PreSonus Studio 1824c USB-C 18-in/18-out Audio Interface

The PreSonus Studio1824c USB-C 18-in/18-out Audio Interface is loaded with 18 simultaneous inputs, including eight sweet-sounding XMAX preamps. The PreSonus Studio 1824c is tailor-made for project studios that record full bands, including multichannel drums. Beyond that, 18 outputs supply extra monitoring flexibility and external effects processing possibilities. You also get MIDI I/O for your keyboard controller, so working with virtual instruments is a breeze. Experience zero-latency monitoring thanks to the Studio1824 c’s DSP-based monitor mixer, along with control room integration with the included Studio One Artist and UC Surface software.

If you’re just getting started with recording, the PreSonus Studio 1824c will give you everything you need to hit the ground running — just add music! If you’ve been recording for a while and need to upgrade your existing interface for more I/O or better functionality, the Studio 1824 c will not disappoint. Take it from us no matter what kind of recording you do, the PreSonus Studio1824 c USB-C audio interface will exceed your expectations.

From the XMAX Class A microphone preamps to the high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters, the PreSonus Studio 1824c’s audio quality belies its price. XMAX preamps run on 30-volt power rails, while most budget preamps run on 10 to 18 volts. The higher voltage gives you more headroom and a richer overall sound. Whether you’re plugging in your favorite studio microphone or recording your guitar or bass direct, you’ll love the results you get with the Studio 1824c.

The Studio 1824c comes with PreSonus Studio One Artist DAW software, ready for you to start making music right out of the box. With unlimited recording tracks, an easy-to-use interface, and gigabytes of third-party content to get you started, you’ll be amazed at what you can produce with this DAW software — and it’s free with your Studio 1824c! Also included are the Studio Magic plug-in suite and UC Surface software.

Thanks to UC Surface software for Mac, Windows, iPad, and Android, you can control the 1824c’s software wirelessly! No matter where you are in your studio, you’ll have control over the most-used parameters, like channel levels, mutes, panning, and more. It’s highly convenient and perfect for those sessions where you’re both the engineer and a musician.

Packaged with Studio One Artist, the Studio 1824c provides you with everything you need to start recording on your computer. And to take it to the next level, PreSonus includes the Studio Magic Plug-in Suite. This extensive collection of popular plug-ins from manufacturers such as Maag Audio, Lexicon, and Arturia, adding up to hundreds of dollars of extra value. Punch up your mix bus with Brainworx's bx-opto, add ambiance with Eventide's SP2016-inspired Stereo Room reverb, fire up transients with SPL's Attacker, and much more. And since these plug-ins are available in AAX, VST, and AU formats, they're compatible with any DAW you choose.

Input/Output

• 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
  • DC coupled for sending control voltages
• 8 balanced ¼” TRS line outputs for monitor mixing
  • DC coupled for sending control voltages
• 2 stereo headphone outputs with individual level controls
• MIDI In/Out
• Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O
• 1 USB-C^™ compatible 2.0 port
  • USB-C^™ to USB-C^™ and USB-C^™ to USB-A cables included for compatibility with most computers
• BNC word clock output

Integrated Software

• Studio One® Artist for Mac® and Windows®
• UC Surface control software for Mac, Windows, iPad®, and Android™
• Studio Magic Plug-in Suite

Meters, Controls, and Features

• 18x8 onboard DSP monitor mixer
• Front-panel level controls for main outputs
• Mono and Mute buttons for the main outputs
• True +48V phantom power for condenser microphones (global)
• 10 ladder-style 8-LED level meters (8 input, 2 main output)

Digital

• USB-C^™ compatible port (USB 2.0)
• 24-bit resolution
• 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz sampling rates