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Review Summary
-- AudioBox USB 96 --
Simple, reliable and portable
Whether you are a musician, producer or podcaster on a tight budget, the AudioBox USB 96 audio interface is for you! This simple, handy little audio/MIDI 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 audio interface'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 audio 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 audio interface 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 audio interface 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.
Includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite
This suite of plug-ins adds a wealth of fresh sounds and effects to Studio One. Cherry-picked from the first names in virtual instruments and effects, each plug-in 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 rely on for countless mixes.
Input/Output
1 USB 2.0 port
2 combo XLR/1/4" mic/instrument inputs
2 balanced 1/4" main (L/R) line outputs
1 stereo 1/4" 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 Artist
Studio Magic Plug-in Suite
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!
-- Eris E3.5 --
Sound you can trust
PreSonus Eris-series studio monitors are used worldwide by audio engineers who need to hear every detail of their recordings. Ideal for gaming and home video production, the Eris E3.5 employs the same technology as the larger Eris models to deliver studio-quality sound, with a smooth and accurate frequency response. Yet they're compact enough to fit almost anywhere.
Woofers that deliver a cleaner overall sound
Every Eris-series studio monitor utilizes a woven composite, low-frequency driver. The weave and nature of the Eris E3.5's 3.5-inch woofer result in a more constant dispersion pattern throughout the frequency range, resulting in less time-smeared audio and cleaner overall sound.
Smooth high end and wide sweet spot
The Eris E3.5 is equipped with a one-inch silk-dome tweeter that produces a smooth and refined sound, accurately reproducing transients and high frequencies. The tweeter is designed to radiate sound with a fairly wide dispersion pattern, creating a large optimal listening area or "sweet spot" so you can move around and still hear everything accurately.
Easy-to-use controls
A speaker's response is affected by where you place it and the acoustics of your space. That's why Eris E3.5 active media reference monitors offer easy-to-adjust high- and low-frequency controls. A convenient front-panel volume knob sets both the speaker level and the integrated headphone amplifier level. Be careful with that volume knob, though: Eris E3.5s are driven by an onboard 25 watt/side power amplifier and can get a lot louder than you may expect, while still delivering clear, accurate audio.
Connect to virtually any line-level source
With three different types of audio inputs, it's easy to feed audio to your Eris monitors from a mixer, an interface, a media player or almost any other line-level source. The Eris E3.5 is equipped with rear-panel, 1/4-inch TRS and RCA inputs, as well as front-panel 1/8-inch stereo, unbalanced line inputs for use with mobile audio devices. With this selection, you'll have no problem hooking your Eris speakers up with virtually any line-level source, including your smartphone or tablet. The loud, clear, front-panel headphone amplifier lets you work and play in stealth mode, without disturbing your housemates.
Accuracy defined
Like all PreSonus monitor speakers, the Eris E3.5 offers consistent, accurate listening, with the smooth and even frequency response that has made Eris monitors popular around the world. Their compact and powerful design makes them an ideal solution for any small space. Want extra-deep low end? Pair compact Eris E3.5s with PreSonus' powerful Temblor T8 active subwoofer for a truly full-range sound system that fits almost anywhere.
Components and construction
3.5-inch (89 mm) woven composite low-frequency transducer
1-inch (25 mm), ultra-low-mass, silk-dome, high-frequency transducer
Rear-firing acoustic port for superior bass-frequency reproduction
Optimized, resonance-suppressing internal bracing
User controls
High- and low-frequency tuning controls
Front-panel Volume control for speakers and headphone amplifier
Power and safety
50 watt (25W/side), Class AB biamplification
RF interference, output current limiting, over-temperature, transient and subsonic protection
Amplifier "soft start" feature eliminates popping on power-up
Internal power supply with IEC connector
Power switch with on/off LED
Inputs and outputs
Balanced 1/4-inch TRS, unbalanced 1/8-inch stereo and RCA inputs
Integrated stereo headphone amplifier with front-panel 1/8-inch output
-- HD7 --
Warm, clear sound with big bass
Whether you're monitoring, tracking, mixing or just listening for pleasure, you can expect impressive sonic performance from these professional-quality headphones. They deliver natural, warm, clear sound and take advantage of a patented, semi-open sound chamber to deliver exceptionally deep low frequencies. You'll enjoy accurate midrange and extended treble response that let you pick out the fine details of a mix or track, along with balanced, yet powerful bass punch.
Comfort matters
The lightweight HD7 automatically adjusts to any head size and features comfortable, durable ear pads. The straight, eight-foot cable drops down one side so it doesn't get in your way. The result is a comfortable listening experience that you'll continue to enjoy during long sessions. And the HD7 is built tough so you can rely on it wherever your travels take you.