Cubase developers Steinberg also know a thing or two about interfaces. The UR44C is a solid 6-in / 6-out option with built-in MIDI interface and a pair of headphone outputs. Nice price, too.

Supplier's notes:
Finding a location for making high quality band or ensemble recordings has got a whole lot easier with the UR44C. With multiple high-quality inputs / outputs, professional-grade components, DSP effects and flexible use with computer or iOS device, all wrapped up in a compact, roadworthy package, anywhere is now your recording studio.

Write and record songs with your friends:

Gather your friends to produce music in exceptional quality with the UR44C, a rugged, portable audio interface that features flexible inputs and professional-level 32-bit / 192 kHz recording quality. Four state-of-the-art D-PRE microphone preamps will capture your vocals and acoustic instruments in stunning detail, while Hi-Z and line inputs, plus MIDI In / Out, allow an entire group to be recorded, capturing the unique vibe of an ensemble performance. With two independent headphone outputs, latency-free monitoring with effects and Cubase AI recording software included, the UR44C is your key to producing great grooves together.

Make great band recordings - everywhere:

Studio time is expensive, as all bands know, but with the UR44C you can record in your rehearsal space, on stage and indeed anywhere, while not compromising on audio quality. Its rugged but compact, lightweight construction mean it can be taken anywhere and you can use it with both Windows / Macintosh computers and iOS devices. It can even be powered by an iPad Pro or a pocket-sized USB power pack. With onboard DSP effects and plenty of outputs for re-amping, it's your perfect portable partner for recording on location, then mixing elsewhere.

Take your sound to the stage:

The UR44C is a great onstage partner. As well as its rugged, road-ready construction and high-quality, reliable performance, you can use its multiple outputs for click and backing tracks. Mix your live input, via the UR44C's mic, Hi-Z and line inputs, with playback from the included Cubase AI, another DAW or an iOS recording app and use the MIDI In / Out to incorporate a wide range of hardware and trigger sounds from your VST instruments. It all means you can deliver a full performance, no matter if you're a solo artist or the member of the band making sure that all backing tracks are played reliably.

*** Update - January 2022 ***


Steinberg have launched Steinberg Plus, a free add-on for UR-C interfaces customers (existing and new).

Put simply, UR-C customers will receive a great selection of VST instruments and VST sound loop sets for free.

From today, end users will get:

Retrologue
Anima
Groove Agent SE
Halion Sonic SE
2GB of sounds (Indie Rock, Ambient Lounge and Progressive House sound sets)