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PreSonus, 2 Audio Interface, Blue, PC/Mac-2 Mic Pres (AUDIOBOX USB 96)

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Brand PreSonus
Compatible Devices Personal Computer
Supported Software Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and Studio Magic Plug-in suite.
Connectivity Technology USB
Number of Channels 2

About this item

  • Value-packed 2-channel USB 2.0 interface for personal and portable recording.
  • 2 high-quality Class-A mic preamps make it easy to get a great sound.
  • 2 high-headroom instrument inputs to record guitar, bass, and your favorite line-level devices, plus MIDI I/O.
  • Studio-grade converters allow for up to 24-bit/96 kHz recording and playback.
  • Comes with over $1000 worth of recording software including Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and Studio Magic Plug-in suite.
  • Mixer control lets you create a custom blend between inputs and playback so you can monitor with zero latency.
  • USB bus-power via USB 2.0 makes it mobile friendly - no need for an additional power supply.

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Audio Interface
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2-in/2-out
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What's in the box

  • (1) AudioBox USB 96 interface
  • (1) 6' USB 2.0 Type A to B cable
  • Studio One Artist (digitally sent upon registration)
  • Studio Magic Plug-In Suite (digitally sent upon registration)
  • (1) AudioBox USB 96 Quick Start Guide
  • Product Description

    Product Description

    Whether you are a musician, producer, or podcaster on a tight budget, the AudioBox USB® 96 audio interface is for you! This simple, heavy-duty, and portable little audio/MIDI 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. Two front-panel combo mic/instrument inputs make it ideal for singer/songwriters, podcasters, and guitar or guitar-bass collaborations. 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. Its screaming-loud headphone output ensures you can hear your music loud and clear, even in noisy locations. Bus-powered, built to travel, and with the most complete recording software package of any interface in its class, the AudioBox USB 96 makes recording easy—there’s no wonder why it’s our best-selling interface of all time.

    From the Manufacturer

    Bus-powered USB 2.0 audio interface with two Class A mic preamps; superior 24-bit, 96 kHz recording; two instrument/line inputs; easy-to-use Mixer knob lets you blend input and playback for a custom monitor mix; balanced line outputs; MIDI I/O; plus a complete recording software package with Studio One Artist and the Studio Magic Suite.


    From the manufacturer

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    High-Definition Recording Made Easy.

    AudioBox USB 96: 2x2 USB 2.0 Audio Interface

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    Simple, reliable, and portable.

    Whether you are a musician, producer, or podcaster on a budget, the AudioBox USB 96 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.

    Features

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    Just the right size.

    The AudioBox USB 96 audio interface’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.

    Roadworthy and ready to travel.

    Here is a mobile audio interface in the best sense of the term. We gave the AudioBox USB 96 a heavy-duty steel chassis so it can take a serious pounding and remain completely reliable. Its screaming-loud headphone output ensures you can hear your music loud and clear, even in noisy locations. And it’s USB 2.0 bus-powered, so you can record with it anywhere you can use a laptop. Simply drop it in your laptop bag or slap it on a tabletop.

    Built for the studio and the road.

    Whether you're just getting into recording or are a veteran producer who wants to go mobile, the AudioBox USB 96 audio interface will give you great sound in a bus-powered, rugged chassis that's ready to hit the road when you are. The perfect companion for any recording software, the AudioBox USB 96 comes equipped with Studio One Artist to provide you with a complete recording solution right out of the box. Check out the AudioBox USB 96 and Studio One at your favorite PreSonus dealer.

    A classic that deserves celebration.

    The AudioBox USB96 has been responsible for the great sound on countless albums, podcasts, live streams, and Zoom calls and here at PreSonus, we wanted to honor that with a special 25th Anniversary Edition featuring a sleek, black enclosure. Now you can choose your color: classic PreSonus blue or 25th Anniversary matte black.

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    World-class recording software included

    While the AudioBox USB 96 audio interface 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.

    Studio Magic 2020

    Make your own magic.

