PreSonus Audiobox USB 96 Audio Interface with Studio One Artist DAW & Plugins

Product details

The heart of the AudioBox 96 Studio is PreSonus’ best-selling AudioBox USB® 96 interface, which captures your recordings in stellar studio quality. Its two front-mounted XLR / ¼” combo jacks let you connect a pair of mics for recording acoustic guitar or electric guitar cabinets. Alternatively, you can simply plug your electric guitars in directly and record direct, using Studio One Artist’s Ampire for world-class guitar amp and cab tones — and without your cranked Bassman angering your neighbors. And since there are two inputs, you and a friend can record guitar and bass or vocals and guitar simultaneously to separate tracks to mix later.

The M7 large-diaphragm condenser microphone is the perfect mic for capturing acoustic guitar or vocals. The crystal-clear HD7 headphones will help you avoid any mic feedback issues while recording with open mics, let you closely monitor your performance, as well as mix late into the night without bothering sleeping roommates or neighbors.

Finally, you get over $1000 USD of inspiring professional audio software — including Studio One Artist and the Studio Magic Suite, so your productions will be a step ahead from day one.

We even include all the cables required to hook it all up, so you’ll hit the ground running right out of the box and get your creative vision out into the world. With all the hardware and software you need, the AudioBox 96 Studio makes getting started recording and mixing fast and easy.

World-Class Recording Software Included.

The AudioBox® 96 Studio comes with PreSonus® Studio One™ Artist and the Studio Magic Software Suite for a complete recording solution. Studio One offers unlimited tracks and plug-ins and is easy to learn and use. Studio Magic includes over $1,000 USD of music software, including plug-ins, loops, virtual instruments, effects and tutorials.

Capture Every Nuance With The M7 Condenser Microphone.

Get your mic collection off to a good start with the M7 large-diaphragm condenser microphone. Condenser mics are the overwhelming choice of recording studio professionals, enabling you to capture musical details, harmonics, and subtle nuances that would get lost with dynamic mics. Large-diaphragm condenser microphones, like the M7, tend to “warm up” a sound, making them the go-to microphone for recording vocals and a wide range of instruments.

Hear Every Detail With HD7 Professional Headphones.

PreSonus’ high-definition HD7 headphones take advantage of a patented, semi-open sound chamber to deliver exceptionally deep low frequencies with a balanced and yet powerful bass punch. Accurate midrange and extended treble response let you pick out the fine details of a mix or track. The lightweight, ergonomic design adjusts to any head size, offering a comfortable listening experience during long recording sessions.

Apple Silicon, IOS, And IPadOS Compatibility—Standard.

The PreSonus AudioBox 96 Studio is natively compatible with Apple Silicon-based Mac computers*, as well as iOS and iPadOS devices, including iPad Pro, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPod Touch, and iPhone. Because it's USB class-compliant, there are no special drivers or applications to download and install. You'll be able to produce on the go—everything from podcasts to folk rock to trap—wherever sound takes you.

Features

AudioBox USB 96

• PreSonus’ all-time best-selling USB audio interface, now in sleek 25th-anniversary black
• Record guitar and vocals at the same time: Two crystal-clear, class-A mic preamps with +48v provide power for condenser mics
• Combo inputs let you record line-level sources like keyboards
• Zero-latency hardware monitoring lets you hear yourself in real-time via internal analog mixer
• High-volume headphone output lets you monitor your performance loudly and clearly while recording so you get a great take every time.
• MIDI In/Out lets you connect synths, drum machines, and controllers
• Balanced ¼” Main Outputs for connecting professional studio monitors
• Recording Software included: Studio One Artist DAW recording software and Studio Magic software bundle including music tutorials, tons of sound samples and virtual instruments; plus Ableton Live Lite
• USB cable included
• USB bus-powered: no wall wart required!
• 24-bit resolution; 44.1, 48, 88.1, and 96 kHz sampling rates provided for maximum audio quality

M7 Condenser Microphone

• Large-diaphragm design makes it perfect for capturing the nuance of acoustic guitar and voice
• +48v phantom-powered via AudioBox USB 96
• Mic stand adapter included
• 9' / 3 m XLR cable included

HD7 Headphones

• High resolution neodymium drivers for optimal sound quality
• Extended bass response so you’ll hear the lowest lows
• Built tough to withstand abuse
• Lightweight and comfortable with long-lasting ear pads

Studio One® Artist

• Record, produce, and mix all from a single, intuitive application
• Intuitive single-window work environment with quick and easy drag-and-drop functionality and multi-touch support
• Unlimited audio and instrument tracks, virtual instruments, buses, and FX channels
• Five powerful virtual instruments including: Impact XT drum sampler; Presence XT virtual sample-player; Mai Tai polyphonic analog modeling synthesizer; Mojito monophonic subtractive synthesizer; and Sample One XT live sampler and sample editor
• Patterns allow for intuitive drum and melody composition via familiar drum machine/step-sequencer style UI
• VST / AU and ReWire Support lets you use third-party plug-ins, virtual instruments, and ReWire-enabled applications.
• Studio One Remote Support. Use the free Studio One Remote app for iPad® and Android™ tablets to remotely control Studio One while you’re away from your computer. Great for recording alone!

Specifications

• Accessories
  Included Accessories
  1/8" to 1/4" (3.5 to 6.3 mm), Screw-On, Gold-Plated, Stereo Mini-Plug
• Electronics
  Voltage
  100-120V
  Inputs
  Two - Combo Mic/Instrument Inputs (XLR Female Balanced, 1/4" TS Female Unbalanced)
  Jack
  1/4" TRS Active Stereo
  Line Out
  Two - 1/4" Balanced (Left and Right)
• Miscellaneous
  Connection Type
  USB 2.0 Bus-Powered
  MIDI I/O
  Dual 5-Pin Female DIN
  Rack Units
  1/3U (steel chassis)
• Microphone
  Polar Pattern
  Cardioid
  Type
  Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
  Sensitivity
  -39 dBV/pa (12.2 mV/pa)
  Element
  Electret
  Equivalent Input Noise
  20 dB
  Maximum SPL
  136 dB SPL
  Phantom Power Requirements
  +12 to +52 VDC, 3 mA
  Signal To Noise Ratio
  74 dB
  Dynamic Range
  11 dB
  Frequency Response
  40 Hz - 18 kHz
• Microphone Preamp
  Total Harmonic Distortion
  THD+N (unwtd, 1 kHz @ +4 dBu Output, Unity Gain) < 0.008%
  Signal To Noise 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
  (± 1 dB) 0 dB to 35 dB
  Maximum Input Level
  (Unity Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N) -3 dBu
  Phantom Power
  (±2 VDC) +48 VDC
  Frequency Response
  (±3.0 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz
  Input Impedance
  (Balanced) 1200Ω
• Main And Line Outputs
  Main And Line Outputs Output Impedance
  51Ω
• Headphone Outputs
  Maximum Output
  60 mW/Ch @ 60Ω Load
  Frequency Response
  (±1.0 dB) 20 Hz to 30 kHz
• Digital Audio
  Dynamic Range
  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
  Supported Sample Rates
  44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
• Headphones
  Driver Type
  50 mm, Neodymium
  Acoustic Design
  Dynamic, semi-open
  Frequency Response
  10 Hz to 30 kHz
  Sensitivity
  98 dB SPL (1 mW)
  Maximum Power
  300 mW
  Rated Impedance
  32Ω
  Earpad
  Leather
  Weight Without Cable
  7.8 oz (222g)
  Cable
  8' 2" (2.5m) straight, single-sided