PreSonus's budget interface bundles the full Studio One Artist DAW — exceptional value for beginners who need both an interface and a professional DAW.
| Inputs | 2x XLR/TRS combo |
| Outputs | 2x balanced 1/4" TRS, 1x headphone |
| MIDI | In and Out |
| Sample Rate | Up to 96kHz/24-bit |
| Bus Powered | Yes (USB) |
| DAW Included | Studio One Artist (full) |
The PreSonus AudioBox 96 includes the full version of Studio One Artist — a professional DAW that normally costs £79 on its own. If you don't have a DAW yet, this bundle is hard to beat for total spend when getting started.
Preamps are clean and functional without being exceptional. Noise floor slightly higher than Scarlett equivalents. For vocals, guitar, and podcast at 44.1 or 48kHz, results are perfectly adequate. The 96kHz ceiling is the main technical limitation.
Studio One Artist is a genuinely excellent DAW — professional, well-maintained, well-regarded. Not a stripped-down demo. Getting it free with a £99 interface is exceptional value.
Budget-conscious beginners who need both an interface and a DAW. If you already own a DAW, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo offers better sound for similar money.
The PreSonus AudioBox 96 is a decent interface elevated to good value by the bundled Studio One Artist. The preamps are functional rather than exceptional and the 96kHz ceiling feels dated. But for starting from zero needing both interface and DAW, this bundle is genuinely compelling.