PreSonus AudioBox 96 25th Anniversary USB Audio Interface with Studio One Artist DAW Recording Software

The PreSonus AudioBox 96 25th Anniversary Studio Recording Bundle is a game-changer for anyone looking to dive into home recording or upgrade their current setup. As someone who has tried various pieces of recording equipment, I was impressed by the value, performance, and ease of use this bundle offers. What Stands Out: AudioBox USB 96 Interface: The AudioBox 96 is compact yet incredibly powerful. It delivers crystal-clear 24-bit/96 kHz audio, with minimal latency. The two combo inputs accommodate both microphones and instruments, making it versatile for recording vocals, guitars, or other instruments. M7 Condenser Microphone: The M7 microphone captures rich, warm tones that make vocals and acoustic instruments shine. It’s a step up from entry-level mics and comes with a stand mount and XLR cable, so you’re ready to record right out of the box. HD7 Headphones: These headphones are surprisingly comfortable and provide excellent sound isolation. They offer a balanced sound profile, which is perfect for mixing and monitoring without artificial bass boosts. Studio One Software: Studio One Artist is intuitive and packed with features for editing, mixing, and mastering your tracks. The drag-and-drop workflow is ideal for beginners, but the software also offers advanced tools for experienced producers. Setup and Performance: The setup was incredibly straightforward—plug in the interface, install the drivers, and you’re good to go. Everything worked seamlessly with my Windows laptop, and I encountered no compatibility issues with other DAWs like Logic Pro and Ableton Live. Final Thoughts: This bundle is a fantastic deal, offering professional-grade equipment at a price point accessible to beginners and budget-conscious creators. The build quality and performance ensure you’re investing in tools that will grow with you as your skills improve. Whether you're starting a podcast, producing music, or recording voiceovers, this bundle has everything you need to hit the ground running. Highly recommended!

Here's my take on this entry-level audio interface from a novice perspective. Firstly, the setup process was refreshingly simple. The AudioBox 96 is USB-powered, and connecting it to my computer was as easy as plug-and-play. The included Studio One Artist software, while offering powerful features, was surprisingly user-friendly for someone just starting out. The quick start guide provided clear instructions, making the initial setup smooth and hassle-free. The build quality of the AudioBox 96 is robust, giving a sense of durability despite its compact size. The metal chassis feels solid, and the controls have a reassuring responsiveness. This is particularly beneficial for someone like me who's still learning the ropes and may not be as gentle with their equipment. The two combo mic/instrument inputs are perfect for a beginner's setup. They accommodated my dynamic microphone and electric guitar with ease, and the 48V phantom power was a welcome addition for future microphone upgrades. The clear LED indicators helped me monitor input levels, avoiding the common pitfalls of recording too hot or too low. The audio quality exceeded my expectations. The 24-bit resolution and 96 kHz sampling rate provided crisp and detailed recordings, even with my limited experience in mixing and production. The low-latency monitoring was particularly beneficial, allowing me to hear myself in real-time without any distracting delays. For someone just getting into recording and producing music, the AudioBox 96 includes all the essentials without overwhelming with unnecessary features. It strikes a fantastic balance between simplicity and functionality, giving beginners the tools they need to explore their creativity without feeling intimidated. In conclusion, the PreSonus AudioBox 96 is a fantastic entry-level audio interface for beginners. Its straightforward setup, sturdy build, and impressive audio quality make it an ideal choice for those taking their first steps into the world of home recording. Whether you're a singer-songwriter, podcaster, or aspiring producer, the AudioBox 96 offers a solid foundation for your creative journey.

Ended up getting a used one for a lot cheaper the same week, but presonus makes great equipment and the few I have used has worked great. I will buy again if anything happens to the one I have that is of my doing.

DON'T buy for live! I got this to use with DJ software. I wanted to mix and process two mics in the software then send them with the music out the monitor outputs. Even with the mix knob turned all the way to "Playback", the Inputs leak into the monitor out. You can never fully mute the inputs. There is also a noticeable delay. I could change the sample rate with the app, but I could not find any latency settings. Otherwise, seems to be a nice recording interface.

Great set-up for the money. Created a bedroom production studio for my daughter and they have worked great. Sound is very sufficient for a beginner studio kit.

There are plenty reviews here that is obvious 1) they have no clue how this works and 2) somehow expect a $1000 audio interface for $99? Well this box has everything you'll need for current and FUTURE needs. Why? Chances are you are starting to make music using your iPhone. This works perfect but you'll need the Camera Connection Kit (CCK, $35~) and an original one if you want to save a LOT of headaches later. If you are using your laptop then no need for the CCK. This has MIDI IN/OUT an integral part of electronic music. You might not need it now but later when buying hardware, you'll be happy you picked one box with MIDI. With the CCK you'll be able to record video with DIRECT LINE IN AND IN STEREO. No horrendous sound from the phone internal mic. Connecting this box to the iphone/Ipad and you'll have crystal clear sound. Yes you'll also need mics (like shure sm57 and cables) but is worth it. Just go to youtube and you'll hear the difference. So for podcasting like having 2 mics for the conversation while using the phone for VIDEO is just amazing. Add a Sandmarc iPhone lens and you'll be golden. This works with ASIO beautifully. PreSonus has been working with ASIO for years and it shows. Other more obscure audio interfaces could be more finicky with WIndows but since PreSonus has already sold thousands of these things they have gotten plenty reports already to have it fixed. The more popular the item, the more chances you'll have finding solutions in forums, Reddit, etc. The included software is adequate as well. Obviously they wont include the full version (full version of Ableton is $750 ffs) Ableton Live Lite is 8 tracks with plenty free sounds and synths so is a good way to give it a go. This isnt a 30 day trial or anything, the limit is 8 tracks and if you buy full version then tracks are limited only by how powerful is your computer. So those reviews about software not working... sorry person, this hobbie aint for you. Cannot say about PreSonus’ Studio One since I dont use it. For the negatives I think the knobs are somewhat crowded and that the volume knob would be cool to have a big one on top like other audio interfaces but inmy case, once I find the sweet spot I rarely touch the knobs and control volume and other things in the software. Also no knob on top allowed me to put the ipad on top which has a magnetic case so it'll stick securely with the audio interface (didn't plan it but hey, better then expected!). I would recommend it to a friend and I wouldn't sell mine even if I have a big mixer, it too damn versatile when you know all it's possibilities.

Problem is that changing all those audio settings to what you had recommended, messed up the audio on mi pc & i had no sound & had to take mi time to reset all that, and thats really rather inconvenient & nobody has time for all that ... And more impotently as well is there's just no interface or controls like on the advertisement as pictured, ect. and it's listed as being a simple plug & play & this is anything but ... And i used to have a Tascam version of this & it was much easier to use, as nobody's really got time for all this & it's just still not working properly anyway. And now after hooking this thing up, there is a constant buzzing & low end hum & crackling from mi speakers that was never there before & so now it just really seems like i have paid all this money, put all this time & effort into this thing & i'm just worse off before i purchased & received it, thank you very much. as this is so frustrating, contacted customer service & still havent heard anything back, should not have to do all this or go through all this, as it should just be a simple plug & play as advertised, thank you.

The durability is great my husband loves it!!