PreSonus® Studio 26c 2x4, 192 kHz, USB-C Compatible Audio Interface
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, high-headroom instrument preamps to connect your guitar or bass directly to your interface, and professional input metering so you can keep track of your recording levels, the Studio 26c 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 direct monitor control blends the analog input signals with playback from your computer, simplifying monitoring. Route two different stereo mixes to dedicated outputs. Listen in to either mix on your headphones with a quick Cue A / B button toggle.
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. 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.
Features
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2 pristine XMAX-L solid-state mic preamps to capture every detail
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2 high-headroom instrument/line inputs to record guitar, bass, and your favorite synths
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Cue Mix A/B function that toggles between two mixes while monitoring through headphones - perfect for DJs and electronic musicians
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Studio-grade converters for 24-bit/192 kHz recording and playback
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Professional input and output metering to keep an eye on your recording levels
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MIDI I/O for external production tools
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2 balanced ¼" TRS line outputs for monitor mixing
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2 balanced ¼" TRS main outputs with front-panel level control
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4 ladder-style LED level meters (2 input, 2 main output)
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USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables included
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Studio One® Artist and Studio Magic Plug-in Suite included
World-class recording software included.
The Studio 26c works with virtually all macOS, Windows, iOS and iPadOS audio-recording software and comes with a license for PreSonus®’ Studio One® Artist for a complete recording solution. Studio One is easy to learn and enables you to compose, record, and produce without getting distracted by the tools.
Make your own magic.
Expand your Studio One® experience with the Studio Magic Suite of software. Studio Magic includes tutorials from Melodics, sound libraries from Ghost Hack, 7 virtual instruments, and 9 effects plug-ins in VST, AU and AAX formats to use in Studio One Artist or your DAW of choice, with a retail value of over $1,000 (US).
Specifications
Electronics
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Voltage
USB Bus Powered
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Inputs
Two - Combo Mic/Instrument/Line Inputs (XLR Female Balanced, 1/4" TS Female Unbalanced (Inst) or TRS Female Balance (Line))
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Headphone Jack
1/4" TRS Active Stereo
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Line Out
Two - 1/4" Balanced (Left and Right)
Miscellaneous
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Connection Type
USB-C® Bus-Powered
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MIDI I/O
Dual 5-Pin Female DIN
Microphone Preamp
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Total Harmonic Distortion
THD+N 0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, Unity Gain)
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Gain Control Range
70 dB
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Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level
+4.5 dBu (balanced, Minimum Gain)
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Phantom Power
+48 VDC (10 mA total)
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Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.1 dB, Minimum Gain, 48 kHz)
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Microphone Preamp Input Impedance
1.6 kΩ
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Dynamic Range
110 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
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Equivalent Input Noise
-125 dBu (Maximum Gain, 150Ω, A-Weighted)
Line Inputs
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Line Inputs Maximum Level
+19.5 dBu (balanced, Minimum Gain)
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Line Inputs Gain Range
70 dB
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Line Inputs Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.1 dB, Minimum Gain, 48 kHz)
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Line Inputs Dynamic Range
110 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
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Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion
THD+N 0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, Minimum Gain)
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Line Inputs Impedance
10 kΩ
Main and Line Outputs
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Main And Line Outputs Maximum Level
+10 dBu (balanced)
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Main And Line Outputs Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.1dB, Unity Gain, 48 kHz)
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Main And Line Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion
THD+N 0.0015% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
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Main And Line Outputs Dynamic Range
108 dB (A-Weighted) (Line Outs 1 and 2), 104 dB (A-Weighted, 56Ω Load)
Headphone Outputs
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Headphone Outputs Maximum Output
30 mW / Channel (56Ω Load)
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Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.2 dB, 56Ω Load, 48 kHz)
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Dynamic Range
104 dB (A-Weighted, 56Ω Load)
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Total Harmonic Distortion
THD+N 0.009% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, no Load)
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Headphone Outputs Impedance Working Range
32Ω to 300Ω
Digital Audio
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Digital Audio Dynamic Range
114 dB
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Digital Audio Bit Depth
24 bit
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Supported Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192
