PreSonus Studio 1824c USB-C 18x18 Audio/MIDI Interface

Description

The Studio 1824c USB-C audio interface is ideal for project studios and bands/producers interested in recording full bands including multi-channel drums. It records up to 18 simultaneous inputs at up to 24-bit/192 kHz and offers 8 microphone inputs with XMAX Class A preamps and ADAT and S/PDIF I/O. Its 18 outputs offer flexible routing with zero-latency DSP-based monitor mixing and control-room integration with included Studio One® Artist for macOS® and Windows® and UC Surface for macOS, Windows, iPad®, and Android™.

In addition to stereo main outputs with a dedicated mute and mono button, you get eight balanced, DC-coupled line outputs;; two headphone outputs with independent mix streams; word clock output; and MIDI I/O. PreSonus’ Studio Magic Plug-in Suite is included, and USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables are provided for compatibility with most computers.

Features

• 24-bit/192kHz, USB-C 18x18 1U rack mounted audio interface (8x8 at 192 kHz)
• 2 mic/instrument/line inputs and 6 mic/line inputs all with XMAX Class A mic preamps and +48V phantom power
• 8 channels of ADAT Optical I/O (4 channels at 96kHz)
• 2 1/4” TRS balanced main outputs with front-panel level control and dedicated Mute and Mono buttons (duplicate line outs 1/2)
• 8 1/4” TRS balanced DC coupled line outputs
• 2 stereo headphone outputs with independent mix streams
• LED metering on all analog inputs and main outs
• S/PDIF I/O
• MIDI I/O
• BNC word clock output
• Flexible routing, zero-latency monitor mixing, and control-room integration with included Studio One Artist
• Monitor mix control with free UC Surface for macOS, Windows, iPad, and Android
• USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables included
• Studio Magic Plug-in Suite included

Specs

Audio Quality

• Max bit depth:24-bit
• Max sampling rate:192kHz
• Frequency response:20Hz–20kHz ±0.3 dBu, unity gain, unwtd

Inputs

• Total inputs: 18
• Analog inputs:4
• Digital inputs: 8
• Mic preamps:4
• XLR/TRS combo jacks:2
• XLR only jacks:0
• 1/4” only jacks:2
• S/PDIF in: Yes
• ADAT/optical in:8

Outputs

• Total outputs: 18
• Analog outputs:4
• Digital outputs:8
• XLR out:0
• 1/4” only jacks:6 T4RS
• DB25:0
• S/PDIF out: Yes
• ADAT/optical out:8

Other Connectivity

• Connections:USB-C
• MIDI I/O:In/Out
• Headphone output(s):2
• Word-clock I/O:No

Onboard Features

• Computer platform:Mac, Windows
• Phantom power:Yes
• Direct monitoring:Yes
• Onboard DSP:No
• Metering:No
• Display:No
• Latency control:Yes
• Monitor control:Yes
• Headphone control:Yes

Other

• Height1.75" (44 mm)
• Width:7" (180 mm)
• Depth:5.5" (144 mm)
• Weight: 3.2 lb. (0.9 kg)
• Included software:Yes