AudioBox USB®96
USB Audio Interface
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
5 Technical Information — 21
1 Overview — 1
1.1 Introduction — 1
1.2 Summary of AudioBox USB
Hardware Features — 1
1.3 Summary of Studio One Artist
Software Features — 1
1.4 What is in the Box — 2
2 Hook-up — 3
2.1 Front-Panel Connections and Controls — 3
2.2 Rear-Panel Connections — 4
2.3 Connection Diagram — 5
3 Connecting to a Computer — 6
3.1 Installation for Windows — 6
3.1.1 Universal Control (Windows) — 6
5.1 Specifications — 21
6 Warranty Information — 22
7.1 How Consumer Law Relates
To This Warranty — 22
3.2 Installation for Mac OS X — 7
3.3 Using the AudioBox USB96
with Popular Audio Applications — 7
4 Studio One Artist Quick Start — 9
4.1 Installation and Authorization — 9
4.2 Setting Up Studio One — 10
4.2.1 Configuring Audio Devices — 11
4.2.2 Configuring MIDI Devices — 11
4.3 Creating a New Song — 15
4.3.1 Configuring Your Audio I/O — 16
4.3.2 Creating Audio
and Instrument Tracks — 17
4.3.3 Recording an Audio Track — 18
4.3.4 Adding Virtual Instruments
and Effects — 18
1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
AudioBox USB®96
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus AudioBox USB®96. PreSonus Audio
Electronics has designed the AudioBox USB96 utilizing high-grade components to
ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime. Loaded with 2 high-headroom,
Class A microphone preampliers; professional 24-bit 96 kHz converters; a built-in 2x2
USB 2.0 recording and playback engine; MIDI I/O; and more, AudioBox USB96 breaks
new boundaries for music performance and production. All you need is a computer
with a USB connection, a few microphones and cables, powered speakers, and your
instruments, and you are ready to record in the studio or in front of a live audience!
We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments regarding this product.
PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement, and
we value your suggestions highly. We believe the best way to achieve our goal
of constant product improvement is by listening to the real experts: our valued
customers. We appreciate the support you have shown us through the purchase
of this product and are condent that you will enjoy your AudioBox USB96!
About This Manual: We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize
yourself with the features, applications, and correct connection procedures
for your AudioBox USB96 before trying to connect it to your computer.
This will help you avoid problems during installation and setup.
Throughout this manual you will nd Power User Tips that can quickly
make you an AudioBox USB96 expert. In addition to the Power User
Tips, you will nd an assortment of audio tutorials at the back of
this manual. These tutorials cover everything from microphone
placement to equalizer and compression-setting suggestions.
1.2 Summary of AudioBox USB Hardware Features
• 24-bit/96 kHz sampling rate
• 2 Class A microphone preampliers
• 2 Instrument inputs
• MIDI I/O
• 2x2 USB 2.0 audio interface
• Headphone output
• Analog monitor mixing with playback/input mix control
• Rugged steel chassis
• Studio One™ Artist
• Compatible with all major audio applications
• macOS®- and Windows®-compatible
1.3 Summary of Studio One Artist Software Features
All PreSonus audio interfaces include PreSonus Studio One Artist recording
software, which comes with more than 4 GB of plug-ins, loops, and samples,
giving you everything you need for music recording and production.
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1 Overview
AudioBox USB®96
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USB Audio-Interface
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AudioBox USB®96
USB Audio Interface
Quick Start Guide
1.4 What is in the Box
1.4 What is in the Box
AudioBox USB®96
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The Quick Start Guide in Section 4 of this manual will help
you congure your AudioBox USB96 interface and provide
you with a brief overview of Studio One’s features.
• Unlimited track count, inserts, and sends
• 20 high-quality, Native Eects™ plug-ins; amp modeling (Ampire XT),
delay (Analog Delay, Beat Delay), distortion (RedLightDist™), dynamics
processing (Channel Strip, Compressor, Gate, Expander, Fat Channel, Limiter,
Tricomp™), equalizer (Channel Strip, Fat Channel, Pro EQ), modulation
(Autolter, Chorus, Flage, Phaser, X-Trem), reverb (Mixverb™, Room Reverb),
and utility (Binaural Pan, Mixtool, Phase Meter, Spectrum Meter, Tuner)
• More than 4 GB of loops, samples, and instruments, featuring: Presence™
XT virtual sample player, Impact virtual drum machine, SampleOne™
virtual sampler, Mai Tai virtual polyphonic analog modeling synth,
Mojito virtual analog-modeled subtractive synthesizer
• Innovative and intuitive MIDI mapping
• Powerful drag-and-drop functionality for faster workow
• Available for macOS and Windows
Along with this Quick Start Guide, your package contains the following:
• AudioBox USB96
• 6’ (1.8m) USB cable
• AudioBox USB96 Quick Start Guide
• Studio One Key Commands Guide
• PreSonus Health Safety and Compliance Guide
Power User Tip: All companion software and drivers for your PreSonus AudioBox USB96
are available for download from your My PreSonus user account. Simply visit http://my.
presonus.com and register your interface to receive downloads and licenses.
