AudioBox iTwo

Description

The interface for producers on the go.

An excellent choice for mobile musicians, sound designers, and podcasters, the USB 2.0 bus-powered PreSonus AudioBox® iTwo provides offers two combo mic and switchable line/instrument inputs with a high-performance mic preamplifier, so you can record synths, guitars, and anything you can capture with mics. MIDI I/O lets you connect your favorite synth or MIDI controller. The compact, ruggedly built AudioBox iTwo is compatible with Mac®, Windows® PC, and Apple iPad® and is bundled with powerful, easy-to-use recording software, making it a complete, multiplatform recording solution.

Mobile recording made easy.

The AudioBox iTwo and its software library make recording your compositions and tracks easy! Record in stereo on your iPad with free Capture™ Duo or record up to 32 tracks with affordable Capture for iPad. Then wirelessly beam your iPad tracks to our award-winning Studio One® recording and production software for Mac or Windows for editing and mixing. Or do the whole project on your laptop with Studio One. Either way, the AudioBox iTwo and its software library provide all the tools needed to record on the road and in the studio.

Loud and clear.

To record great-sounding music, you need outstanding preamps and digital converters. And to hear what you're doing, you need a headphone amp that keeps up with the rest of the design. The AudioBox iTwo delivers it all! We're famous for our award-winning microphone preamplifiers, and we've equipped the AudioBox iTwo with a new, sweet-sounding mic preamp that will capture your voice in all its glory. Clean, clear, 24-bit, 96 kHz digital converters and an ultra-loud, crystal-clear headphone output ensure you hear every detail.

Built to travel.

AudioBox iTwo is a mobile interface in the best sense of the term. It can sit on a tabletop or fit in the pocket of a backpack or laptop bag and works with standard iOS power accessories. Its metal chassis is built like a small tank yet it weighs just 1.35 pounds (0.63 kg). Wherever your travels take you, whenever your creative muse calls, your AudioBox iTwo interface will be ready to help you compose and record your masterpiece. Check it out at your favorite PreSonus® dealer.

Features

Core Technology

• Bus-powered USB 2.0/iPad audio interface
• 24-bit resolution; 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz sampling rate

Inputs and Outputs

• 2 microphone inputs with low-noise, high-headroom, Class A mic preamplifiers and +48V phantom power
• 2 switchable line/instrument inputs
• 2 balanced 1/4" TRS main line-level outputs
• 1x1 MIDI In/Out
• Stereo headphone output with independent level control

Controls

• Zero-latency monitoring via internal analog mixer (variable mix via Mix knob)
• Large main volume knob
• Signal present and clipping LEDs

Integrated Software

• Studio One® Artist DAW software (Mac/Windows) and 6+ GB of third-party resources
• Transfer files wirelessly from Capture for iPad to Studio One
• Compatible with almost all recording software for Mac®, Windows®, and iPad®
• Nimbit Free account to distribute and sell your music

Construction and Security

• Kensington lock hole
• Metal chassis

Computer system requirements:

Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for the AudioBox iTwo:

Windows

• Windows® 7 x64/x86 SP1, Windows 8/8.1 x64/x86 or Windows 10 x64/x86
• Intel Core Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or better recommended)
• 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

Mac

• Mac® OS X 10.8 or later
• Intel® Core™ Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or better recommended)
• 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

Windows and Mac Systems

• USB 2.0 Port
• Internet connection for registration and download of included software
• Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
• Monitor with at least 1280x800 resolution

Apple iPad

• iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini, iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2
• iOS 7.0.1 or higher

The minimum system requirements may differ for DAWs other than Studio One. Please check the requirements for your DAW of choice with its manufacturer.

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) than you might experience while monitoring audio or MIDI signals. Monitor resolution for both PC and Macintosh should be no lower than 1024x768 pixels.

Technical Specifications

Mi crophone Preamp

• Type XLR female, balanced
• Frequency Response (±3.0 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Input Impedance (Balanced) 1,200O
• THD+N (unwtd, 1 kHz @ +4 dBu Output, Unity Gain) < 0.008%
• S/N Ratio (Unity Gain, Ref. = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 22 kHz) > 95 dB
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, 52 dB Gain)
• Gain Control Range (± 1 dB) 0 dB to 52 dB
• Max Input Level (Unity Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N) +10 dBu
• Phantom Power (±2 VDC) +48 VDC

Line Input

• Type 1/4" TRS female, balanced
• Input Impedance 10 kO

Instrument Input

• Type 1/4" TS female, unbalanced
• Input Impedance 1 MO

Line Outputs

• Type 1/4" TRS female, balanced
• Output Impedance 51O

Headphone Output

• Type 1/4" TRS active stereo
• Maximum Output 60 mW/ch. @ 60O Load
• Frequency Response (±1.0 dB) 20 Hz - 30 kHz

MIDI I/O

• Type Dual 5-pin female DIN

Digital Audio

• ADC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz Sample Rate) 105 dB
• DAC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz Sample Rate) 105 dB
• Bit Depth 24
• Reference Level for 0 dBFS +10 dBu
• Internal Sample Frequency Selections (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96
• Power USB bus-powered

Physical

• Height 1.71" (43.5 mm)
• Depth 5.31" (135 mm)
• Width 7.56" (192 mm)
• Weight 1.35 lbs (0.62 kg)