PreSonus AudioBox USB 96

If you're a musician, producer, or podcaster on a tight budget, the AudioBox USB 96 audio interface is made for you. This intuitive and handy compact audio/MIDI interface offers just the right features for easy recording. After connecting it, you can immediately create high-quality recordings with 24 bit/96 kHz. Powered by the USB bus, the AudioBox USB 96 is designed for mobile use, making it easy to create recordings.

The AudioBox USB 96 audio interface features two mic/instrument inputs on the front panel designed as combo jacks, making it ideal for singer/songwriters, podcasters, and guitar or guitar/bass duets. Just plug in a couple of mics, and you have an easy-to-use stereo recording system. A mix control lets you adjust the balance between the input signal and the playback from the computer without introducing annoying delays. There's also a pair of balanced line outputs, an ultra-loud yet crystal-clear headphone output, and MIDI I/O for connecting your favorite synth or MIDI controller.

This model is literally a mobile audio interface. The ultra-loud headphone output ensures that you can hear your music clearly despite loud ambient noise. If you're using it with a laptop, you can record anywhere, anytime, thanks to USB 2.0 bus power. Just slip it into your laptop bag or set it on a table. Whether you're just getting started in the world of recording or you're an experienced producer who wants to go mobile, the bus-powered and compact AudioBox USB 96 audio interface delivers fantastic sound and is recommended for mobile use thanks to its sturdy design. The AudioBox USB 96 works perfectly with any recording software and, with the included Studio One Artist, presents itself as a complete recording system right out of the box.