All user reviews for the PreSonus AudioBox USB

purchased to be connected to my MacBook Pro (Leopard + Logic + Komplete7 elements). It also receives the sound of my microphone and my super bass station via a small mixer.

UTILIZATION

Ultra stable. No driver to install. I did not measure the latency but I can play with several AU and audio without any problems. After that I not drive the mule and not too many tracks I've ever.

GETTING STARTED

one branch and it works (under mac, windows I do not know).

OVERALL OPINION

RAS.
For the price I think it's perfect.
Better than I had before M Audio (but it was really old).
I never had a card with madness so I can not compare too.

I Charches an external sound card to connect keyboard and guitar on my PC and use it all with Reason & Cubase

UTILIZATION

The drivers are minimalist and hyper hyper efficiency, we may regret that there is no equalization in the drivers (the other is discoverable, however, with this feature) but since we can not Génat all parameters from any sequencer or audio player!
latency with no keyboard or guitar, you can record two tracks simultaneously, no worries!

GETTING STARTED

installation without problems, a 6 year old could do it there 2 times a click "next"!
Presonus before providing a light with cubase, henceforth, it was with Studio One, which is frankly a very good alternative to Cubase!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years, I did not try other models because several musician friends had advised me with the quality / price ratio perfect for the home studio!
I would do without this choice hesitate

For the price, very correct.
No breath, good sound ... Finally, when there is a.
Full details on r www.presonus.com

UTILIZATION

Euhh ..
Installing on multiple Windows.
Cubase studio or if it is key in the complex gas plant owner complicated to install.
However, Studio One seems very thorough. Damage.
We need a conection internet to create an account and register the license, usable on a machine.
Deliver software usable on a single machine with a mobile product .. bizrarre. boozing it is serious from PreSonus.
Random drivers ...
it saves (when it works) 2 tracks OK.
Updating drivers, why?


GETTING STARTED

Using horrifying.
In addition, Windows tries to reinstall the drivers at every reboot.
Sometimes it does not work ... or so the sound is great. Saturated, (I smell a big DIY).
Must reboot, and reinstall the drivers.
In addition, it does more than sound on the PC!
No way to play MP3 music or watching videos.
Plant and Winamp, and other multimedia apps.
The shit on Windows.
Maybe it works on Mac-haired.
Zero points for the party driver / Windows software.


******** EDIT ************ THE 12/0/2010

Thank you to prodjy
He just.
The CD comes with software and step - hop trash.

ASIO4ALL has saved the day.
Is encoded by real PRO and it works flawless.

The PreSonus is crap and does not work.

So, I plugged in Linux out of curiosity, and it works nickel (ALSA), without touching anything.
I shall note 8.

OVERALL OPINION

For 9 days.
Very disappointed.
This is my first model Special Music.
HiFi with maps, no problem, but no MIDI.
With my 8-voice recording consoles, which are much more reliable and simple to use.
I will not repeat that choice, unless I can not afford.
I hope the seller will take me.

1 to begin the installation CD you can throw a poubelle.les the XP drivers and VISTA are a download site presonus

2 the presonus AudioBox constantly crash the computer (blue screen and company).

3 Obligation to disable the sound card for my computer that does more beautiful whim, no cohabitation, therefore, Super ....

4 so no AudioBox connected, more of her in the comp! to those used with a laptop that's cool!

5-in recording with Cubase LE, it is full clicks.sans count jumps on reading. The buzz when I even mention.

6 no entry in line! just mic and instrument inputs. and then to my mpc? "No line level inputs in the 1 & 2 inputs>> I have more put me to the guitar!

7 the manual and the manufacturer's website says that all PreSonus products all come with free studio one artist.

8 no cd studio one in my box and no key activation either after creating an account presonus.

9 I sent an email (in English) presonus tech service, then another, but so far I have received no response for both. and if AudioBox had also fucked thunderbird?

