The AudioBox USB 96 25th Anniversary is adorned with a new sleek, all-black finish complete with black knobs and side panels. Like its predecessor, the new AudioBox is bus powered, compact, ruggedly built, and allows you to capture high-definition, 24-bit/96 kHz audio with virtually any Windows or Mac recording software. It comes with the acclaimed Studio OneArtist recording and production software, and more than 6GB of third-party resources. This kit includes the AudioBox USB 96, Studio OneArtist DAW software, the M7 large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone with cable and desktop stand, and HD7 studio monitoring headphones. For those who prefer a stationary setup, the AudioBox Studio Ultimate Bundle 25th Anniversary Edition includes the AudioBox USB 96, Studio OneArtist DAW software, the Studio Magic Plug-In Suite with virtual instruments and effects, along with a pair of Eris E3.5 25W, two-way active studio monitors. You also get the M7 large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone with desktop stand, and the HD7 studio monitoring headphones. All required interconnecting cables are provided.
Whether you are a musician, producer, or podcaster on a tight budget, the AudioBox USB® 96 is for you! This simple, handy little recording interface has just the right features for basic recording needs, allowing you to plug in and start recording up to 24-bit, 96 kHz audio right away. Bus-powered and built to travel, the AudioBox USB 96 makes recording easy.
The AudioBox USB 96's two front-panel combo mic/instrument inputs make it ideal for singer/songwriters, podcasters, and guitar or guitar-bass collaborations. Simply connect a couple of mics and you have an easy-to-use stereo recording system. A mix control lets you control the level between the input signal and computer playback, without hearing annoying delays. You also get a pair of balanced line-level outputs, an ultra-loud, crystal-clear headphone out, plus MIDI I/O, so you can connect your favorite synth or MIDI controller. The result is a simple, affordable, mobile recording solution.
- 2 dual-purpose front-panel input channels, each with high-quality mic preamplifiers
- 2 combo mic/instrument inputs
- Individual channel-trim controls with 0 to +35 dBu mic gain range
- 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
- Mixer control (blends the input signal with the computer playback stream for zero-latency monitoring)
- Headphone jack with level control
- Main-output level control
- LED clip indicator for each channel
Input/Output
- 1 USB 2.0 port
- 2 combo XLR/¼” mic/instrument inputs
- 2 balanced ¼” main (L/R) line outputs
- 1 stereo ¼” headphone output
- MIDI in/out
Digitalia
- 24-bit resolution and 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz sampling rate
- Professional-grade A/D/A converters (+105 dBu dynamic range)
- Zero-latency monitoring via internal mixer
- Compatible with most Mac® and Windows® recording software
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 60 dB
- Max Input Level (Unity Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N)
- -3 dBu
- Phantom Power (±2 VDC)
- +48 VDC (Global)
Instrument Input
- Type
- 1/4” TS Female, Unbalanced
- Gain Control Range (± 1 dB)
- -10 dB to 30 dB
- Input Impedance
- 0.5 MΩ
Line Outputs
- Type
- 1/4” TRS Female, Balanced
- Output Impedance
- 51Ω
Headphone Output
- Type
- 1/4” 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, and 96
- Power
- USB 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
- 5 lbs (2.27 kg)