Whichever recording platform you choose, steinbergs ur44 usb audio. Scarlett 18i8 wird mit pro tools first focusrite creative pack ausgeliefert. Do you guys know which one of these two audio cards is more suitable for flawless intensive daw behavior. If you find yourself in the position of having to choose one of these two devices and you need the ultimate reason to choose one of them, then the followingread more. Hi, i need to upgrade my audio interface since i want to record 3 mics at the same time 2 ab xy guitar and 1 for vocals. Installation of the drivers on a windows 7 machine was completely foolproof, an the drivers work well for asioapplications as well as in the windows. Best usb audio interface 2018 focusrite scarlett solo vs. This is really helpful as im needing more channels and was debating these two devices. Steinberg ur22 mkii vs scarlett 2i2 2nd gen page 1. Ive had repeated problems with my focusrite interface and drivers, the analogdigital ground isolation is. Ive read all i can find about them, including numerous posts on this forum, and still undecided, so thought i would put the question point blank to you smart people. Not sure if that will be better on the focusrite though. It features a greater number of line inputs than the ur44, plus spdif io and adat optical in. I chose the ur44 one model up from the 22 primarily because of the price range, and that it offered yamaha classa dpre amps.
Focusrite scarlett 18i8 vs focusrite scarlett 18i20. I have a ur44 right now thats going to go back to thomann. Similar to the scarlett solo above, the steinberg ur12 usb interface has 1 xlr input. Installing tools for ur44 ur44 getting started 5 english 4. Mar 01, 2018 best usb audio interface 2018 focusrite scarlett solo vs steinberg ur12. Aug 28, 2014 steinberg ur44 vs focusrite scarlett 18i8. Focusrite scarlett 18i8 audio interface with four focusrite mic preamps the large volume knobs and the headphone controls are solid and easy to get to.
Steinberg ur22 mkii vs scarlett 2i2 2nd gen page 1 pianoteq user forum. In this video, i take a look at the steinberg ur44 usb audio interface and take you through the features and why i decided to purchase it. Im doubting between the steinberg ur44 and the focusrite scarlett 18i8. Hello, im choosing between these 3 usb interfaces for my home studio, and i want to know differeneces, first of i want to know wich is better between focusrite scarlett solo and steinberg ur12, and is it worth to buy ur22 if i only need one port for microphone and midi ports now are useless. On a mac, this can be done by going to reaper preferences audio device. The ur44 is, as you might have guessed, part of the same family but with more ins and outs and a few more tricks up its sleeve. Steinberg ur22 mkii vs focusrite scarlett 2i2 2nd gen. Yamaha steinberg usb driver updates and downloads steinberg.
First, you will need to specify which audio device reaper uses for inputs and outputs. Xlrtrs inputs with 8 roland designed vs preamps that direct the signal to its 24bit192khz adda converters. Comparison of steinberg ur22 mkii vs focusrite scarlett 2i2 2nd gen audio interface. The steinberg ur44 audio interface is one of the best in its class.
Im using the steinberg ur44 in my home audio remix and mastering studio. Im with gilly, go the focusrite for their excellent mic pres. One feature that i love is that you can control 48v phantom power for channels 12 and 3. I have heard that audio interfaces often have driver issues with windows. You know, high polyphony in conjunction with low latency small buffer settings. Focusrite scarlett 2i4 heres a hint there is a clear winner. Nov 11, 20 this video presents ur44, steinberg s 6x4 usb audio interface with 4 dpre mic preamps and 192 khz support. In this mode the ur28m and ur824 work with the ipad 2 or later through apples ipad camera connection kit. The build quality of the ur44 is very high especially when compared to other competing interfaces in the its pricerange. I am using a windows 10 pc i7 8gb ram and am looking for a usb audio interface with 4 preamp inputs 2 guitars, 2 mics and zeroed down to the steinberg ur44 and focusrite 8i18 no i am not trolling nor do i intend to. Preamps are excellent and drivers appear to work with everything. The ur44 is the latest edition of steinberg s line of audio interfaces. I havent used the dsp monitoring yet, nor the cubase software included, but as a recording interface and soundcard in general.
