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Steinberg UR44C USB Audio Interface

USB 3.0 Audio Interface, 6-in/4-out, 32-bit/192kHz with 4 XLR/TRS Combo Inputs, 2 Line Inputs, MIDI I/O, USB Bus Power, and Bundled Software - Mac/PC/iOS
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Superior Connectivity Meets Portability

The Steinberg RU44C strikes the perfect balance between portability and connectivity. This 6-in/4-out USB interface delivers professional quality audio resolution with both analog and MIDI connections. The Steinberg UR44C has advanced software compatibility that allows it to work with any USB-C equipped Mac or Windows PC, or iPad Pro. Steinberg’s interfaces have a sturdy, low-profile design and stellar audio quality that’s earned them many loyal fans at Sweetwater. Included with your Steinberg UR44C is a free download of Cubase AI and Cubasis LE, two innovative DAWs for your computer or iPad.

Capture your ideas anywhere

The Steinberg UR44C was designed to provide you with an amazing blend of connection options while remaining sleek enough to fit inside a backpack. Steinberg wanted to ensure you can capture your tracks the moment inspiration strikes. Whether you’re on the road, at a jam session, or at your home studio, just whip out the UR44C and an iPad, fire up Cubasis LE, and get going. You can then transfer your work to the full version of Cubase for mixing and mastering in your studio.

Included software for your computer or iPad

When you receive your UR44C you’ll also receive a free download of Cubase AI. Cubase AI is a sleek version of Steinberg’s Mac/Windows production software. For your iPad, you can download Cubasis LE, a full production studio with features that have been optimized for touchscreen controls. For added convenience, projects you create on Cubasis LE can be opened up in Cubase on the computer in your studio. The ability to capture ideas on the go and take them back to the studio makes using the UR44C a no-brainer.

Steinberg UR44C USB Audio Interface Features:

  • Four Combination XLR/TRS inputs allow for versatile connection options
  • Windows, Mac OS, and iOS cross-platform compatibility for superior flexibility
  • MIDI I/O syncs effortlessly with outside hardware
  • Latency-free DSP monitoring
  • USB 3.0 to USB-C connector can connect to most modern devices
  • Four Class A microphone preamps
  • Dual headphone monitoring capabilities
  • Switchable power source: USB 3.0 or 12V DC

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Tech Specs

  • Computer Connectivity: USB 3.0
  • Form Factor: Desktop
  • Simultaneous I/O: 6 x 4
  • Number of Preamps: 4
  • Phantom Power: 4 channels
  • A/D Resolution: Up to 32-bit Integer/192kHz
  • Effects: dspMixFx: REV-X Reverb, Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip, Guitar Amp Classics
  • Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line), 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line/Hi-Z), 2 x 1/4" (line)
  • Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS (main out), 4 x 1/4" (line out)
  • Headphones: 2 x 1/4"
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out/USB
  • USB: 1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (audio/MIDI)
  • Software: Cubase AI, Cubasis LE (iOS)
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.12 or later, 4GB RAM minimum, Intel Core i3 or higher, iOS 9 or later (select software)
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or later, 4GB RAM minimum, Intel Core i3 or higher
  • Bus Powered: Yes
  • Power Supply: USB bus powered (USB-C) / 12V DC power supply (included)
  • Height: 1.85"
  • Width: 9.92"
  • Depth: 6.25"
  • Weight: 3.3 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: UR44C

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Rated 5/5

Cons... sort of.

This is my 2nd Steinberg Interface. I upgraded for the speed of the USB-C connectivity mostly but are now glad that I also got more ins/outs as well as the dual headphone outputs.

I record at 32bit/96 on Win 1, i7 without any issues so far. (3years)

This is a very nice interface for the money and I would buy it again BUT in my studio I have found weakness.

I have instruments with piezo pickups. I also use Audio-technica condenser microphones. Both of these things require more gain and once you go above 50% the preamps start getting noisy. I work around this problem by using small inline preamps powerd by the units phantom power (through an XLR cable) This is a cheep fix with great results and much lower gain settings.
Music background: Musically educated
Rated 4/5

A Very Big Step Up- Great piece of equipment

I've been using a presonous audiobox iTwo. And it did the job as I learned how to use an audio interface. It was easy to setup and worked. But I wanted more input and outputs and I had trouble at different times getting the volume I wanted on intstruments.

So, I spent a little money on the UR44C. Wow... What a difference. It's super nice having the additional inputs but the sound quality and ablity to juice up the input signal along with a much better output volume is amazing. It really is a game changer. It comes with a digital equalizer and audio effects app that is pretty cool too. Everything is realatively easy to use. I really dig this audio interface and have no complaints with using it. It's been rock solid for a couple months now. And that goes for the build quality. It's very solid.