10 by poking a little all over the web I discovered that many users (international) also complained of this product

11 in less than 1 month it has increased from 145euros 130euros, it promises

12 I am therefore forced to sell it quickly to buy a real sound card (roughly: F + CK presonus!)

Config atlhon on dual core, 4 gb ram
Having produced and critically KR that motivated my choice
and I'm not disappointed despite the comment below

UTILIZATION

The drivers are supplied cans, it's where the real problem, the solution is simple.
Let me explain does not install the drivers ... and yes you just need to install the well asio4all
and configure the card works perfect with no cracking or noticeable latency.
I is not trying to install the cubase I am Reaper.

GETTING STARTED

The installation is simple without the drivers (see above)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 15 days and I am delighted

I needed a little card to balance music or record my console's output. I got it for its reliability and for the quality Presonus preamps.

I use it on a Macbook with Logic.

UTILIZATION

Drivers OK on Mac and Windows.

Total 14ms latency, it's enough for what I do. In recording 2 tracks, reading, I got a 14 with no ill treatment with no worries.

GETTING STARTED

Plug and play on a Mac ... Must install the software under Windows, in 2 cases, the manual is useless, it's very simple!

OVERALL OPINION

I came across few problems of diaphonie ... The mix knob completely on PC, when I hear the same sound from the preamp, for the analysis, it's been a bit shit ... Anyway, it remains a great product anyway

It was at that time the best value on Thomann, for those who were looking for an external sound card 2 tracks. I especially love all that all the buttons are on the front.

It is sturdy metal, it is an asset.

I tried this external adapter on a laptop Win XP SP3 (2006) and on a recent macbook, it works smoothly and without driver for the mac and with the newest driver taken from the presonus site for the PC .

UTILIZATION

I use the card to run Cubase and Reason in rewire with a MIDI keyboard, plus two audio tracks for recording. This bundle runs without any latency, even on my old PC just powerful.

I still want to point out that the driver provided originally on the CD was much less stable than the one I downloaded after.

GETTING STARTED

no problems to report

OVERALL OPINION

I use it frequently for a year and a half, I also had the opportunity to experience the Alesis IO2 on the PC, again I have not had any problems but I prefer that all buttons are on the front for use in rack.

It's a choice I would make again without hesitation.

What characteristics have motivated your choice?
USB fantom, handy for my laptop not equipped with Firewire
Two inputs and 2 outputs, enough for my config

With which instruments or systems (console, preamp, DTD ...) and you use the connection with what?
Inputs: microphone and instruments (guitar or otherwise)
Outputs: active monitor speakers



UTILIZATION

The drivers are stable?
New drivers for vista for download, available on the site gratos presonus

What software do you use most often?
Ableton Live

How many tracks do you manage to record / playback simultaneously?
No Limit

GETTING STARTED

Installation sometimes a little galley, including some conflicts in ableton with various midi controllers, but nothing unmanageable

OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it?
8 months

Did you try many other models before getting this one?
Presonus firebox but not for the same use

What thing do you like most/least about it?
The USB is not that great even if rarely lag, I prefer firewire, more efficient

What is your opinion about the value for the price?
A bit expensive but it's sturdy

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?
For exclusive use USB, yes

purchased for direct recording of guitar, bass and electronic drums in midi with Ableton Live, which runs with a 2GHz Core 2 Duo and 4 GB of ram in seven 32-bit (4 GB useless until 32-bit I know)

UTILIZATION

asio driver is stable in the recording but I do not know why you need to reinstall all the time, a restart on 2 PC's over there, too sucks. So I use Asio 4 All, and I'm not bored.
if the hardware level, it's solid, nickel knobs, easy to use, are transparent preamp (I did not experience the high end), it lacks nothing in that I use . Latency level, closing all programs and priority setting in Live, I'm less than 10ms (8 I think), but beware I can not tell you if it happens with lots of plug-in and 50 runs open, this n is not that I'm using.

GETTING STARTED

If one puts aside the problem of driver, it's plug and play. Sorry but the manual I remember if I read it ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for quite some months now and I think continue. For the price it's very good stuff, solid, comprehensive, transparent. There is this driver problem, but I do not know whether to blame the Presonus or Microsoft, in all cases with Asio 4 All is settled.

Very standard features for an external sound card. Not innovation, but not lacking.

Presonus has still received several times the "price" for the best preamp in its class, so it's a safe bet.

