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"The Audio device audio box could not be initialized. Please check your hardware settings"

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asked Oct 17, 2016 in Studio One 2 by marklesowski (140 points)
Using windows 10 64 bit using audio box USB with updated firmware

Installed other day was working fine and went to use today and now it's giving me error "The Audio device audio box could not be initialized. Please check  your hardware settings"

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answered Nov 17, 2016 by karele3 (140 points)
yeah, the same problem for me. just contacted presonus' customer service today. we shall see. it had worked well for many months, and all of a sudden this happens...
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answered Nov 19, 2017 by laurensbronsveld (240 points)
Hi,

Have you found a solution for this problem? I am experiencing the same thing...
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answered Jan 8, 2018 by jonwild (140 points)
Hi

Just tried installing Audiobox and Studio One for the first time... had the same issues. Has anyone had any success yet?
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answered Apr 18, 2018 by johnwhite22 (630 points)
Try plugging it into the back of the computer, i.e. directly into the motherboard, rather than the front.

Sounds stupid and simple but worked first try.
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answered May 15, 2020 by perdador (250 points)
I'm having similar issues. And I'm using a laptop, plugging it into the same USB 2.0 port every time, so the whole "plug it into the back of the computer" thing isn't helpful.
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