Presonus AudioBox USB 96 25th Anniv Ed Reviews

Nice simple interface with MIDI.

The AudioBox USB 86 is good. No boutique preamps of course, but it's built like a small tank and the sound is clean without audible artifacts. Most importantly for me, it has MIDI. That's why I chose it over similarly priced Focusrite products.

One small gripe I have is with the gain knobs. Their physical arrangement is less than immediate to grasp (I admit this is a minor issue). Also, I don't like the input/playback balance knob. I would have preferred to have separate potentiometers, or at least a signal path/mixer application in the audio card driver bundle (RME or MOTU style).

The software that comes with the card isn't bad at all, but Studio One is a crippled version that won't load VST/VSTi's, making it almost useless as a real production DAW. The provided plugins are really good - but remember, not VST/VSTi format, so you can only use them with this limited version of Studio One. Lexicon wouldn't even reply to my many messages asking for authorization info, so I wrote it off. Don't count on Lexicon plugins with this bundle.

Overall, I'm very happy with this card. I use it mainly for small edits on a secondary computer, with little recording (quick fixes on direct bass, synth noises). It works quite well, and I would choose it again if I only needed 2in/2out.

Good price! excelent quality. zero latency

Good interface

This is a good interface, however, mine came with the 48v channel sending out 80v for some reason and I couldn't plug two 48v dependant devices without it starting to make noise.

You should have a powered usb hub for this interface just to be sure it receives all the juice it needs to function properly.

The audio quality is good, preamps are fairly quiet and it is really really well build.

if it wasn't for the fact that it came broken in the first place, I'd easily give it 4+ stars, however, seeing it as a recurrent problem online, I'm afraid I cannot.

The drivers sometimes bug and I'm left with no sound and have turn the interface on and off.

If you're planing to use this with a guitar, you should have a DI Box because with RG421's quantum pickups, on the lowest gain possible, it still clips slightly.

Overall, it's a worth considering interface, with great build and sound quality. However, i'd recommend you checking out a newer presonus one or a Focusrite interface if the price difference doesnt bother you. Look for one with a pad button if you plan to use a guitar.

Slightly disapointed

The device itself is great but the Studio One (artist version) that comes with it is not the best. Firstly it doesn`t allow latency to be set no lower than 10mS, moreover it doesn`t allow .mp3 input tracks or recordings to be extracted as such. For the money, no i don`t find this acceptable. The quality of the recordings itself is very clean and transparent and some features are handy but the aformentioned latency issues kill all the fun for me trying to record my bass.

Amazing for the price

I needed a second interface and this is an amazing box for the price, some cool free plugins and stuff too!

Excellent product

Setup was easy took me about an hour and I was already recording.

The software is easy to understand and works like a dream

Best affordable interface

Works fantastic with my guitar. Build quality is really good, no problems with connectivity, and it has more I/O than the competition.

Good first recording interface.

Total beginner in home recording. The AudioBox 96 is affordable, easy to set up, and comes with Studio One DAW. Works for me as there is plenty of online help/education, and I'm getting to grips with it nicely. I'm getting good sounds from guitars, bass, and virtual instruments, especially drums. Quality for almost no money - this will get you started in home recording easily. I'm happy with my purchase.