A solid, affordable solution for singers, musicians, podcasters, and producers recording at home or on the go, the 25th-Anniversary Black PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 desktop 2x2 USB audio interface offers Class-A mic preamps with phantom power, MIDI I/O, and simple operability in a portable and sturdy steel chassis that is conveniently bus powered.

The AudioBox USB 96 utilizes 24-bit converters at sampling rates up to 96 kHz to ensure the integrity and detail of your signals, whether recording or mixing. The two XLR-1/4" combo inputs let you record microphones (dynamic or condenser) or instruments such as electric guitar while monitoring with zero latency via the adjustable direct monitor mix.

With two 1/4" line/monitor outs and a stereo headphone output, the interface can drive a set of speakers and headphones while offering independent volume controls for both. If you have MIDI gear such as a keyboard controller, synthesizer, or drum machine, simply connect them to the interface's 5-pin MIDI ports to smoothly integrate them into your production setup.

The AudioBox USB 96 is bundled with Studio One Artist DAW software for Mac and Windows and includes the Studio Magic plug-in suite, delivering a host of effects, virtual instruments, and third-party loops, software, and instrument sounds.

Musicians, Podcasters, Producers    Bus Powered / Mac and Windows    2 Mic / Hi-Z Preamp    1 Headphone Output, 2 Line Out    24-Bit / 96 kHz AD/DA Conversion    48V, Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring    MIDI I/O on 5-Pin DIN Jacks    DAWs, VIs, Plug-Ins, Loops, and Samples

The AudioBox USB 96's two Class-A mic preamps treat your sources to sound quality typical of more expensive devices. With switchable 48V phantom power and XLR-1/4" combo inputs, the interface is more than capable of accommodating dynamic or condenser microphones and electric instruments such as guitar, bass, and keyboard.

Boasting support for digital resolutions up to 24-bit / 96 kHz, the AudioBox USB 96 is equipped to perform AD/DA conversion with clarity and precision. It can also serve as a quality DAC for playback of high-resolution files from your computer.

Thanks to the interface's two 1/4" line/monitor outputs and stereo headphone output, you can easily hook up a pair of speakers and studio headphones and independently adjust their volume levels via separate knobs on the front panel.

The AudioBox USB 96 features a direct monitor function with a mix control, allowing you to make the perfect blend of the zero-latency live input signal and the return signal from your computer.

Integration of MIDI equipment is no problem for the AudioBox USB 96. It offers traditional 5-pin MIDI I/O for straightforward connectivity with common gear such as a MIDI keyboard controller, synthesizer, or drum machine.

Travel light with the AudioBox USB 96; it is powered via a USB connection (USB cable included) to your Mac or Windows computer, so you don't need to bring an external power supply.

Not only is the interface compact to conserve space on your desk or in your backpack, but it is also sturdy. The steel chassis occupies just 1/3 of a rack space and it can be mounted in a 19" equipment rack with optional hardware.

• Single-window work environment
• Powerful drag-and-drop functionality
• Unlimited audio tracks, MIDI tracks, virtual instruments, buses, and FX channels
• Content browser with convenient sort options and preview player
• Intuitive MIDI-mapping system
• Real-time audio time-stretching and resampling
• Multitrack comping and MIDI editing
• Transient detection and editing plus groove extraction
• Automatic delay compensation
• Advanced automation
• Integrates tightly with Celemony Melodyne
• Instantly configures to PreSonus interfaces
• Compatible with ASIO, Windows Audio, and Core Audio compliant interfaces
• 26 native effects (32-bit effects) and virtual instrument plug-ins
• Over 10GB of third-party software, loops, and instruments
• Mac and Windows compatible

The Studio Magic Plug-in Suite for Mac and Windows includes Ableton Live Lite, tutorials from Melodics, six virtual instruments, and nine popular plug-ins in VST, AU, and AAX formats.

• Arturia Analog Lab Lite
• Brainworx bx_opto
• Brainworx bx_rockrack
• Cherry Audio Voltage Nucleus
• iZotope Neutron Elements
• Klanghelm SDRR2tube
• KV331 Audio Synthmaster Player
• Lexicon MPX-i Reverb
• Mäag Audio EQ2
• Native Instruments REPLIKA
• Output Movement
• SPL Attacker Plus
• Studio Linked Trophies
• UJAM Virtual Drummer 2 PHAT
• UVI Model D

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Compatible with "Ventura?"

A: UPDATE: On December 6, 2022, PreSonus posted an update regarding compatibility of PreSonus hardware products, including the PreSonus Studio 24c Desktop 2x2 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface, and Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura. Universal Control 4.0.0 was released on December 6, 2022 and it enables support for macOS 13 Ventura. It can be downloaded from your MyPreSonus account or on the PreSonus website: https://www.presonus.com/products/Universal-Control/downloads

Q: 2. Dose it work with Ipad pro 9.7?

A: The Presonus Audiobox iOne is compatible with the iPad Pro 9.7.

Q: 3. 1-Does it charge the Ipad while recording as the lightening cable is already connected?2- Can I use this to audio record to Ipad with a special app only or I it will be default mic for any app using mic? I will be using explain everything screen capture on I pad and would like to be able to record my voice through PreSonus and not ipad builtin mic.

A: According to Presonus, when the interface is powered via USB which is required when using an iPad, the unit will not charge when in use, however should maintain a charge. The unit will be compatible with most third party apps capable of recording audio.

Q: 4. Does it work with iPads?

A: No, this is compatible with Windows and Mac OS only.

Q: 5. Looking for an audio interface to control the amount of latency up to 3 seconds of delay. Idea king it would be an audio to usb interface with a delay knob?

A: If you are trying to control the round trip latency of a source connected an interface- going through a DAW- and back to your headphones, you would need to adjust that in the buffer settings of the DAW you're recording into. If you are experiencing latency or "sync issues" between audio and video of a live stream, then you would need to adjust the Input Delay in the streaming software being used. (ie OBS, LiveStream Studio, etc.)

Q: 6. Is studio one 4or5 and or an upgrade?

A: This audio interfae comes with a Presonus Studo One Artist software download, which can be upgraded to the latest version of Pro. PreSonus Studio One 5PreSonus Studio One 5 Professional - Artist Upgrade - Complete Music Production Software (Activation Card), BH #PRS15ARTUPGC Professional - Artist Upgrade - Complete Music Production Software (Activation Card) would be one such apgrade currently available. BH #PRS15ARTUPGC

Q: 7. Will the PreSonus Studio 24c also run on USB 2.0 ports?

A: Yes

Q: 8. Why are they putting the headphone jack on the back?

A: The PreSonus Studio 24c Desktop 2x2 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface is housed in a compact enclosure, so in order to include all of the features and controls that it offers on the front panel, and maintain its form factor, the headphone jack would need to be located on the back panel.

Q: 9. Will this device let me use it as a microphone interface on the ipad to use for Zoom or other teleconferencing applications?

A: Hi, yes it will work as a microphone interface with your ipad for Zoom or teleconference meetings. Thank you for shopping at B&H!

Q: 10. I see that there's a "mix" control on the fron. Will this allow me to produce a mono mix of two microphones to both the USB feed and the line out to feed a single PA speaker?

A: The "Mix" control on the front of the PreSonus AudioBox GO Ultracompact 2x2 USB Type-C Audio Interface allows the user to blend of the zero-latency live input signal and the return signal from your computer as desired.