PreSonus® AudioBox USB® 96 Studio 25th Anniversary

Complete Hardware/Software Recording Kit

Start Recording Guitar and Vocals Today

AudioBox 96 Studio is a complete recording and production bundle. Get everything you need to start recording guitar (or anything else) in a single purchase!

You get:

  • The AudioBox 96 USB two-channel audio interface

  • M7 condenser microphone

  • HD7 headphones

  • Studio One Artist

  • Studio Magic software suite

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The heart of the AudioBox 96 Studio is PreSonus' best-selling AudioBox USB® 96 interface, which captures your recordings in stellar studio quality. Its two front-mounted XLR / ¼" combo jacks let you connect a pair of mics for recording acoustic guitar or electric guitar cabinets. Alternatively, you can simply plug your electric guitars in directly and record direct, using Studio One Artist's Ampire for world-class guitar amp and cab tones - and without your cranked Bassman angering your neighbors. And since there are two inputs, you and a friend can record guitar and bass or vocals and guitar simultaneously to separate tracks to mix later.

The M7 large-diaphragm condenser microphone is the perfect mic for capturing acoustic guitar or vocals. The crystal-clear HD7 headphones will help you avoid any mic feedback issues while recording with open mics, let you closely monitor your performance, as well as mix late into the night without bothering sleeping roommates or neighbors.

Finally, you get over $1000 USD of inspiring professional audio software - including Studio One Artist and the Studio Magic Suite, so your productions will be a step ahead from day one.

We even include all the cables required to hook it all up, so you'll hit the ground running right out of the box and get your creative vision out into the world. With all the hardware and software you need, the AudioBox 96 Studio makes getting started recording and mixing fast and easy.

Features

  • AudioBox USB 96

    • PreSonus' all-time best-selling USB audio interface, now in sleek 25th-anniversary black

    • Record guitar and vocals at the same time: Two crystal-clear, class-A mic preamps with +48v provide power for condenser mics

    • Combo inputs let you record line-level sources like keyboards

    • Zero-latency hardware monitoring lets you hear yourself in real-time via internal analog mixer

    • High-volume headphone output lets you monitor your performance loudly and clearly while recording so you get a great take every time.

    • MIDI In/Out lets you connect synths, drum machines, and controllers

    • Balanced ¼" Main Outputs for connecting professional studio monitors

    • Recording Software included: Studio One Artist DAW recording software and Studio Magic software bundle including music tutorials, tons of sound samples and virtual instruments; plus Ableton Live Lite

    • USB cable included

    • USB bus-powered: no wall wart required!

    • 24-bit resolution; 44.1, 48, 88.1, and 96 kHz sampling rates provided for maximum audio quality

    M7 Condenser Microphone

    • Large-diaphragm design makes it perfect for capturing the nuance of acoustic guitar and voice

    • +48v phantom-powered via AudioBox USB 96

    • Mic stand adapter included

    • 9' / 3 m XLR cable included

    HD7 Headphones

    • High resolution neodymium drivers for optimal sound quality

    • Extended bass response so you'll hear the lowest lows

    • Built tough to withstand abuse

    • Lightweight and comfortable with long-lasting ear pads

    Studio One® Artist

    • Record, produce, and mix all from a single, intuitive application

    • Intuitive single-window work environment with quick and easy drag-and-drop functionality and multi-touch support

    • Unlimited audio and instrument tracks, virtual instruments, buses, and FX channels

    • Five powerful virtual instruments including: Impact XT drum sampler; Presence XT virtual sample-player; Mai Tai polyphonic analog modeling synthesizer; Mojito monophonic subtractive synthesizer; and Sample One XT live sampler and sample editor

    • Patterns allow for intuitive drum and melody composition via familiar drum machine/step-sequencer style UI

    • VST / AU and ReWire Support lets you use third-party plug-ins, virtual instruments, and ReWire-enabled applications.