    The included 2020 Studio Magic software suite includes Ableton Live Lite, tutorials from Melodics, 6 virtual instruments, and 9 effects plug-ins in VST, AU, and AAX formats... all unlocked for use inside Studio One Artist with a retail value of over one thousand USD!

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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
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    2,537 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of setup and use of the audio midi interface. They mention that it's easy to use and great for beginners. They appreciate the build quality, saying that it is well built, sturdy, and reliable. Customers are also satisfied with versatility. However, some customers have mixed opinions on performance, sound quality, value, quality, and software.

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    38 customers mention30 positive8 negative

    Customers find the audio midi interface easy to setup and use. They say it's great for beginners, and the free software that comes with it is great. The interface is plug-and-play on Mac OSX and can handle basic sound duties for production. Customers also mention that it works for a beginner to intermediate studio and is the best beginner audio interface.

    "...of the most complicated programs I have ever used, but it is well worth learning...." Read more

    "...If not, well then it will be easy to setup and use...." Read more

    "...I use it for a bedroom home studio so this perfect. It plugged in right away and the PreSonus name showed up on my DAW and editing software so I'm..." Read more

    "...This is an excellent product to purchase for the beginner, and even the experienced musician!" Read more

    15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the audio midi interface. They mention that it is well built, sturdy, and not cheaply made. Some say that the interface is simple to use and stable as a rock.

    "...Stable, at least. I have my eye on the Tascamm Studio 2 and may resort to the expense if this thing doesn't give me the results I want...." Read more

    "...The box itself is well made. Knobs function well and I see no weakness's...." Read more

    "...Construction of the unit is good, sturdy, metal case, controls are smooth operating (with detents), and I like the combo-style (XLR and 1/4") panel..." Read more

    "...purchase an adapter for a 3.5mm pair of headphones, the build quality is so much better, the preamps and xlr connectors give you much higher clarity..." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the versatility of the audio midi interface. They mention that it's a great product for home studio recording, valuable for recording new songs, and converting old cassettes. The stereo inputs make it great for recording guitar and piano. The included software is terrific and perfect for the home studio/podcast. The product works great and sounds great, and is good for things like Discord calls.

    "...It is a very good unit and having stereo inputs makes this valuable for recording new songs and converting old cassettes and vinyl to digital." Read more

    "This product was good for things like Discord calls and the such, but that’s obviously not why most people are getting it; it’s mostly for use in..." Read more

    "The price is good for the software alone. Studio One is a terrific DAW. The Audiobox is very simple to use, functions great and is a great price...." Read more

    "...Daw is great. Comes with lots of software. Great for recording guitar, piano and surprisingly good for gaming too." Read more

    46 customers mention26 positive20 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the audio midi interface. Some mention it works great, has stereo inputs, and is easy to set up and use. However, others say that it barely worked for them, its full functionality is stunted by their computer, and lacks mastering functionality.

    "Easy set up and easy to use. No issues. I don't plug my headphones in box just the Mic. As a VO artist, I generally only use one input at a time...." Read more

    "...and installing the various software and having issues activating the new version of Artist...." Read more

    "...It is a very good unit and having stereo inputs makes this valuable for recording new songs and converting old cassettes and vinyl to digital." Read more

    "...Scarlett 2i2, which was (unfortunately) $60 more, but my god - It just WORKS. It doesn't even need drivers!..." Read more

    45 customers mention22 positive23 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the audio midi interface. Some mention that the sound is amazing, it can handle basic sound duties for production, mixing, or DJing, and it has zero noise. However, others say that it shouldn't be having this high pitched sound issue that they keep hearing. It sometimes randomly creates a high pitched noise. It has a lot of background noise, and during on or off you may hear a loud piercing sound that can damage your ear.

