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

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Overview

18x18 interface, half-rack size.

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

Incredible power and processing from a tabletop interface. Order one for your larger projects today.

Specs

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

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
  • Height 1.75" (44 mm)
  • Width: 7" (180 mm)
  • Depth: 5.5" (144 mm)
  • Weight: 3.2 lb. (0.9 kg)
  • Included software: Yes
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