PreSonus ioStation 24C 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface and Production Controller
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When you're a solo artist, you have to be more than just creative to realize your vision - you must also be a producer and an audio engineer. The ioStation 24c audio interface and production controller provides the tools needed for all of these diverse roles in a compact, ergonomic desktop design that will fit into any home studio.
Record your audio through two pristine XMAX mic preamps and high-definition 24-bit, 192 kHz analog-to-digital converters. Navigate your recordings with easy-to-use transport controls. Edit your production and automate parameters in your favorite DAW with the powerful Session Navigator and mix it all with a 100 mm touch-sensitive motorized fader. Whether you're a musician producing your latest album or just getting started with your first podcast, the ioStation 24c gives you all the tools you need to record and mix with the ease of hands-on, tactile control - all in a single device that doesn't clutter your creative space.
General Features
• Two products in one: audio interface and production controller
• Record through two high-quality XMAX mic preamps
• Control your favourite DAW with a touch-sensitive motorized fader and intuitive navigation controls
• Compact, ergonomic design fits into any studio, whether in your bedroom or your backpack
Recording Features
• USB-C™ compatible (USB 2.0), 24-bit/192 kHz audio interface
• 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX mic preamps
• 2 balanced 1/4" TRS main outputs
• Simultaneous I/O up to 2 inputs and 2 outputs
• Mixer knob for low-latency direct input monitoring
• 1-1/4" headphone output with independent level control
• USB 2.0 connectivity, macOS/Windows compatible
Production Features
• Single touch-sensitive, 100 mm long-throw, motorized fader
• Large, 360 degree button encoder
• Complete recording-transport controls: Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Record, Loop
• Drop Marker, Next/Prev Marker, Next/Prev Event
• General session controls: Undo/Redo, Arm All, Solo/Mute Clear, Click On/Off
• Session Navigator provides quick control over Track Scrolling, Timeline Scrolling, and much more
• Channel Controls: Level, Pan, Solo, Mute, Rec Arm
• Automation Controls: Touch, Latch, Trim, Write, Read, Off
• Native Studio One support with tightly integrated control
• Dedicated MCU modes for Logic, Live, and Cubase / Nuendo
• Customized HUI implementation for Pro Tools
• Footswitch input for hands-free start/stop (footswitch not included)
Included Software
• Studio One Artist recording and production software
• Over 6GB of additional loops and sample content
• Studio Magic Plug-in Suite
Technical Specifications
Microphone Preamp
Type: XLR Female (via Combo), Balanced
Maximum Input Level: +16 dBu (Balanced, min. gain)
Gain Control Range: 80 dB
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (0.15 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
Dynamic Range: > 107 dB (A-wtd, min. gain)
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.007% (1 kHz, min. gain)
EIN: < -128 dBu (max gain, 40Ω, 22 kHz BW, A-wtd)
Input Impedance: 1.6 kΩ
Phantom Power: +48V, > 8 mA per input
Instrument Inputs
Type: 1/4" TS Female (via Combo), Unbalanced
Maximum Input Level: +15 dBu (Unbalanced, min. gain)
Gain Control Range: 80 dB
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (0.2 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
Dynamic Range: > 110 dB (A-wtd, min. gain)
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.012% (1kHz, -1 dBFS, min. gain)
Input Impedance: > 1 MΩ
Line Inputs
Type: 1/4" TRS Female (via Combo), Balanced
Maximum Input Level: + 22 dBu (Balanced, min. gain)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (0.05 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
Dynamic Range: > 114 dB (A-wtd, min. gain)
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min. gain)
Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
Main and Line Outputs
Type: 1/4" TRS Female, impedance balanced
Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu (Balanced)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (0.2 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
Dynamic Range: > 109 dB (A-wtd)
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.005% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)
Headphone Outputs
Type: 1/4" TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced
Maximum Output Level: 150 mW/channel (56Ω load)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (0.2 dB, 56Ω load, 48 kHz)
Dynamic Range: > 107 dB (A-wtd)
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.02% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, no load)
Headphone Impedance (working range): 32Ω to 300Ω
Digital Audio
Connection Type: USB 2.0 over USB-C™ Compatible Connection
ADC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-wtd)
DAC Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-wtd)
Bit Depth: 24 bits
Internally Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Clock
Jitter: < 70 ps RMS (20 Hz 20 kHz)
Jitter Attenuation: > 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out)
Power: 12 VDC, 1.2A, external power supply
Physical
Dimensions (H x D x W): 2.4" x 6.8" x 9.6" (61 x 172 x 244 mm)
Weight: 2.2 lbs (1 kg)
Media
Q & A
- asked on Sep 6, 2023
- answered by Daryl Guy, Kamloops, British Columbia
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- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| ioStation 24C 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface and Production Controller | 727731 |
