PreSonus AudioBox 96 Studio Ultimate Hardware & Software Recording Kit - 25th Anniversary Edition
Everything You Need to Record and Produce at Home
AudioBox 96 Studio ultimate 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
- Eris E3.5 monitor speakers
- Studio One Artist
- Studio Magic software suite
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 combo XLR and ¼" combo jacks let you connect a pair of mics for vocals, 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, but it doubles well on vocals, and the stand is included. The crystal-clear HD7 headphones will help you avoid any mic feedback issues during your recordings, let you closely monitor your performance, and also let you mix and produce late into the night without bothering anybody.
Also included are PreSonus' best-selling Eris E3.5 monitor speakers. Unlike consumer-grade bookshelf speakers, monitors are tuned for a flat frequency response, meaning there's no over-hyped bass or under-represented midrange. When recording and producing music, it's important to hear an honest, accurate representation of what you're actually recording. The Eris E3.5s are as honest as speakers in their class can be, and you'll probably find yourself using them for regular ol' music listening as well.
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 faster than anyone else.
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!
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
Eris E3.5 monitors
- Get a pure and accurate representation of the music you make thanks to an honest frequency response with no enhanced or underrepresented frequencies
- High- and low-frequency tuning controls let you tailor your sound to your environment
- Front-panel headphone amplifier for listening in private
- 50 watt (25W/side), of Class AB power for surprisingly high, clean volume
- Connect nearly anything thanks to balanced ¼-inch TRS, unbalanced 1/8-inch stereo, and RCA inputs
- All required cables included
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!
Accessories
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Included Accessories1/8" to 1/4" (3.5 to 6.3 mm), Screw-On, Gold-Plated, Stereo Mini-Plug
Electronics
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Voltage100-120V
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InputsTwo - Combo Mic/Instrument Inputs (XLR Female Balanced, 1/4" TS Female Unbalanced)
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Headphone Jack1/4" TRS Active Stereo
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Line OutTwo - 1/4" Balanced (Left and Right)
Hardware
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Cabinet MaterialVinyl-Laminated, Medium-Density Fiberboard
Miscellaneous
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Connection TypeUSB 2.0 Bus-Powered
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MIDI I/ODual 5-Pin Female DIN
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Rack Units1/3U (steel chassis)
Microphone
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Polar PatternCardioid
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TypeLarge-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
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Sensitivity-39 dBV/pa (12.2 mV/pa)
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ElementElectret
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Equivalent Input Noise20 dB
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Maximum SPL136 dB SPL
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Phantom Power Requirements+12 to +52 VDC, 3 mA
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Signal To Noise Ratio74 dB
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Dynamic Range11 dB
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Frequency Response40 Hz - 18 kHz
Microphone Preamp
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Total Harmonic DistortionTHD+N <0.008% (Unweighted, 1 kHz @ +4 dBu Output, Unity Gain)
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Signal To Noise Ratio>95 dB (Unity Gain, Reference = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 22 kHz)
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Common Mode Rejection Ratio(1 kHz, 55 dB Gain) > 45 dB
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Gain Control Range0 dB to 35 dB (± 1 dB)
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Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level-3 dBu (Unity Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N)
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Phantom Power+48 VDC (±2 VDC)
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Frequency Response(±3.0 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz
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Microphone Preamp Input Impedance(Balanced) 1200Ω
Main And Line Outputs
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Main And Line Outputs Output Impedance51Ω
Headphone Outputs
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Headphone Outputs Maximum Output60 mW/Channel at 60Ω Load
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Frequency Response(±1.0 dB) 20 Hz to 30 kHz
Digital Audio
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Digital Audio Dynamic RangeADC Dynamic Range (A-Weighted, 48 kHz Sample Rate): 105 dB, DAC Dynamic Range (A-Weighted, 48 kHz Sample Rate): 105 dB
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Digital Audio Bit Depth24
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Supported Sample Rates44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Monitors
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Protections
RF interference
Output-current limiting
Over-temperature
Turn-on/off transient
Subsonic filter
External mains fuse -
Audio ControlsVolume Range: A-Type TaperMF Control: Variable (-6 to +6 dB, center 100 Hz)HF Control: Variable (-6 to +6 dB, center 10 Hz)
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Peak SPL100 dB (at 1 meter)
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Crossover Frequency2.8 kHz
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Monitor Inputs1 - Stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm), 2 - Balanced 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS, 2 - Unbalanced RCA
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HF Transducers1” Silk Dome Tweeter
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LF Transducers3.5" (8.89 cm)
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Frequency Response80 Hz - 20 kHz
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Input Impedance10 kΩ
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Monitor Amplifier Power25 Watts (Each Speaker)
Headphones
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Driver Type50 mm, Neodymium
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Acoustic DesignDynamic, Semi-Open
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Frequency Response10 Hz to 30 kHz
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Sensitivity98 dB SPL (1 mW)
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Headphone Maximum Power300 mW
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Headphone Rated Impedance32Ω
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EarpadLeather
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Weight Without Cable7.8 oz (222g)
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Cable8' 2" (2.5m) Straight, Single-Sided
Specifications
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Input Impedance10 kΩ
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