bad about the Focusrite as I have not used it. This was cheaper and it sounds amazing. The DSP interface has no glitches at all. It works beautifully to set your mic/input levels before opening up your studio software. As for the software included. I already received a copy of Steinberg Cubase with an earlier purchase of Yamaha gear. You get your Pro tools guys, your Studio 1 and your Sonar guys (umm, sorry or girls). Cubase is a very versatile nice program but the installation is a bit of a drag. I have used Cakewalk and Sonar for more than 16 years and love it. tricky if you use the software version of e-licenser. I immediately did an update via the DSP interface window and everything installed beautifully. It even recognizes all your old e-licenses etc. Can't comment on Windows 8 though. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect interface for the modern musician, Solid top to bottom! *by T***4 on April 15, 2015* Steinberg has outdone itself in producing this amazing interface and I'll try to explain why I think so. The ordering of the below points was arbitrarily chosen without sequencing by importance. Pros: 1. Build quality: Right away you see the quality of the device, as the device comes in a rugged full metal body which looks like it can stand the test of time. The Neutrik combo jacks are an industry standard. The knobs and buttons feel very very solid. The smooth finish and grey/black color combinations are a touch indeed. It is however more heavy than it would seem, which gives me confidence in quality anyway. Simply a 10/10 for build. 2. Mic Pres: One of the most important qualities of an interface. and in this regard the UR44 shines again. The pres are very quiet both at low and high gain settings. I can compare with the Presonus 44VSL which had pres which were far more noisy. 3. Good I/O options: 4 mic, 2 line input and Midi I/O. Plenty for my needs. 2 headphone outputs with 2 mixes is again a killer feature. Invaluable while recording music with other people. 4 . DSP features: DSP is fast becoming a standard feature in interfaces even at this price range. UR44 kicks the butt of most interfaces in this regard. This interface works in conjunction with the dspMixFX software interface. It offers EQ, compression, high pass filter, phase and guitar amp both while monitoring and recording (You can use these effects as an insert). This software control is even better integrated into Cubase. Reverb you can use only for monitoring, or for recording using the loopback feature. 5. Standalone use: This is what simply takes the cake imo. Artists can use the interface standalone on stage. All the levels, effects, compression and other settings can be stored onto the device. So you can even hear reverb without computer processing. To change settings or recall profiles however, you will need to control the dspMixFX software using a computer or iPad. I always add some reverb to my vocal or instrument mic while performing live. Yamaha's reverb FX is surprisingly good. 6. Performance: It is simply rock solid while in use. The drivers are well written leading to very low latency performance. The software control never failed on me. The AD/DA conversion is top notch. I use it with the Studio One DAW, and it hasn't caused me problems one single time. Forums are in high praise of this kind of stability. Cons: 1. The biggest con is that the pres seem a little under powered. It hasn't been an issue with the mics that I own, but with some mics that require lot off gain, you have to crank it all the way up. With some dynamics or tube mics, I could even see it not being sufficient. Again, it depends on the requirements of your mics. So do some research first. But gain is very clean overall. 2. I/O options are plenty enough. But I like RCA line inputs usually. Of course, that problem is easily solved using cables. But I would have still preferred RCA to connect line level devices like mp3 players, etc. 3. Headphone outputs are not the loudest: My older interfaces, be it the Presonus 22VSL or the Yamaha Audiogram 3, gave me a louder headphone output. So again look into the specs for your requirements. 4. Reverb: I wish reverb could have been recorded as well on each individual channel. It sounds so good. But I am asking for too much at this point. :) Overall, have no doubt about buying this interface. It is a steal at this price! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb sounding interface *by A***D on September 24, 2015* This is a very nice audio interface. The pre-amps are super quiet. You have to turn the gains up about 80% to get a good input signal. The unit did not work as expected at first. The monitoring function would not work in either Cubase 8 Pro or Logic Pro 9. The microphone was constantly on. It turns out it was a software issue. WARNING - DO NOT INSTALL the software on the enclosed CD. Instead, go to the Steinberg website and download the updated Tool for UR44 version 2.1.0 (released 5/7/2014) and Firmware update version 2.1.1 (released 10/23/2014). Both of these updates/fixes have been available for almost a year now. 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