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PreSonus AudioBox iOne USB Audio Interface - Studio One Artist

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USB 2.048Vphantom powercondenser

PreSonus AudioBox iOne 2x2 USB/iPad Audio Interface with Studio One Artist and Ableton Live Lite DAW Recording Software

$55.99*
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Overview

PreSonus AudioBox iOne 2x2 USB/iPad Audio Interface with Studio One Artist and Ableton Live Lite DAW Recording Software

Key Features

Bus-powered USB 2.0/iPad audio interface for personal and portable recording; no additional power supply needed.

Contains 1 microphone input with low-noise, high-headroom, Class A mic preamplifier and +48V phantom power to accommodate studio condenser microphones.

Contains 1 instrument input to record guitar, bass, and more.

Comes with Capture Duo for iPad, a one-tap recording application with wireless transfer to Studio One.

Comes with over $1000 worth of recording software including Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and Studio Magic plug-in suite. Also compatible with almost all recording software for Mac, Windows, and iPad.

Equipped with 2 balanced ¼” TRS main line-level outputs and a stereo headphone output with independent level control.

Studio-grade converters allow for up to 24-bit/96 kHz recording and playback.

Built to travel; its metal chassis ensures durability.

Large main volume knob

Specifications

Connectivity
USB 2.0
Power
Bus-powered
Microphone Input
1 (Class A Preamp, +48V Phantom Power)
Instrument Input
1
Main Outputs
2 Balanced ¼” TRS
Headphone Output
Stereo (Independent Level Control)
Recording Resolution
Up to 24-bit/96 kHz
Included Software
Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite, Studio Magic Plug-in Suite, Capture Duo for iPad
Chassis Material
Metal

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Bus-powered USB 2.0/iPad audio interface offers excellent portability for recording without extra power supplies.
  • Equipped with a Class A mic preamplifier, providing low-noise and high-headroom for studio condenser microphones with +48V phantom power.
  • Includes a dedicated instrument input, making it easy to record direct guitar, bass, or other instrument signals.
  • Comes with over $1000 worth of recording software, including Studio One Artist and Studio Magic plug-in suite, adding significant value.
  • Supports studio-grade recording and playback up to 24-bit/96 kHz, ensuring high-quality audio capture.
  • Built with a durable metal chassis, making it robust enough for travel and on-the-go recording setups.

👎 Cons

  • Features only one microphone input, which limits its use for recording multiple vocalists or instruments simultaneously.
  • The single instrument input may not be sufficient for users needing to record more than one instrument at a time.
  • While compatible with iPad, the specific lightning or USB-C adapter required is not explicitly mentioned as included.
  • The 'large main volume knob' is a design preference and doesn't inherently enhance audio quality or functionality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the PreSonus AudioBox iOne is compatible with iPad and is bus-powered, making it suitable for portable recording with your tablet, and it includes Capture Duo for iPad.
You can connect a studio condenser microphone to the single microphone input, as it features a low-noise, high-headroom Class A mic preamplifier and +48V phantom power.
Yes, this interface comes with a substantial software bundle, including Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite, and the Studio Magic plug-in suite, valued at over $1000.
The PreSonus AudioBox iOne supports studio-grade converters, allowing for high-quality recording and playback at up to 24-bit/96 kHz.
Yes, the AudioBox iOne is built with a metal chassis, which ensures its durability and makes it suitable for traveling and portable recording setups.