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PreSonus AudioBox USB 2x2 Audio Interface - Includes Studio One
Brand | PreSonus |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Supported Software | Studio One |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Number of Channels | 2 |
About this item
- Bus-powered USB audio and MIDI interface
- 24-bit resolution, 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling rate
- 2 combo mic/instrument inputs with high-performance, low-noise, high-headroom mic preamplifiers
- Zero-latency analog monitoring
- Includes free download of Studio One 3 Artist DAW software and 6+ GB of third-party resources after product registration
- Compatible with almost all recording software for Mac- and Windows
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Sound quality | 4.4 | 4.3 | — | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.6 |
Tech Support | 4.5 | — | — | 3.4 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Value for money | — | 5.0 | — | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Volume control | 4.5 | — | — | 3.7 | 4.4 | — |
Sold By | — | Chicago Music Exchange | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
number of channels | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
hardware interface | usb | usb | usb | usb | usb2.0 | usb c |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB | XLR |
model year | — | — | 2021 | 2021 | — | 2022 |
style | Interface Only - Old Version | Portable | — | Interface only | Interface Basic | Revelator io44 USB-C Interface |
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Product information
Item Weight | 14.1 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.75 x 5.5 inches |
ASIN | B00154KSA2 |
Item model number | AUDIOBOX USB |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #65,009 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #500 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 29, 2008 |
Color Name | Blue |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Connector Type | Printer sized usb port on the audio interface |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Supported Software | Studio One |
Size | medium |
Color Screen | No |
Operating System | Windows |
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Product Description
A great choice for mobile musicians and podcasters, the 2-channel AudioBox USB is bus-powered, compact, ruggedly built, and works with virtually any PC or Mac recording software. It boasts high-performance Class A mic preamplifiers and professional-quality, 24-bit converters. And it comes with PreSonus’ amazing Studio One 3 Artist DAW software for Mac and Windows (free download after registration).
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Customers like the performance, ease of setup, and value of the sound and recording equipment. For example, they mention that the hardware works fine, the drivers work perfect, and that it works flawlessly with GarageBand. That said, opinions are mixed on sound quality and sturdiness.
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Customers like the performance of the sound and recording equipment. They say the hardware works fine, the drivers work perfect, and it works flawlessly with GarageBand on the go. It's also great for connecting laptops, keyboards, and speakers for musical theatre patches. It works for Windows 7 users and is great hardware and software for novice or experienced musicians.
"...made out of solid material and the knobs on the face of the unit are made well and not out of plastic and they will not break off or “stick” easily...." Read more
"...Quality is stellar, nonexistent line noise and fantastic quality of signal...." Read more
"...I'm working with the full demo version of Studio One, and it is fantastic--I will probably upgrade to the full version when the demo period runs out..." Read more
"...hooked this up to a windows computer and a Mac computer and the drivers work perfect. I am using the input and output and have no problems...." Read more
Customers find the sound and recording equipment easy to set up. They say it's intuitive, and not much more difficult to use than a Microsoft office product. The plug-and-play feature makes it more efficient while on the road. Customers are also happy with the simplicity of the interface, saying there's no huge learning curve. They mention that the mastering presets save a lot of time.
"...It was very easy to set up, and working with it in Studio One was very simple and easy though I didn’t like that recording program much at the time..." Read more
"...features, but I'll just mention its mastering presets--they save a lot of time and you can usually find one that gets you pretty close to the punch..." Read more
"...Even their beloved software set-up was needlessly annoying -- do you really need a 28-digit key code??? This isn't a nuclear launch...." Read more
"...Easy to set up. The packaging however was a let down but who cares when the priduct is super-awesome." Read more
Customers like the value of the audio interface. They mention that it works great for the price, has great quality, and is worth the money.
