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PreSonus
2 Channel USB Audio Interface - Cream
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Simple, Convenient, Reliable, and Portable
If you are a mobile musician or podcaster on a tight budget who relies mostly on software except for a couple of mics or instruments, and your computer is equipped with USB but not FireWire, we have just the recording interface for you: the AudioBox USB.
This simple, handy little box connects to a computer via USB 1.1, so it works with virtually any PC or Mac, not just newer models. And it has just the right features for your basic recording needsneither more nor less.
The AudioBox USB may be small and simple, but it boasts PreSonus quality inside and out. It offers excellent audio performance, thanks to two dual-purpose front-panel mic/instrument inputs with sweet-sounding Class A mic preamplifiers and professional-quality, 24-bit converters that sample at up to 48 kHz.
You get a pair of line-level outputs and an ultra-loud, crystal-clear headphone output. MIDI In and Out ports ensure that you can use control surfaces and keyboards without requiring a separate MIDI interface.
This is a mobile interface in the best sense of the term. It weighs just 5 pounds and can sit on a tabletop or can be mounted in 1/3 of a rackspace. Its powered by the USB bus, so you dont have to mess with a wall wart power supply or AC cord. And its built to withstand the rigors of travel.
So toss the AudioBox USB in your laptop bag and take it to your gig, to your hotel room, even to the beach (but be careful about sun and sand!). Wherever your travels take you, your AudioBox USB will be ready to perform.
The Finishing Touches
We could have stopped right there, but its not our way to stop when we can give you even more for your money. So we included an internal analog mixer with zero-latency monitoring, enabling you to monitor recorded tracks and overdubs with no annoying delay time. Then we added the finishing touch by bundling a free copy of our amazing Studio One Artist DAW software for Mac and Windows.
So if youre looking for a 2-in, 2-out USB recording interface with exceptional sound quality, look no further than the AudioBox USB. Because sometimes a simple, well-made, well-designed solution is exactly what you need.
FEATURES
• 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 1.1 port
• 2 combo XLR/1/4 mic/instrument inputs
• 2 balanced 1/4 main (L/R) line outputs
• 1 stereo 1/4 headphone output
• MIDI in/out
Digitalia
• 24-bit resolution and 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling rate
• Professional-grade A/D/A converters (+102 dBu dynamic range)
• Zero-latency monitoring via internal mixer
• Mac- and Windows-compatible, including Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and Windows 7
• Supports ASIO, Core Audio, Direct Sound (Windows XP), Windows Audio Session API (Windows Vista and Windows 7)
Physical
1/3U rack-mountable (with optional 3UMR rack-mounting system)
Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
Weighs just 5 lbs/2.3 kg
Powered via USB bus-no wall wart!
Bundled Software
• Studio One Artist 2
• PreSonus revolutionary new digital audio workstation, with unlimited track count and 6+ GB of 3rd-party resources. With Studio One's Nimbit extension, you can immediately start selling your music.
SPECIFICATIONS
Microphone Preamp
Type: XLR Female Balanced
Frequency Response (3.0 dB): 14 Hz to 70 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 35 dB
Max Input Level (Unity Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): -3 dBu
Phantom Power (2 VDC): +48 VDC
Instrument Input
Type: 1/4"
TS Female Unbalanced Input Impedance: 0.5 MΩ
Line Outputs
Type: 1/4"
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
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)
COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows
• Windows XP SP3, Vista x64/x32 SP2, Windows 7 x64/x32 SP1, Windows 8 x64/x32
• Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon X2 processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X4 or better recommended)
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
Mac
• Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later
• Intel Core Duo processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Core i3 or better recommended)
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
Windows and Mac Systems
• USB 2.0 Port
• Internet connection (only for activation)
• DVD-ROM drive
• Monitor with at least 1024x768 resolution
• 20 GB hard-disk space
• Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
*The minimum system requirements may differ for DAWs other than Studio One. Please check the requirements for your DAW of choice with its manufacturer. Note that the speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. Also, a more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM) will allow for lower latency (signal delay) than you might experience while monitoring audio or MIDI signals. Monitor resolution for both PC and Macintosh should be no lower than 1024x768 pixels.*
If you are a mobile musician or podcaster on a tight budget who relies mostly on software except for a couple of mics or instruments, and your computer is equipped with USB but not FireWire, we have just the recording interface for you: the AudioBox USB.
