Professional tools. Professional results.

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 and custom samples; both MIDI I/O and line inputs for your favorite synths; plus professional input and output metering so you can keep track of your recording and performance levels, the Studio 26c delivers amazing sound quality in a rugged, compact form factor. A complete recording studio right out of the box, the Studio 26c audio interface comes with a complimentary license of PreSonus’ award-winning  music production software, so you can get creating right away.

World-class recording software included.

Seamlessly integrated with the included PreSonus Studio One Artist music production software, the Studio 26c interface works with virtually all macOS and Windows recording software. Easy to learn, Studio One enables you to compose, record, and produce without getting distracted by the tools or hemmed in with track limitations. Need a new loop or sample for your latest production? Studio One lets you shop, audition, and purchase new content right from your production environment. And when you’re ready for more features, you can purchase add-ons or even an upgrade to Studio One Professional to add mastering, Mix Effects, and much more.

Features Input/Output

• Simultaneous I/O up to 2 inputs/4 outputs
• 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX-L mic preamps
• 2 balanced ¼” TRS main outputs
  • DC coupled for sending control voltages*
• 2 balanced ¼” TRS line outputs for monitor mixing
  • DC coupled for sending control voltages*
• 1 stereo headphone output
• MIDI In/Out
• 1 USB-C™ compatible 2.0 port
  • USB-C™ to USB-C™ and USB-C™ to USB-A cables included for compatibility with most computers

Meters, Controls, and Features

• Direct monitoring
• Cue mix A/B (for headphone output)
• Front-panel level controls for main outputs
• True +48V phantom power for condenser microphones (global)
• 4 ladder-style LED level meters (2 input, 2 main output)

Integrated Software

• Studio One Artist®
• Studio Magic Plug-in Suite

Digital

• USB-C™ compatible port (USB 2.0)
• 24-bit resolution
• 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz sampling rates

Physical

• Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
• USB bus-powered
• Computer system requirements:

  Below are the minimum computer-system requirements.

  Mac
  • macOS® 10.11 or higher (64-bit only)
  • Intel® i-series 2 GHz multicore processor (or AMD equivalent) or faster
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
  Windows
  • Windows® 7 x64 SP1 + platform update, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 10 x64
  • Intel i-series 2 GHz multicore processor (or AMD equivalent) or faster
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
  Mac and Windows Systems
• USB-C™ or USB-A 2.0 port compatiblity
• 32 GB hard disk space
• PreSonus Universal Control 2.0 or higher
• Monitor with 1366x768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended)
• Multitouch-enabled monitor required for touch operation

Technical Specifications General   Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz Converter Resolution 24 bit Converter Dynamic Range 114 dB Converter Dynamic Range 114 dB Microphone Inputs   Maximum Level +4.5 dBu (balanced, min gain) Gain Range 70 dB Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1 dB, min gain, 48 kHz) Dynamic Range 110 dB (A-wtd, min gain) THD + N 0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unity gain) EIN -125 dBu (max gain, 150Ω, A-wtd) Input Impedance 1.6 kΩ Phantom Power +48 VDC (10 mA total) Line Inputs   Maximum Level +19.5 dBu (balanced, min gain) Gain Range 70 dB Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1 dB, min gain, 48 kHz) Dynamic Range 110 dB (A-wtd, min gain) THD + N 0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain) Input Impedance 10 kΩ Instrument Inputs   Maximum Level +14 dBu (unbalanced, min gain) Gain Range 70 dB Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.15 dB, 48 kHz, min gain) Dynamic Range 110 dB (A-wtd, min gain) THD + N 0.008% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain) Input Impedance 1 MΩ Line Outputs (Mains)   Type ¼" TRS Female, DC Coupled* Maximum Level +10 dBu (balanced) Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) Dynamic Range 108 dB (A-wtd) THD + N 0.0015% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS) Line Outputs (3/4)   Type ¼" TRS Female, DC Coupled* Maximum Level +10 dBu (balanced) Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) Dynamic Range 113 dB (A-wtd) THD + N 0.008% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS) Headphone Outputs   Maximum Power 30 mW/channel (56Ω load) Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.2 dB, 56Ω load, 48 kHz) Dynamic Range 104 dB (A-wtd, 56Ω load) THD + N 0.009% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, no load) Impedance Working Range 32Ω to 300Ω Physical   Height 1.75" (44 mm) Width 7" (180 mm) Depth 5.5" (144 mm) Weight 1.6 lbs. (0.7 kg)