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PreSonus AudioBox 96 2x2 USB 2.0 Recording Interface
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Sale Price: $129.00 CDN
Original Price: $149.00 CDN
or from $19 CDN/mo
Whether you are a musician, producer, or podcaster on a tight budget, the AudioBox USB 96 is for you! This simple, handy little recording interface has just the right features for basic recording needs, allowing you to plug in and start recording up to 24-bit, 96 kHz audio right away. Bus-powered and built to travel, the AudioBox USB 96 makes recording easy.
The AudioBox USB 96's two front-panel combo mic/instrument inputs make it ideal for singer/songwriters, podcasters, and guitar or guitar-bass collaborations. Simply connect a couple of mics and you have an easy-to-use stereo recording system. A mix control lets you control the level between the input signal and computer playback, without hearing annoying delays. You also get a pair of balanced line-level outputs, an ultra-loud, crystal-clear headphone out, plus MIDI I/O, so you can connect your favorite synth or MIDI controller. The result is a simple, affordable, mobile recording solution.
While the AudioBox USB 96 works with virtually all Mac and Windows audio-recording software, it comes with a free license for PreSonus' Studio One Artist DAW, giving you a complete recording solution. Built by creative people for creative music production, Studio One is easy to learn and enables you to compose, record, and produce your masterpiece without getting distracted by the tools. Studio One also enjoys a robust online community of enthusiastic and helpful users you can turn to for advice.
Features:
• 2 dual-purpose front-panel input channels, each with high-quality mic preamplifiers
• 2 combo mic/instrument inputs
• Individual channel-trim controls with 0 to +35 dBu mic gain range
• 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
• Mixer control (blends the input signal with the computer playback stream for zero-latency monitoring)
• Headphone jack with level control
• Main-output level control
• LED clip indicator for each channel
• 1 USB 2.0 port
• 2 combo XLR/1/4" mic/instrument inputs
• 2 balanced 1/4" main (L/R) line outputs
• 1 stereo 1/4" headphone output
• MIDI in/out
• 24-bit resolution and 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz sampling rate
• Professional-grade A/D/A converters (+105 dBu dynamic range)
• Zero-latency monitoring via internal mixer
• Compatible with most Mac and Windows recording software
• 1/3U rack-mountable (with optional 3UMR rack-mounting system)
• Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
• Weighs just 5 lbs (2.3 kg)
• Powered via USB busno wall wart!
Specifications:
• System Requirements, Mac:
Mac OS X 10.8.5 or later
Intel Core Duo processor (Intel Core2 Duo or Intel Core i3 or better recommended)
2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
• System Requirements, Windows:
Windows 7x 64/x86 SP1 or Windows 8/8.1 x64/x86 or Windows 10 x64/x86
Intel Core 2 processor (Intel Core i3 processor or better recommended)
4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
• System Requirements, Windows and Mac Systems:
USB 2.0 Port
Internet connection (for activation)
Monitor with at least 1024x768 resolution
20 GB hard-disk space
Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
The AudioBox USB 96's two front-panel combo mic/instrument inputs make it ideal for singer/songwriters, podcasters, and guitar or guitar-bass collaborations. Simply connect a couple of mics and you have an easy-to-use stereo recording system. A mix control lets you control the level between the input signal and computer playback, without hearing annoying delays. You also get a pair of balanced line-level outputs, an ultra-loud, crystal-clear headphone out, plus MIDI I/O, so you can connect your favorite synth or MIDI controller. The result is a simple, affordable, mobile recording solution.
While the AudioBox USB 96 works with virtually all Mac and Windows audio-recording software, it comes with a free license for PreSonus' Studio One Artist DAW, giving you a complete recording solution. Built by creative people for creative music production, Studio One is easy to learn and enables you to compose, record, and produce your masterpiece without getting distracted by the tools. Studio One also enjoys a robust online community of enthusiastic and helpful users you can turn to for advice.
Features:
• 2 dual-purpose front-panel input channels, each with high-quality mic preamplifiers
• 2 combo mic/instrument inputs
• Individual channel-trim controls with 0 to +35 dBu mic gain range
• 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
• Mixer control (blends the input signal with the computer playback stream for zero-latency monitoring)
• Headphone jack with level control
• Main-output level control
• LED clip indicator for each channel
• 1 USB 2.0 port
• 2 combo XLR/1/4" mic/instrument inputs
• 2 balanced 1/4" main (L/R) line outputs
• 1 stereo 1/4" headphone output
• MIDI in/out
• 24-bit resolution and 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz sampling rate
• Professional-grade A/D/A converters (+105 dBu dynamic range)
• Zero-latency monitoring via internal mixer
• Compatible with most Mac and Windows recording software
• 1/3U rack-mountable (with optional 3UMR rack-mounting system)
• Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
• Weighs just 5 lbs (2.3 kg)
• Powered via USB busno wall wart!
Specifications:
• System Requirements, Mac:
Mac OS X 10.8.5 or later
Intel Core Duo processor (Intel Core2 Duo or Intel Core i3 or better recommended)
2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
• System Requirements, Windows:
Windows 7x 64/x86 SP1 or Windows 8/8.1 x64/x86 or Windows 10 x64/x86
Intel Core 2 processor (Intel Core i3 processor or better recommended)
4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
• System Requirements, Windows and Mac Systems:
USB 2.0 Port
Internet connection (for activation)
Monitor with at least 1024x768 resolution
20 GB hard-disk space
Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
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Works fine 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Woodstock, Ontario
I've been recording for 25 years, the last unit like this I had was an M-Audio in the early 2000's. I got this because it came with a version of Studio One which someone I'm collaborating with uses. It's a little unique on the ratio volume control where you are turning up the recording instrument against the entire mix. This concept was a little odd at first and lead to some clipping but a quick read of the manual and understanding the unit and everything was fine. There was some input lag until I went to the site and downloaded the correct driver and software, and it works fine with Windows 10. If anything in not up to par, I would say the Studio One 5 software is ... rudimentary compared to more mature DAW software. It doesn't come with a great deal of loops or plug-ins, and even what is available for purchase seems limited.
Posted by Pete on Dec 7, 2021
Disappointing 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
With this unit being entry level I wasn't expecting much but it was still disappointing. It is almost impossible to set a level for a direct guitar input with out it clipping. Also the amount of noise interference that this thing picks up almost makes it impossible to record a good track. The only good thing is the Studio One DAW that comes with it. I wish I had spent a bit more money for a better unit.
Posted by Trent on Feb 4, 2021
Decent Starter Unit 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
This is affordable for those just starting out and works but can cause some grief in configuration with the Studio One software. Presonus does provide good turn around time on software / firmware support. My sense is that Studio One software associated with this unit is very strong software once getting through the learning curve. I have produced sound with this for three years having overcome technical issues. Presonus has improved the biggest tech glitch by creating templates for its configuration matrix.
Posted by Blair Sveinson on Jan 11, 2021
Get ready for Clipping 11 of 15 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Moncton, New Brunswick
This thing will clip with your guitar volume turned down and its gain turned all the way down. It's Clippy McClipperson incarnate. If you buy this you will need to purchase more equipment just to use it. Google audio box clipping problem and you'll pass this by immediately.
Posted by Daniel on Jun 26, 2020
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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