Professional Press Box for Media Audio Distribution

A press box is a professional audio distribution device used to provide multiple media outputs from one source. It is commonly used at press conferences, government briefings, sports events, corporate announcements, universities and broadcast environments where journalists need direct access to clean audio.

AudioPressBox press boxes are built for these professional applications. They help organizers avoid crowded microphones, unstable adapters and inconsistent sound quality. With portable, installation, Dante and USB-C options, AudioPressBox offers a complete press audio solution for modern media events.

AudioPressBox®: The Leading Solution for Distributing Audio Signals to Multiple Outputs

A press box makes media audio distribution easier and more professional. Instead of every journalist trying to capture sound from the room or connect to the same output, AudioPressBox provides dedicated outputs for each recording or broadcast device.

The video shows how a press box works in a real event workflow. Connect the main source, distribute the signal, and give the media team fast, reliable access to high-quality audio.

AudioPressBox press boxes are designed for press conferences, public statements, media rooms and venues that regularly host journalists. The goal is simple: make official audio easy to access without compromising the professional setup of the event.

Portable

Portable AudioPressBox® press boxes are ideal for events where media access is needed quickly and the location may change. They are suitable for indoor press conferences, outdoor briefings, sports interviews, public announcements and temporary media zones. Selected units include rechargeable battery operation and rugged portable cases, allowing organizers to provide professional press audio distribution even when the event is not held in a prepared AV room.

Installation

Installation AudioPressBox® press boxes are designed for venues that regularly host media events. They can be integrated into press rooms, council chambers, government facilities, universities, conference centers and corporate auditoriums so that journalists always have a dedicated point for official audio. This reduces setup time, improves cable management and helps the AV team keep the main sound system protected from unmanaged external connections.

Dante

Dante-enabled AudioPressBox press boxes are useful in venues where the official audio feed is already routed through a networked AV system. They allow Dante audio to be made available to journalists through practical media outputs without giving external users access to the internal Dante network. This is valuable for modern press rooms, conference venues and hybrid AV installations that need both digital routing and simple media connection points.

USB-C

USB-C press boxes support modern media workflows where journalists may use smartphones, laptops or USB-C recorders in addition to traditional cameras. AudioPressBox® devices with USB-C help combine digital connectivity with professional press audio distribution. They are especially useful for hybrid press conferences, streamed events and media rooms where remote participants and mobile journalists need access to the same official sound.

Press Box Applications

AudioPressbox Ecosystems

The Best Portable Press Boxes for Comprehensive Audio Solutions

Portable AudioPressBox press boxes deliver complete media audio access for temporary events. They are designed for press conferences, outdoor statements, political rallies, sports interviews, corporate announcements and other situations where journalists need a clean feed from the official source. Instead of placing many microphones around the speaker, organizers can provide multiple dedicated outputs from one professional device.

Depending on the model, AudioPressBox portable press boxes include MIC/LINE inputs, individually transformer-isolated outputs, Dante input, USB-C connectivity and rechargeable battery operation. This makes them flexible enough for indoor and outdoor use, hybrid press conferences and mobile media setups where different types of recording equipment may be used at the same time.

The built-in battery option helps when the event location does not have convenient mains power. Selected portable units can operate for many hours, recharge while connected to a power supply and keep working if external power is removed. This makes them practical for outdoor media events, temporary press areas and locations where speed and reliability are more important than a permanent AV infrastructure.

For the organizer, a portable press box creates a cleaner event area and a more professional workflow. For journalists, it provides a dedicated output that is easier to use than room sound or an improvised cable split. AudioPressBox portable press boxes are built to make media audio distribution predictable, organized and reliable.

AudioPressBox APB Mini

Professional portable, active, pressbox with 2 Analog Line/Mic inputs, 1 Digital USB-C input & output and 8 Analog Line/Mic & 4 Digital USB-C outputs. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor press conferences due to heavy duty Nanuk case. The USB-C also allows a video conference in & out connection for a hybrid press conference.

