Rimshot
I am considering purchasing the UR-44.  Here's a linkL
http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/audio_interfaces/ur_series/models/ur44.html
 
I really like the 6 inputs, four outputs, two separate headphone mixes, Zero latency monitoring with effects, iPad compatible along with PC, clip lights on mic channel inputs, separate customizable line outs, and the specs seem very good.
 
I am comparing to the Presonus 44VSL.  Both are the same price.
 
Any thoughts?
 
Thanks.
 
Rimshot

 
 
Hi Rim - 
 
Just singing praises of the UR44 here
 
I've been researching the ur44 and came across a few cakewalk threads. I got mine from sweetwater the other day and just ran a band rehearsal with it. I needed it for the four out puts and a to give the drummer a headphone mix in a click in sonar. (We're an 80's band without a keyboard player so yes we using a backing track with a click and some harmonies (GASP the horror)
 
anyway - I was using a Tascam us-1641 16 ins and 4 outs  but didn't need to lug around all that around and it doesn't have a dsp and drummer not always happy with mix in his head monitors - 
 
 
UR44 with the dsp -- Solved all. 
 
Very nice interface. Plus I do regular business with Sweetwater and my agent and I have a good business relationship - you get the 2 year warranty as you stated in other threads and - he sometimes knocks cash off the price. 
 
The install of the drivers and dsp went very smooth due to Rimshots threads and inputs on the subject - it was all easy 
 
I passed on installing of the Cubasis 1 or LE or whatever they are calling it. Heck I am still on SonarX2 -- it all works fine for my needs.  
 
 
this is the typoe of stuff I need the UR44 for playing live - video page  thats us http://riskybusiness.us/video
 
Thanks Rimshot!! 
 
 
 
 
Mooch -(Paul)

Hey Paul. I am so happy to hear you like the UR44!
It really has some great features and sounds great as well. 
I love the direct mixing and EFX. They designed it really well IMO.
I will check out the link above. 
 
Jimmy

Rimshot
I have read that using an SM7 generally takes alot of mic pre gain to get it going.  I use a B1, SM57, SM58, and Rhodes M5 mics without any gain problem at all.  The Yamaha mic pres are super clean.

+1
 
The SM7 (along with the RE20) are notorious for needing a LOT of gain.  The vast majority of mics work just fine with the URXX pres.  These are the D-Pres Yamaha puts in their mixers and they are very nice indeed.
 
Anyone with a SM7 or RE20 (or any mic with that needs a lot of gain) should invest in a Cloudlifter, which adds gobs of clean gain and allow the mics to be used with any pre.
 
In fact, it's such a popular solution that Sweetwater actually sells the Cloudlifter bundled with mics like the RE20.