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Presonus Studio 26c USB-C Audio Interface
MSRP: $23900
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Description
Description
Get An Audio Interface That Sounds Great In A Home Studio Or On The Road With The Presonus Studio 26c USB-C Audio Interface
Ideal for DJs, mobile musicians, and electronic musicians who want excellent audio quality in a sturdy, portable form factor, the bus-powered Studio 26c 2-in, 4-out audio interface records at up to 192 kHz and features mic/line/instrument inputs, DC-coupled line outputs, MIDI I/O, and a Cue Mix A/B button. A complete, all-in-one recording package, the Studio 26c comes with PreSonus award-winning Studio One Artist music production software for macOS and Windows and includes USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables for compatibility with most computers.
Seamlessly integrated with the included PreSonus Studio One Artist music production software, the Studio 26c interface works with virtually all macOS and Windows recording software. Easy to learn, Studio One enables you to compose, record, and produce without getting distracted by the tools. Need a new loop or sample for your latest production? Studio One lets you shop, audition, and purchase new content right from your production environment.
The 2-in, 4-out Studio 26c audio interface features USB-C computer connectivity and includes combo mic/instrument/line inputs with +48V phantom power for condenser mics; balanced, ¼-inch TRS, line-level main outputs; and an output level control. All line-level outputs are DC coupled, enabling them to send control voltages. A Cue Mix A/B function lets you toggle between two mixes while monitoring through headphones-perfect for DJs and to listen in on a performer's monitor mix. The Studio 26c's built-in MIDI interface enables connection to a keyboard, sound module, or control surface.
The Studio 26c 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 capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally, with no audible distortion.
Whether you're just getting into recording or are a veteran producer who wants to go mobile, the Studio 26c will give you clear, clean, ultra-high-def sound in a bus-powered, rugged unit. While it's a perfect companion for any recording software, the Studio 26c and included Studio One Artist provide you with a complete, affordable, home and mobile recording studio.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input/Output
- Simultaneous I/O up to 2 inputs/4 outputs
- 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX-L mic preamps
- 2 balanced 1/4" TRS main outputs
- DC coupled for sending control voltages
- 2 balanced 1/4" TRS line outputs for monitor mixing
- DC coupled for sending control voltages*
- 1 stereo headphone output
- MIDI IN/OUT
Meters and Controls
- Direct monitoring
- Cue mix A/B (for headphone output)
- Front-panel level controls for main outputs
- True +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
Computer System Requirements
- 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 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
Technical Specifications
- Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz
- Converter Resolution: 24 bit
- Converter Dynamic Range: 114 dB
- Converter Dynamic Range: 114 dB
Microphone Inputs
- Maximum Level: +4.5 dBu (balanced, min gain)
- Gain Range: 70 dB
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1 dB, min gain, 48 kHz)
- Dynamic Range: 110 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
- THD + N: 0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unity gain)
- EIN: -125 dBu (max gain, 150 ohms, A-wtd)
- Input Impedance: 1.6 kiloohms
- Phantom Power: +48 VDC (10 mA total)
Line Inputs
- Maximum Level: +19.5 dBu (balanced, min gain)
- Gain Range: 70 dB
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1 dB, min gain, 48 kHz)
- Dynamic Range: 110 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
- THD + N: 0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain)
- Input Impedance: 10 kiloohms
Instrument Inputs
- Maximum Level: +14 dBu (unbalanced, min gain)
- Gain Range: 70 dB
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.15 dB, 48 kHz, min gain)
- Dynamic Range: 110 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
- THD + N: 0.008% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain)
- Input Impedance: 1 megaohm
Line Outputs (Mains)
- Type: 1/4" TRS Female, DC Coupled*
- Maximum Level: +10 dBu (balanced)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
- Dynamic Range: 108 dB (A-wtd)
- THD + N: 0.0015% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
Line Outputs (3/4)
- Type: 1/4" TRS Female, DC Coupled*
- Maximum Level: +10 dBu (balanced)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
- Dynamic Range: 113 dB (A-wtd)
- THD + N: 0.008% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
Headphone Outputs
- Maximum Power: 30 mW/channel (56 ohm load)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.2 dB, 56 ohm load, 48 kHz)
- Dynamic Range: 104 dB (A-wtd, 56 ohm load)
- THD + N: 0.009% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, no load)
- Impedance Working Range: 32 ohms to 300 ohms
Dimensions
- Height: 1.75" (44 mm)
- Width: 7" (180 mm)
- Depth: 5.5" (144 mm)
- Weight: 1.6 lbs. (0.7 kg)
Manufacturer: PreSonus Audio
Model: STUDIO 26C
SKU: I579218-N-0-WHXX
UPC: 673454007927
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