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 2.0 port
- 2 combo XLR/¼-inch mic/instrument inputs
- 2 balanced ¼-inch main (L/R) line outputs
- 1 stereo ¼-inch headphone output
- MIDI In/Out
Digitalia
- 24-bit resolution and 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz sampling rate
- Professional-grade A/D/A converters (+105 dBu dynamic range)
- Zero-latency monitoring via internal mixer
- Compatible with most Mac® and Windows® recording software
Included Software
- Studio One® Artist
- Studio Magic Software Suite
- Ableton® Live Lite
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!
Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for AudioBox USB 96.
macOS®
- macOS version 10.13 or later
- 200 MB storage space and 4 GB RAM for Universal Control (required for firmware updates)
- Available USB port
Windows®
- Windows 10 or later (64-Bit Only)
- 200 MB storage space and 4 GB RAM for Universal Control (required for firmware updates and low-latency ASIO support)
- Available USB port
Chrome OS
For information on compatibility with Chrome OS, click here.
iOS/iPadOS
For information on compatibility with iOS/iPadOS, click here.
Android
For information on compatibility with Android devices, click here.
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 (± 2 dB) | +6 dB to +52 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 |
| Gain Control Range (± 2 dB) | +2d B to +48 dB |
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 |
| Supported Sample Rates (kHz) | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 |
| Power | USB 2.0 bus-powered |
Physical |
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| Dimensions | 1/3U (steel chassis) |
| Height | 5.5” (139.7 mm) |
| Depth | 1.75" (44.45 mm) |
| Width | 5.5” (139.7 mm) |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (0.59 kg) |
