PreSonus - AudioBox USB 96 (2x2 USB Audio Interface) 25th Anniversary Edition)
The AudioBox USB 96 audio interface has just the right features you need to start recording right away. Bus-powered and built to travel, the AudioBox USB 96 makes recording easy.
Two front-panel combo mic/instrument inputs, two balanced line-level outputs, an ultra-loud headphone out, and MIDI I/O make the AudioBox USB 96 an affordable stereo-recording solution for singer/songwriters, podcasters, guitar or guitar-bass collaborations and more. A Mix control lets you balance the level between the input signal and computer playback without any latency.
The AudioBox USB 96 is built to be used on the go with a heavy-duty steel chassis to stand up to the rigors of mobile recording. It's USB class-compliant - no special drivers to install - and natively compatible with Apple Silicon-based Macs and iOS and iPadOS devices. A screaming-loud headphone output ensures you can hear your music clearly, even in noisy locations.
Compatible with virtually all macOS, Windows, iOS and iPadOS audio-recording software, the AudioBox USB 96 comes with a license for PreSonus Studio One Artist and Studio Magic Suite bundle for a complete recording solution so you can get recording right away.
Whether you're just getting into recording or are a veteran producer who wants to go mobile, the AudioBox USB 96 audio interface is ready to hit the road when you are.
Features
- Simple, affordable stereo-recording solution for singer/songwriters, podcasters, guitar or guitar-bass collaborations and more
- Professional-quality mic preamps: Your microphone will sound its best thanks to this low-noise, high-headroom design with +35 dBu of adjustable gain and switchable +48V phantom power for professional XLR condenser mics
- Recording software included: Get started right away with PreSonus® Studio One® Artist recording software and Studio Magic Suite software bundle
- Bus-powered by your connected USB device so no need for an additional power supply
- 2 combo mic/instrument inputs with high-quality mic preamplifiers: Connect mics, guitars and basses
- One loud, clear ¼-inch stereo headphone output
- Mix control lets you create a custom blend between inputs and playback for monitoring recordings with zero latency
- Two balanced TRS ¼-inch main outputs for studio monitors or other speakers
- Professional audio quality: Studio-grade converters allow for up to 24-bit/96 kHz recording and playback assuring the highest quality possible
- USB 2.0-compatible
System Requirements
Windows
- Windows 10 20H1 (64-bit only) or Windows 11 (64-bit only)
- 200 MB storage space and 4 GB RAM for Universal Control (required for firmware updates and low-latency ASIO support)
- Available USB port
macOS
- macOS version 10.14 or later
- 200 MB storage space and 4 GB RAM for Universal Control (required for firmware updates)
- Available USB port
Specifications
Mic Preamp
- Type: XLR Female Balanced
- Frequency Response (±3.0 dB): 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Input Impedance (Balanced): 1200Ω
- THD+N (unwtd, 1 kHz @ +4 dBu Output, Unity Gain): < 0.008%
- S/N Ratio (Unity Gain, Ref. = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 22 kHz): > 95 dB
- Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, 55 dB Gain): > 45 dB
- Gain Control Range (± 2 dB): +6 dB to +52 dB
- Max Input Level (Unity Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): -3 dBu
- Phantom Power (±2 VDC): +48 VDC
Instrument Input - Type: 1/4" TS Female Unbalanced
- Input Impedance: 0.5 MΩ
- Gain Control Range (± 2 dB): +2d B to +48 dB
Line Outputs - Type: 1/4" Balanced
- Output Impedance: 51Ω
Headphone Output - Type: 1/4" TRS Active Stereo
- Maximum Output: 60 mW/Ch @ 60Ω Load
- Frequency Response (±1.0 dB): 20 Hz - 30 kHz
MIDI I/O - Type: Dual 5-pin Female DIN
Digital Audio - ADC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz Sample Rate): 105 dB
- DAC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz Sample Rate): 105 dB
- Bit Depth: 24
- Reference Level for 0 dBFS: +4 dBu
- Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96
- Power: USB 2.0 bus-powered
Physical - Dimensions: 1/3U (steel chassis)
- Height: 5.5" (139.7 mm)
- Depth: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
- Width: 5.5" (139.7 mm)
- Weight: 1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)