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XLR
2.1 Front-Panel Connections and Controls
2 Hook-up
2.1 Front-Panel Connections and Controls
Microphone/Instrument Inputs. Both channels of the AudioBox USB96
have Mic/Instrument combo jacks. This convenient connector accepts
either a ¼-inch phone plug or an XLR plug.
Microphone Inputs. The XLR inputs on channels 1 and 2 are
equipped with two custom PreSonus microphone preampliers.
These preamps work great with all types of microphones
including dynamic, ribbon, and condenser microphones.
Power User Tip: Dynamic microphones and ribbon microphones (which are
a special type of dynamic mic) are generally lower-output devices that, with few
exceptions, require no external power source. Sending phantom power to a ribbon mic
that doesn’t require it can cause severe damage to the mic – usually beyond repair.
Condenser microphones are generally more sensitive than dynamic and ribbon
microphones and typically require external +48V phantom power. Always review your
microphone’s documentation and follow its recommended operating practices.
Instrument Inputs. The ¼-inch TS connectors on channels 1
and 2 are for use with instruments (guitar, bass, etc.).
Power User Tip: Active instruments are those that have an internal preamp or a line-level
output. Active instruments should be plugged into a D.I. box, which should then be
connected to the mic input rather than directly to an instrument input. Plugging a
line-level source into the instrument inputs on the front of the AudioBox USB96 not only
risks damage to these inputs but can also result in a very loud and often distorted
audio signal.
Please note: As with any audio input device, plugging in a microphone or an instrument,
or turning phantom power on or o, will create a momentary spike in the audio output of
your AudioBox USB96. Because of this, we highly recommend that you turn down the
main output level and channel trims before changing connections or turning phantom
power on or o. This simple step will add years to life of your audio equipment.
48-volt Phantom Power. The AudioBox USB96 provides 48V phantom power for both
microphone inputs. Press the 48V button to enable phantom power for both
microphone inputs.
WARNING: Phantom power is only required for condenser microphones and
can severely damage some dynamic mics, especially ribbon mics. Please
consult your microphone’s documentation before enabling phantom power on your
AudioBox USB96.
XLR connector wiring for phantom power:
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[+]
12
Ground
3
[-]
Pin 1 = GND Pin 2 = Signal+ Pin 3 = Signal–
Input Gain/Trim Control. These knobs provide the following gain structure:
• Microphone: 60 dB of variable gain (0 to +60 dB)
• Instrument: 40 dB of variable gain (-10 dB to +30 dB)
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2.2 Rear-Panel Connections
Clip Indicator. All channels feature clip LEDs next to the trim controls. The red clip
indicator LED will illuminate when the channel’s input signal reaches 0 dBFS. At this
level, your mic preamp/line trim signal will exhibit signs of clipping (distortion).
Power User Tip: Never run your input levels higher than the channel inputs can handle. If
you overdrive the analog-to-digital converters, it will cause digital distortion (digital
clipping), which sounds terrible and cannot be undone.
Mixer.
streams from your computer so that you can monitor your input signals without any
latency (delay). If the knob is positioned at 12 o’clock, the input signal and the playback
stream will be equally balanced. Turning the knob to the left will increase the level of
the input signal relative to the playback stream; turning to the right will increase the
level of the playback stream relative to the input signal as illustrated below:
Inputs
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The Mixer knob allows you to blend your input signals with the playback
PlaybackInputs
Mixer
Playback
Playback InputsPlaybackInputs
Power User Tip: When monitoring your inputs through Studio One or another DAW, it is
important that you turn the Mixer knob all the way to the Playback position. Monitoring
both the input signal and the playback stream will create a doubling eect that will make
monitoring dicult.
Phones. The Phones knob controls the volume of the headphone output on the rear
of the unit. The headphone amplier is quite powerful, and the volume goes to 11, so
use the maximum setting with extreme caution.
Main. The Main knob controls the output level for the Main Outputs on the back of
the AudioBox USB96, with a range of -80 dB to 10 dB.
Power LED. This LED will illuminate red when the AudioBox USB96 is properly
powered and synced to a USB connection.
2.2 Rear-Panel Connections
¼-inch Phones (headphone) Jack. This is where you connect headphones to your
AudioBox USB96.
Main Out. These are the main outputs for the AudioBox USB96. The output level of
the Main Outs is controlled by the Main volume knob on the front of the unit.
Power User Tip: You must connect speakers or headphones directly to your AudioBox
USB96 in order to monitor playback from your computer.
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2.3 Connection Diagram
USB Port. This is where you connect the USB cable from your AudioBox USB96 to
your computer. The AudioBox USB96 is bus-powered via this connection and does
not require an external power supply. Your AudioBox USB is compatible with both
USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports.
2.3 Connection Diagram
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MIDI I/O. MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” MIDI inputs
and outputs allow connection to, and communication with, external MIDI
equipment. One function of these ports is MIDI sequencing but the MIDI
protocol can be used for much more than instruments and sequencing.
Power User Tip: MIDI is not audio but is frequently used to trigger or control an
audio source (such as a plug-in or synthesizer). It’s important to ensure that your
MIDI data is correctly sent and received by the appropriate hardware or software
devices. If the devices generate audio, you may also need to return the audio to an
AudioBox USB96 input channel. Please consult the User Manuals of your MIDI
devices for help with MIDI setup and usage.
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