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New PreSonus 26C versus MBox Gen 3
Since I upgraded to Windows 10 Pro/PT 2020.3 I decided to retire my MBox 3, which is quickly approaching EOL. There were also some things about it I never liked, so it's been on my mind for a while.
I researched what was around in terms of what my needs and budget were and settled on the PreSonus 26C. I use a PreSonus preamp and headphone amp, which I really like, so my assumption was that they'd play nice together. Here's my question: How much does the interface affect the sound? I swear that I'm hearing greater clarity and detail with the PreSonus than I did with the MBox. Is this possible? Or am I imagining it since it's new and shiny?
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Re: New PreSonus 26C versus MBox Gen 3
Different interfaces and pre-amps have their own character and it sounds like you notice the difference with your new interface.
The 26C uses the Presonus XMAX pre-amps, which are quite good, don't add much color and have a very natural sound. I'm glad you are enjoying your new interface. I also use Presonus interfaces and have been really happy with them. |
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Re: New PreSonus 26C versus MBox Gen 3
Thanks, junkgear.
I'm just noticing that things sound brighter and more clear.
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Be Quiet Pure Base 600 case * Core i5-12600K * Gigabyte Z690 UD AX * 32 GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR4 * 2X HP DreamColor Z24x G2 displays * NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 * Samsung 980 boot drive * Samsung 870 EVO PT projects drive * Samsung 860 EVO PT archive drive * Novation Impulse 49 MIDI * PreSonus Studio 26c interface * PreSonus Bluetube V2 preamp * PreSonus HP4 headphone amp * JBL LR 305 monitors * Sennheiser HD 650 headphones * Windows 10 Pro 64 21H2, Pro Tools 2022.7.0 |
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Re: New PreSonus 26C versus MBox Gen 3
It's not your imagination, enjoy your new gear
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Re: New PreSonus 26C versus MBox Gen 3
Thanks--loving it so far.
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Be Quiet Pure Base 600 case * Core i5-12600K * Gigabyte Z690 UD AX * 32 GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR4 * 2X HP DreamColor Z24x G2 displays * NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 * Samsung 980 boot drive * Samsung 870 EVO PT projects drive * Samsung 860 EVO PT archive drive * Novation Impulse 49 MIDI * PreSonus Studio 26c interface * PreSonus Bluetube V2 preamp * PreSonus HP4 headphone amp * JBL LR 305 monitors * Sennheiser HD 650 headphones * Windows 10 Pro 64 21H2, Pro Tools 2022.7.0 |
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