PreSonus Studio 24c 2-in/2-out USB-C Audio Interface

Overview

Professional quality for home recording studios.

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. 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.

World-class recording software included.

Seamlessly integrated with the included PreSonus Studio One Artist music production software, the Studio 24c 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 and upgrades without even opening your browser so you can build the version of Studio One that’s right for you. By combining a flexible single-window user interface with drag-and-drop and a modern, beat-based production workflow, Studio One doesn’t dictate how you work or what you work on.

Superior sound.

The Studio 24c operates at up to 192 kHz for ultra-high-definition recording and mixing. High-quality converters on every input and output and PreSonus’ professional-grade XMAX-L mic preamps enable you to capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally, with no audible distortion. XMAX-L mic preamps are designed to perform optimally on bus-powered audio interfaces, allowing you to take great sound with you wherever you record.

Stress-free recording.

When you have the right tools, any job is easier and faster to finish. That’s why we included professional input and output metering on the Studio 24c, allowing you to keep an eye on your input and mix 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.

Wherever sound takes you.

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. While it’s a perfect companion for any recording software, the Studio 24c combines with included Studio One Artist to provide you with a complete, affordable recording solution that will make you sound great.

Works with iOS and iPadOS devices.

The PreSonus Studio 24c is compatible with iOS and iPadOS® devices, including iPad® Pro, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPod Touch, and iPhone®. Because it's USB class-compliant, there are no special drivers or applications for you to download and install. You'll be able to produce on the go—everything from podcasts to folk rock to trap, wherever sound takes you.

Make your own magic.

At PreSonus, we want to make sure that our audio products come with everything you need to craft your own mesmerizing spells in the studio. That's why we include Studio One Artist with every audio interface and controller product we make, from the 2-channel AudioBox USB 96 to the 64-channel StudioLive 64S, ATOM to FaderPort 16, but we didn't stop there. Why? Because here in Louisiana, we have a word: lagniappe. It means "a little something extra," and it's in that spirit that we also include the Studio Magic Suite of software with our audio interface products and–new for 2021–our award-winning controllers as well.

Features

Input/Output

• 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
• 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

• Mixer knob for low-latency direct input monitoring
• Front-panel level controls for main outputs
• +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 Software 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

Specifications

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)

Windows®

• Windows 10 (64-bit only)
• Intel Core i3 / AMD A10 processor or better
• 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

Mac and Windows Systems

• USB-C® or USB-A 2.0 port compatibility
• 30 GB hard disk space
• Monitor with 1366x768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended)
• Multitouch-enabled monitor required for touch operation

General

• Sample Rates - 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz
• Converter Resolution - 24 bit
• ADC Converter Dynamic Range - 108 dB
• DAC Converter Dynamic Range - 108 dB

Microphone Inputs

• Maximum Level - +10 dBu (±0.5 dBu, min gain)
• Gain Range - 50 dB
• Frequency Response - 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.3 dBu, unity gain, unwtd)
• Dynamic Range - 106 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
• THD + N - 0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain)
• EIN - -126 dBu (A-weighted, 150Ω, max gain)
• Input Impedance - 1.4 kΩ
• Phantom Power - +48 VDC (10 mA total)

Instrument Inputs

• Maximum Level - +19 dBu (min gain)
• Gain Range - 50 dB
• Frequency Response - 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.1 dBu, unity gain, unwtd)
• Dynamic Range - 105 dB (A-wtd, unity gain)
• THD + N - 0.002% (1 kHz, min gain)
• Input Impedance - 750 kΩ

Main Outputs

• Type - ¼" TRS, Female
• Maximum Level - +10 dBu (1 kHz, unity gain, balanced)
• Frequency Response - 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dBu, unity gain, unwtd)
• Dynamic Range - 104 dB (unity gain, unwtd)
• THD + N - 0.001% ( 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unity gain)

Headphone Outputs

• Maximum Power - 47 mW / channel @ 56Ω
• Frequency Response - 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dBu, unity gain, unwtd)
• Dynamic Range - 83 dB (A-wtd, 56Ω load)
• THD + N - 0.01% (1 kHz, 0 dBFS, loaded)
• Impedance Working Range - 32Ω to 300Ω

Physical

• Height - 1.75" (44 mm)
• Width - 7" (180 mm)
• Depth - 5.5" (144 mm)
• Weight - 2 lbs. (0.9 kg)