The PreSonus 24c is a robust, compact audio interface featuring two pristine XMAX-L mic preamps; high headroom instrument/line inputs; and professional input metering. The Studio 24c interface delivers amazing sound quality that captures every detail with studio-grade converters for 24-bit/192 kHz recording and playback. Including +48V phantom power for condenser microphones, Studio One Artist recording software and Studio Magic Plug-in Suite, USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables. The 24c comes ready to record right out of the box. This 2x2 bus powered interface is ideal for high quality recording at home, on the go, capturing live audio at a gig, and much more.
Specifications:
Form Factor |
Tabletop |
Display |
4 x Multi-Segment LED Meter |
Channels of I/O |
Analog: 2 Inputs / 2 Outputs at 192 kHz |
Max Sample Rate/Resolution |
192 kHz / 24-Bit |
Number of Mic Preamps |
2 |
Input Level Adjustment |
2 x Knob |
Expansion Slots |
None |
Pad |
None |
Gain/Trim Range |
Inputs: 50 dB |
High-Pass Filter |
None |
Solo/Mute |
None |
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O |
2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line/Monitor Output 1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output |
Phantom Power |
48 V, Selectable On/Off (Applied to All Inputs) |
Phantom Power Current |
10 mA |
Digital Audio I/O |
None |
Host Connection / USB |
1 x USB Type-C (Class-Compliant USB 2.0) |
USB (Non-Host) |
None |
Sync I/O |
None |
Network I/O |
None |
MIDI I/O |
1 x DIN 5-Pin Input 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output |
Wireless Connectivity |
None |
Performance
Frequency Response |
Mic Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.3 dB (Unity Gain) Hi-Z Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB (Unity Gain) Monitor Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.3 dB (Unity Gain) Headphone Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB (Unity Gain) |
Max Input Level |
Mic Inputs: +10 dBu (Min Gain) Hi-Z Inputs: +19 dBu (Min Gain) |
Max Output Level |
Monitor Outputs: +10 dBu (Balanced) |
Headphone Output Power |
47 mW per Channel into 56 Ohms (Max) |
Impedance |
Mic Inputs: 1.4 Kilohms Hi-Z Inputs: 750 Kilohms Headphone Outputs: 32 to 300 Ohms |
Dynamic Range |
AD/DA Converters: 108 dB Mic Inputs: 106 dBA Hi-Z Inputs: 105 dBA Monitor Outputs: 104 dB (Unweighted) Headphone Outputs: 83 dBA |
THD+N |
Mic Inputs: 0.004% (1 kHz, Min Gain, at -1 dBFS) Hi-Z Inputs: 0.002% (1 kHz, Min Gain) Monitor Outputs: 0.001% (1 kHz, Unity Gain, at -1 dBFS) Headphone Outputs: 0.01% (1 kHz, at 0 dBFS) |
EIN |
Mic Inputs: -126 dBu A-Weighted |
Digital Audio
Sample Rates |
Up to 192 kHz (AD/DA Conversion) |
Sample Rate Conversion |
None |
Bit Depths |
Up to 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion) |
Sync Sources |
Internal |
Memory Card Slot |
None |
Compatibility
OS Compatibility |
macOS 10.13 or Later (64-Bit, Only) Windows 10 or Later (64-Bit, Only) |
Included Software |
Studio One Artist Ableton Live Lite |
Compatible Software (Not Included) |
Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software |
Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins |
macOS Class-Compliant (No Driver Needed) |
Processor Requirement |
Mac: Intel Core i3 PC: Intel Core i3 AMD |
RAM Requirements |
4 GB, 8 GB Recommended |
Storage Requirements |
30 GB |
Minimum Display Resolution |
1366 x 768 |
Mobile Device Compatibility |
None |
Required Hardware |
USB Cable (Included) Available USB 2.0 Port or USB Type-C Port |
Internet Connection |
Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download |
Power
Power Requirements |
USB Bus Power |
Physical
Anti-Theft Features |
Kensington Security Slot |
Dimensions |
7 x 5.5 x 1.75" / 17.8 x 14 x 4.45 cm |
Weight |
2.0 lb / 0.9 kg |