PRESONUS Audiobox USB 96 Audio Interface

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.

The UA-1G is a compact 1 x 1 USB Audio Interface that offers excellent-quality sound via multiple connection options and a simple, user-friendly design.

• Stereo input and output at 24-bit/96kHz audio quality
• High-end A/D and D/A converters for accurate recording and playback
• Large Input Level knob for easy control while recording
• 1/4" jack with Hi-Z option for recording electric guitar or bass
• Electret condenser mic input
• RCA phono type and optical-digital audio I/O
• Headphone output
• USB powered – no AC adapter required
• SONAR LE for music recording, editing, and publishing on PC
• Low-latency ASIO 2.0 (PC); WDM (Windows Vista, Windows XP) and Core Audio (Mac OS X) support

• Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels	Record: 1 pair of stereo Play: 1 pair of stereo REC SOURCE switch = ANALOG: Full duplex (except for 96 kHz setting) REC SOURCE switch = DIGITAL: Recording only
  Signal Processing	PC interface: 24 bits AD/DA Conversion: 24 bits (linear) * ADVANCE DRIVER switch = OFF: 16 bits
  Sampling Frequency	Digital output: 32/44.1/48/96 kHz Digital input: 32/44.1/48/96 kHz AD/DA Conversion: 32/44.1/48/96 kHz * ADVANCE DRIVER switch = OFF: 32/44.1/48 kHz
  Nominal Input Level	Line input jacks: -10 to +4 dBu Guiter input jakcs: -30 to -16dBu Mic input jack: -40 to -26 dBu
  Nominal Output Level	Line output jacks: -10 dBu
  Interface	USB Digital input (Optical mini type) * The same jack serves as both the Mic Input jack and digital input connector. Digital output (Optical mini type) * The same jack serves as both the headphones jack and digital output connector. * conforms to IEC60958 consumer format.
  Controllers	ADVANCED DRIVER Switch Guiter/Mic Switch INPUT VOLUME knob PHONES VOLUME Dial SAMPLE RATE Switch 96kHz MODE Switch INPUT MONITOR Switch REC SOURCE Switch
  Connectors	USB Connector (B type) Line Input jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type) Line Output jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type) Guiter/Mic Input jack: （1/4 inch phone type) Mic Input jack (Plug-in powered miniature phone type) Digital Intput connector (Optical mini type) * The same jack serves as both the headphones jack and digital output connector. Headphones jack (Stereo miniature phone type) Digital Output connector (Optical mini type) * The same jack serves as both the Mic Input jack and digital input connector.
  Power Supply	Supplied from the computer
  Current Draw	200 mA
  Accessories	Ownerʼs Manual, UA-1G CD-ROM, SONAR LE CD-ROM
  Size and Weight
  Width	160 mm 6-5/16 inches
  Depth	58 mm 2-5/16 inches
  Height	28 mm 1-1/8 inches
  Weight	165 g 0 lbs. 6 oz.

  
  
  
  

he U46XL is a powerful multi-purpose 4-in 6-out multi-channel audio interface designed for various recording applications at home or on the road. The U46XL is the successor of to ESI Audio's famous U46DJ interface.

As its predecessor, it provides 2 stereo line inputs, a microphone input with +48V phantom power and a headphone output. A main difference is the improved analog circuitry improving the audio quality as well as the professional microphone preamplifier with XLR input. This makes the U46XL the perfect solution to record signals from dynamic or condenser microphones on the road or in your studio.

The unit also features an instrument input (Hi-Z), typically to connect a guitar directly to it. Two totally separate stereo line input on the backside provide 4 simultaneously usable input channels at one time. There are also 6 independent individual outputs on the backside, perfect for multi-channel playback applications like to provide individual outputs for software synthesizers, to provide independent playback channels for DJ software or to provide surround playback capability via a 5.1 setup. A separate mix output with professional TRS outputs could be used to connect U46XL to professional stereo studio monitors.

