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4-Channel USB 2.0 Audio Interface

  • With 4.3" touch screen
  • 32 bit / 44.1 - 192 kHz
  • Four rotary controllers under the display and a large "Touch & Turn" rotary controller
  • Built-in DSP
  • +48 V phantom power
  • microSD card slot for up to 16-track recording and 2-track playback
  • Four microphone/line combo inputs: XLR/6.3 mm jack (inputs 3 + 4 can be used as Hi-Z instrument inputs)
  • Four line outputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • Two stereo headphone outputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • One headset connector with microphone input: 3.5 mm mini jack
  • One headphone output: 3.5 mm mini jack stereo
  • One aux input: 3.5 mm mini jack stereo
  • Three USB-C ports: 2x data, 1x for external power supply DC5 V / 3.0 A
  • Dimensions (W × H × D): 245 × 78 × 182 mm
  • Weight: 1.9 kg
  • Colour: White
  • Includes Cubase AI + WaveLab Cast, Steinberg Plus and USB 2.0 cable (Type-C to Type-C, 1.5 m)
  • Available since January 2026
  • Item number 634401
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
  • Recording / Playback Channels 4x4
  • Number of Mic Inputs 4
  • Number of Line Inputs 4
  • Instrument Inputs 2
  • Number of Line Outs 4
  • Headphone Outs 2
  • Phantom power Yes
  • Number of S/PDIF Connectors 0
  • Number of ADAT Connectors 0
  • Numer of AES/EBU Connectors 0
  • Number of MADI Connectors 0
  • Ethernet 0
  • Other Connectors USB
  • MIDI interface No
  • Word Clock No
  • Max. sample rate (kHz) 192 kHz
  • Max. resolution in bit 32 bit
  • USB Bus-Powered Yes
  • Incl. power supply No
  • USB Version 2.0
  • Width in mm 245 mm
  • Depth in mm 182 mm
  • Height in mm 78 mm
  • Connection Format USB port Type C
  • Included in delivery Cubase AI + WaveLab Cast, Steinberg Plus, USB 2.0 Cable (Type-C to Type-C 1.5 m)
  • Zero latency monitoring Yes
£411
All prices incl. VAT
In stock within 15-19 weeks
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Flexible interface, intuitive workflow

The Yamaha URX44 is a powerful yet compact audio interface, with its high‑quality hardware and four analogue inputs and outputs making it suitable for pro-grade recordings in a range of scenarios. The integrated touchscreen ensures a clear and streamlined workflow, allowing users to control both their individual routing paths and the device's internal effects quickly and intuitively. Two headphone outputs on the front panel offer comfortable shared monitoring for an interviewer and a guest, for instance – also practical for duos recording or streaming their sessions. The four XLR combo sockets on the rear, along with the headset connection on the front, provide flexible options for connecting microphones, line signals, or instruments like guitars, making the URX44 suitable for music production as well as for podcasts, live streaming and gaming setups.

Yamaha URX44 White, four-channel USB audio interface

True Sound

The URX44 has four high‑quality microphone preamps, which are based on Yamaha's True Sound philosophy and support sampling rates of up to 196kHz, ensuring detailed recordings. The dynamic range of 125dB on the main outs provides sufficient headroom to reproduce both very quiet and very loud passages accurately and authentically. For sound shaping and professional live processing, the URX44 boasts a wide range of internal effects, including gate, compressor, EQ, reverb, amp simulations, and a pitch shifter, with parameters that are adjusted conveniently using four tactile rotary controls. An AUX input on the front of the Yamaha URX44 allows external stereo sources, such as a media player or a mobile device, to be integrated easily into a recording or stream.

Yamaha URX44 White, four-channel USB audio interface

Intuitive yet professional

In addition to small groups of musicians and two-handed podcasting teams, the Yamaha URX44 will also appeal to event presenters and hybrid journalists, indeed anyone who works with speech or music. Integrated tools such as ducking and auto-gain make otherwise time-consuming workflows effortless. Used live – for presentations, interviews, performances – the device delivers stable and reliable results. Thanks to the clearly structured control interface, users will quickly find themselves creating high‑quality productions: What's more, for common recurring scenarios, individual setups can be saved as presets. When working with external video sources, an integrated delay makes it possible to align audio latency precisely. Beginners, in turn, will benefit most from the Simple Mode, which makes the essential functions accessible and makes the initial learning process even smoother.

