13th Jan 2021 @ 13:28 | Jon Whittaker
PreSonus Audiobox audio interfaces offer a wide range of recording options that are budget-friendly whilst delivering professional-quality performance. But, which one is the right one for you?
With the help of the team at PreSonus we have put together this handy guide to ensure that from beginner to pro, podcaster to producer, you can make an informed choice as to which PreSonus audio interface best suits your needs.
Whether you are a musician, producer, or podcaster on a tight budget, the AudioBox USB 96 audio interface is designed to help you get the job done with ease! Across the front you will find a pair of combo mic/instrument inputs that welcome microphones, guitars, and basses. The mix control enables you to dictate the level between the input signal and computer sans frustrating delays. Bus-powered and solid as rock, the AudioBox USB 96 is conveniently ready-for-action whenever inspiration strikes.
Boasting an impressive durability and hardware complement is one thing, not forgetting the ability to plug in and start recording up to 24-bit, 96 kHz audio right away. However, PreSonus doesn’t just stop there. In addition to the hardware, you get Studio One Artist, a complete, professional DAW that lets you record and mix with unlimited tracks while supporting third-party VST/AU plug-ins and ReWire. You also get a plethora of plug-ins, content, and software included in the Studio Magic Suite.
The AudioBox USB 96 has all the controls and connections you would expect from a professional audio interface at a price that anyone can afford. In addition to the front panel mic preamps, 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 favourite synth or MIDI controller. The AudioBox USB 96 is the foundation for any home studio, whether you are making a record or streaming to Twitch.
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BUY NOW Grab the AudioBox USB 96 from Dawsons Music & Sound.
Perfect For: Podcasts, Songwriting, Vocals, Guitar, Keys, MIDI Integration, etc.
In honour of their best-selling audio interface, PreSonus released the AudioBox USB 96 25th Anniversary Edition with a newly designed sophisticated black enclosure.
BUY NOW Grab the AudioBox USB 96 25th Anniversary Edition from Dawsons Music & Sound.
Perfect For: Podcasts, Songwriting, Vocals, Guitar, Keys, MIDI Integration, etc.
Taking things up a notch for musicians, podcasters, producers, and songwriters, at home or on the go, are the PreSonus AudioBox iOne and iTwo USB bus-powered audio interfaces. Designed to work seamlessly with Mac, Windows, and iPad whilst boasting PreSonus’ Class A solid-state preamps, high-end converters, cutting-edge software integration, and roadworthy construction.
AudioBox iOne and iTwo interfaces are supplied with the very easy-to-use Studio One Artist DAW for Mac and Windows, which allows you to get recording straight out of the box. Embracing the iPad’s tactile design and i-Series connectivity, you’ll find that this pair of interfaces possess the ability to record in stereo on your iPad with free Capture Duo software or record up to 32 tracks with affordable Capture for iPad.
Then you can wirelessly beam your iPad tracks to Studio One recording and production software for Mac or Windows for editing and mixing. Alternatively, you can do the whole project on your laptop with Studio One. The beauty here is the flexibility afforded to you as the artist and creator, giving you all the tools needed to record on the road and in the studio.
AudioBox i-series interfaces offer high-performance, low-noise Class A mic preamplifiers; professional quality 24-bit, 96 kHz converters; and phantom power. The AudioBox iOne sports one mic input and one instrument input; the iTwo offers 2 combo mic/line/instrument inputs. Both interfaces provide zero-latency monitoring via an internal analogue mixer and have two balanced TRS main outputs and a stereo headphone output with independent level control. The AudioBox iTwo also provides MIDI I/O, which enables you to put the interface at the heart out of studio set-up by integrating external controllers and musical equipment.
Compact and lightweight, the AudioBox iOne and iTwo can sit on a tabletop or fit in the pocket of a backpack or laptop bag. They are built to travel, with a metal chassis, Kensington-style lock hole, and knobs and jacks secured directly to the enclosure to reduce strain on the internal circuit board.
Need-to-knows
BUY NOW Grab the AudioBox iOne from Dawsons Music & Sound.
Perfect For: Podcasts, Songwriting, Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Tracking via iPad, etc.
BUY NOW Grab the AudioBox iTwo from Dawsons Music & Sound.
Perfect For: Podcasts, Songwriting, Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Tracking via iPad, MIDI Integration, etc.