    "...I like some of the piano's and the Tenor Saxophone sounds good as vibrato is added...." Read more

    "...The headphone output is a little weak but my 250-ohm headphones by Beyer so they're aren't very powerful anyway...." Read more

    "...My condenser mic sounds fantastic and my Music Man Bongo 6 bass sounds just as fat as it does live!..." Read more

    "...Same thing would go for Spotify, my DAW, etc. No audio playback could be done, without FIRST having to constantly unplug, and plug in the device..." Read more

    34 customers mention19 positive15 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the audio midi interface. Some mention it's built, nice looking, and worth the money spent. The included software is worth the price, and the sound is great for the price. However, others say that it really isn't worth it, not worth the hassle, and is basically unusable.

    "I like this unit, and it is a great value...." Read more

    "...Downloading the VST plugins is as bad as everyone here describes. It is truly hell, and that's not really Presonus fault, but Presonus did make it..." Read more

    "...Overall, it is well built, nice looking, and is worth the money spent." Read more

    "...You have to make an account and give them your email. Completely unnecessary and not worth it to register the box online...." Read more

    10 customers mention6 positive4 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the audio midi interface. Some mention that it's really quite good, incredible device, and surprisingly good for gaming. However, others say that it makes a lot of cracks and noises.

    "...The software it ships with (PreSonus Studio One v. 4) is really quite good, and the only thing that keeps it from being a really full-featured DAW..." Read more

    "...Noise, hissing and popping constantly...." Read more

    "This device is a really good device Cipro that comes with it is nice sounds great the only thing I wish is the labels for for the jacks and knobs..." Read more

    "I really want to love itBut there is alot of cracks and noises that come from it to the recordingSorry for bad review..." Read more

    8 customers mention3 positive5 negative

    Customers are mixed about the software. Some mention that it's easy to use, and comes with a ton of free software, while others say that it works loosely, is bare-bones, and hard to find. The product is dependent on software to run, and some customers say the free software sucks.

    "...I say worked loosely because the software is so bare-bones that it barely picked up the microphone for the first couple of days and still acts up..." Read more

    "This is great for beginners like me. The free software that comes with it is great. The support videos help you learn how to use both together." Read more

    "...Keep this in mind if you have an air! The Studio One software is very disappointing and confusing...." Read more

    "This item is dependent on software to run...." Read more

    Will it last a beating?
    4 Stars
    Will it last a beating?
    Presonus is a great basic and seemingly reliable. But its early to tell at this point.The software is simple and easy to get around. I will be pitting this through the ringer to see what types of audio range this can handle.
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    cristian joel perez robles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen material, buen contenido extra digital. Pero tiene un punto en contra.
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    Don Ducharme
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works better then expected.
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    Cartimand
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very impressive piece of kit - once you've climbed that learning curve
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Very impressive piece of kit - once you've climbed that learning curve
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2023
    For around a year, I'd been using Audacity for home music recording. It was very intuitive to learn and get some decent results from. The latest update though didn't seem to be backwardly compatible with my old recordings and, on the recommendation of a friend, I thought I'd check out PreSonus Studio One as a step up in home music production. Initially I got very poor results trying to configure the native Windows 11s audio and decided that I would invest in the Audiobox hardware at the currently advertised very reasonable price (Nb. the price on this page seems to vary from day to day, so make sure you order on a "good" day!).
    Well, let's be honest, Studio One is way more complex than Audacity and it's taken me a couple of days of tinkering and submitting two tickets to the PreSonus support guys to get myself up and running.
    Now that It's all working though, I have to say that I am truly impressed. There's no hum or other distortion on recording guitar, synth or vocals and no noticeable latency.
    The fairly steep learning curve is mitigated to a degree by a series of tutorial videos and the aforementioned support team, who replied to both my tickets within 24 hours.
    I'm running Studio One Professional on a 30 day trial, but the Audiobox comes with the Artist version of the app and a shedload of other software utilities, which I will spend many happy hours exploring.
    The build quality of the Audiobox is great - the metal case feels suitably robust and the rotary controls have a nice tactile feel to them.
    Oh and the Audiobox works beautifully with Audacity too, in case you find the Studio One software a bit OTT for your needs.
    Overall, for the modest purchase price, this is a superb product, which should meet the needs of anyone experimenting with music composition at home.
    Happy to recommend it as a 5 star product.
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