PreSonus Studio 1824c

Studio 1824c: The full-featured, ultra-high-def, USB-C™ compatible audio interface.

Features

Input/Output

Up to 18 inputs/20 outputs simultaneously (8x8 at 192 kHz).

2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX Class A mic preamps.

6 mic/line inputs with XMAX Class A mic preamps.

8 channels of ADAT Optical I/O (4 channels at 96 kHz).

2 balanced ¼” TRS main outputs.

• DC coupled for sending control voltages

BNC word clock output.

Integrated Software

• Studio One® Artist for Mac® and Windows®
• UC Surface control software for Mac, Windows, iPad®, and Android™
• Studio Magic Plug-in Suite

Meters, Controls, and Features

• 18x8 onboard DSP monitor mixer
• Front-panel level controls for main outputs
• Mono and Mute buttons for the main outputs
• True +48V phantom power for condenser microphones (global)
• 10 ladder-style 8-LED level meters (8 input, 2 main output)

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

• 1U rack-mountable
• Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs

Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements.

Mac

• macOS® 10.13 or higher (64-bit only)
• Intel® Core™ i3 processor or better
• 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

Microphone Inputs

Maximum Level: +16 dBu, min gain
Gain Range: 80 dB
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (unity gain)
Dynamic Range: 110 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
THD + N: 0.005% (1 kHz, 0dBu, unity gain)
EIN: -128 dBu (A-wtd, 20 kHz BW, Rs=150Ω, max gain)
Input Impedance: 1400Ω
Phantom Power: 48V (>10 mA per channel)

Line Inputs

Maximum Level: +21 dBu (balanced, min gain)
Gain Range: 40 dB
Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz (unity gain)
Dynamic Range: 112 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
THD + N: 0.005% (1 kHz, +18 dBu, min gain)
Input Impedance: 10 kΩ

Instrument Inputs

Maximum Level: +15 dBu (unbalanced, min gain)
Gain Range: 80 dB
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (min gain)
Dynamic Range: 112 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
THD + N: 0.020% (1 kHz, +10 dBu, min gain)
Input Impedance: 1M Ω

Main Outputs

Type: ¼" TRS female, DC Coupled
Maximum Level: +18 dBu, balanced
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (unity gain)
Dynamic Range: 108 dB (A-wtd, unity gain)
THD + N: 0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unity gain)

Line Outputs

Type: ¼" TRS female, DC coupled
Maximum Level: +18 dBu, balanced
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Range: 108 dB (A-wtd, -60 dBFS)
THD + N: 0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unity gain)

Headphone Outputs

Maximum Power: 150 mW/channel (60Ω load)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (unity gain)
Dynamic Range: 103 dB (A-weighted, 1 kHz, unity gain)
THD + N: 0.250% (1 kHz, 150 mW, unity gain)
Impedance Working Range: 32Ω to 600Ω

Physical

Height: 1.75" (44 mm)
Width: 19" (483 mm)
Depth: 5.5" (140 mm)
Weight: 4.8 lbs (2.2 kg)