Experts recommend Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 more than Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 over Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 received 1 recommendation: from producelikeapro.com (28 Feb 2024). Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD was also endorsed 1 times: by Musician on a Mission (22 Jan 2020). However, experts generally ranked Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD lower than Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com  | bandpioneer.com  | Wirecutter  | Musician on a Mission  | Sweetwater  | Your Guitar Brain  | EDM Sauce  | Music Radar  | soundref.com  | producelikeapro.com  |
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| 19 | N/A | $257 |  Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| 24 | N/A | $139 |  Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD The Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD is a versatile and affordable audio interface with a wide range of input and output options, low latency, high-quality preamps, and compatibility with various operating systems and recording software. | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 22 Jan 2020 Musician on a Mission ranked Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD as #3
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 12 Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD Recommended for Full Bands and Project Studios... ... ... Source: www.musicianonamission.com - On 28 Feb 2024 producelikeapro.com ranked Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 as #2
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #2 out of 10 Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 ... ... Source: producelikeapro.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 outranks Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD. This is not to say that Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD is a bad option. Like Focusrite Scarlett 4i4, it is recommended by experts, but less.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com | Wirecutter | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater | Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce | Music Radar | soundref.com | producelikeapro.com |
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| 1 | - | Check price |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface is a versatile and reliable device with low latency levels, upgraded preamp design, and a new Air mode that enhances high-end detail, making it a great choice for solo artists and mobile recording. | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $200 |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $100 |  PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 The PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is a versatile and reliable audio interface with low latency, high-quality mic preamps, and compatibility with almost all recording software, making it an excellent choice for musicians, podcasters, and other audio professionals. | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 15 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $199 |  UA Volt 2 The UA Volt 2 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality device with low latency, two preamps based on the classic Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, and essential audio software, making it a reliable option for recording musicians, podcasters, and streamers. | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert reviews [2]
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- without a score: 2
Expert reviews [2]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 2
- High-speed USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface with 4 input, 4 output recording capability
- Equipped with world-class MIDAS-designed mic preamps and 24-Bit/192 kHz high-resolution converters
- Offers "Zero-Latency" monitoring for clear, real-time performance feedback
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- Pro performance with great pre-amps - Achieve a brighter recording thanks to the high performing mic pre-amps of the Scarlett 3rd Gen. A switchable Air mode will add extra clarity to your acoustic instruments when recording with your 4i4 3rd Gen
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