PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL
PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL
PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL
PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL

PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL

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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.

Features

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

Technical Specifications

Microphone Inputs

• Connector Type Combo, XLR, female, balanced
• Mic Preamp EIN -133 dB, 20 kHz BW, max gain, Rs=40Ω, 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 kΩ
• Phantom Power +48 VDC, 32 mA total unit

Line Inputs

▪ Connector Type Combo, ¼” 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 kΩ

Instrument Inputs

• Connector Type Combo, ¼” 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 MΩ

Analog Outputs

• Connector Type ¼” 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 51Ω

Headphone Outputs

• Connector Type ¼” TRS, female, stereo
• Maximum Power 120 mW/ch @ 60Ω 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 @ 75Ω 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 5.5” (139.7 mm)
• Width 19” (482.6 mm)
• Weight 4.6 lb. (2.1 kg)

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