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PreSonus - Studio 24c

Description

The Portable Solution

Studio 24: The portable, ultra-high-def, USB-C recording solution.
Great for recording studios, mobile musicians, guitarists, podcasters, and live streaming, the bus-powered Studio 24c 2-in, 2-out audio interface features 2 front-panel combo mic/line/instrument inputs with PreSonus XMAX-L solid-state mic preamps, 2 rear-panel line outputs, MIDI I/O, and onboard direct monitoring control. A complete, all-in-one home recording studio, the Studio 24c comes with PreSonus award-winning Studio One Artist music production software for MacOS and Windows.

The 2-in, 2-out Studio 24c audio interface features USB-C computer connectivity and includes combo mic/instrument/line inputs with +48V phantom power for condenser mics; balanced, -inch TRS, line-level main outputs; and an output level control. Its built-in MIDI interface enables connection to a keyboard, sound module, or control surface. A Mixer knob blends analog input and computer playback for low-latency monitoring.

Superior Sound
The Studio 24C 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.

Includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite.
This suite of plug-ins adds a wealth of fresh sounds and effects to Studio One. Cherry-picked from the first names in virtual instruments and effects, each plug-in brings a different flavour of practical magic to your songs. These plug-ins aren't gimmicky one-trick ponies - these are real-deal workhorses that you'll rely on for countless mixes.
2018 Plug-In Suite Includes*:
* maag Audio - EQ2 Equalizer
* brainworx - BX Opto Compressor
* Lexicon - MPX-I Reverb
* SPL - Attacker Transient Shaper
* Klanghelm - SDRR2Tube Saturator
* Ouput - Movement Rhythm Processor
* Arturia - Analog Lab Lite Virtual Synth and Keys
*Content of Plug-In Suite is subject to change. Some conditions apply.

Features
Input/Output
* Simultaneous I/O up to 2 inputs/2 outputs
* 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX-L mic preamps
* 2 balanced TRS main outputs
* 1 stereo headphone output
* MIDI In/Out
Meters, Controls, and Features
* Mixer knob for low-latency direct input monitoring
* Front-panel level controls for main outputs
* +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 Plug-in Suite
Digital
* USB-C 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

Specifications
General
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz
Converter Resolution: 24 bit
ADC Converter Dynamic Range: 108 dB
DAC Converter Dynamic Range: 108 dB
Microphone Inputs
Maximum Level: +10 dBu (0.5 dBu, min gain)
Gain Range: 50 dB
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (0.3 dBu, unity gain, unwtd)
Dynamic Range: 106 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
THD + N: 0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain)
EIN: -126 dBu (A-weighted, 150Ω , max gain)
Input Impedance: 1.4 KΩ
Phantom Power: +48 VDC (10 mA total)
Instrument Inputs
Maximum Level: +19 dBu (min gain)
Gain Range: 50 dB
Frequency Response: 20 Hz 20 kHz (0.1 dBu, unity gain, unwtd)
Dynamic Range: 105 dB (A-wtd, unity gain)
THD + N0.002% (1 kHz, min gain)
Input Impedance750 kΩ
Main Outputs
Type: 1/4" TRS, Female
Maximum Level: +10 dBu (1 kHz, unity gain, balanced)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz 20 kHz (0.3 dBu, unity gain, unwtd)
Dynamic Range: 104 dB (unity gain, unwtd)
THD + N: 0.001% ( 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unity gain)
Headphone Outputs
Maximum Power: 47 mW / channel @ 56Ω
Frequency Response: 20 Hz 20 kHz (0.5 dBu, unity gain, unwtd)
Dynamic Range: 83 dB (A-wtd, 56 Ω load)
THD + N: 0.01% (1 kHz, 0 dBFS, loaded)
Impedance Working Range: 32 to 300 Ω
Physical
Height: 1.75" (44 mm)
Width: 7" (180 mm)
Depth: 5.5" (144 mm)
Weight: 2 lbs. (0.9 kg)

Computer System Requirements
Mac
* Mac OS X 10.8.5 64-bit or later
* Intel i-series 2 GHz multicore processor (or AMD equivalent) or faster
* 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Windows
* Windows 7 x64/x86 SP1 + platform update, Windows 8.1 x64/x86, * Windows 10 x64/x86
* Intel i-series 2 GHz multicore processor (or AMD equivalent) or faster
* 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Mac and Windows Systems
* USB-C or USB-A 2.0 port
* 32 GB hard disk space
* PreSonus Universal Control 2.0 or higher
* Monitor with 1366x768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended)
* Multitouch-enabled monitor required for touch operation