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PreSonus AudioBox 22VSL USB Audio Interface

Perfect for beginners, this USB interface from PreSonus is a smaller, more manageable interface with all of the same great features as the bigger units. (2) Read 2 reviews for this product | Rate and Review This Product
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Think of the 2-in, 2-out AudioBox 22VSL as a 2x2 StudioLive mixer! Same Class A XMAX preamps and 24-bit, 96 kHz converters. Same Fat Channel compression, limiting, semi-parametric EQ, high-pass filter, reverb, and delay effects - all with inaudible latency. Now you can monitor while recording with real-time effects! Bus-powered, compact, and rugged, AudioBox 22VSL ships with PreSonus Studio One Artist DAW (Mac/Windows) but works with virtually any recording software.

Features

- 24-bit / 96k 2 x 2 USB 2.0 recording interface
- 2 Class A XMAX mic / instrument preamps
- 2 instrument inputs
- 2 balanced main outputs
- Near-zero-latency monitoring with extensive signal processing
- VSL (Virtual Studio Live): 4 x 2 DSP mixer with StudioLive16.0.2 Fat Channel dynamics processing and EQ for each analog input and its DAW return and two stereo effects buses with reverb and delay
- Over 50 Fat Channel DSP presets for enhancing instrument and vocal recordings
- Headphone amplifier
- Analog monitor mixing with playback/Input mix control knob
- Clip lights for both channels
- Globally switchable phantom power
- MIDI I/O
- Bus-powered via USB
- Rugged metal chassis
- Rack-mountable in 1/3 rack space
- Includes Studio One Artist software with unlimited track count
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Microphone Inputs

Connector Type: Combo, XLR, female, balanced
Mic Preamp EIN: -129 dB, 20 kHz BW, max gain, Rs=40, A-wtd
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.3 dB, unity gain
THD+N: 0.005%, 0 dBu, 1 kHz, unity gain, 20 kHz BW, A-wtd
S/N Ratio: 94 dB, 0 dBu, 1 kHz, unity gain, 20 kHz BW, unwtd
Gain Control Range: -15 dB to +65 dB
Input Max Headroom: +10 dBu, < 0.5% THD
Input Impedance: 1.7 k
Phantom Power: +48 VDC, 10 mA total

Instrument Inputs

Connector Type: Combo, 1/4-inch TS, female, unbalanced
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.3 dB, unity gain
THD+N: 0.006%, 0 dBu, 1 kHz, unity gain, 20 kHz BW, A-wtd
S/N Ratio:
89 dB, 0 dBu, 1 kHz, unity gain, 20 kHz BW, unwtd

Gain Control Range: -30 dB to +50 dB
Input Max Headroom: +15 dBu, < 0.5% THD
Input Impedance: 1 M

Analog Outputs

Connector Type: 1/4-inch TRS, female, impedance balanced
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.2 dB
THD+N: 0.002%, 1 kHz, 20 kHz BW, A-wtd
S/N Ratio: 107 dB, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 kHz BW, unwtd
Output Level: +10 dBu
Output Impedance: 51

Headphone Outputs

Connector Type: 1/4-inch TRS, female, stereo
Maximum Power: 30 mW/ch @ 60 load
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-0.5 dB, max gain
THD+N: 0.08%, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 kHz BW, A-wtd
S/N Ratio: 90 dB, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 kHz BW, unwtd

Power

Type: USB bus-powered, +5 VDC, < 500 mA

Digital

Host Interface: USB 2.0 high-speed
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Latency: 2.8 ms - 6 ms, analog in to out.
ADC Dynamic Range: 114 dB, 48 kHz sample rate, A-wtd
DAC Dynamic Range: 114 dB, 48 kHz sample rate, A-wtd

Physical

1/3U rack-mountable (with optional 3UMR rack-mounting system)
Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
Weight 1.6 lb. (0.7 kg)
Powered via USB bus--no wall wart!

System requirements:

Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for the AudioBox 1818VSL.

Windows

- Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit)
- Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz processor or AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (Turion) (2.8 GHz or faster recommended)
- 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)

Macintosh

- Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or later (32- and 64-bit)
- Intel Core 1 Solo 1.5 GHz processor (Intel Core Duo or Intel Xeon processor recommended)
- 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)
- Windows and Macintosh Systems
- USB 2.0 Port
- Internet connection recommended
- DVD-ROM drive (required to install Studio One Artist)

Note that the speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. Also, a more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM) will allow for lower latency (signal delay) that you might experience while monitoring audio or MIDI signals.

Monitor resolution for both PC and Macintosh should be no lower than 1024x768 pixels.
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
Shipping Weight: 7 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 13 x 8 x 4 in
with Audix VX5 and CBI XLR Cable (20 Foot)
Shipping Weight: 9 lbs
PreSonus Warranty Presonus Warranty Presonus offers a one year warranty (parts and labor) on all new products. All non-new Presonus products carry a limited warranty of 90 days. If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 800-750-0323
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Overall: I bought this little device about a month ago and it is well worth the money, for the extra $50 over the standard AudioBox USB, you get 96k sample rate and the virtual studio live software. This little piece of software really helps with live mixing and monitor talkback, and you can even print effects from VSL into your DAW of choice. Along side this I also own a Presonus Firestudio Project which works great for drums and overhead pickup. Highly recommend this to anyone getting into the field of Audio Recording and production!
Style of Music: Indie, Rock, Alternative
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Overall: I have a Windows 7 laptop that is 64 bit. This box installed like a charm. In 5 minutes I made a basic guitar recording. I have not noticed any latency. In the past I have used the M-Audio Fast Track Pro and it worked great but in a few months it developed a hiss that I could not resolve. The package comes with far superior software. In its price range I highly recommend this product.
Style of Music: All music.
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