2 Analog MIC (phantom power) / LINE inputs – balanced with gain control and 26dB PAD
1 Digital USB-C input & output
8 Analog XLR balanced and individually transformer isolated outputs
XLR outputs are switchable between MIC or LINE output level
4 Digital USB-C outputs
Built-in Compressor and Limiter for Analog (XLR) inputs
On unit printed QR code for online access to manual, user guide and video guide

USB-C inputs & outputs
Portable
Individually transformer isolated outputs
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
IP 67 waterproof case
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

AudioPressBox APB-320 C-USB

Professional portable, active, pressbox with 2 Analog Line/Mic inputs, 1 Digital USB-C input & output and 16 Analog Line/Mic & 4 Digital USB-C outputs. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor press conferences due to built-in rechargeable accu pack and heavy duty Nanuk case. The USB-C also allows a video conference in & out connection for a hybrid press conference.

2 Analog MIC (phantom power) / LINE inputs – balanced with gain control and 26dB PAD
1 Digital USB-C input & output
16 Analog XLR balanced and individually transformer isolated outputs
XLR outputs are switchable between MIC or LINE output level
4 Digital USB-C outputs
Built-in Compressor and Limiter for Analog (XLR) inputs
Li-Ion AccuPack with microprocessor controlled battery management
20 hours battery operation time. Note: AccuPack is placed (built-in) inside the unit
On unit printed QR code for online access to manual, user guide and video guide

USB-C inputs & outputs
Portable
Rechargeable accu pack - 20 hours
Individually transformer isolated outputs
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
IP 67 waterproof case
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

AudioPressBox APB-216 C-D

Professional portable, active, Dante-enabled pressbox with 2 Line/Mic & 1 ch Dante inputs and 16 Line/Mic outputs. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor press conferences due to built-in rechargeable accu pack and heavy duty Nanuk case.

2 MIC (phantom power) / LINE Inputs – balanced with gain control and 26dB PAD
1 Channel DANTE Input – RJ45 ethercon
16 balanced and individually transformer isolated outputs
Each Output is switchable between MIC or LINE output level
Built-in Compressor and Limiter for each Input
Li-Ion AccuPack with microprocessor controlled battery management
20 hours battery operation time. Note: AccuPack is placed (built-in) inside the unit
On unit printed QR code for online access to manual, user guide and video guide

Dante
Portable
Rechargeable accu pack - 20 hours
Individually transformer isolated outputs
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
IP 67 waterproof case
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

AudioPressBox APB-112 SB-D

Professional, portable, active, AudioPressBox unit with 1 channel DANTE input and 12 LINE/Mic outputs. It is powered via PoE so you need only 1 cable for the signal and power. The portability and plug & play allows for quick setup anywhere.

1 channel DANTE input – RJ45 ethercon
12 high quality balanced, individually transformer isolated outputs.
Each output is switchable between Line or MIC level.
The unit is powered only via PoE from DANTE network
Thanks to DANTE patching you can easily expand number of channels or number of outputs by adding other APB-112 SB-D

Dante
Easy installation
Individually transformer isolated outputs
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
PoE
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

AudioPressBox APB-1.32 CB

A professional portable active press box bundle consisting of a AudioPressBox drive unit and AudioPressBox portable expanders. It features 1 Line Input and 32 Line/Mic Outputs.

1x APB-D100 drive unit:

1 balanced LINE Input
Switchable High-Pass filter
Switchable Compressor and Limiter for Input channel
2 separately buffered Outputs

4x APB-008 SB-EX expanders:

1 balanced Input for APB drive unit with link Output for another unit
8 High quality balanced Outputs, independent transformer isolated and switchable LINE or MIC Output level.

Portable
Individually transformer isolated outputs
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
IP 67 waterproof case
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

Press Boxes For Every Installation

AudioPressBox installation devices are ideal for venues where press access is required regularly. They can be installed in press rooms, government facilities, council chambers, universities, conference centers, corporate auditoriums and broadcast-ready meeting spaces. A fixed press box gives journalists a clear point to connect their equipment to the official audio feed without needing temporary access to the mixer.

For system integrators, AudioPressBox provides a professional media interface that can be planned as part of the AV design. Depending on the project, installation press boxes can be wall-mounted, in-wall or rack-based and can include Dante, PoE, USB-C and analog output options.

