PRESONUS AudioBox USB User Manual
24-bit/48k recording interface
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Page 1: Audiobox Usb
AudioBox USB 24-bit/48k Recording Interface User’s Manual Version 1.0 © 2008, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. - Page 2 PreSonus reserves the right to update any unit returned for repair. PreSonus reserves the right to change or improve the design of the product at any time without prior notice. This warranty does not cover claims for damage due to abuse, neglect, alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel, and is limited to failures arising during normal use that are due to defects in material or workmanship in the product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.3.2 Dynamic ................14 2.3.3 USB and other types ............15 3 HARDWARE OVERVIEW 3.1 Front Panel Layout ..............16 3.2 Back Panel Layout ..............18 4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4.1 Specifications ................19 © 2008, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 4: Overview
Loaded with 24-bit 48kHz converters, two PreSonus microphone preamplifiers and Cubase LE 48-track music production software, the AudioBox USB is ready to go out of the box for professional quality computer recording. All you need is a computer with USB connection, a couple of microphones and cables along with your instruments and you are ready to record! We encourage you to contact us at 225-216-7887 or techsupport@presonus.com with any questions... -
Page 5: Features
PreSonus microphone preamps, MIDI I/O, rock solid drivers, as well as a plethora of music recording and production software. The AudioBox USB includes PreSonus ProPak Software Suite with Cubase LE 4 and over 2 GB of plug-ins, drum loops and samples – giving you everything you need for professional music recording and production. -
Page 6: What Is In The Box
OVERVIEW 1.3 WHAT IS IN THE BOX Your AudioBox USB package contains the following: • AudioBox USB Recording Interface • 6’ USB cable • Software installation discs: PreSonus AudioBox USB Installation Drivers Cubase LE 4 • PreSonus Warranty Card 5 | PreSonus 2008... -
Page 7: System Requirements
OVERVIEW 1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Below are the minimum computer system requirements for your AudioBox USB. Macintosh • Macintosh OS Mac OS X 10.3.7 or later / 10.4 + / 10.5+ • CPU/Clock PowerPC G4 800MHz (G5 Dual 1GHz or higher recommended) •... -
Page 8: Quick Start Up
HARDWARE OVERVIEW 2.1 QUICK START UP 2.1.1 Installation in Mac OS X The AudioBox USB is a class compliant core audio device. No driver installation is necessary. Simply connect your AudioBox USB to your computer. 2.1.2 Installation in Microsoft Windows After inserting the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive, the AudioBox USB installer will take you through each step of the installation process. - Page 9 HARDWARE OVERVIEW ) You will now notify you that the driver will now be installed. Click “Next” Congratulations! You have finished installing your AudioBox USB. Click “Finish” and connect your AudioBox USB to your PC. 8 | PreSonus 2008...
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Page 10: Cubase Le - Device Setup
AudioBox USB to begin recording, mixing and producing your music. Insert the Cubase LE 4 installation CD into your computer and run the installer. Then, launch Cubase LE 4 and follow these steps to begin recording with your AudioBox USB: Devices elect ‘Device Setup…’... - Page 11 HARDWARE OVERVIEW Click ‘Switch’ to begin using the AudioBox USB Driver. For more help on using Cubase LE 4, please read the help documents Getting Started and Operation Manual located in Help > Documentation. 10 | PreSonus 2008...
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Page 12: Cubase Le - Creating A Project
MIDI tracks to record and edit on. Follow these simple steps to begin recording your first audio in Cubase LE: Plug an XLR microphone or instrument into AudioBox USB channel one and turn on 48V phantom power if needed for your microphone (typically only for condenser microphones.) - Page 13 Connections menu for more details on your specific input and output routing. Turn up the gain control knob on the front panel of the AudioBox USB for channel 1 while speaking/singing into the microphone or playing your instrument. You should see the input meter in Cubase LE react to the input.
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Page 14: Sample Hookup Diagram
HARDWARE OVERVIEW 2.2 SAMPLE HOOK UP DIAGRAM With the AudioBox USB, you can simultaneously record two tracks at one time. Since it is loaded with two microphone/instrument preamps, you can plug in two microphones to the AudioBox USB or one microphone and one instrument (i.e. electric guitar, bass, etc). This makes recording extremely easy. -
Page 15: Microphones
HARDWARE OVERVIEW 2.3 MICROPHONES The AudioBox USB works with many microphones including dynamic, ribbon and condenser microphones. 2.3.1 Condenser Condenser microphones tend to generate a high-quality audio signal and are one of the most popular mic choices for today’s studio recording applications. -
Page 16: Usb And Other Types
One type of microphone to emerge recently is the USB microphone. Most USB microphones have their own built-in preamp and use drivers separate from the AudioBox USB drivers. If you are using a new or non-standard type of microphone (i.e., USB, headset, laser, MEMS, etc.), please consult your microphone’s user’s manual for power requirement or compatibility... -
Page 17: Front Panel Layout
Plugging a line level source into the instrument inputs on the front of the AudioBox USB not only risks damage to these inputs but also results in a very loud and often distorted audio signal. - Page 18 • Main. The Main knob controls the output level for the Main Outputs on the back of the AudioBox USB with a range of -80 db to +4 dB. • Power Light. This light indicates the AudioBox USB is receiving bus power. 17 | PreSonus 2008...
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Page 19: Back Panel Layout
¼” Headphone Jack. This is where you connect your headphones to the AudioBox USB. • Main Output. This is the main output for your AudioBox USB. The output level of the Main Outputs is controlled by the AudioBox USB Main volume knob on the front of the unit. -
Page 20: Specifications
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