PreSonus AudioBox GO Ultra-Compact Mobile 2×2 USB Audio Interface User Manual

PreSonus AudioBox GO Ultra-Compact Mobile 2×2 USB Audio Interface

Grab and Go!

With AudioBox GO, you can record wherever sound takes you. Track some acoustic guitar down by the lake, or lay down some soaring vocals in that super- reverberant stairwell in your friend’s apartment building. Or collect some gritty samples for your next beat down at the subway terminal. The perfect audio interface for folks who want an easy and affordable way to get started in music recording or content creation, AudioBox GO will get you out of the house and make recording the adventure that it should be. Studio One Prime and the Studio Magic software bundle for Mac and Windows are also included, so your new recording studio will be up and running right out of the box.

Connect anything and sound great.

The AudioBox GO features a PreSonus XMAX-L preamp, designed with over 25 years of recording-studio knowhow. Not only does it ensure that your recordings will sound clean and articulate with low noise, it also provides 50 dB of gain and +48v “phantom power” for professional XLR condenser microphones. The combo jack doubles as a line-level input that you can use to record keyboards, drum machines, and more! A dedicated Instrument input lets you connect an electric guitar or bass, so you can record guitar and vocals at the same time.

Small is beautiful.

True to its name, the AudioBox GO is so powerful and loaded with features, you’ll want to take it with you everywhere—so we made it small enough to toss into your guitar case or your laptop bag. AudioBox GO works great with Android and Apple mobile devices—but also with both laptop and desktop computers, making it an ideal interface for small home studios. It’s USB class-compliant, so there are no special drivers or applications for you to download and install. And because it’s bus-powered, there’s no power supply to fuss around with.

Loud and clear.

The AudioBox GO lets you connect professional studio monitors like the PreSonus Eris-series to its balanced Main outputs, while also providing a surprisingly powerful Headphone output that lets you listen in loud and clear. You also get an easy-to-use Mix control to create a monitor mix by blending the audio from your hardware inputs and your software so you can record vocals while listening to the tracks you’ve already recorded and stay inspired.

World-class recording software included.

While the AudioBox GO audio interface works with virtually all macOS® and Windows® audio-recording software, it comes with a free license for Studio One® Prime, 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. And when you’re ready to hit the road, download Capture Duo for free and enjoy two-track recording on the go.

The Pitch:

(ie, read on if you like making lots of sales.)

• If you only have 30 SECONDS to sell the customer, tell them…
  The AudioBox GO is the smallest, lightest, most portable audio interface PreSonus makes, ideal for musicians and producers on the move who want to record to a mobile device—but it’s also great for compact laptop-based home studios! Connect a  professional XLR microphone to the studio-grade XMAX-L preamp and capture your voice with warmth and clarity. The same convenient combo jack also lets you connect line-level sources like keyboards and drum machines, and you get a dedicated high-impedance input for guitars and basses. Wherever or whatever you’re recording, the AudioBox GO has you covered.

  • Ultra-compact, extremely portable 2×2 USB audio interface
  • Record just about anything, anywhere
  • 1 XLR combo Microphone/Line input with XMAX-L preamp
  • 1 TS Instrument input

• When you have 60 SECONDS, continue by telling them that…
  Don’t let its size fool you, AudioBox GO has all the connections you need to connect headphones and professional studio monitors—so it also excels in laptop-based studio setups where desk space is a priority. The surprisingly powerful  headphone output also offers a Mix control to easily blend between software and hardware monitoring. AudioBox GO is USB class-compliant, so there are no special drivers or applications for you to download and install. And the USB-C®-compatible connection provides bus power, so there’s also no power supply to worry about.

  • 1 TRS 1/4” stereo Headphone Output with Mix control
  • 2 TRS 1/4” Main Outputs
  • Class-compliant, no drivers required
  • Bus-powered, USB-C- compatible connection

• When you have 90 SECONDS OR MORE, continue with…
  While the AudioBox GO audio works with virtually all macOS® and Windows® audio-recording software, it comes with a free license for PreSonus®’ Studio One® Prime DAW, giving you a complete recording solution. Studio One is easy to learn and  enables you to compose, record, and produce your masterpiece without getting distracted by the tools. You also get the Studio Magic Suite with over $1000 USD of plug-ins, content, and more. And when you’re ready to hit the road, download Capture Duo for free and enjoy two-track recording straight to iPad, or record to your app of choice on Android.

  • Studio One Prime recording software for Mac and Windows included
  • Studio Magic software bundle included
  • Works great with Apple and Android mobile devices

• Q. Who is the AudioBox GO interface customer?
  A. The AudioBox GO is designed for musicians and recordists on the move who are looking for an inexpensive and portable
  audio interface solution. It’s also great for users with laptop-based small home studios where desktop real estate is at a premium. It’s the smallest, lightest interface we make!

• Q. What can I connect to the AudioBox GO?
  A. The AudioBox GO supports connections for microphones, line-level sources, and high-impedance instruments like guitars and basses. There’s a headphone jack on the front, Main Outputs on the back for studio monitors, and a USB-C-compatible connector. Because it’s bus-powered, no power supply is required.

• Q. What about audio quality?
  AudioBox GO sounds great. It features an XMAX-L Class A solid state mic preamp that’s well-suited for a wide variety of microphones, and includes switchable +48 phantom power for condenser mics and direct boxes, and 50 dB of gain. It’s based on the same lauded preamps in our StudioLive mixers. AudioBox GO can record at sampling rates up to 24-bit, 96 kHz, assuring the highest quality possible.

• Q. Can I record directly to my mobile device with AudioBox GO?
  Yes! We recommend Capture for iPad or the free Capture Duo for iPad recording. It also works with Android devices, and of course with laptop and desktop Mac and Windows computers as well.

• Q. What software comes with the AudioBox GO?
  A. AudioBox GO interface ships with Studio One® Prime for macOS® and Windows®, a powerful recording and mixing software witha simple, intuitive, uncluttered interface that features extensive use of drag-and-drop. You also get the Studio Magic Suite with over $1000 USD of plug-ins, content, and more. These aren’t gimmicky one-trick ponies but real-deal workhorse effects and virtual instruments that you’ll rely on for countless mixes.

• Q. Is the AudioBox GO also a MIDI interface?
  A. Nope! Customers who need MIDI I/O in a small interface should look to the AudioBox USB 96 or Studio 24c.

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