This simple, handy little box connects to a computer via USB 1.1, so it works with virtually any PC or Mac, not just newer models. And it has just the right features for your basic recording needsneither more nor less.
The AudioBox USB may be small and simple, but it boasts PreSonus quality inside and out. It offers excellent audio performance, thanks to two dual-purpose front-panel mic/instrument inputs with sweet-sounding Class A mic preamplifiers and professional-quality, 24-bit converters that sample at up to 48 kHz.
You get a pair of line-level outputs and an ultra-loud, crystal-clear headphone output. MIDI In and Out ports ensure that you can use control surfaces and keyboards without requiring a separate MIDI interface.
This is a mobile interface in the best sense of the term. It weighs just 5 pounds and can sit on a tabletop or can be mounted in 1/3 of a rackspace. Its powered by the USB bus, so you dont have to mess with a wall wart power supply or AC cord. And its built to withstand the rigors of travel.
So toss the AudioBox USB in your laptop bag and take it to your gig, to your hotel room, even to the beach (but be careful about sun and sand!). Wherever your travels take you, your AudioBox USB will be ready to perform.
The Finishing Touches
We could have stopped right there, but its not our way to stop when we can give you even more for your money. So we included an internal analog mixer with zero-latency monitoring, enabling you to monitor recorded tracks and overdubs with no annoying delay time. Then we added the finishing touch by bundling a free copy of our amazing Studio One Artist DAW software for Mac and Windows.
So if youre looking for a 2-in, 2-out USB recording interface with exceptional sound quality, look no further than the AudioBox USB. Because sometimes a simple, well-made, well-designed solution is exactly what you need.
FEATURES
• 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 1.1 port
• 2 combo XLR/1/4 mic/instrument inputs
• 2 balanced 1/4 main (L/R) line outputs
• 1 stereo 1/4 headphone output
• MIDI in/out
Digitalia
• 24-bit resolution and 44.1 and 48 kHz sampling rate
• Professional-grade A/D/A converters (+102 dBu dynamic range)
• Zero-latency monitoring via internal mixer
• Mac- and Windows-compatible, including Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and Windows 7
• Supports ASIO, Core Audio, Direct Sound (Windows XP), Windows Audio Session API (Windows Vista and Windows 7)
Physical
1/3U rack-mountable (with optional 3UMR rack-mounting system)
Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
Weighs just 5 lbs/2.3 kg
Powered via USB bus-no wall wart!
Bundled Software
• Studio One Artist 2
• PreSonus revolutionary new digital audio workstation, with unlimited track count and 6+ GB of 3rd-party resources. With Studio One's Nimbit extension, you can immediately start selling your music.
SPECIFICATIONS
Microphone Preamp
Type: XLR Female Balanced
Frequency Response (3.0 dB): 14 Hz to 70 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 35 dB
Max Input Level (Unity Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): -3 dBu
Phantom Power (2 VDC): +48 VDC
Instrument Input
Type: 1/4"
TS Female Unbalanced Input Impedance: 0.5 MΩ
Line Outputs
Type: 1/4"
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
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)
COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows
• Windows XP SP3, Vista x64/x32 SP2, Windows 7 x64/x32 SP1, Windows 8 x64/x32
• Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon X2 processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X4 or better recommended)
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
Mac
• Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later
• Intel Core Duo processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Core i3 or better recommended)
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
Windows and Mac Systems
• USB 2.0 Port
• Internet connection (only for activation)
• DVD-ROM drive
• Monitor with at least 1024x768 resolution
• 20 GB hard-disk space
• Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
*The minimum system requirements may differ for DAWs other than Studio One. Please check the requirements for your DAW of choice with its manufacturer. Note that the speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. Also, a more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM) will allow for lower latency (signal delay) than you might experience while monitoring audio or MIDI signals. Monitor resolution for both PC and Macintosh should be no lower than 1024x768 pixels.*
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A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
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- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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