Studio 1824c

The PreSonus Studio 1824c is a professional-grade, high-channel-count USB-C audio interface designed to be the central hub for project studios and musicians looking to record full bands, multi-channel drums, and complex productions. It delivers an exceptional recording and listening experience by combining pristine digital conversion, ultra-low-jitter clocking, and eight of PreSonus' renowned XMAX Class A analog microphone preamps. This powerful combination ensures that every nuance, transient, and complex harmonic of your source audio is captured with remarkable clarity, smoothness, and detail, free from any audible distortion. Operating at up to 24-bit, 192 kHz resolution, the Studio 1824c provides the ultra-high-definition audio quality required for modern mixing and recording, with an impressive 114 dB of dynamic range on its converters.

Built for flexibility and expandability, the Studio 1824c is a formidable tool for any recording scenario. It offers up to 18 simultaneous inputs and 20 outputs in a compact 1U rack-mountable chassis. The interface includes two front-panel mic/instrument/line combo inputs for quick access, along with six rear-panel mic/line inputs, providing a total of eight XMAX preamp-equipped channels. For producers needing to integrate more gear, the unit is expandable via an 8-channel ADAT Optical input, allowing you to connect an external preamp like the PreSonus DigiMax DP88 to achieve a total of 16 pristine analog inputs. Professional I/O doesn't stop there; the interface also includes stereo S/PDIF, MIDI I/O, and BNC word clock output for seamless synchronization with other digital equipment. The ten ladder-style LED meters for all analog inputs and the main outputs provide clear and accurate visual feedback, ensuring optimal signal levels at all times.

The Studio 1824c excels not only in its hardware capabilities but also in its deep software integration. It comes with a perpetual license for PreSonus' acclaimed Studio One Pro music production software, a complete digital audio workstation that allows you to record, produce, mix, master, and perform all within a single, intuitive application. The interface's onboard 18x8 DSP monitor mixer is seamlessly integrated into both Studio One and the included UC Surface control software (for Mac, Windows, iPad, and Android). This allows for the creation of multiple, discrete, near-zero-latency monitor mixes, which can be controlled directly from your DAW or a tablet, providing ultimate flexibility for artist headphone mixes. Furthermore, all DC-coupled line outputs can send control voltages, making the 1824c a perfect choice for integrating with modular synths and other analog gear. This combination of superior sound quality, extensive connectivity, and powerful software integration makes the Studio 1824c a world-class solution for any serious producer or recording engineer.

Features:

• Simultaneous I/O of up to 18 inputs and 20 outputs (8x8 at 192 kHz).
• 8 pristine XMAX Class A analog microphone preamps.
• 2 front-panel mic/instrument/line inputs and 6 rear-panel mic/line inputs.
• High-quality converters with 24-bit resolution and sampling rates up to 192 kHz.
• 8 channels of ADAT Optical I/O (4 channels at 96 kHz) for expansion.
• 10 balanced ¼-inch TRS outputs (2 main, 8 line) which are DC coupled for sending control voltages to analog gear.
• 2 stereo headphone outputs with individual level controls and A/B cue mixing.
• Onboard 18x8 DSP monitor mixer for creating low-latency cue mixes.
• Stereo S/PDIF and 5-pin MIDI In/Out.
• BNC word clock output for professional studio synchronization.
• 10 ladder-style, 8-LED level meters for all analog inputs and main outputs.
• Front-panel Mute, Mono, and level controls for the main outputs.
• Global +48V phantom power for condenser microphones.
• Includes a perpetual license for Studio One Pro DAW software and the Studio Magic Plug-in Suite.
• USB-C connectivity (with USB 2.0 protocol) and a road-rugged, all-metal 1U rack-mountable chassis.

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