Computer system requirements:

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

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.

The above are the hardware system requirements for this product.
DAW software and Operating System requirements vary.

Click here for Studio One’s system requirements.

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Technical Specifications

AudioBox USB® 96 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"
TRS 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
Supported Sample Rates (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 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg)

M7 Microphone Specifications

General

Type Large-diaphragm condenser microphone
Element Electret
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Response 40 Hz - 18 kHz
Sensitivity -39 dBV/pa (12.2 mV/pa)
Rated Impedance 200Ω
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) 20 dB
Maximum SPL 136 dB SPL
Phantom Power Required +12 to +52 VDC, 3 mA
S/N Ratio 74 dB
Dynamic Range 11 dB
Current Consumption 3.5 mA

Physical

Diameter 2.13" (54 mm), maximum
Length 6.69" (170 mm)
Weight 11.3 oz. (320g)

HD7 Headphone Specifications

General

Acoustic Design Dynamic, semi-open
Driver 50 mm, neodymium
Frequency Response 10 Hz to 30 kHz
Sensitivity 98 dB SPL (1 mW)
Maximum Power 300 mW
Rated Impedance 56Ω
Earpad Leather

Physical

Weight, without Cable 7.8 oz (222g)
Cable 8' 2" (2.5m) straight, single-sided
Plug Adapter 1/8" to 1/4" (3.5 to 6.3 mm), screw-on, gold-plated, stereo mini-plug

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