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Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 vs Steinberg UR44

    11.57 in
    4.65 in
    Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 Sound Card
    Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
      Steinberg UR44 Sound Card
      Steinberg UR44
      Editiorial reviews
      3
      3 editorial reviews
      Life looks good in redRead more
      Focusrite scores on features, sound quality, and value with this well-priced audio interface with four mic preamps.Read more
      The latest generation of Focusrite's extensive Scarlett range offers something for every budget.Read more
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      2
      2 editorial reviews
      Could Steinberg’s mid–sized USB audio interface provide the perfect package for the home studio and music on the move?Read more
      Mic-focussed audio/MIDI interfaceRead more
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      User rating
      40
      4.0 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
      		30 %
      3 stars
      		35 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      63
      4.0 out of 5
      63 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		42 %
      3 stars
      		19 %
      2 stars
      		3 %
      1 stars
      		1 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Focusrite Scarlett 18i8Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
      Steinberg UR44Steinberg UR44
      Sound TypeStereoStereo

      Connectivity

      Focusrite Scarlett 18i8Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
      Steinberg UR44Steinberg UR44
      Analog 3.5mm output00
      Analogue RCA outputs00
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Headphone output (3.5 mm)00
      Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)22
      Jack Plug input46
      Microphone inputyesyes
      XLR44
      Other connectors
      • Digital optical input
      • MIDI
      • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
      • Balanced input XLR
      • MIDI
      USByesyes

      Design

      Focusrite Scarlett 18i8Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
      Steinberg UR44Steinberg UR44
      Placement TypeExternalExternal

      Audio properties

      Focusrite Scarlett 18i8Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
      Steinberg UR44Steinberg UR44
      D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz

      Power

      Focusrite Scarlett 18i8Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
      Steinberg UR44Steinberg UR44
      Power sourcePowerlinePowerline

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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