The reason I gave it a 4 and not a 5 is the setup with Apple silicon. The instructions on how to install and configure your iMac are online and it worked after I set it up. It is not plug and play though and they really should make the install easier. That being said, I've not had to tweak the setup once since it's been installed and it's worked every time. I think if you have a PC, the setup install is easier, and maybe with an Apple with Intel it might not be too bad.

That being said, I'm very happy with the purchase. It's a great value and highly recommended.
Music background: Intermedieate guitar player :^)
Rated 4/5

To get better sound, you'll have to spend considerably more.

Context: I started recording 15 or so years ago using Audacity, an M-Audio Delta 44 (24-bit, 96 kHz), and an SM57.

The UR44C, by comparison, is almost effortless -- recognized by my Gen 6 iPad, a Tab 6 android tablet, and an X390 Win10 laptop.

That said, the Steinberg Windows software installation/licensing experience is somewhere between a nuisance and a nightmare -- and I have 3 decades of IT experience. Driver installation/selection is problematic.

Easy enough to create mono or stereo tracks. I used various software programs on the iPad -- the UR44C was recognized by each one, including the native Camera. Similarly, I used Open Camera on the android tablet to record a video using the UR44C sound input. And the UR44C was recognized by Audacity and Reaper on my Win10 laptop.

Recorded vocals and guitar sound open and clean. I used an AE6100 for vox, and a pair of AT4041's for guitar -- the latter fed by the UR44C's phantom power. Headphone output was more than enough using earbuds, and adequate for 55-ohm headphones. I suspect that higher impedance headphones woudld merit an amp.

The unit is *solid*. The switches and inputs feel good. It supports my iPad while I work, and does not budge (see photo).

All in all, with the included software, an excellent value for the money. The steinberg.net forum has been valuable.
Hindsight is 20/20 -- I probably would've been fine with just the UR22C - but the iPad wouldn't have fit as nicely.

Minus a star for the wretched Windows experience, and because I had to buy a $39 Lightning-to-USB-C adapter to hook up the iPad, reducing the overall value.

But at the end of the day, the unit it works, and it works very well.
Music background: Folk/Pop/Rock. I can entertain foks in a bar room.
Rated 5/5

Fantastic Audio Interface

I previously used a Scarlett Solo as my audio interface, but I wanted more inputs to be able to record my bass from the amplifier with two mics as well as another direct in channel, so that was not possible with the Scarlett Solo. I needed more inputs. I also wanted 32-bit for the flexibility it offers in being able to get away with not having everything set up perfectly because I am not a sound engineer, and I'd hate to mess up a perfectly good take just because my input levels were off. Focusrite doesn't offer a 32-bit audio interface at the time of this writing, so I had to go shopping. My first attempt was actually the Zoom UAC-232, which still actually doesn't have enough inputs for the way I want to record, but it's inexpensive and I figured I could get away with 1 mic and one direct in. Well, the Zoom had driver issues in Windows and would randomly disconnect and reconnect in the middle of recording. I contacted support and they said it was a known issue and had no ETA on a fix, so I returned that device as I really didn't want to go buy a Mac just to get a $ audio interface to work. More research later I finally find this device which both has the number of inputs I need as well as 32-bit. The only thing that scared me was some reviews mentioned a pretty scary install experience in Windows. However, I have a 25+ year career in software development, so I hoped I could figure it out. Anyway, that was a bunch of anxiety over nothing because if you follow the install directions in the manual to the letter it works just fine. I've had zero issues with the UR44C. It also seems to produce a slightly warmer tone for my bass than the Focusrite did comparing direct in to direct in channels. I always had to apply EQ in my DAW to fatten the sound up with the Focusrite, but recording flat with the UR44C sounds great without additional post-processing. I don't know if that's logical because I wouldn't think that an audio interface would apply any adjustments to the sound, but that's my experience. It may be going from 24-bit to 32-bit. Anyway, I'm very pleased with the UR44C and would buy it again and recommend it to other musicians without hesitation.
Music background: Bassist
Rated 5/5

Perfect interface for my project

I'm doing a live duo acoustic recording project with an acoustic guitar and sitar. It was very important to have latency free monitoring with reverb and compression, a minimum of 4 mic inputs, and 2 headphone outs. This is with a Macbook pro running Logic. The UR44c worked like a charm- was a pleasure to have monitoring with reverb and channel strip with compression/eq and no latency and then having the recording in Logic with unprocessed tracks for post production. We recorded in one take live with headphone monitoring. The converters sound great! I also have an Apogee Quartet and Behringer X32 in my studio, but this little interface is going to see a lot of use at home and on the road. You need to use a USB 3.1 gen 1 or better cable to get maximum connection speed. At this price, I'd say it's a steal and given that reverb and channel strip for monitoring can be had at this price, I don't see the point of more expensive alternatives given that one can get the same or better effects using native plugins.
Music background: Singer- songwriter
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