Experts prefer Steinberg UR44 over Universal Audio Apollo Twin
On 10 Jan 2025 (2 months ago) we went through 83 Audio Interface expert endorsements .
Currently, Steinberg UR44 received 1 endorsement from Musician on a Mission (22 Jan 2020). Meanwhile, Universal Audio Apollo Twin did not receive any endorsements this month.
| 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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| 29 | N/A | Check price |  Steinberg UR44 | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Universal Audio Apollo Twin | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 22 Jan 2020 Musician on a Mission ranked Steinberg UR44 as #4
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 12 Steinberg UR44 Recommended for Full Bands and Project Studios... ... ... Source: www.musicianonamission.com
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Steinberg UR44 nor Universal Audio Apollo Twin were recommended by key experts who publish Audio Recording Interfaces recommendations.
| 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 |
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| 3 | - | $90 |  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 |
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| 4 | - | $197 |  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 [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by musictech.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by Music Radar | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Despite minor shortcomings, its decent audio and build quality, simple operation and capable low–latency monitoring features make the UR44 a worthy contender in the four–input USB 2 audio interface market.
+ pros
- Great build quality.
- Clean mic preamps.
- Easy operation and flexible DSP direct monitoring with dspMixFx.
- cons
- Unused installed software steals lots of disk space!
- Integrated direct monitoring within Cubase AI is not as intuitive as using dspMixFx software.
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No expert reviews linked yet for Universal Audio Apollo Twin.
From Seller:
- 24-bit/192 kHz USB 2.0 audio interface
- Four Class-A D-PRE mic preamps
- Rugged full-metal casing
- Class compatible with iPad and compatible with major recording software
- Latency-free hardware monitoring and Onboard DSP plug-ins
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From Seller:
- Desktop 2x6 Thunderbolt audio interface with world-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion
- Real time UAD Processing for tracking through vintage Compressors, EQs, Tape Machines, Mic Preamps, and Guitar Amp plug-ins with near-zero (sub-2ms) latency
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