PreSonus Studio 1824c 18 x 24 USB-C MIDI/Audio Interface with ADAT I/O

The Studio 1824c 192 kHz USB-C audio interface is ideal for producers interested in recording full bands, including multi-channel drums. It records up to 18 simultaneous inputs and features 8 XMAX Class A mic preamps, as well as MIDI I/O. Its 20 outputs offer flexible routing with zero-latency DSP-based monitor mixing and control-room integration with included Studio One Artist music production software and UC Surface control software.

Key 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)
• 18x8 onboard DSP monitor mixer
• Front-panel level controls for main outputs
• USB-C port (USB 2.0)
• 24-bit resolution
• 1U rack-mountable
• Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs

Technical Specifications

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
iOS
iOS 9.3 or later
iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad mini 4, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini, iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2
Android
Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Android tablet (8-inch) with 1024x768 resolution (UC Surface)
General
Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Converter Resolution
24-bit
Converter Dynamic Range
114 dB
Converter Dynamic Range
114 dB
Microphone Inputs
Maximum Level
+16 dBu, min gain
Gain Range
80 dB
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz (unity gain)
Dynamic Range
110 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
THD + N
0.005% (1 kHz, 0dBu, unity gain)
EIN
-128 dBu (A-wtd, 20 kHz BW, Rs=150 OHMS, max gain)
Input Impedance
1400 OHMS
Phantom Power
48V (>10 mA per channel)
Line Inputs
Maximum 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 k OHMS
Instrument Inputs
Maximum Level
+15 dBu (unbalanced, min gain)
Gain Range
80 dB
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz (min gain)
Dynamic Range
112 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
THD + N
0.020% (1 kHz, +10 dBu, min gain)
Input Impedance
1M OHMS
Main Outputs
Type
¼" TRS female, DC Coupled
Maximum Level
+18 dBu, balanced
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz (unity gain)
Dynamic Range
108 dB (A-wtd, unity gain)
THD + N
0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unity gain)
Line Outputs
Type
¼" TRS female, DC coupled
Maximum Level
+18 dBu, balanced
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Range
108 dB (A-wtd, -60 dBFS)
THD + N
0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unity gain)
Headphone Outputs
Maximum Power
150 mW/channel (60 OHMS load)
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 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
32 OHMS to 600 OHMS
Physical
Height
1.75" (44 mm)
Width
19" (483 mm)
Depth
5.5" (140 mm)
Weight
4.8 lbs (2.2 kg)