Focusrite scarlett 18i8 2g usbaudiointerface mit pro tools. One of the most important qualities of an interface. Which of these has the fewest known driver issues with windows 10. As with most software, the retail value is reflected in the license to use this product. Focusrite scarlett solo vs steinberg ur12 vs ur22 gearslutz.
Reaper with focusrite or steinberg or some other option. What decided it for me is that there seems to have been a problem a year ago with the steinberg drivers for the mac. Recording steinberg ur22 vs focusrite scarlett 2i2. In case you run a windows or mac os x version that is not supported by the current. Steinberg s ur44 usb audio interface gives you the quality analog io you need. Driver installs were also much less a hassle, though scarlett mix control is an annoying usability disaster with a user interface straight out of 1998, though you dont need to use it much at all. Insert the tools for ur44 cdrom into the cdrom drive. Steinberg ur interfaces with steinbergs line of usb 2. The interface is boxed with a tools disc containing the usb driver, the dspmixfx. I am on the verge of buying a new usb audio interface to pair with four audiotechnica at2005 xlr mics. Focusrite scarlett 2i2 a battle of the entry level interfaces.
Focusrite scarlett 18i8 3rd gen audio interface 399,00. Steinberg ur44 audio interface overview sweetwater at winter namm 2014. We can also create a project folder name and a location to where your session will be saved to on your computer. Mar 22, 2015 what other think of the steinberg ur44. In this mode the ur28m and ur824 work with the ipad 2. Steinberg ur44 audio interface overview sweetwater at. The focusrite scarlett 18i8 is a slightly more expensive option. D pres are indeed very good, while focusrite has a gain problem, and especially a serios noise problem. Steinberg ur44 vs focusrite scarlett 18i8 gearslutz. Tools for ur44 release notes for windows steinberg. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the software. Steinberg ur44 vs focusrite scarlett 18i8 audiosex.
In the steinberg hub page we can open an empty session or select a template that coincides with your particular genre, style, or recordingsession preference. This guide will explain the necessary steps to get your focusrite interface set up for recording and playback with reaper on both windows and mac systems. Focusrite scarlett 18i8 3rd gen usb audio interface. In the first step, cubasenuendo must be told which audio device to use, particularly if there are several options for example, the internal audio hardware and an external audio interface connected via usb. I had the steinberg ur44 and it was a solid interface no problems at all with it, by far the best in its price range at the time. So i came up with deciding to get either a scarlett 18i8 or 6i6 or this less expensive steinberg ur44, which seems to have better specs despite being less pricy. Steinberg ur12 or focusrite scarlett solo 2nd gen fender. I am leaning towards the steinberg ur44 as it is has 2 extra 14 line inputs.
Steinberg zero downtime as with most software, the retail value is reflected in the license to use this product. Focusrite 18i8 vs behringer umc 404hd vs steinberg ur44. The ur44 is the latest addition to steinbergs roster of audio interfaces, providing a definite. Hi, i have absolutely no experience in audio interfaces or daws. Ill be using the octpre mk 2 for my adat expansion, and im pretty happy with focusrite 18i8, but i just think im better off with the 24channels and more pres. Steinberg s website has the most current drivers easily available and the ur44 runs great with windows 10. Focusrite scarlett 18i8 audio interface with four focusrite mic preamps. Yamaha steinberg usb driver steinberg ur44 applications basic fx suite. Steinberg s now longstanding partnership with yamaha has seen the german developer release steadily more hardware products over recent years, and we were impressed with the ur22, its compact usbpowered audio interface.
