Steinberg UR44C USB Audio Interface

Steinberg UR44C — Portable 6-in/4-out Recording Hub

The Steinberg UR44C is a desktop USB 3.0 audio interface that turns any laptop or iPad into a multitrack recording rig. Four Class-A D-PRE preamps, two Hi-Z inputs, and MIDI I/O handle a full band setup without extra outboard gear. This model delivers 32-bit/192 kHz conversion, latency-free DSP monitoring, and a rugged full-metal chassis built for life on the road. Bundled Cubase AI and Cubasis LE software let producers start tracking the moment the interface is unboxed.

D-PRE Preamps and Onboard DSP Effects

Yamaha's Class-A D-PRE microphone preamps deliver transparent, detailed sound with rich low-end response. The onboard SSP3 DSP chip powers REV-X reverb, the Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip, and Guitar Amp Classics at zero latency regardless of the host DAW. Loopback routing merges incoming signals with playback for live streaming without extra software.

Inputs and Outputs — Capture a Full Band

Six physical inputs cover condenser microphones, electric guitars, and MIDI controllers in a single session.

• Microphone Inputs: 4 (XLR combo with phantom power) — record vocals, drums, and acoustic sources together
• Hi-Z Instrument Inputs: 2 — plug in electric guitar or bass without a DI box
• MIDI I/O: 1 in / 1 out — connect keyboards, controllers, or vintage sound modules

Conversion and Monitoring Performance

High-resolution converters and the SSP3 DSP engine keep the host computer responsive during tracking. Latency-free monitoring with effects works in any DAW, while Cubase users get full True Integrated Monitoring inside the host GUI.

• AD/DA Resolution: 32 bit / 192 kHz — captures subtle dynamics and high-frequency detail
• Dynamic Range (Input): 102 dB — quiet sources stay clean even at high gain
• Onboard DSP: SSP3 with REV-X, Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip, Guitar Amp Classics — zero-latency effects independent of DAW

Power, Build, and Bundled Software

The full-metal chassis measures 252 × 159 × 47 mm and weighs 1.5 kg, fitting in a backpack while surviving daily transport. Power comes from the USB-C bus or the included 12 V AC adapter, and Class Compliant mode enables iPad and iPhone operation.

• Connection: USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB-C) — SuperSpeed data transfer with USB 2.0 backward compatibility
• Headphone Outputs: 2 × 6.3 mm TRS with dedicated volume control — engineer and artist monitor independently
• Included Software: Cubase AI (Mac/Windows) and Cubasis LE (iPad) — start producing out of the box