"...This interface is very affordable though and will get the job done, you will get an “ok” quality recording with it in your home/bedroom but I would..." Read more
"...Included StudioOne software worth the cost in and of itself...." Read more
"...The software alone is probably worth the price of the box, and you will probably also be tempted to buy the upgrade later on...." Read more
"...With all that said, this is a good interface to start with for the price. The software is fun to play around in as well...." Read more
Customers like the compatibility of the sound and recording equipment. They say the software that comes with the system is great for beginners and advanced users. The interface is good and easy to download and configure. The software is great and fun to play around with. Customers also mention that the hardware and software are great for novice or experienced musicians, and great for simple home studio applications.
"...has 2 preamps, 2 ¼ outputs, MIDI in and MIDI out and it comes with recording software (Studio One)...." Read more
"...Great entry software." Read more
"...Also, the "Studio One Artist 2" software was overly convoluted (just the name hints at that -- call it "1" or "2" but not both)...." Read more
"...The software that comes with the system is great for beginners and advanced users. The included samples is nice...." Read more
Customers like the latency of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it works well, has zero latency, and is easy to switch over into zero latence monitoring. The product is a great all-in-one piece of gear and is well packed.
"...Response time is insane, with minimal latency between input and output with a computer inserted in between source and output...." Read more
"...This allows me to record with zero latency. It might be a problem for others who need to hear the software's effects on the input as they record...." Read more
"...no connection problems. came quickly and in good condition. good sound. would recommend it to anyone wanting a small studio like I have...." Read more
".../playback mix knob that is supposed to make it easy to switch over into zero latency monitoring...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the weight of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it is compact yet made of metal, so it feels much more durable than an m-Audio. Some say that it's perfect for their mini set up.
"...I was looking for something small and portable, which would also be supported by the same drivers...." Read more
"...Elecelent for live performances. Smaller footprint than the 6i6 too." Read more
"Presonus is my go to recording hardware and software. This is portable and lightweight. I use it all the time." Read more
"...two channels and bus powered. Makes for a great and portable interface. It comes with, Studio One 4 artist as well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the product. Some mention that the sound is a step up for them, while others say that it's very noisy and colors their sound. The audio interface creates a popping sound when plugged into a USB 3.0, and there is s slight amount of hiss. Some customers also report that the audio gets to the computer is distorted.
"...Quality is stellar, nonexistent line noise and fantastic quality of signal...." Read more
"...allows me to go mobile with my recording and the 48k, 24-bit sound is a noticeable improvement over 44.1k, 16-bit, at least to my ears." Read more
"...There is no noise from the mic and the speaker output to the monitor speakers is great...." Read more
"...in this mic are what concerned me the most because they seemed to be very noisy and they did color my sound...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the sound and recording equipment. Some mention that it's sturdy, reliable, and has durable input and output jacks that are not easily bent or broken. However, others say that the quality of the product is poor, the construction is crappy, and the headphones are a bit cheap.
"...This interface is built very well though and is made out of solid material and the knobs on the face of the unit are made well and not out of..." Read more
"...Headphones are a bit cheap but great mic." Read more
"...Input/output jacks all durable, not easily bent or broken. LEDs clearly seen from across a room, even brightly lit...." Read more
"Where to begin with this thing... it's junk...." Read more
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Response time is insane, with minimal latency between input and output with a computer inserted in between source and output. Quality is stellar, nonexistent line noise and fantastic quality of signal. Interface itself seems to be Chuck Norris-proof, knobs are responsive yet have perfect stops for helping you align levels. Input/output jacks all durable, not easily bent or broken. LEDs clearly seen from across a room, even brightly lit.
Included StudioOne software worth the cost in and of itself. I'm not going to review it in detail here, but it is more than competitive against professional DAWs available for a much higher cost. Great entry software.
I can confirm the reports that the preamps don't have enough gain to handle dynamic mics-- I tested a Shure SM 57, a Beta 58 and and old Audiotechnica dynamic. You have to turn the gain all the way up on the Audiobox and get right up on the mic to get a useable signal. That leads to a problem with Channel 1 -- when the input volume is cranked up all the way, it begins to emit a high-pitched whine which will go into the recording. You can get rid of most of it by unplugging the laptop, so it's a grounding problem with the laptop--other devices have caused that noise also. But it's a nuisance, since the pathetic battery in my HP won't last for more than an hour. Oddly, Channel 2 on the Audiobox doesn't have this noise problem.