The drivers are having issues audio drops out about every 15 minutes also the inputs are a little noisy only noticable when amplifying dis. I was in a rush as i realized later in the evening that thursday might be a public holiday so i would get some time to install and play with it. These devices will provide excellent quality sound wherever you go. Oct 06, 2017 i have decided to go for the focusrite scarlett 2i2. Ur 44 now with a field report im trying to figure out which of these interfaces to buy. Drivers are waaay better on steinberg, and ur44 has no less than 4 outputs which, is simpy amazing to use with an external device, while focusrite has 1 psir of mains and that is that. With its stable driver technology, quality components and four firstclass mic preamps, the ur44 offers all the functionality needed to record live performances at smaller, more intimate venues or compact rehearsal rooms, or even to record larger groups or vocal ensembles with a. Installation of the drivers on a windows 7 machine was completely foolproof. While focusrite is more established than steinberg as a brand, these two devices actually provide almost services.
Oct 07, 20 a recent comment from davidt inspired me to write an article about the similarities and differences between steinberg ur22 vs focusrite scarlett 2i2 audio interfaces. The ur44 does have competitors like the motu 4pre, maudio mtrack quad, and focusrite scarlett 18i8, all of which cost more than the ur44 save the maudio, which has four inputs rather than six. Tascam us4x4, focusrite scarlett 6i6 or steinberg ur44. The steinberg ur22 and focusrite scarlett 2i2 usb audio interfaces have some interesting features of their own. I upgraded to more inputs with a focusrite 18i8 and was immediately much more happy with my guitar tones mac using sgear, but also gr5, amplitube. A bigger factor in buffer sizelatency will the quality of the drivers. On windows there are three driver modes to choose from low. There are some discussions on the web about one vs the other, but they dont seem to come to definite conclusions. The steinberg ur22 and the focusrite scarlett 2i4 are two usb audio interfaces with mic preamps and high quality audio output jacks.
Driver installs were also much less a hassle, though scarlett mix control is an annoying usability disaster with a user interface. Steinberg ur series comparison chart general features ur22 ur44 ur28m ur824 connection type usb 2. Like the presonus, the steinberg ur44 has 4 xlr combo jacks 2 michiz, 2 micline. The pres are very quiet both at low and high gain settings. Scarlett 2i2 vs steinberg ur22 so, i want to finally buy an audio interface to record my guitar and synth, but i not really sure between the scarlett 2i2 2gen or the steinberg ur22 mk2 since these are the best two in my price range. I have been happy with the tascam 2488 neo integrated hard disk recordermixer. Read up on what measures you can take in case of a defective or lost usbelicenser. The clean signal, updated drivers, and solid build quality that is made to last. In this video, i record four tracks simultaneously in garageband ios ipad to demonstrate the flexibility of the steinberg ur44 usb audio interface and the lightning to usb adapter. Comparing focusrite scarlett 2i4 and steinberg ur44. The ur44 is a very sleek, minimalisticlooking audio interface that is made from a rugged, fullmetal enclosure. Audio interface with 4 preamps for windows usb home. Yamaha drivers which have been kept updated on the website.
Audio interface with 4 preamps for windows usb home recording. Drivers are waaay better on steinberg, and ur44 has no less than 4 outputs which, is simpy amazing to use with an. Focusrite 18i8 vs behringer umc 404hd vs steinberg ur44 hey, rpodcasting. It comes with a solid metal case which is suitable for mobile applications as well as for home recording purposes. Steinberg ur44 vs focusrite scarlett 18i8 hi, i need to upgrade my audio interface since i want to record 3 mics at the same time 2 ab xy guitar and 1 for vocals. Compare the main features, specifications, prices and select the best model. Hands down, we think that the scarlett 2i2 by focusrite is the best interface for the money.
Comparison of steinberg ur242 vs focusrite scarlett 2i4 2nd gen audio interface. After a thorough research, we decided to go for steinberg ur242. The competitors also have digital io capability or expandability, which the ur44 does not. I am looking for a usb audio interface with 4 preamp inputs 2 guitars, 2 mics and zeroed down to the steinberg ur44 and focusrite 8i18 no i am not trolling nor do i intend to i am using a windows 10 pc i7 8gb ram.
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