This makes it possible to design a room that serves both the internal AV system and external media users. A permanent press box also improves event operation. Staff do not have to rebuild the audio distribution setup for every briefing or public meeting. Media teams can connect to dedicated outputs, the AV system remains protected, and the signal path is easier to document and support.

For organizations that regularly work with journalists, an installed press box is not just a technical accessory. It becomes part of the media workflow of the room and helps every press event run more smoothly.

AudioPressBox APB-112 OW-D-USB

Professional, on wall, active, AudioPressBox unit with 1 channel DANTE input, 8 LINE/Mic outputs and 4 USB-C outputs. It is powered via PoE so you need only 1 cable for the signal and power. The easy install allows for quick setup.

1 channel DANTE input – RJ45
8 high quality balanced and individually transformer isolated outputs
4 Digital USB-C outputs
Each XLR Output is switchable between MIC or LINE output level
The unit is powered only via PoE from DANTE network
Thanks to DANTE patching you can easily expand number of channels or number of outputs by adding other APB-112 OW-D or APB-112 OW-D-USB units

USB-C inputs & outputs
Dante
Easy Installation
Individually transformer isolated outputs
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
PoE
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

AudioPressBox APB-112 IW-D

Professional, in wall, active, AudioPressBox unit with 1 channel DANTE input and 12 LINE/Mic outputs. It is powered via PoE so you need only 1 cable for the signal and power. The easy install allows for quick setup.

1 channel DANTE input – RJ45
12 high quality balanced and individually transformer isolated outputs
Each Output is switchable between MIC or LINE output level
The unit is powered only via PoE from DANTE network
Thanks to DANTE patching you can easily expand number of channels or number of outputs by adding other APB-112 IW-D

Dante
Easy Installation
Rechargeable accu pack - 20 hours
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
PoE
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

AudioPressBox APB-112 OW-D

Professional, on wall, active, AudioPressBox unit with 1 channel DANTE input and 12 LINE/Mic outputs. It is powered via PoE so you need only 1 cable for the signal and power. The easy install allows for quick setup.

1 channel DANTE input – RJ45
12 high quality balanced and individually transformer isolated outputs
Each Output is switchable between MIC or LINE output level
The unit is powered only via PoE from DANTE network
Thanks to DANTE patching you can easily expand number of channels or number of outputs by adding other APB-112 OW-D

Dante
Easy Installation
Rechargeable accu pack - 20 hours
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
PoE
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

The Press Box Boxes with Dante Integration

Press boxes with Dante integration are designed for venues that need to give journalists access to the official audio feed while keeping the main AV system professional and controlled. In many modern press rooms and conference venues, audio is already routed through Dante. AudioPressBox allows that networked source to be delivered to the press area as practical outputs for cameras, recorders and broadcast teams.

This is the point where a press box becomes more than a set of connectors. It creates a dedicated media access point that helps organizers avoid crowded microphones, improvised splitter cables and last-minute access to the main mixer.

For fixed installations, Dante-enabled press boxes can be integrated into racks, walls or in-wall panels. For temporary events, portable models can provide the same professional workflow without a permanent installation. This makes the system suitable for government briefings, sports events, corporate announcements, university events, public communication and broadcast-ready rooms.

The key value is simple: Dante manages the audio transport inside the venue, and AudioPressBox provides the professional press connection point that media teams can use immediately.

AudioPressBox APB-216 C-D

2 MIC (phantom power) / LINE Inputs – balanced with gain control and 26dB PAD
1 Channel DANTE Input – RJ45 ethercon
16 balanced and individually transformer isolated outputs
Each Output is switchable between MIC or LINE output level
Built-in Compressor and Limiter for each Input
Li-Ion AccuPack with microprocessor controlled battery management
20 hours battery operation time. Note: AccuPack is placed (built-in) inside the unit
On unit printed QR code for online access to manual, user guide and video guide

Dante
Portable
Rechargeable accu pack - 20 hours
Individually transformer isolated outputs
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
IP 67 waterproof case
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

