Computer system requirements:

Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for AudioBox USB 96.

Mac

  • Mac® OS X 10.8.5 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

  • Windows® 7x 64/x86 SP1 or Windows 8/8.1 x64/x86 or Windows 10 x64/x86
  • Intel Core 2 processor (Intel Core i3 processor or better recommended)
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

Windows and Mac Systems

  • USB 2.0 Port
  • Internet connection (for activation)
  • 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.

Technical Specifications

Microphone Preamp
Type XLR Female Balanced
Frequency Response (±3.0 dB) 20 Hz to 20 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 ¼" TS Female Unbalanced
Input Impedance 0.5 MΩ

Line Outputs
Type ¼" Balanced
Output Impedance 51Ω

Headphone Output
Type ¼" 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, 88.2, 96
Power USB 2.0 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)

As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., reserves the right to change any specification stated herein, at any time, without notification.