Yamaha URX44 White, four-channel USB audio interface

About Yamaha

For decades, Yamaha has been one of the world's best-known manufacturers of musical instruments and audio technology. The Japanese company's long history began at the end of the 19th century with the harmonium. The product range has constantly expanded since then, which has made Yamaha one of the few manufacturers today to offer almost the entire range of existing musical instruments: From upright and grand pianos to guitars, wind instruments, and bowed string instruments and from drums and percussion to electronic keyboards and synthesizers. Yamaha is also a major force in the field of audio engineering as a manufacturer of mixing consoles, amplifiers, PA systems, and more. Yamaha's guiding principle is to combine traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology.

Seamless integration

Thanks to its seamless integration with software such as OBS Studio and Elgato Stream Deck, the Yamaha URX44 can be incorporated cleanly into existing production and streaming workflows. A comprehensive software bundle is also included for immediate access to a professional audio production suite: Cubase AI as a powerful DAW, WaveLab Cast for post‑production and the editing of speech and streaming audio, and Steinberg Plus, a collection of virtual instruments and other tools for creative music‑making. The device also provides all the essential connection options for modern audio production: 48V phantom power for condenser microphones, two Hi‑Z inputs for instruments such as electric guitar or bass, a dedicated headset input for gamers or coaches, and flexible monitoring options via the two headphone outputs. For versatile sound shaping, there are even amp simulations and additional effects and tools on board too, making the URX44 a flexible instrument for all musicians and content creators.

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Eierlegende Wollmilchsau mit Kinderkrankheiten
Ralf K 05.03.2026
Das Audiointerface URX 44 von Yamaha hat auf den ersten Blick einige interessante Features: integrierte DSP- Effekte, Touchscreen und sogar einen integrierten SD- Recorder. Eigentlich alles super, auch die technischen Daten. Jetzt das große Aber: die Bedienung ist sehr gewöhnungsbedürftig und nicht wirklich intuitiv. Hat mich erstmal viel Zeit und Nerven gekostet, überhaupt mal einen Ton in das Gerät hinein und wieder hinaus zu bekommen. Treiber installiert, Firmware upgedatet ( dauert Stunden trotz schnellem Internet), Audiointerface in Logic ausgewählt. Kein Ton, weder über Kopfhörer noch über Line Out. Online Anleitungen und Turorials gewälzt... nach einigem Herumprobieren klappt es dann im Simple Mode. Da hat man zwar weniger Einstellmöglichkeiten, aber Immerhin funktioniert das Gerät. Im Standard- Mode habe ich es nach einigem Rumprobieren auch geschafft, das Teil irgendwie zum Laufen zu bringen. Klang soweit gut, auch die Möglichkeit, dem Pegel quasi automatisch einmessen zu lassen. Latenz in Logic ca 7,2 ms. Das ist ganz passabel.
Im Livemodus kann das Interface theoretisch auch betrieben werden, für vielleicht Singer- Songwriter. Da gibt es sogar ein paar integrierte Effekte und u.a. paar Ampsimulationen. Die sind klanglich soweit ganz Ok, aber sehr Basic und mit kaum Einstellmöglichkeiten. Ein paar Presets für akustische oder elektrische Gitarre oder eben Mikrofon. Man kann da z.B. Reverb dazuschalten aber irgendwie habe ich keine Möglichkeit gefunden, z.B. die Hallintensität zu regulieren. Merkwürdig.
Völlig unbrauchbar ist der integrierte SD Recorder. Eigentlich ein nützliches Gimmick. Aber in der jetzigen Firmwareversion noch ziemlich buggy. Die erzeugten Aufnahmen konnte ich irgendwie nicht abspielen. Und wenn man dann zwar theoretisch mehrere Spuren gleichzeitig aufnehmen und dann laut Spezifikationen mit dem Interface selbst nur zwei Spuren gleichzeitig abspielen kann ist das Grütze. Da bin ich von meinem Tascam Model 12 oder Zoom L12 besseres gewohnt. Sie sind eben leider etwas weniger kompakt, aber bieten echte Nutzbarkeit als Mehrspurrecorder. Mag sein, dass da durch ein Firmware Update beim URX 44 noch etwas verbessert wird, aber so ist die SD-Recorderfunktion für mich völlig unbrauchbar.
Insgesamt bleiben bei dem Gerät jetzt doch eher gemischte Gefühle. Wenn es nicht so stylisch und klanglich im DAW Modus doch recht gut wäre , würde ich es sofort zurückschicken. So bin ich noch am überlegen, wie viele der " Kinderkrankheiten " ich dem URX 44 verzeihen will, in der Hoffnung, dass vielleicht mit einem Update alles besser wird...
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