PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL

RM2,587.20

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"...comes with powerful DSP effects... Ultimately, the most important point about the Audiobox 1818VSL is that it provides a good-sounding and reliable way of getting multi-channel audio in and out of a computer — at an extremely competitive price." - Sam Inglis, Sound On Sound

"...solidly built... the AudioBox’s XMAX Class A, all-discrete preamps with 30V rails are getting widespread recognition for their excellent quality... So here’s the bottom line: Couple the quality interfacing with the mixing, live monitoring, presets, and even great documentation, and you have quite the deal — especially at this unexpectedly low price." - Craig Anderton, Electronic Musician

A professional recording system you can grow with.

When you’re recording a full band, you need an interface with enough I/O to handle the challenge. For these sessions, the AudioBox 1818VSL USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface has you covered with six mic/line inputs and two mic/instruments inputs, each with a crystal-clear, high-headroom XMAX preamp. Want to track the whole band at once and send to multiple sets of monitors, headphone amps, and outboard gear? Connect a PreSonus® DigiMax™ D8 or DigiMax DP88 8-channel preamp/converter via ADAT Optical and a digital device via S/PDIF for a total of 18 inputs and 18 outputs.

XMAX preamps 96 kHz sampling = great sound.

The AudioBox 1818VSL records and plays back at sampling rates up to 96 kHz, with remarkably low noise. It features the same Class A XMAX microphone preamplifiers as our StudioLive AI mixers, which are found in recording studios and live venues the world over. The result is clean, pure, audiophile-quality sound.

A versatile solution for almost any studio.

The AudioBox 1818VSL’s two combo mic/instrument and six combo mic/line inputs make it extremely versatile, enabling you to use it with microphones, guitars, keyboards, DJ gear, and more. But that’s just the start: The 1818VSL is loaded with features that make it suitable for almost any studio situation and on the road.

World-class recording software included.

Seamlessly integrated with the included PreSonus Studio One® 3 Artist DAW, the AudioBox 1818VSL interface works with virtually all Mac and Windows audio-recording software. Built by creative people for creative music production, Studio One 3 is easy to learn and enables you to compose, record, and produce your masterpiece without getting distracted by the tools. Studio One also enjoys a robust online community of enthusiastic and helpful users you can turn to for advice.

Input/Output

  • 2 dual-purpose, front-panel, mic/instrument input channels with:
    • Combo XLR mic and balanced ¼" instrument input
    • Class A XMAX mic / instrument preamp
    • Individual channel-trim controls with 0 to 35 dBu mic gain range
  • 6 dual-purpose, front-panel, mic/line input channels with:
    • Combo XLR mic and balanced ¼" line input
    • Class A XMAX mic preamp
    • Individual channel-trim controls with 0 to 35 dBu mic gain range
  • 2 balanced ¼” main (L/R) line outputs
  • 8 balanced ¼” auxiliary (L/R) line outputs
  • 8 channels ADAT optical input and output (at 44.1 or 48 kHz; 4 channels at 88.2 or 96 kHz)
  • 2 channels (stereo) S/PDIF coaxial input and output
  • 1 stereo ¼” headphone output with level control
  • 1 BNC word-clock output
  • MIDI In/Out
  • 1 USB 2.0 port

Meters, Controls, and Features

  • True 48V phantom power for condenser microphones (switchable in two banks for channels 1-4 and 5-8)
  • Main-output level control
  • Power/USB sync LED
  • LED clip indicator for each channel
  • L/R main output meter (dual 7-segment LED ladder)

Digitalia

  • 24-bit resolution and 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz sampling rate
  • Professional-grade A/D/A converters ( 114 dBu dynamic range)
  • Mac®- and Windows®-compatible, including Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and Windows 7
  • Supports ASIO, Core Audio, Direct Sound (Windows XP), Windows Audio Session API (Windows Vista and Windows 7)

Physical

  • 1U rack-mountable
    • Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
  • Weighs 4.6 lb. (2.1 kg)
  • 18 VDC external power supply (included)

Included Software​

  • Studio One® Artist license included, PreSonus’ revolutionary digital audio workstation for Mac and Windows, with unlimited track count and 2 GB content