2 mic inputs (XLR) / Line (Jack 6.35). it is powered directly via USB. Supplied with Cubase LE 4.

Gain for each input, output, headphones, adjustable main output.
Monitoring is very useful when it is used with the computer, because a there a knob that allows you to mix more or less (depending on your choice) from monitoring the PC with the arrival of the instrument front panel.

UTILIZATION

I use it in home studio. There is no latency, and breath almost nonexistent.

I tested not long ago the simulations (VST instruments). Not bad, but it is not memorable. Over the initial sounds in Cubase LE 4 it is quite limited. Fortunately, we can easily find free online. But nothing can replace a "real track."

I intend to invest in a electronic drums shortly. I might want to test the MIDI output.

The drivers work very well, and yet I am under Seven 64-bit ...

I have not done very thorough testing due to time and I have recorded only 5 tracks. In any case, with 4 tracks in playback while recording, there was still no latency.
However there is a lot of digital crunch at the start (on monitoring only). No repisse in the Rec!
The most peculiar is that over time there are less and less ...

GETTING STARTED

In short, the installation is very simple, if you know a minimum Cubase ... Otherwise it is a puzzle. The PDF Cubase leaflet is still well done. You really have no excuse not to do it.

I have not seen any incompatibility issues. Caution, however, drivers are associated with the USB port into which your card the first time! So if for some reason X or Y you want to use the card to a different USB port, you must re-affiliate the drivers on the new USB port, otherwise your card will be accepted but will not talk with Cubase ... (I pulled the hair because of this bullshit!)

No need to read the manual for the card, only for Cubase.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for four months. I tried many other models: M-Audio, Line 6, Mackie, etc... It's kiff-kiff. The advantage here is price. Indeed, it is a bit cheaper than its competitors.

It's good stuff. Do not hesitate, it's worth it!

What characteristics have motivated your choice?

Interface quality for a budget really minimal. The quality of preamps that seem better than on a Fast Track Pro.

With which instruments or systems (console, preamp, DTD ...) and you use the connection with what? ...

M-Audio Deluxe BX8a x2.

For what purpose?

Home listening and monitoring.



UTILIZATION

The drivers are stable?

The drivers are quite stable.

They are often updated?

They look.

What software do you use most often?

Reason 4 Record.

GETTING STARTED

The installation is done it without problems?

Installation is incredibly easy. For users of Windows 7 (and even the whole world in fact) instead use the latest drivers from Presonus site than those provided. They walk very well.

Have you experienced any incompatibilities?

None.

The general configuration is easy?

Child.

The manual is clear and sufficient?

The manual is concise, but the bulk is there.



OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it?

Today.

What thing do you like most/least about it?

Plus: Easy to install and use. Overall quality. Apparent solidity.

Less: Nothing yet.

Did you try many other models before getting this one?

Integrated sound card motherboard.

What is your opinion about the value for the price?

Unbeatable.

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?

Absolutely!

acoustic guitar features a Fishman preamp
Core Two Duo archlinux 2.6.35
3 GB of ram
home recording

UTILIZATION

after blocking the sound card's internal computer and the HDMI connector for audio, the card is automatically detected and priority with alsa and jack.
17.5 ms latency I can get below 10 ms quibble tweaks jack. It should also be amended Fihi limits.conf to access real time.

GETTING STARTED

configuration is rather like plug and pray ... Quibble but it passes.
the manual is not helpful enough for a linux installation summary, however, when the specific character of the technical card.

OVERALL OPINION

one week
no further testing, especially comparar the product.
I love the controls entry notched and very scalable.

Motivated to save one or two tracks. Preamp quite correct.
For microphones, guitars, synth.
Mac.
With SM57 microphones, AT831b. Yamaha synth (midi) yamaha guitar (in direct or via microphone)

UTILIZATION

No driver needed on mac, plug and play!
I use garage band, I record two tracks simultaneously without latency (except with lots of apps open, but it comes from the computer and not on the map).

GETTING STARTED

Immediate implementation.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a week, she walks nickel, it does what I ask it is robust and has a great sound quality (compared to others in this price).
A breath very slight bit appear in certain circumstances: potentiometer very low or very high.