PreSonus® Studio 26c 2x4, 192 kHz, USB-C Compatible Audio Interface

Created with the needs of DJs and electronic musicians in mind, the Studio 26c delivers excellent audio quality with professional metering and flexible monitoring options. With two of PreSonus®' pristine XMAX-L mic preamps for recording vocals, high-headroom instrument preamps to connect your guitar or bass directly to your interface, and professional input metering so you can keep track of your recording levels, the Studio 26c delivers amazing sound quality in a rugged, compact form factor.

When you have the right tools, any job is easier and faster to finish. High-quality converters and PreSonus' professional-grade XMAX-L mic preamps let you capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally. Professional input and output metering let you keep an eye on your levels when you're recording by yourself. An easy-to-use direct monitor control blends the analog input signals with playback from your computer, simplifying monitoring. Route two different stereo mixes to dedicated outputs. Listen in to either mix on your headphones with a quick Cue A / B button toggle.

Whether you're just getting into music production or looking to upgrade your DJ rig, the Studio 26c will give you clear, clean, ultra-high-def sound in a bus-powered, rugged unit. A complete home recording studio right out of the box, the Studio 24c audio interface comes with a complimentary license for PreSonus' award-winning Studio One® Artist music production software so you can start recording right away.

Features

• 2 pristine XMAX-L solid-state mic preamps to capture every detail
• 2 high-headroom instrument/line inputs to record guitar, bass, and your favorite synths
• Cue Mix A/B function that toggles between two mixes while monitoring through headphones - perfect for DJs and electronic musicians
• Studio-grade converters for 24-bit/192 kHz recording and playback
• Professional input and output metering to keep an eye on your recording levels
• MIDI I/O for external production tools
• 2 balanced ¼" TRS line outputs for monitor mixing
• 2 balanced ¼" TRS main outputs with front-panel level control
• 4 ladder-style LED level meters (2 input, 2 main output)
• USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables included
• Studio One® Artist and Studio Magic Plug-in Suite included

World-class recording software included.

The Studio 26c works with virtually all macOS, Windows, iOS and iPadOS audio-recording software and comes with a license for PreSonus®’ Studio One® Artist for a complete recording solution. Studio One is easy to learn and enables you to compose, record, and produce without getting distracted by the tools.

Make your own magic.

Expand your Studio One® experience with the Studio Magic Suite of software. Studio Magic includes tutorials from Melodics, sound libraries from Ghost Hack, 7 virtual instruments, and 9 effects plug-ins in VST, AU and AAX formats to use in Studio One Artist or your DAW of choice, with a retail value of over $1,000 (US).

Specifications

Electronics

• Voltage USB Bus Powered
• Inputs Two - Combo Mic/Instrument/Line Inputs (XLR Female Balanced, 1/4" TS Female Unbalanced (Inst) or TRS Female Balance (Line))
• Headphone Jack 1/4" TRS Active Stereo
• Line Out Two - 1/4" Balanced (Left and Right)

Miscellaneous

• Connection Type USB-C® Bus-Powered
• MIDI I/O Dual 5-Pin Female DIN

Microphone Preamp

• Total Harmonic Distortion THD+N 0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unity Gain)
• Gain Control Range 70 dB
• Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level +4.5 dBu (balanced, Minimum Gain)
• Phantom Power +48 VDC (10 mA total)
• Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.1 dB, Minimum Gain, 48 kHz)
• Microphone Preamp Input Impedance 1.6 kΩ
• Dynamic Range 110 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
• Equivalent Input Noise -125 dBu (Maximum Gain, 150Ω, A-Weighted)

Line Inputs

• Line Inputs Maximum Level +19.5 dBu (balanced, Minimum Gain)
• Line Inputs Gain Range 70 dB
• Line Inputs Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.1 dB, Minimum Gain, 48 kHz)
• Line Inputs Dynamic Range 110 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
• Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion THD+N 0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, Minimum Gain)
• Line Inputs Impedance 10 kΩ

Main and Line Outputs

• Main And Line Outputs Maximum Level +10 dBu (balanced)
• Main And Line Outputs Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.1dB, Unity Gain, 48 kHz)
• Main And Line Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion THD+N 0.0015% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
• Main And Line Outputs Dynamic Range 108 dB (A-Weighted) (Line Outs 1 and 2), 104 dB (A-Weighted, 56Ω Load)

Headphone Outputs

• Headphone Outputs Maximum Output 30 mW / Channel (56Ω Load)
• Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.2 dB, 56Ω Load, 48 kHz)
• Dynamic Range 104 dB (A-Weighted, 56Ω Load)
• Total Harmonic Distortion THD+N 0.009% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, no Load)
• Headphone Outputs Impedance Working Range 32Ω to 300Ω

Digital Audio

• Digital Audio Dynamic Range 114 dB
• Digital Audio Bit Depth 24 bit
• Supported Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192