6 x 4 USB 2.0 audio interface with 4x D-PREs, 24-bit/192 kHz support and MIDI I/O The perfect balance between connectivity and portability: the UR44 is a powerful audio/MIDI interface designed to suit a huge range of recording and production situations. Four mic preamps, six inputs, four output channels, MIDI I/O ports, onboard DSP power and full iPad connectivity offer an outstandingly flexible feature set.
...monitoring with FX will need to be mindful that anything above the 064 buffer setting ramps the RTL quite substantially. Steinberg UR44 : The Steinberg UR44 delivered performance similar to the UR28 that had been tested previously , a touch higher I/O and RTL on the lowest buffer setting. Unit reports true I/O latency values...
What are your opinions on the Steinberg UR44 and the Behringer UMC404HD ? I asked the same question on another forum and was recommended those 2 saying the Steinburg is equal to/if not better than the scarlett, and the Behringer being a cheap alternative, Thoughts?
I have the Steinberg unit and it's great. Drivers hsve never given me a problem, and the hardware has held up and always done the job. I also like that there are 2 channels of line in that don't run through the pres, so if/when you upgrade your pres you have those to plug into....