{"id":141818,"date":"2022-02-11T14:02:19","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T14:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=141818"},"modified":"2022-02-11T14:02:19","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T14:02:19","slug":"presonus-audiobox-go-compact-and-budget-friendly-audio-interface","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/gadgets\/presonus-audiobox-go-compact-and-budget-friendly-audio-interface\/","title":{"rendered":"PreSonus AudioBox GO: Compact and budget- friendly audio interface"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The AudioBox GO audio interface is equipped with a PreSonus\u00ae XMAX-L preamplifier, the manufacturer says that it provides not only low noise, but also 50 dB gain, and there is also +48 V phantom power on board for professional XLR condenser microphones.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing PreSonus AudioBox GO\u2122 | Ultra-affordable, Compact 2x2 USB Audio Interface\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h7JYGZixlxY?feature=oembed\" width=\"916\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The combo input also doubles as a line input and can be used to record keyboards or a drum machine, while a dedicated instrument input lets you plug in an electric guitar or bass, so the AudioBox GO allows you to record guitar and vocals at the same time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/59_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"571\" height=\"870\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Interfaces PreSonus AudioBox GO<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There are two 6.3mm audio outputs for connecting professional monitors and a headphone output.\u00a0There are four knobs on the front of the AudioBox GO for adjusting the headphone\/monitor outputs and input gain.<\/p>\n<p>The audio interface is compatible with Mac\/Windows\/iOS\/Android devices, licensed for Studio One Prime and Studio Magic included.<\/p>\n<h2>What about the prices?<\/h2>\n<p>PreSonus AudioBox GO sells for $80.\u00a0The box includes a USB A to USB-C cable, four rubber feet and instructions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/60_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"230\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Specifications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Balanced XLR input, combo jack, input 1<\/li>\n<li>Frequency response: (\u00b13.0 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz<\/li>\n<li>Input impedance: 1.4 kOhm<\/li>\n<li>Gain control range (\u00b1 1 dB) 50 dB (0 dB to +50 dB)<\/li>\n<li>Maximum input level (unity gain, 1 kHz at 0.5% THD+N) +10 dBu (\u00b1 0.5 dBu, min. gain)<\/li>\n<li>Phantom Power (\u00b12 VDC) +48 VDC\u00a0(\u00b12 Vdc)<\/li>\n<li><strong>line input<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/4&#8243; TRS female, balanced, via combo jack, input 1<\/li>\n<li>Input impedance 750 kOhm<\/li>\n<li>Maximum input level +19 dB<\/li>\n<li>Gain control range 50dB (-20dB to +30dB)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instrument input<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/4&#8243; TS female, unbalanced, inlet 2<\/li>\n<li>Input impedance 750 kOhm<\/li>\n<li>Maximum input level +13dB<\/li>\n<li>Gain control range 50dB (0dB to +50dB)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Line Outputs<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Type 1\/4&#8243; female TRS, balanced impedance<\/li>\n<li>Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz, +\/-0.2dB<\/li>\n<li>Output impedance 51 ohm<\/li>\n<li>THD+N (1kHz, 20kHz BW, A-wtd) &lt;0.007%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headphone output<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Type 1\/4&#8243; TRS active stereo<\/li>\n<li>Maximum output power 30 mW\/channel.\u00a0at a load of 60 ohms<\/li>\n<li>Frequency response (\u00b11.0 dB) 20 Hz &#8211; 20 kHz, +- 0.5 dB<\/li>\n<li>THD+N (1 kHz, maximum gain, 20 kHz bandwidth, A-wtd) &lt;0.08%<\/li>\n<li>Signal-to-noise ratio (1 kHz, maximum gain, 20 kHz bandwidth, A-wtd) 90 dB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Powered by USB-C<\/li>\n<li>ADC dynamic range (A-wtd, 48 kHz sample rate) 90 dB<\/li>\n<li>DAC dynamic range (A-wtd, 48 kHz sample rate) 102 dB<\/li>\n<li>Bit depth 24<\/li>\n<li>Reference level for 0 dBFS +10 dBu<\/li>\n<li>Supported sample rates (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[ratemypost]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The AudioBox GO audio interface is equipped with a PreSonus\u00ae XMAX-L preamplifier, the manufacturer says that it provides not only low noise, but also 50 dB gain, and there is also +48 V phantom power on board for professional XLR condenser microphones. 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