AudioPressBox APB-112 OW-D-USB

1 channel DANTE input – RJ45
8 high quality balanced and individually transformer isolated outputs
4 Digital USB-C outputs
Each XLR Output is switchable between MIC or LINE output level
The unit is powered only via PoE from DANTE network
Thanks to DANTE patching you can easily expand number of channels or number of outputs by adding other APB-112 OW-D or APB-112 OW-D-USB units

USB-C inputs & outputs
Dante
Easy Installation
Individually transformer isolated outputs
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
PoE
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

AudioPressBox APB-112 SB-D

1 channel DANTE input – RJ45 ethercon
12 high quality balanced, individually transformer isolated outputs.
Each output is switchable between Line or MIC level.
The unit is powered only via PoE from DANTE network
Thanks to DANTE patching you can easily expand number of channels or number of outputs by adding other APB-112 SB-D

Dante
Easy installation
Individually transformer isolated outputs
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
PoE
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

AudioPressBox APB-112 IW-D

1 channel DANTE input – RJ45
12 high quality balanced and individually transformer isolated outputs
Each Output is switchable between MIC or LINE output level
The unit is powered only via PoE from DANTE network
Thanks to DANTE patching you can easily expand number of channels or number of outputs by adding other APB-112 IW-D

Dante
Easy Installation
Rechargeable accu pack - 20 hours
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
PoE
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

AudioPressBox APB-112 OW-D

1 channel DANTE input – RJ45
12 high quality balanced and individually transformer isolated outputs
Each Output is switchable between MIC or LINE output level
The unit is powered only via PoE from DANTE network
Thanks to DANTE patching you can easily expand number of channels or number of outputs by adding other APB-112 OW-D

Dante
Easy Installation
Rechargeable accu pack - 20 hours
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
PoE
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

The Best Press Boxes with Dante Integration

Dante-enabled AudioPressBox press boxes are designed for venues where the official audio feed is routed through a networked AV system. In a modern press room, council chamber or conference venue, Dante may handle the internal audio transport, but journalists still need simple and reliable physical outputs for cameras and recorders. AudioPressBox makes that connection practical.

The main benefit is that the venue can keep its Dante infrastructure controlled while still providing a clear media access point. External users do not need to connect to the Dante network or understand the routing system. They receive dedicated outputs from the press box, while the AV team manages the source and signal path internally.

This is especially valuable in fixed installations, rack systems, universities, public institutions and broadcast-ready venues where media events happen regularly. Dante integration gives system designers more flexibility, reduces unnecessary analog cable runs and allows the press box to be placed where journalists actually need to connect.

For portable press events, Dante-enabled AudioPressBox models can also help when the main production system uses digital audio but the media area still requires direct outputs. This makes Dante press boxes suitable for both permanent rooms and temporary media workflows where professional audio distribution has to remain simple for the end user.

AudioPressBox APB-216 C-D

2 MIC (phantom power) / LINE Inputs – balanced with gain control and 26dB PAD
1 Channel DANTE Input – RJ45 ethercon
16 balanced and individually transformer isolated outputs
Each Output is switchable between MIC or LINE output level
Built-in Compressor and Limiter for each Input
Li-Ion AccuPack with microprocessor controlled battery management
20 hours battery operation time. Note: AccuPack is placed (built-in) inside the unit
On unit printed QR code for online access to manual, user guide and video guide

Dante
Portable
Rechargeable accu pack - 20 hours
Individually transformer isolated outputs
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
IP 67 waterproof case
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

AudioPressBox APB-112 OW-D-USB

1 channel DANTE input – RJ45
8 high quality balanced and individually transformer isolated outputs
4 Digital USB-C outputs
Each XLR Output is switchable between MIC or LINE output level
The unit is powered only via PoE from DANTE network
Thanks to DANTE patching you can easily expand number of channels or number of outputs by adding other APB-112 OW-D or APB-112 OW-D-USB units

Dante
Easy Installation
USB-C inputs & outputs
Individually transformer isolated outputs
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
PoE
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

