18x18 interface, half-rack size.
The Studio 1824c USB-C audio interface is ideal for project studios and bands/producers interested in recording full bands including multi-channel drums. It records up to 18 simultaneous inputs at up to 24-bit/192 kHz and offers 8 microphone inputs with XMAX Class A preamps and ADAT and S/PDIF I/O. Its 18 outputs offer flexible routing with zero-latency DSP-based monitor mixing and control-room integration with included Studio One® Artist for macOS® and Windows® and UC Surface for macOS, Windows, iPad®, and Android™.
In addition to stereo main outputs with a dedicated mute and mono button, you get eight balanced, DC-coupled line outputs;; two headphone outputs with independent mix streams; word clock output; and MIDI I/O. PreSonus’ Studio Magic Plug-in Suite is included, and USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables are provided for compatibility with most computers.
In addition to stereo main outputs with a dedicated mute and mono button, you get eight balanced, DC-coupled line outputs;; two headphone outputs with independent mix streams; word clock output; and MIDI I/O. PreSonus’ Studio Magic Plug-in Suite is included, and USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables are provided for compatibility with most computers.
Specifications
Audio Quality
- Max bit depth: 24-bit
- Max sampling rate: 192kHz
- Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.3 dBu, unity gain, unwtd
- Total inputs: 18
- Analog inputs: 4
- Digital inputs: 8
- Mic preamps: 4
- XLR/TRS combo jacks: 2
- XLR only jacks: 0
- 1/4” only jacks: 2
- S/PDIF in: Yes
- ADAT/optical in: 8
- Total outputs: 18
- Analog outputs: 4
- Digital outputs: 8
- XLR out: 0
- 1/4” only jacks: 6 T4RS
- DB25: 0
- S/PDIF out: Yes
- ADAT/optical out: 8
- Connections: USB-C
- MIDI I/O: In/Out
- Headphone output(s): 2
- Word-clock I/O: No
- Computer platform: Mac, Windows
- Phantom power: Yes
- Direct monitoring: Yes
- Onboard DSP: No
- Metering: No
- Display: No
- Latency control: Yes
- Monitor control: Yes
- Headphone control: Yes
- Height 1.75" (44 mm)
- Width: 7" (180 mm)
- Depth: 5.5" (144 mm)
- Weight: 3.2 lb. (0.9 kg)
- Included software: Yes
Features
- 24-bit/192kHz, USB-C 18x18 1U rack mounted audio interface (8x8 at 192 kHz)
- 2 mic/instrument/line inputs and 6 mic/line inputs all with XMAX Class A mic preamps and +48V phantom power
- 8 channels of ADAT Optical I/O (4 channels at 96kHz)
- 2 1/4” TRS balanced main outputs with front-panel level control and dedicated Mute and Mono buttons (duplicate line outs 1/2)
- 8 1/4” TRS balanced DC coupled line outputs
- 2 stereo headphone outputs with independent mix streams
- LED metering on all analog inputs and main outs
- S/PDIF I/O
- MIDI I/O
- BNC word clock output
- Flexible routing, zero-latency monitor mixing, and control-room integration with included Studio One Artist
- Monitor mix control with free UC Surface for macOS, Windows, iPad, and Android
- USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables included
- Studio Magic Plug-in Suite included