Presonus AUDIOBOX-USB 2-Channel USB Audio Interface
Unleash your creativity and capture your musical ideas on the go with the PreSonus AudioBox USB 2x2 USB recording system. This amazing interface is a must-have for musicians, podcasters, and content creators.
• Dual-purpose Input Channels: With 2 microphone/instrument inputs and 48V phantom power, you can connect a variety of microphones and instruments effortlessly.
• Studio One Artist Bundle: Comes with PreSonus Studio One Artist, a groundbreaking music creation program, along with over 4 GB of virtual instruments, plug-ins, loops, and samples to kickstart your music-making journey right away.
• High-Quality Audio: Features 24-bit resolution, 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling rate, and professional-grade A/D/A converters for top-notch audio quality.
The AudioBox USB offers a range of features that make it a standout choice. It has 2 dual-purpose front-panel input channels, each equipped with high-quality mic preamplifiers. There are 2 combo mic/instrument inputs, and individual channel-trim controls with a 0 to +35 dBu mic gain range. It also provides 48V phantom power for condenser microphones, mixer control for zero-latency monitoring, a headphone jack with level control, main-output level control, and an LED clip indicator for each channel. Studio One Artist digital audio workstation software is included.
In terms of input/output, it has 1 USB 1.1 port, 2 combo XLR/1/4' mic/instrument inputs, 2 balanced 1/4' main (L/R) line outputs, 1 stereo 1/4' headphone output, and MIDI in/out.
Digitally, it offers 24-bit resolution and 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling rate, professional-grade A/D/A converters (+102 dBu dynamic range), zero-latency monitoring via internal mixer, and is Mac- and Windows-compatible, including Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and Windows 7. It supports ASIO, Core Audio, Direct Sound (Windows XP), Windows Audio Session API (Windows Vista and Windows 7).
Physically, it's 1/3U rack-mountable (with optional 3UMR rack-mounting system), has a road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs, weighs just 5 lbs. / 2.3 kg, and is powered via USB bus, eliminating the need for a wall wart.
The included Studio One Artist is PreSonus' revolutionary new digital audio workstation, with unlimited track count and 4+ GB of 3rd-party resources.
Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for your AudioBox USB.
Windows:
- Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit)
- Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz processor or AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (Turion) (2.8 GHz or faster recommended)
- 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)
Macintosh:
- Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later (32- and 64-bit)
- Intel Core 1 Solo 1.5 GHz processor (Intel Core Duo or Intel Xeon processor recommended)
- 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)
Windows and Macintosh Systems:
- USB 1.1 Port
- Internet connection recommended
- DVD-ROM drive
- Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
The PreSonus AudioBox USB 2x2 is a versatile audio interface designed for musicians, podcasters, and content creators. Whether you're in the studio or on the go, you can easily capture your musical ideas. It has 2 microphone/instrument inputs with 48V phantom power, 2 balanced TRS outputs, and MIDI in/out. The interface is 1/3U rack-mountable, weighs just 5 lbs. / 2.3 kg, and is powered via USB bus. It comes with PreSonus Studio One Artist and over 4 GB of virtual instruments, plug-ins, loops, and samples. With a 24-bit resolution and 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling rate, it offers professional-grade audio quality. Compatible with both Mac and Windows, it's a great choice for those looking to create high-quality audio recordings.
