need advice for audio interface+headphones 200€ budget

WaveLab
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hi friends!

i am looking for a very basic audio interface and headphones for home studio recording and production.
since it is just a hobby and my budget is pretty limited i would like to know what is the best i can get for around 200€.

for audio interfaces i have those 2 in mind (yet):

  • Steinberg UR22 ~139,-€
  • Presonus AudioBox ~139,-€

for headphones i have absolutely no clue what i am looking for when it comes to recording.

thanks in advance for any opinion

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What kind of connectivity do you need on your audio interface? Will you be recording vocals, guitars, other instruments? Do you need phantom power for condensor mics?

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Regarding Headphones: Closed-back reference headphone recommends? - WaveLab - Steinberg Forums

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At the moment i just need it as audio output and guitar/bass input!
Everything else i use is via USB.

thanks!

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But what are your longer term requirements? No point in purposly investing in obsolescence. Will you perhaps want to re-amp or use external effects later? Will you ever record vocals? Will you want to mic an amp at some point.
A minimal interface in the Steinberg/Yamaha family would be the UR22, or if you want future flexibility, perhaps the UR28M would suit you.

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well i went with the UR22 now since i trust in steinberg and just need a very basic one for getting started.
thanks

Would be nice if someone could answer me a short OffTopic question (to not open a new thread for this)!
With the UR22 i got a “Cubase AI 7” license…Does it have more or less features than my already purchased Elements version?

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Less.