I got a brand new one recently. The problem is it makes lots of stuttering and noise when I set Audiobox at the audio device setting on Studio One 4, but most of the issues are gone when I switch it to ASIO4ALL.
Is it normal? Or does this device have an actual issue?

 

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It only stutters with it's homegrown driver? Hmmm, it only runs at 96 kHz, perhaps you are not really setting it up properly inside the DAW if ASIO4ALL is hitting the mark.

 

switch off ASIO. Makw sure your sample rates and latency settings match Then open UniversalControl. https://www.presonus.com/products/Virtual-StudioLive/downloads

 

@Niruvana For years Presonus has been telling customers to refrain from using ASIO4All with their products.

https://answers.presonus.com/3167/can-use-asio4all-with-audiobox-series-interface-on-windows

We already expanded on this on another thread. Having several drivers for your audio interface does nothing but create conflicts. People think that having severldrivers is going to turn their audio interfeca into the next RME. In fact, if uou have an audio interface you should not even have the likes of Realtek enable. All you need is one driver which gives you the best performance. Only one.

 

Omg, it's super complicated to install an audio interface driver. Then how people who installed multiple DAW can handle this issue? As far as I know, most DAWs install their own driver.
eg) FL studio Asio, Cubase Generic Asio

I tried every step what Presonus said, but it didn't work. I rather reinstall ASIO4ALL and use it for hassle-free. I just wanted to make sure if the device has an actual defection. So, according to your post and Presonus, the device itself is ok. Isn't it?
Thanks anyways!

 

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Third-party driver works better sounds weird. Doesn't it? That's what I thought too.

 

Do you have a powered USB hub? Have you tried plugging it into that?
There could be an issue with the Audiobox not getting enough power to operate properly.

Have you tried a different USB cable? Some high end devices come with shitty or, the wrong cables.

Is your system overclocked? May be good for gaming but not for audio production.

The list goes on..........

 

Good point, however, an audio interface should not be connected to through a USB port unless it is absolutely necessary to do so.

 

Great! It makes my brain much clear now. So, it means I HAVE TO use only one driver! I have never thought about it. I will disable other drivers from now and will see what will happen. Thanks!
Btw, what about the native soundcard driver? The Realtek one. Should I disable it too?

 

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Yeah..Should have mentioned using included power source if any.

 

Yes, I used the native cable which was in the box and other ones I have, and plugged it in the USB port, but not a hub. However, nothing worked. If those things triggered the issue, ASIO4ALL was also supposed to have the problem.

I am using a gaming laptop. So, I didn't overclock it. It has a pretty good spec. i7, 16GB memory and SSD. I tested with a blank project. Thus, I don't think it's because of my computer.

 

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I have another question. It is a bit off-topic though. I tried to connect my pin mic to Audiobox, but nothing happened. Does it not work with this way?

 

The fact that it is a laptop and, a gaming laptop indicates extra care & attention to fine tune for audio work.
Gaming laptops usually have bios &/or software settings for voltage & timing settings to name a few. These can have a negative effect working with audio programs that require 'steady state' system resources (Pro Tools, S1, DP, Sam X4, Mixbus).

A Workstation level laptop is a better choice for audio production. Something built for video editing & rendering usually has everything needed to get started with audio production. Refurbished units with warranty can be found for half the cost of new units.

If you are serious about music production & only have resources for one laptop, I would recommend flipping your current unit & getting a proper system. If you just have to game, you will need to figure out what your system is doing because this issue will come up again.

You don't want to be in the middle of an inspired mix & have your system corrupt the session data to the point where your have to start over from scratch, losing the inspiration.

Just random brain farts of course. Not having hands & eyes on your system can only lead to guess work at best.

Hope you get it all ironed out.

 

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Lavaliers usually require some kind of line driver/preamp to boost the signal.

 

I got your point. Need to make money to get the workstation level one!
Thanks.

 

Driver? Is it possible to do it with a driver?

 

If the Lavalier does not have a built-in pre-amp using a battery or phantom power, you will need to boost the audio signal while keeping the noise floor down.

Does the Audiobox have the ability to switch impedance & boost incoming signals by 10 to 20db? This should be followed by some type of comp/limiter to smooth out the boosted audio from the Lavalier.

 

Just like any other microphone, you need a preamp. You need to power it, too, but it is not phantom power +48V. These are designed to go into microphone inputs like those in your laptop or in a camera.

Both inputs are instrument inputs, meaning high impedance. No problem there, no need to switch.

Edit: See this:

Also, lav mics are not a good idea, you use them in film when you have to (and still it's best if you can use the boom mics, and keep lavs just a backup). But they're the necessary evil with the only advantage being the size.