PreSonus Studio 1824c Rackmount 18x20 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface

PreSonus Studio 1824c Rackmount 18x20 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface

Offering ultrahigh-resolution conversion, eight Class-A preamps, a host of outputs, and a powerful software package for bands and engineers in project studios, the PreSonus Studio 1824c rackmount 18x20 USB audio/MIDI interface blends studio-quality, sonic performance, bountiful and expandable I/O, and refreshing ease of use, all in a sturdy chassis that occupies just single rack space.

With selectable 48V phantom power and eight XMAX Class-A mic preamps fed via XLR-1/4" combo inputs, the Studio 1824c can accommodate any source from condenser microphones and active DI boxes to electric instruments and line-level mixer outputs with clarity and natural tonality. All inputs and outputs feature quality converters that let the interface operate at up to 24-bit / 48 kHz resolution without sacrificing channel count, or at a 192 kHz sample rate with 8x8 I/O functionality.

When you use speakers, multiple headphones, or both, the Studio 1824c provides equally ideal operability with its two independent 1/4" headphone outputs, two mainline/monitor outs, eight additional line outputs, and separate volume controls for both headphone outs and the main output.

A quick press of the mute button cuts the main outputs, so you can communicate with clients in the room without shouting over the music. The interface also features a mono button for checking the stereo-to-mono translation of your mix.

The 10 line outputs are DC-coupled, so you can send MIDI sync and sequencer data from your DAW as CV (control voltage) to external analog synthesizers and drum modules. Unlike many budget interfaces, the Studio 1824c sports 4-segment LED meters for all eight analog inputs and the main outs. The 5-pin MIDI I/O jacks on the rear panel allow simple hookup of a MIDI controller, synthesizer, or groovebox, making the Studio 1824c advantageous for beatmakers, keyboardists, and electronic music producers. With a BNC word clock output and digital I/O connections for stereo S/PDIF and 8-channel ADAT, the Studio 1824c is a potent companion for other digital equipment such as external preamps with A/D converters and digital mixers.

The Studio 1824c is powered by the included 12 VDC power supply and is supplied with USB Type-C and USB Type-A cables for easy connectivity to your compatible macOS- or Windows-equipped computer. The interface is bundled with the robust and versatile Studio One Artist DAW software and the Studio Magic plug-in suite, delivering a host of effects, virtual instruments, and third-party loops, software, and instrument sounds to kickstart your creativity.

Form Factor Rackmount

Display 10 x Multi-Segment LED Meter

Channels of I/O Analog: 8 Inputs / 10 Outputs at 192 kHz Digital: 10 Inputs / 10 Outputs at 48 kHz

Max Sample Rate/Resolution 192 kHz / 24-Bit

Number of Mic Preamps 8

Input Level Adjustment 8 x Knob

Solo/Mute Mute per Master

Pad None

High-Pass Filter None

Expansion Slots None

Connectivity

Analog Audio I/O 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input (Front Panel) 6 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output (DC-Coupled) 8 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output (DC-Coupled) 2 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output

Phantom Power +48 V, Selectable On/Off (Applied to All Inputs)

Phantom Power Current > 10 mA per Channel

Digital Audio I/O 1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input (S/MUX Support) 1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output (S/MUX Support) 1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input 1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output

Host Connection / USB 1 x USB Type-C (Class-Compliant USB 2.0)

USB (Non-Host) None

Sync I/O 1 x BNC Word Clock Output

Network I/O None

MIDI I/O 1 x DIN 5-Pin Input 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output

Wireless Connectivity None

Memory Card Slot None

Performance

Frequency Response Mic, Line Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Unity Gain) Hi-Z Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Min Gain) Monitor Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Unity Gain) Line Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Headphone Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Unity Gain)

Gain/Trim Range Mic Inputs: 80 dB Line Inputs: 40 dB Hi-Z Inputs: 80 dB Max Input Level Mic Inputs: +16 dBu (Balanced, Min Gain) Line Inputs: +21 dBu (Balanced, Min Gain) Hi-Z Inputs: +15 dBu (Unbalanced, Min Gain)

Max Output Level Line/Monitor Outputs: +18 dBu (Balanced) Headphone Output Power 150 mW per Channel into 60 Ohms (Max)

Impedance Mic Inputs: 1.4 Kilohms Line Inputs: 10 Kilohms Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm Headphone Outputs: 32 to 600 Ohms

Dynamic Range AD/DA Converters: 114 dB Mic Inputs: 110 dBA (Min Gain) Line/Hi-Z Inputs: 112 dBA (Min Gain) Monitor Outputs: 108 dBA Line Outputs: 108 dBA Headphone Outputs: 103 dBA (1 kHz)

THD+N Mic Inputs: 0.005% (1 kHz, Unity Gain) Line Inputs: 0.005% (1 kHz, Min Gain) Hi-Z Inputs: 0.02% (1 kHz, Min Gain) Monitor Outputs: 0.004% (1 kHz, Unity Gain, at -1 dBFS) Line Outputs: 0.004% (1 kHz, Unity Gain, at -1 dBFS) Headphone Outputs: 0.25% (1 kHz, Unity Gain)

EIN Mic Inputs: -128 dBu A-Weighted (150-Ohm Source, Max Gain)

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 ADAT, Internal, S/PDIF

Compatibility

OS Compatibility macOS 10.13 or Later (64-Bit Only) Windows 10 (64-Bit Only) iOS 10 or Later Android 6 or Later

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) Windows Driver Downloadable from Manufacturer

Processor Requirement Mac: Intel Core i3 PC: Intel Core i3 AMD

RAM Requirements 4 GB, 8 GB Recommended

Storage Requirements 32 GB

Minimum Display Resolution 1366 x 768

Mobile Device Compatibility iPad Pro iPad Air iPad Air 2 iPad Mini with Retina iPad Mini 4 iPad 4th Gen. Android Smartphone Android Tablet

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 AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)

Rail Voltage Preamp: +30 V

AC/DC Power Adapter 12 V, Center-Positive (Included)

Physical

Rackmount Size 1 RU (with Included Hardware)

Dimensions 19 x 5.5 x 1.75" / 482.6 x 139.7 x 44.45 mm

Weight 4.8 lb / 2.2 kg