PreSonus Studio 26c 2-in/4-out USB-C Audio Interface

Overview

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, and 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 Studio One® Artist music production software, so you can start 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 upgrade to Studio One Professional to add mastering, Mix Engine FX, and much more.

Superior sound.

The Studio 26c 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.

Professional tools make any job easier. That's why we included professional input and output metering on the Studio 26c, allowing you to keep an eye on your input and mix 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. Two pairs of outputs afford two different stereo mixes. The Cue A / B button allows you to toggle between each mix while listening in on headphones, great for live performance and studio alike.

Wherever sound takes you.

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. While it's a perfect companion for any recording software, the Studio 26c 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 26c 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 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/4 outputs
• 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX-L mic preamps
• 2 balanced ¼-inch TRS main outputs
• DC coupled for sending control voltages *
• 2 balanced ¼-inch 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 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

* Since it is a bus-powered device, the Studio 26c has lower voltage rails than other Studio-series interfaces, resulting in reduced control-voltage range (positive to negative voltage).

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
• 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)