Presonus Studio 24c 2x2 Mac PC USB C Audio MIDI interface with Studio One Artist

Whether you're recording your first album or your hit podcast's latest episode, the Studio 24c will help you sound your best. With two of PreSonus®' pristine XMAX-L mic preamps for recording vocals, high-headroom instrument preamps so you can connect your guitar or bass directly to your interface, and professional input metering so you can keep track of your recording levels, the Studio 24c 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 Mix control lets you blend your analog inputs with playback from your computer, making creating a great monitor mix fast and simple.

Whether you're just getting into recording or are a veteran producer who wants to go mobile, the Studio 24c 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 Studio One Artist so you can start recording right away.

Features

• Simultaneous I/O up to 2 inputs/2 outputs
• 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX-L mic preamps
• 2 balanced ¼-inch TRS main outputs to connect professional studio monitors
• High-power headphone output
• MIDI In/Out
• Mixer knob for low-latency direct input monitoring
• Front-panel level controls for main outputs
• 4 ladder-style LED level meters (2 input, 2 main output)
• 24-bit resolution, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz sampling rates
• USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables included for compatibility with most computers
• Studio Magic Plug-in Suite - software from Ableton, Out[put, izotope, Arturia, Brainworx and more.

Computer system requirements:

Below are the minimum computer-system requirements.

Mac

• macOS version 10.14 or later
• 200 MB storage space and 4 GB RAM for Universal Control (required for firmware updates)
• Available USB port

Windows

• Windows 10 20H1 (64-bit only) or Windows 11 (64-bit only)
• 200 MB storage space and 4 GB RAM for Universal Control (required for firmware updates)
• Available USB port

Technical SpecificationsChannels of I/OAnalog:
2 Inputs / 2 Outputs at 192 kHzMaximum Sampling Rate192 kHz / 24-BitNumber of Microphone Inputs2Analog Audio I/O2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input
2x 1/4" TRS Line/Monitor Output
1x 1/4" TRS Headphone OutputDigital Audio I/ONoHost Connection1x USB-C (Class-Compliant)Power RequirementsUSB Bus Power

General

Display4x Multi-Segment LED MeterChannels of I/OAnalog:
2 Inputs / 2 Outputs at 192 kHzBuilt-In DSPNoMaximum Sampling Rate192 kHz / 24-BitNumber of Microphone Inputs2Built-In MicrophoneNoInput Level Adjustment2x Knob

Signal Processing

PadNoGain/Trim RangeInputs:
50 dBHigh-Pass FilterNoSolo/MuteNo

Connectivity

Analog Audio I/O2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line/Monitor Output
1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone OutputPhantom Power48 V, Selectable On/Off (Applied to All Inputs)Digital Audio I/ONoHost Connection / USB1x USB-C (Class-Compliant)Host Connection ProtocolUSB 2.0USB (Non-Host)NoSync I/ONoNetwork I/ONoMIDI I/O1x DIN 5-Pin Input
1x DIN 5-Pin OutputExpansion SlotsNoWirelessNo

Performance

Frequency ResponseMic Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.3 dB (Unity Gain) 
Hi-Z Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB (Unity Gain) 
Headphone Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB (Unity Gain) 
Monitor Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.3 dB (Unity Gain)Maximum Input LevelMic Inputs:
+10 dBu (Min Gain) 
Hi-Z Inputs:
+19 dBu (Min Gain)Maximum Output LevelMonitor Outputs:
+10 dBu (Balanced)Headphone Output Power47 mW per Channel into 56 Ohms (Max)ImpedanceMic Inputs:
1.4 Kilohms 
Hi-Z Inputs:
750 Kilohms 
Headphone Outputs:
32 to 300 OhmsDynamic RangeHi-Z Inputs:
105 dBA 
Mic Inputs:
106 dBA 
Headphone Outputs:
83 dBA 
Monitor Outputs:
104 dB (Unweighted) 
AD/DA Converters:
108 dBTHD+NMic Inputs:
0.004% (1 kHz, Min Gain, at -1 dBFS) 
Hi-Z Inputs:
0.002% (1 kHz, Min Gain) 
Monitor Outputs:
0.001% (1 kHz, Unity Gain, at -1 dBFS) 
Headphone Outputs:
0.01% (1 kHz, at 0 dBFS)EINMic Inputs:
-126 dBu A-Weighted

Digital Audio

Sample RatesUp to 192 kHzSample Rate ConversionNoBit DepthsUp to 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)Sync SourcesInternal

Audio Storage & Playback

Media/Memory Card SlotNo

Compatibility

OS CompatibilitymacOS 10.13 or Later / Windows 10 or LaterProcessor RequirementMac:
Intel Core i3 
PC:
Intel Core i3 
AMDRAM Requirements4 GB, 8 GB RecommendedStorage Requirements30 GBMobile Device CompatibilityNoRequired HardwareUSB Cable (Included) 
Available USB 2.0 Port or USB-C Port

Power

Power RequirementsUSB Bus Power

Physical

Dimensions7 x 5.5 x 1.75" / 17.8 x 14 x 4.45 cmWeight2.0 lb / 0.9 kg

Packaging Info

Package Weight2.285 lbBox Dimensions (LxWxH)7.8 x 7.5 x 2"

 UPC: 673454007910

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