Ideal for DJs, mobile musicians, and electronic musicians who want excellent audio quality in a sturdy, portable form factor, the Studio 26c 2x4 bus-powered audio interface features USB-C connectivity, can record at up to 192 kHz, and offers 2 front-panel combo mic and switchable line/instrument inputs with XMAX-L solid-state mic preamps and MIDI I/O. In addition to the L/R main outputs, you get two balanced line outputs for monitor mixing. A Cue Mix A/B function lets you toggle between two mixes while monitoring through headphones—perfect for DJs or to listen in on a performer’s monitor mix. A complete mobile recording solution, the Studio 26c comes with PreSonus’ Studio One® Artist recording software and Studio Magic Plug-in Suite for macOS® and Windows®. USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables are included for compatibility with most computers.
Main Features:
- USB-C bus-powered, 2x4 audio interface with MIDI
- 24-bit resolution; 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz sampling rates
- 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX-L solid-state mic preamps
- +48V phantom power (global)
- 2 balanced ¼” TRS line outputs for monitor mixing
- 2 balanced ¼” TRS main outputs with front-panel level control
- 4 ladder-style LED level meters (2 input, 2 main output)
- Stereo headphone output with Cue Mix A/B
- Direct monitoring
- MIDI I/O
- USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables included
- Studio One® Artist and Studio Magic Plug-in Suite included
Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements.
Mac
- 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
- 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
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General |
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Sample Rates |
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz |
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Converter Resolution |
24 bit |
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Converter Dynamic Range |
114 dB |
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Converter Dynamic Range |
114 dB |
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Microphone Inputs |
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Maximum Level |
+4.5 dBu (balanced, min gain) |
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Gain Range |
70 dB |
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Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1 dB, min gain, 48 kHz) |
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Dynamic Range |
110 dB (A-wtd, min gain) |
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THD + N |
0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unity gain) |
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EIN |
-125 dBu (max gain, 150Ω, A-wtd) |
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Input Impedance |
1.6 kΩ |
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Phantom Power |
+48 VDC (10 mA total) |
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Line Inputs |
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Maximum Level |
+19.5 dBu (balanced, min gain) |
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Gain Range |
70 dB |
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Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1 dB, min gain, 48 kHz) |
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Dynamic Range |
110 dB (A-wtd, min gain) |
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THD + N |
0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain) |
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Input Impedance |
10 kΩ |
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Instrument Inputs |
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Maximum Level |
+14 dBu (unbalanced, min gain) |
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Gain Range |
70 dB |
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Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.15 dB, 48 kHz, min gain) |
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Dynamic Range |
110 dB (A-wtd, min gain) |
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THD + N |
0.008% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain) |
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Input Impedance |
1 MΩ |
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Line Outputs (Mains) |
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Type |
¼" TRS Female, DC Coupled* |
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Maximum Level |
+10 dBu (balanced) |
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Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) |
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Dynamic Range |
108 dB (A-wtd) |
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THD + N |
0.0015% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS) |
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Line Outputs (3/4) |
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Type |
¼" TRS Female, DC Coupled* |
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Maximum Level |
+10 dBu (balanced) |
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Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) |
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Dynamic Range |
113 dB (A-wtd) |
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THD + N |
0.008% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS) |
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Headphone Outputs |
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Maximum Power |
30 mW/channel (56Ω load) |
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Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.2 dB, 56Ω load, 48 kHz) |
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Dynamic Range |
104 dB (A-wtd, 56Ω load) |
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THD + N |
0.009% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, no load) |
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Impedance Working Range |
32Ω to 300Ω |
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Physical |
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Height |
1.75" (44 mm) |
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Width |
7" (180 mm) |
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Depth |
5.5" (144 mm) |
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Weight |
1.6 lbs. (0.7 kg) |