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PreSonus AudioBox GO: Compact and budget- friendly audio interface

PreSonus AudioBox GO
PreSonus AudioBox GO

The AudioBox GO audio interface is equipped with a PreSonus® 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.

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.

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Interfaces PreSonus AudioBox GO

There are two 6.3mm audio outputs for connecting professional monitors and a headphone output. There are four knobs on the front of the AudioBox GO for adjusting the headphone/monitor outputs and input gain.

The audio interface is compatible with Mac/Windows/iOS/Android devices, licensed for Studio One Prime and Studio Magic included.

What about the prices?

PreSonus AudioBox GO sells for $80. The box includes a USB A to USB-C cable, four rubber feet and instructions.

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Specifications

  • Balanced XLR input, combo jack, input 1
  • Frequency response: (±3.0 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz
  • Input impedance: 1.4 kOhm
  • Gain control range (± 1 dB) 50 dB (0 dB to +50 dB)
  • Maximum input level (unity gain, 1 kHz at 0.5% THD+N) +10 dBu (± 0.5 dBu, min. gain)
  • Phantom Power (±2 VDC) +48 VDC (±2 Vdc)
  • line input
    • 1/4″ TRS female, balanced, via combo jack, input 1
    • Input impedance 750 kOhm
    • Maximum input level +19 dB
    • Gain control range 50dB (-20dB to +30dB)
  • Instrument input
    • 1/4″ TS female, unbalanced, inlet 2
    • Input impedance 750 kOhm
    • Maximum input level +13dB
    • Gain control range 50dB (0dB to +50dB)
  • Line Outputs
    • Type 1/4″ female TRS, balanced impedance
    • Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.2dB
    • Output impedance 51 ohm
    • THD+N (1kHz, 20kHz BW, A-wtd) <0.007%
  • Headphone output
    • Type 1/4″ TRS active stereo
    • Maximum output power 30 mW/channel. at a load of 60 ohms
    • Frequency response (±1.0 dB) 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +- 0.5 dB
    • THD+N (1 kHz, maximum gain, 20 kHz bandwidth, A-wtd) <0.08%
    • Signal-to-noise ratio (1 kHz, maximum gain, 20 kHz bandwidth, A-wtd) 90 dB
  • Powered by USB-C
  • ADC dynamic range (A-wtd, 48 kHz sample rate) 90 dB
  • DAC dynamic range (A-wtd, 48 kHz sample rate) 102 dB
  • Bit depth 24
  • Reference level for 0 dBFS +10 dBu
  • Supported sample rates (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96

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