AudioPressBox APB-112 SB-D

1 channel DANTE input – RJ45 ethercon
12 high quality balanced, individually transformer isolated outputs.
Each output is switchable between Line or MIC level.
The unit is powered only via PoE from DANTE network
Thanks to DANTE patching you can easily expand number of channels or number of outputs by adding other APB-112 SB-D

Dante
Easy Installation
Rechargeable accu pack - 20 hours
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
PoE
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

USB-C Press Boxes: The Ultimate Audio Connection Solution

USB-C AudioPressBox devices extend the press box workflow to modern media equipment. Journalists may arrive with smartphones, laptops, USB-C recorders or mobile production tools, while the venue still needs to provide traditional outputs for cameras and broadcast equipment. A USB-C press box helps support these different connection types in one organized system.

The USB-C input and output are especially useful for hybrid press conferences and streamed events. Remote participants can be connected through video conferencing, local media can receive the official audio feed and smartphone users can record with a direct digital connection.

This reduces the need for separate converters and helps keep the setup cleaner. For organizers, USB-C press boxes make the event more flexible without sacrificing professional signal distribution.

AudioPressBox combines modern digital access with balanced analog outputs, isolation and a clear media connection point. This is useful for press rooms, corporate announcements, universities and public communication events where media workflows are no longer only analog.

AudioPressBox APB-320 C-USB

2 Analog MIC (phantom power) / LINE inputs – balanced with gain control and 26dB PAD
1 Digital USB-C input & output
16 Analog XLR balanced and individually transformer isolated outputs
XLR outputs are switchable between MIC or LINE output level
4 Digital USB-C outputs
Built-in Compressor and Limiter for Analog (XLR) inputs
Li-Ion AccuPack with microprocessor controlled battery management
20 hours battery operation time. Note: AccuPack is placed (built-in) inside the unit
On unit printed QR code for online access to manual, user guide and video guide

USB-C inputs & outputs
Portable
Rechargeable accu pack - 20 hours
Individually transformer isolated outputs
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
IP 67 waterproof case
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

AudioPressBox APB-112 OW-D-USB

1 channel DANTE input – RJ45
8 high quality balanced and individually transformer isolated outputs
4 Digital USB-C outputs
Each XLR Output is switchable between MIC or LINE output level
The unit is powered only via PoE from DANTE network
Thanks to DANTE patching you can easily expand number of channels or number of outputs by adding other APB-112 OW-D or APB-112 OW-D-USB units

Dante
Easy Installation
USB-C inputs & outputs
Individually transformer isolated outputs
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
PoE
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

AudioPressBox APB-112 IW-D-USB-US

Professional, in wall, active, AudioPressBox unit with 1 channel DANTE input, 8 LINE/Mic outputs and 4 USB-C outputs. It is powered via PoE so you need only 1 cable for the signal and power. The easy install with compatible Nema box allows for quick setup.

1 channel DANTE input – RJ45
8 high quality balanced and individually transformer isolated outputs
4 Digital USB-C outputs
Each XLR Output is switchable between MIC or LINE output level
The unit is powered only via PoE from DANTE network
Thanks to DANTE patching you can easily expand number of channels or number of outputs by adding other APB-112 IW-D-US or APB-112 IW-D-USB-US units

Dante
Easy Installation
USB-C inputs & outputs
Individually transformer isolated outputs
Mic/Line inputs and Mic/Line outputs
PoE
Easy to use
TAA compliant
Broadcast quality

Short FAQ

What is a press box?

A press box is a professional audio distribution device used to provide multiple outputs for journalists, cameras and recorders. It sends one official audio source to the media during press conferences and public events.

Why choose AudioPressBox as a press box solution?

AudioPressBox offers portable, rack-mounted and installation press box systems for different event environments. Depending on the model, the system can support analog audio, Dante and USB-C workflows.

How does a press box help event organizers?

A press box gives media teams a clear connection point for audio. This reduces technical stress, avoids crowded microphone setups and helps every journalist receive the same reliable feed.

Where is a press box commonly used?

A press box is commonly used in government briefings, corporate events, sports stadiums, press rooms, universities, courtrooms, conference venues and broadcast-related installations.

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