We take a look at two popular items, the Steinberg UR242 and the PreSonus Studio 26. You might think it all comes down to the price, but frankly there is a lot more to it. You might also be interested in our article 10 Best Audio Interfaces Under $200 in 2024
The first product we will be looking at is the Steinberg UR242.
Now we will have look at an alternative, the PreSonus Studio 26.
This AI from PreSonus offers some improved and more advanced functions than the AudioBox model we've previously looked at. There are two additional, balanced line-outs. It's also got a cue mix A/B button, which is a superb feature for DJs. The converters are on a par with many other leading models in this price range.
HEAD TO HEAD COMPARISON | |
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Steinberg UR242 |
PreSonus Studio 26 |
KEY FEATURES | |
+ Four analog ins. |
+ 4 in, 4 out. |
WHAT OUR TEAM THOUGHT | |
A combination of on-board DSP effects, a durable built, and quality pre-amps, make this product a cut above the rest in this price range. You can typically pay twice for an interface with similar pre-amps and abilities. Steinberg has packed a lot into this little guy. |
It's a thoughtfully designed product that's got loads of great features. We think that it's perfectly suited to DJs because of these extra features. |
Check out Music Critic's in-depth article 10 Best Audio Interfaces Under $200 in 2024 which includes even more information.