A cool feature is the DirectWIRE support in the driver, allowing you to record signals from one application to another internally. U46XL works with this driver based on our EWDM technology under Windows XP and Windows Vista/7, however U46XL is also Mac OS X compatible.

U46XL ships with Cubase LE 4 from Steinberg for Mac and PC to start recording on a professional level right out of the box.

MOTU FireWire audio interfaces are fully compatible with FireWire 800-equipped Macs. All you need is a standard FireWire 400-to-800 cable. Just plug in and go. The FireWire bus operates at 400 Mb/sec, providing the same high speed, low latency and rock solid reliability that MOTU FireWire interfaces are known for.

The 8pre is the perfect way to instantly add eight more mic inputs to any audio interface or digital mixer with optical I/O. If you have a MOTU interface with on-board CueMix DSP mixing, such as the 828mkII, 896HD or Traveler, the 8pre inputs appear directly in the host interface's CueMix mixer to becomes a transparent extension of your system, operating together with your primary interface as a single, integrated unit — even when the host interface is not connected to a computer and is instead operating as a stand-alone mixer.

If you have a 2408mk3, digital mixer or other audio device that supports 96kHz optical and also has two optical inputs, the 8pre connects to it via both optical ports to provide a full eight channels of analog to optical conversion at the 88.2 or 96kHz sample rates.

The SONAR REAC Recording System when used in conjunction with the RSS V-Mixing System or RSS Digital Snakes provides the most comprehensive live recording, mixing, mastering and delivery product available. This is the next phase in product development of the REAC driver, which Cakewalk engineered for Roland as a way for users to record from their Digital Snake/V-Mixer System directly into SONAR. The SONAR REAC Recording System includes:

* SONAR 8 Producer
* REAC Driver Kit
* Cakewalk Approved Hardware Monitoring Device
* SONAR Templates
* Users Guides

The REAC protocol provides up to 40 channels of audio to be sent via a single CAT5e Ethernet or fiber optic cable. The REAC driver, developed by Cakewalk, allows the REAC output from the RSS V-Mixer or RSS Digital Snake to connect directly into a PC using a single Ethernet cable.

SONAR 8 Producer gives you what you need for recording, composing, editing, mixing, and mastering. Get innovations that matter, from exclusive features to ignite creativity and perfect your tracks, to groundbreaking technologies that always keep you in control, all backed by the industry's leading 64-bit audio quality. And SONAR 8 Producer delivers the go-to production tools you want with the best collection of virtual instruments, mixing, and mastering effects found in any DAW.

With unlimited tracks, amazing creative tools, inspiring virtual instruments, the freedom to work with any audio interface or control surface, and the most complete delivery capability for collaboration with users of other DAWS, award-winning SONAR Producer is your best choice in a digital audio workstation.

SONAR 8 is the only DAW that offers one-of-a-kind music creation tools that actually help in the songwriting process. Whether you are searching for new ideas or looking to add musical parts to existing songs, SONAR 8 can help you break through those creative blocks.

SONAR 8 provides the most comprehensive recording features of any DAW on the market today. It's designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding professional—whether recording a solo performance, a band, or even an orchestra.

Recommended System Requirements:

* Operating System: Windows XP (32 bit), Windows Vista (32 bit or 64 bit)
* Processor Speed: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher
* RAM: 3 GB for 40 Channel Recording
* Ethernet Port Speed: Gigabit Ethernet/CAT5e Only
* Graphics: 1280 x 960, 24-bit color or higher
* Audio Hard Drive Size: 30 GB
* Audio Hard Disk Type: RAID 0 with (2) SATA drives
* Audio Interface: SPS/FA-66 FireWire Audio Interface or Cakewalk VS-700 R
* Media Drive: DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R or DVD+/-RW
* Other Hardware: RSS Digital Snake or V-Mixing System, Roland CAT5e Cables (supplied with Digital Snakes), Gigabit Ethernet Switch (optional)
* Other Software: Adobe Acrobat