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Description
The flagship in PreSonus new generation of USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interfaces, the AudioBox 1818VSL takes hardware/software integration to the next level and delivers a combination of features, audio quality, and value that is unprecedented in this product category. Using your computer CPU and PreSonus Virtual StudioLive (VSL) software, AudioBox VSL-series interfaces provide reverb and delay effects and the same Fat Channel compression, limiting, semi-parametric EQ, and high-pass filter, as the PreSonus StudioLive 16.0.2 digital mixer all with inaudible latency. Its a great choice for project studios, performing bands, school music labs, and a wide variety of corporate installations and other contractor applications. This is a pro product all the way, with high-end 24-bit, 96 kHz converters; Class A XMAX preamps; ADAT optical I/O; S/PDIF coaxial I/O; word-clock output; and MIDI I/O, housed in a heavy-duty, rack-mount metal chassis. Furthermore, thanks to the power of VSL, the AudioBox 1818VSL includes a 26x8 software mixer. As a result, with just an AudioBox 1818VSL and your laptop or other computer, you can mix a studio session or live show featuring a full bandall while monitoring and recording with or without real-time effects! And you can do it simply and easily, with no hardware mixer, no outboard effects rack, and minimal wiring, thanks to the tight integration between PreSonus hardware and software.
Specifications
Input/Output- 2 dual-purpose, front-panel, mic/instrument input channels with:
- Combo XLR mic and balanced " 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 " line input
- Class A XMAX mic preamp
- Individual channel-trim controls with 0 to +35 dBu mic gain range
- 2 balanced main (L/R) line outputs
- 8 balanced 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 headphone output with level control
- 1 BNC word-clock output
- MIDI In/Out
- 1 USB 2.0 port
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Virtual StudioLive (VSL) ultra-low-latency control and effects software for Mac and Windows; manages:
- Near-zero-latency monitoring with extensive signal processing
- 26 x 8 DSP mixer
- StudioLive16.0.2 Fat Channel compressor, limiter, expander, high-pass filter, and semi-parametric EQ for each input, and analog output and its DAW return
- 2 stereo effects buses with reverb and delay
- More than 50 Fat Channel DSP presets for enhancing instrument and vocal recordings
- Studio One Artist 2
- PreSonus revolutionary digital audio workstation for Mac and Windows, with unlimited track count and 10+ GB of third-party resources. With Studio One's Nimbit extension, you can immediately start selling your music.
- AB1818VSL Remote (free from the Apple App Store)
- Provides iPad remote control over Virtual StudioLive Software
Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for the AudioBox 1818VSL:
Windows
Windows XP SP3, Vista x64/x32 SP2, Windows 7 x64/x32 SP1
Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon X2 processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X4 or better recommended)
2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
Mac
Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later
Intel Core Duo processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Core i3 or better recommended)
2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
Windows and Mac Systems
USB 2.0 Port
Internet connection (only for activation)
DVD-ROM drive
Monitor with at least 1024x768 resolution
20 GB hard-disk space
Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
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.
Microphone Inputs
Connector Type Combo, XLR, female, balanced
Mic Preamp EIN -133 dB, 20 kHz BW, max gain, Rs=40O, A-wtd
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 22 kHz, 0.25 dB, unity gain
THD+N 0.002%, +4 dBu, 1 kHz, unity gain, 22 kHz BW, A-wtd
S/N Ratio 97 dB, +4 dBu, 1 kHz, unity gain, 22 kHz BW, A-wtd
Gain Control Range -15 dB to +65 dB
Input Max Headroom +16 dBu, < 0.5% THD
Input Impedance 1.7 kO
Phantom Power +48 VDC, 32 mA total unit
Line Inputs
Connector Type Combo, TRS, female, balanced
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 22 kHz, 0.25 dB, unity gain
THD+N 0.002%, +4 dBu, 1 kHz, unity gain, 22 kHz BW, A-wtd
S/N Ratio 98 dB, +4 dBu, 1 kHz, unity gain, 22 kHz BW, A-wtd
Gain Control Range -20 dB to +20 dB
Input Max Headroom +21 dBu, < 0.5% THD
Input Impedance 10 kO
Instrument Inputs
Connector Type Combo, TS, female, unbalanced
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 22 kHz, 0.25 dB, unity gain
THD+N 0.003%, +4 dBu, 1 kHz, unity gain, 22 kHz BW, A-wtd
S/N Ratio 89 dB, +4 dBu, 1 kHz, unity gain, 22 kHz BW, A-wtd
Gain Control Range -30 dB to +50 dB
Input Max Headroom +21 dBu, < 0.5% THD
Input Impedance 1 MO
Analog Outputs
Connector Type TRS, female, impedance balanced
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 22 kHz, 0.25 dB
THD+N 0.003%, 1 kHz, 22 kHz BW, A-wtd
S/N Ratio 109 dB, 1 kHz, 22 kHz BW, A-wtd
Output Level +10 dBu, <0.5% THD
Output Impedance 51O
Headphone Outputs
Connector Type TRS, female, stereo
Maximum Power 120 mW/ch @ 60O load
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.5 dB, max gain
THD+N 0.01%, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 kHz BW, A-wtd
S/N Ratio 96 dB, 1 kHz, max gain, 20 kHz BW, A-wtd
Digital
ADC Dynamic Range 114 dB, 48 kHz, A-wtd
DAC Dynamic Range 114 dB, 48 kHz, A-wtd
Host Interface USB 2.0 high-speed
Bit Depth 24-bit
Sample Rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Maximum Latency 6 mS, analog input to analog output
ADAT Optical I/O Toslink connectors, ADAT/SMUX formats
S/PDIF I/O RCA female connectors
Word Clock Output BNC connector, 4.5 Vpp @ 75O load
MIDI I/O 5-pin DIN connectors
Power
External Power Adapter +18 VDC, 2.6A, center-positive
Connector Type Barrel: 5.5 mm OD, 2.1 mm ID, 9.5 mm length
Physical
Dimensions 1U rackmount
Height 1.75 (44.45 mm)
Depth Depth 5.5 (139.7 mm)
Width
Width 19 (482.6 mm)
Weight 4.6 lb. (2.1 kg)
NOTE: As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., reserves the right to change any specification stated herein at any time, without notification.Additional Information
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