PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 USB Audio Interface – 25th Anniversary Edition
An ideal interface for singer/songwriters
If you play and sing, then Sweetwater is happy to recommend the PreSonus AudioBox USB 96. We’re confident that you’ll be satisfied with the performance of this easy-to-use audio interface, just as countless AudioBox users have been before you. Its dual channel design lets you plug in a mic and your guitar and record both at once, and its integrated high-quality preamps ensure that the sound you get is top-notch. An onboard mixer makes it easy to dial the balance between your input and audio playback too, so you never have to worry about latency getting in the way.
Get up to 96kHz resolution via USB 2.0
The “96” in AudioBox USB 96 refers to the expanded capabilities of PreSonus’s ultra-affordable 2-channel interface, which allows you to record in full professional 24-bit/96kHz digital resolution. That makes the AudioBox USB 96 not only great for project studio recording, but it also makes it an excellent tool for serious engineers who need an inexpensive mobile recording interface for hooking up to a laptop and tracking overdubs and other tracks when needing to bring the studio to the source. And since it’s fully USB bus powered, you don’t even need to make room in your laptop bag for an extra power supply when you record on the go.
Start recording right away with Studio One Artist
If you’re starting out fresh, then you’re going to love the sheer value PreSonus packs into the AudioBox USB 96 audio interface. To begin with, it comes with a full version of PreSonus’s acclaimed Studio One Artist DAW software. This ultra-flexible recording environment includes everything you need to get up and running, from audio recording and MIDI sequencing to powerful onboard processing and virtual instruments. That’s not all — your AudioBox USB 96 also comes with over 6GB of bonus third-party content, providing you with tons of inspiration and extra tools to fuel your creativity.
Superb software package included
Your purchase includes Studio One Artist and everything you need to start recording via your computer. Plus, to take your recordings to the next level, you get the Studio Magic plug-in suite. This extensive collection of popular plug-ins includes emulations of classic studio gear from legendary manufacturers, adding hundreds of dollars in extra value. Punch up your mix bus with the Brainworx bx_opto compressor, add ambient reverb with Lexicon MPX-i Reverb, fire up transients with SPL’s Attacker Plus, and much more. And since these plug-ins are available in AAX, VST, and AU formats, they’re compatible with any DAW
PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 Audio Interface Features:
- Value-packed 2-channel USB 2.0 interface for personal and portable recording
- Records at up to 24-bit/96kHz professional-standard digital resolution
- Dual preamplifiers with combo inputs let you record microphone- and instrument-level audio
- Onboard +48-volt phantom power accommodates studio condenser microphones
- Internal analog mixer lets you blend direct input and playback signal for latency-free monitoring
- Mobile-friendly USB bus power means there’s no need to carry an additional power supply
- Compatible with nearly any recording software on Mac or Windows operating systems
- Includes PreSonus Studio One Artist DAW software and over 6GB of third-party content
- Packaged with the complete Studio Magic Plug-in Suite — a collection of awesome plug-in emulations of classic studio gear
Tech Specs
- Computer Connectivity:USB 2.0
- Form Factor:Portable, Desktop
- Simultaneous I/O:2 x 2
- Number of Preamps:2
- Phantom Power:Yes
- A/D Resolution:24-bit/96kHz
- Effects:Amp Modeling, Bitcrusher, Delay, Distortion, Dynamics, EQ, Filter, Gate, Modulation, Reverb, Utility
- Analog Inputs:2 x XLR-1/4″ combo (mic/instrument)
- Analog Outputs:2 x 1/4″ (main out)
- Headphones:1 x 1/4″
- MIDI I/O:In/Out/USB
- USB:1 x Type B
- Software:Studio One Artist, Studio Magic Plug-in Suite
- OS Requirements – Mac:macOS 10.13 or later
- OS Requirements – PC:Windows 10 or later, Chrome OS (limited features)
- Bus Powered:Yes
- Power Supply:USB bus powered
- Height:1.75″
- Width:5.5″
- Depth:5.5″
- Weight:1.3 lbs.
