PreSonus Studio 1824c Audio Interface

The Studio 1824c audio interface from PreSonus provides amazing sound quality. Eight XMAX analog mic preamps onboard and pristine 24-bit 192 kHz conversion allow for ultra-high-definition recording and mixing; add two low-noise instrument preamps, balanced line level inputs, and an ADAT input to add 8 more channels whenever you need them, and you have an audio interface ready to record just about any session. The Studio 1824c has you covered with superior quality, versatile features, and easy-to-use onboard monitor mixing to give you the world-class results you want.

PreSonus Studio 1824c Features

• 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
• 8 balanced ¼" TRS line outputs for monitor mixing
• 2 stereo headphone outputs with individual level controls
• MIDI In/Out
• Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O
• 1 USB-C™ compatible 2.0 port
• BNC word clock output
• 18x8 onboard DSP monitor mixer
• 10 ladder-style 8-LED level meters
• 24-bit resolution
• 1U rack-mountable
• Rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs

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• Sample rates44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
• Converter resolution24-bit
• Converter dynamic range114dB
• Dimensions (HxWxD)1.75x19x5.5"
• Weight4.8 pounds (2.2 kg)
• Microphone inputs
  • Max level: +16 dBu, min gain
  • Gain range: 80dB
  • Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (unity gain)
  • Dynamic range: 110dB (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
  • Max 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
  • Max level: +15 dBu (unbalanced, min gain)
  • Gain range: 80dB
  • Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (min gain)
  • Dynamic range: 112dB (A-wtd, min gain)
  • THD+N: 0.020% (1 kHz, +10 dBu, min gain)
  • Input impedance: 1M Ω
• Main outputs
  • Type: 1/4" TRS female, DC Coupled
  • Max level: +18 dBu, balanced
  • Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (unity gain)
  • Dynamic range: 108dB (A-wtd, unity gain)
  • THD+N: 0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unity gain)
• Line outputs
  • Type: 1/4" TRS female, DC Coupled
  • Max level: +18 dBu, balanced
  • Frequency response: 20Hz - 20 kHz
  • Dynamic range: 108 dB (A-wtd, -60 dBFS)
  • THD+N: 0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unity gain)
• Headphone outputs
  • Max power: 150 mW/channel (60Ω load)
  • Frequency response: 20Hz - 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