PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 USB Audio Interface

Name: PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 USB Audio Interface
Brand: PreSonus
Rating: 4 (81 reviews)

2-channel 24-bit/96kHz USB 2.0 Audio Recording Interface with 2 Instrument/Microphone Preamps, Low-latency Monitoring, and PreSonus Studio One Artist DAW Software (Mac/PC) and Bonus Content

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PreSonus AudioBox USB 96: Perfect for Personal and Portable Recording

Start recording and creating original music with a PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 audio interface. This compact, convenient, and super-affordable 2-channel USB 2.0 audio interface is an ideal option for singer/songwriters and any creative artists looking for an easy way to record at home or on the road. Take advantage of the award-winning sound of a pair of top-quality PreSonus preamps to bring your vocals, guitar, and other instruments to life, all captured in up to 24-bit/96kHz professional digital audio resolution. What's more, your PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 comes complete with PreSonus's Studio One Artist DAW software and over 6GB of bonus content, making it an exceptionally value-packed system.

The PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is 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 with the PreSonus AudioBox USB 96.

Get up to 96kHz resolution via USB 2.0

The "96" in PreSonus 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 PreSonus 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 PreSonus 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

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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: 20 Native effect plug-ins
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: 1 x Type B
Software: Studio One Artist (included)
OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.11 or later, Intel Core i3 or higher, 8GB RAM or more recommended
OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or later, Intel Core i3 or higher, 8GB RAM or more recommended
Bus Powered: Yes
Power Supply: USB bus powered
Height: 5.5"
Width: 5.5"
Depth: 1.75"
Weight: 1.3 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: AUDIOBOX USB 96

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This thing is totally worth the money. Even if you dont make music but you like music, this will make all your tracks sound new again. The sound all around is so crispy clear. My vocals sound perfect for what I'm working on. I previously had a mixer running thru my computer and could not get the playback or recording on time for the life of me. Went thru 2 other sound cards as well! So frustrating to find out all I had to do was buy this and plug it in! Lol! Studio one is cool as well but the free plugins it comes with (imo) are not worth the time to download, unless you dont really have any, in which case you may enjoy them. Super happy! Thank you sweetwater!

started recording within a few minutes after setup. easy to operate, moderate price excellent unit.

Finally starting to use the computer as a studio rather than a toy. This box provides much better sound quality going out to the monitors and is a massive boost to headphone sound. Plus, I don't get system alerts at 90dB if I'm having too much fun. Guitar goes in and I have control over input gain, that's been a big plus when setting up channels in the DAW. Someday I'll mic up a horn section and get back to you on the preamps. The box has nice heft, the jacks and knobs feel solid, so thumbs up on build quality as well.

Works flawlessly. Ubuntu 20.04 detects it with no additional drivers or software installation.

This is a tiny, basic, limited feature, USB audio input device but it works perfectly for what I need and allows me to do dual, simultaneous, XLR mic inputs into a multi-track DAW (Ardour) on Ubuntu

Definitely worth the price.

very nice mic preamp sound
Nice hardware
Software bundle is ok. Made some nice recordings already!

Sweetwater and PreSonus go way back, and that makes a lot of sense. Like Sweetwater, PreSonus is largely staffed by active musicians, songwriters, live sound techs, and engineers, and like Sweetwater, their culture shows up in everything they do. Early on, PreSonus broke ground by offering super-affordable audio interfaces that brought quality recording to home studio engineers everywhere. In the following years, we've been with them as they introduced a powerful, artist-friendly DAW, groundbreaking digital mixers, and more - all products we at Sweetwater use ourselves. One thing that's never changed, even as PreSonus has branched out into new territory, is that they've always done everything possible to provide you with the best value, and we're proud to stand by their products.

See also: USB Interfaces, PreSonus, PreSonus USB Audio Interfaces

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