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PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 USB Recording Interface with MXL Microphone Set and XLR Cables

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PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 - 2x2 USB 2.0 Recording Interface System with Studio One 3 Artist DAW Software

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" TS 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
  • Internal Sample Frequency Selections (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 5 lbs (2.27 kg)

 

 

MXL 550/551 Condenser Ensemble Microphone Kit Red

Transducer

Pressure Gradient Condenser

Polar Pattern

Cardioid

Frequency Response

30Hz - 20kHz

Sensitivity

15mV/Pa

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

500: 80dB

551R: 78dB

Max Input Sound Level (SPL)

500: 130dB

551R: 137dB

Power Requirements

48V Phantom Power

Output Impedance

500: 200 Ohms

551R: 110 Ohms

Output Connectors

3-Pin XLR Male

Pad

No

Low Frequency Roll-Off

No

Dimensions (LxDiameter)

500: 6.69 x 1.85" (170 x 47mm)

551: 5.25 x 0.87" (134 x 22mm)

Weight

500: 0.8 lbs (363g)

551: 0.2 lbs (91g)

 Manufacturer's Description

PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 - 2x2 USB 2.0 Recording Interface System with Studio One 3 Artist DAW Software

Simple, reliable, and portable.

Whether you are a musician, producer, or podcaster on a tight budget, the AudioBox USB® 96 is for you! This simple, handy little recording interface has just the right features for basic recording needs, allowing you to plug in and start recording up to 24-bit, 96 kHz audio right away. Bus-powered and built to travel, the AudioBox USB 96 makes recording easy.

Just the right size.

The AudioBox USB 96’s two front-panel combo mic/instrument inputs make it ideal for singer/songwriters, podcasters, and guitar or guitar-bass collaborations. Simply connect a couple of mics and you have an easy-to-use stereo recording system. A mix control lets you control the level between the input signal and computer playback, without hearing annoying delays. You also get a pair of balanced line-level outputs, an ultra-loud, crystal-clear headphone out, plus MIDI I/O, so you can connect your favorite synth or MIDI controller. The result is a simple, affordable, mobile recording solution.

Roadworthy and ready to travel.

Here is a mobile interface in the best sense of the term. We gave the AudioBox USB 96 a heavy-duty steel chassis so it can take a serious pounding and remain completely reliable. Its screaming-loud headphone output ensures you can hear your music loud and clear, even in noisy locations. And it’s USB 2.0 bus-powered, so you can record with it anywhere you can use a laptop. Simply drop it in your laptop bag or slap it on a tabletop.

World-class recording software included.

While the AudioBox USB 96 works with virtually all Mac and Windows audio-recording software, it comes with a free license for PreSonus’ Studio One® Artist DAW, giving you a complete recording solution. Built by creative people for creative music production, Studio One is easy to learn and enables you to compose, record, and produce your masterpiece without getting distracted by the tools. Studio One also enjoys a robust online community of enthusiastic and helpful users you can turn to for advice.

Built for the studio and the road.

Whether you're just getting into recording or are a veteran producer who wants to go mobile, the AudioBox USB 96 will give you great sound in a bus-powered, rugged chassis that's ready to hit the road when you are. The perfect companion for any recording software, the AudioBox USB 96 comes equipped with Studio One Artist to provide you with a complete recording solution right out of the box. Check out the AudioBox USB 96 and Studio One at your favorite PreSonus dealer.

Now includes Studio Magic plug-in suite.

This suite of plug-ins brings extended sonic functionality into Studio One. Cherry-picked from the first names in virtual instruments and effects, each one brings a different flavor of practical magic to your songs. These plug-ins aren't gimmicky one-trick ponies — these are real-deal workhorses that you'll find yourself relying on for countless mixes.

 

Features

  • 2 dual-purpose front-panel input channels, each with high-quality mic preamplifiers
  • 2 combo mic/instrument inputs
  • Individual channel-trim controls with 0 to +35 dBu mic gain range
  • 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
  • Mixer control (blends the input signal with the computer playback stream for zero-latency monitoring)
  • Headphone jack with level control
  • Main-output level control
  • LED clip indicator for each channel

Input/Output

  • 1 USB 2.0 port
  • 2 combo XLR/¼” mic/instrument inputs
  • 2 balanced ¼” main (L/R) line outputs
  • 1 stereo ¼” headphone output
  • MIDI in/out

Digitalia

  • 24-bit resolution and 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz sampling rate
  • Professional-grade A/D/A converters (+105 dBu dynamic range)
  • Zero-latency monitoring via internal mixer
  • Compatible with most Mac® and Windows® recording software

Included Software

  • Studio One® 3 Artist

Physical

  • 1/3U rack-mountable (with optional 3UMR rack-mounting system)
  • Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
  • Weighs just 5 lbs (2.3 kg)
  • Powered via USB bus—no wall wart!

 

MXL 550/551 Condenser Ensemble Microphone Kit Red

The 550/551 from MXL is a professional-quality microphone kit ideal for recording vocals and instruments. The 550 large-diaphragm mic is a robust vocal mic, while the 551 small-diaphragm mic is terrific for a variety of instruments.

Each mic has a pressure gradient condenser capsule with a cardioid pickup pattern for terrific off-axis noise rejection. The mics have internal Mogami wiring for a world-class sonic experience. High SPL capability allows the mics to record loud sources without distortion. Each mic has a standard XLR connector and works via 48V phantom power.

  • Dual microphone kit provides terrific performance for capturing vocals and instruments

  • The 550 large-diaphragm microphone provides a high level of clarity, and is perfect for vocals

  • The 551 small-diaphragm mic is ideal for a variety of acoustic and electric instruments

  • Each mic has a pressure gradient condenser capsule with a cardioid pickup pattern for excellent off-axis rejection

  • Internal Mogami wiring provides a world class sonic experience

  • Standard XLR connectors accept 48V phantom power

  • Mic stand adapters, cleaning cloth, and plastic carrying case included

 

Pig Hog PHM10 8mm Microphone XLR Cable 10ft

Pig Hog cables are precisely overbuilt to stand up to the most grueling tour conditions imaginable. They feature extra-thick 8mm wire, performance quality connectors, and tension-resistant stress relief. And with Pig Hog's "no question" lifetime guarantee, we've got your back for the life of the cable. Don't settle for those fat-free cables. Grab hold of a Pig Hog!

Features

  • High performance microphone cable

  • 8mm high quality rubber outer covering

  • Heat shrink protected connectors

  • Lifetime guarantee