My workaround for this is that I have an Art Dual MP preamp that will add more than enough gain so I don't have to crank the Audiobox's inputs up that high. That also diminishes mobility, but it is a good backup. If I want to use just the Box without the preamp, I use Channel 1 for my guitar input--I play both acoustic and electric through mostly a Boss GT-8 processor, and the output from that sounds beautiful recorded through the Audiobox. I plug my vocal mic into the quieter Channel 2 and can put down a good-enough quick and easy recording that way.
I've also recorded a stereo acoustic guitar track with a pair of Oktava MC-012 condenser mics. They provided plenty of gain for a good signal without having to crank the input on the Audiobox up to the noisy range, producing a very good recording. I can also plug my Martin acoustic with an active piezeo pickup directly into the Audiobox and get a good signal. I've also recorded the output of my Roland electronic drums directly into the Audiobox with good results.
The Studio One Artist software that comes with the box is really well-designed and probably worth what you pay for the Audiobox alone. I'm working with the full demo version of Studio One, and it is fantastic--I will probably upgrade to the full version when the demo period runs out. It has many great features, but I'll just mention its mastering presets--they save a lot of time and you can usually find one that gets you pretty close to the punch and presence you want. There are some good reverbs as well. I have several other DAWS on different computers, and in the past I've recorded with one computer and mixed and mastered with another. I think that with the Audiobox and Studio One, I'll be able to do respectable recordings from start to finish on my laptop. I can confirm that the Audiobox also works well with Adobe Audition, both the newest version and the old Version 1.5 that I have.
One final issue--latency. I found that working with the "Normal" setting in Studio One (the middle of 5 settings) my laptop was emitting occasional clicks and pops that got into the recordings. I found that to eliminate these pops, I had to move the setting to "Relaxed Normal" which causes greater latency. That is not a problem for me because I record and overdub using just the raw signals coming in from my instruments and voice, and so I don't need to monitor the input with the software's effects. This allows me to record with zero latency. It might be a problem for others who need to hear the software's effects on the input as they record. I might add here, that the "Mix" control on the Audiobox is very convenient for getting just the right blend of recording output and input as you're overdubbing-- just crank it one way for more of the recording in your headphones, and the other way for more of the input. Studio One also makes punch-ins and editing of tracks, as well as mixdown ridiculously easy.
One other annoying thing--if I unplug the Audiobox from the computer while I have a session going, it causes the drivers to go haywire, and they have to be reinstalled. After the second time I did that, I learned my lesson.
Conclusion: this is a good cheap interface to get signal into a laptop computer. The software alone is probably worth the price of the box, and you will probably also be tempted to buy the upgrade later on. I give it about a 4-1/2 because I think the input gain could somehow be calibrated better. If you have any kind of preamp or processor around like the Art or the Boss, you won't have any problem getting enough gain. The box allows me to go mobile with my recording and the 48k, 24-bit sound is a noticeable improvement over 44.1k, 16-bit, at least to my ears.
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The one thing I can't find out how to do is to create a mixdown track when some of the tracks are external MIDI devices. Other software I've used has a 'record what you hear' which mixes inbound audio with outbound, but even googling hasn't helped. I've resorted to recording MIDI as audio and then using the mixdown option.
I had to shield the audiobox from my WiFi router (which was only three feet away) as it was picking up interference. Apart from that (which wasn't the fault of the interface) it is flawless and the MIDI interface handles aftertouch from my keyboard (which a cheap MIDI cable interface crashed with).
I have the audiobox connected to a small mixing desk so I don't have to do cable swapping to switch from keyboard to guitar and vocals etc. Also the controls of the audiobox never need to be touched as I do that with the mixer. The 'sound' of the interface is clear and pleasing.
Nice bundle.