Presonus Audiobox 96 Studio Interface

Start recording today with this complete, all-PreSonus® package! Based on the AudioBox USB® 96 audio/MIDI interface and award-winning Studio One recording and production software, PreSonus AudioBox 96 Studio is great for creating multitrack recordings, demos, live recordings, podcasts, field recordings for video and sound effects, and much more.

The AudioBox USB 96 is the heart of the AudioBox 96 Studio. This simple, handy little audio/MIDI interface has just the right features for basic recording needs, including two combo mic/instrument inputs and zero-latency monitoring, so you can simply plug in and start recording right away. Bus-powered, built to travel, compatible with most recording software for Mac and Windows, and equipped with high-performance microphone preamplifiers and professional-quality, 24-bit, 96 kHz converters, the AudioBox USB 96 makes high-definition recording easy. 

No other entry-level recording and production software is this easy to learn and use, yet is capable of creating studio-quality output. Studio One® Artist lets you work quickly and stay focused on your inspiration, offers unlimited tracks and plug-ins, and delivers features not normally found in entry-level DAWs. Access powerful editing tools without wading through menus. Load and save audio clips, MIDI files, and effects by drag-and-drop. Studio One makes it easy!

AudioBox USB® 96

• Bus-powered USB audio and MIDI interface
• Perfect match with Studio One® Artist software for Mac® and Windows®
• 24-bit resolution, 44.1, 48, 88.1, and 96 kHz sampling rate
• 2 combo mic/instrument inputs with Class A mic preamplifiers
• 48V phantom power (for included M7 microphone or other condenser microphones)
• Zero-latency monitoring via internal analog mixer
• Headphone jack with level control (for included HD7 headphones or other headphones)
• 1/3U rack-mountable
• Computer-to-interface connection cable included

Studio One Artist software

• Elegant single-window work environment
• Powerful drag-and-drop functionality
• Unlimited audio tracks, MIDI tracks, virtual instruments, buses, and FX channels
• Content browser with convenient sort options and preview player
• Most intuitive MIDI-mapping system available
• Real-time audio time-stretching and resampling
• Multitrack comping and MIDI editing
• Transient detection and editing and groove extraction
• Automatic delay compensation
• Advanced automation
• Integrates tightly with Celemony Melodyne
• Instantly configures to PreSonus® interfaces
• Compatible with ASIO-, Windows Audio-, and Core Audio-compliant interfaces
• 26 Native Effects 32-bit effects and virtual instrument plug-ins
• 10+ GB of third-party software, loops, and instruments
• Mac- and Windows-compatible

M7 Microphone

• Large-diaphragm design
• Captures far more detail than a dynamic mic
• Mic stand adaptor
• Phantom-powered via AudioBox USB
• 9' / 3 m cable included
• Cloth carry bag included

HD7 Headphones

• High neodymium resolution drivers
• Precision-tuned acoustic chamber
• Extended bass response
• Built tough to withstand abuse
• Auto-fit head pads
• Comfortable and long-lasting ear pads
• 98" / 2.5m single-side cable
• Optimized pressure
• Lightweight

AudioBox USB® 96 Specifications

Microphone 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 (± 1 dB): 0 dB to 35 dB
• Max Input Level (Unity Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): -3 dBu
• Phantom Power (±2 VDC): +48 VDC

Instrument Input

• Type :¼”
• TRS Female Unbalanced Input Impedance: 0.5 MΩ

Line Outputs

• Type: ¼"
• Balanced Output Impedance: 51Ω

Headphone Output

• Type:  ¼" 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
• Internal Sample Frequency Selections (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: 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg)

M7 Microphone Specifications

• Diameter: 2.13" (54 mm), maximum
• Length: 6.69" (170 mm)
• Weight: 11.3 oz. (320g)

HD7 Headphone Specifications

• Weight, without Cable: 7.8 oz (222g)
• Cable: 8’ 2" (2.5m) straight, single-sided
• Plug Adapter: 1/8” to 1/4" (3.5 to 6.3 mm), screw-on, gold-plated, stereo mini-plug