You gain access to Universal Audio’s highly coveted analog modelled plugin line. The two biggest selling points are that it’s portable and allows you to use UAD plugins on the road. Priced at just under $500 is Universal Audio’s Apollo Arrow.
The reason you may find yourself here is if you’re looking to start taking advantage of digital signal processing (DSP), or if a Scarlett 2i2 doesn’t provide you with enough inputs and outputs. Truth be told, the midrange audio interface market is a bit of an odd space you have to pick and choose between different features found in more expensive audio interfaces.