    • Studio One Remote Support. Use the free Studio One Remote app for iPad® and Android™ tablets to remotely control Studio One while you're away from your computer. Great for recording alone!

Highlights & Specifications

World-Class Recording Software Included.

The AudioBox® 96 Studio comes with PreSonus® Studio One™ Artist and the Studio Magic Software Suite for a complete recording solution. Studio One offers unlimited tracks and plug-ins and is easy to learn and use. Studio Magic includes over $1,000 USD of music software, including plug-ins, loops, virtual instruments, effects and tutorials.

Capture Every Nuance With The M7 Condenser Microphone.

Get your mic collection off to a good start with the M7 large-diaphragm condenser microphone. Condenser mics are the overwhelming choice of recording studio professionals, enabling you to capture musical details, harmonics, and subtle nuances that would get lost with dynamic mics. Large-diaphragm condenser microphones, like the M7, tend to “warm up” a sound, making them the go-to microphone for recording vocals and a wide range of instruments.

Hear Every Detail With HD7 Professional Headphones.

PreSonus’ high-definition HD7 headphones take advantage of a patented, semi-open sound chamber to deliver exceptionally deep low frequencies with a balanced and yet powerful bass punch. Accurate midrange and extended treble response let you pick out the fine details of a mix or track. The lightweight, ergonomic design adjusts to any head size, offering a comfortable listening experience during long recording sessions.

Apple Silicon, IOS, And IPadOS Compatibility—Standard.

The PreSonus AudioBox 96 Studio is natively compatible with Apple Silicon-based Mac computers*, as well as iOS and iPadOS devices, including iPad Pro, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPod Touch, and iPhone. Because it's USB class-compliant, there are no special drivers or applications to download and install. You'll be able to produce on the go—everything from podcasts to folk rock to trap—wherever sound takes you.

Specifications:

Accessories

Included Accessories - 1/8" to 1/4" (3.5 to 6.3 mm), Screw-On, Gold-Plated, Stereo Mini-Plug

Miscellaneous

Connection Type - USB 2.0 Bus-Powered

MIDI I/O - Dual 5-Pin Female DIN

Rack Units - 1/3U (steel chassis)

Microphone Preamp

Total Harmonic Distortion - THD+N (unwtd, 1 kHz @ +4 dBu Output, Unity Gain) < 0.008%

Signal To Noise 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

Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level - (Unity Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N) -3 dBu

Phantom Power - +48 VDC (±2 VDC)

Frequency Response - (±3.0 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Microphone Preamp Input Impedance - (Balanced) 1200Ω

Headphone Outputs

Headphone Outputs Maximum Output - 60 mW/Ch @ 60Ω Load

Frequency Response - (±1.0 dB) 20 Hz to 30 kHz

Headphones

Driver Type - 50 mm, Neodymium

Acoustic Design - Dynamic, semi-open

Frequency Response - 10 Hz to 30 kHz

Sensitivity - 98 dB SPL (1 mW)

Headphone Maximum Power - 300 mW

Headphone Rated Impedance - 32Ω

Earpad - Leather

Weight Without Cable - 7.8 oz (222g)

Cable - 8' 2" (2.5m) straight, single-sided

Electronics

Voltage - 100-120V

Inputs - Two - Combo Mic/Instrument Inputs (XLR Female Balanced, 1/4" TS Female Unbalanced)

Headphone Jack - 1/4" TRS Active Stereo

Line Out - Two - 1/4" Balanced (Left and Right)

Microphone

Polar Pattern - Cardioid

Type - Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Sensitivity - -39 dBV/pa (12.2 mV/pa)

Element - Electret

Equivalent Input Noise - 20 dB

Maximum SPL - 136 dB SPL

Phantom Power Requirements - +12 to +52 VDC, 3 mA

Signal To Noise Ratio - 74 dB

Dynamic Range - 11 dB

Frequency Response - 40 Hz - 18 kHz

Main And Line Outputs

Main And Line Outputs Output Impedance - 51Ω