Steinberg UR44 Audio Interface

Full Description

24-Bit/192kHz USB Audio Interface

The Steinberg UR44 Audio Interface is a high-quality and affordable USB audio interface, designed for music production and recording. The UR44 boasts high-end AD/DA converters, providing a maximum sample rate of 19k2Hz, with 24-bit resolution. This results in exceptional audio fidelity, capturing every nuance from your source audio with great detail. It features four XLR combination inputs designed for use with both microphones and instruments. It also features MIDI I/O connectivity, allowing you to connect your favourite musical equipment such as keyboards, synths or drum modules.

Four Class-A D-Pre Mic Preamps

One of the most unique features of the UR44 is the four integrated Class-A D-PRE microphone preamps, providing transparent and beautifully detailed sound. These custom mic preamps were specially-developed by Yamaha to deliver high-end sound quality at an affordable price. The mic pres are designed to capture every nuance from your microphone, resulting in studio-grade recordings.

Versatile Compatibility

The interface also boasts flexible compatibility, providing support for all major DAWs, and music editing software. It provides support for ASIO, Core Audio or WDM for maximum compatibility. This ensures you can use your interface wherever you go, with its plug and play design allowing you get setup and started within minutes. The compact yet rugged full-metal casing is not only rugged but highly portable, allowing you to take your interface wherever you go. It also boasts iOS connectivity for use with Apple’s iPad or iPhone, for use with musical apps.

Includes Cubase AI & Cubasis LE

The interface comes complete with both Cubase AI and Cubasis LE. Cubase AI is an intuitive music software designed to offer everything you need to compose, record, edit and mix your songs. Cubasis LE is a streamlined version of Steinberg’s popular iOS music production application, providing a quick and easy way to record your music, with a professional and streamlined interface. Additionally, the interface comes complete with VST 3 versions of onboard DSP plug-ins, offering powerful sound-shaping and FX tools.

Features

• 24-bit/192 kHz USB 2.0 audio interface
• Four Class-A D-PRE mic preamps
• Rugged full-metal casing
• Compatible with major recording software
• MIDI input and output
• Cubase AI included
• iPad connectivity
• Basic FX Suite
• Latency-free monitoring with FX

Specifications

Minimum System Requirements

• 2 GB RAM
• 4 GB of free HD space
• Display resolution of 1280 x 800 recommended
• CD-ROM drive
• USB 2.0 / 3.0 port
• Internet connection required for installation, activation, account setup and registration

• Mac OS X
• Mac OS X 10.7 / 10.8
• Intel Dual Core CPU
• Windows
• Windows 7 SP1 / Windows 8
• Intel or AMD dual core CPU

Please Note: Steinberg USB audio interfaces are now incompatible with OS X 10.11.1. Since the release of 10.11.1, Steinberg have discovered an issue with audio dropouts that can vary depending on the system. Steinberg apologise for any inconvenience that this problem may cause, and are currently working on a resolution for this problem.

For a full list of Steinberg products that are compatible with OS X 10.11.1, click here .