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 from PreSonus 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.
PreSonus Studio 26c Features
- 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
- USB-C ®-compatible 2.0 port
- 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)
- Rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
- USB bus-powered
- Studio 26c 2x4 USB-C audio interface1
- USB-C to USB-C cable1
- USB-C to USB-A cable1
- Studio One Artist®1
- Studio Magic Software Suite1
- Sample rates44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz
- Converter resolution24 bit
- Converter dynamic range114dB
- Dimensions (HxWxD)1.75" x 7" x 5.5"
- Weight1.6 pounds (0.7 kg)
- Microphone inputs
- Max level: +4.5 dBu (balanced, min gain)
- Gain range: 70 dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.1dB, min gain, 48 kHz)
- Dynamic range: 110dB (A-wtd, min gain)
- THD+N: 0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unity gain)
- EIN: -125 dBu (max gain, 150Ω, A-wtd)
- Input impedance: 1.6 kΩ
- Phantom power: +48 VDC (10 mA total)
- Line inputs
- Max level: +19.5dBu (balanced, min gain)
- Gain range: 70dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.1dB, min gain, 48 kHz)
- Dynamic range: 110dB (A-wtd, min gain)
- THD+N: 0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain)
- Input impedance: 10 kΩ
- Instrument inputs
- Max level: +14 dBu (unbalanced, min gain)
- Gain range: 70dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.15 dB, 48kHz, min gain)
- Dynamic range: 110dB (A-wtd, min gain)
- THD+N: 0.008% (1kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain)
- Input impedance: 1 MΩ
- Line outputs (mains)
- Type: 1/4" TRS female, DC coupled
- Max level: +10 dBu (balanced)
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-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
- Max level: +10 dBu (balanced)
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.1dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
- Dynamic range: 113dB (A-wtd)
- THD+N: 0.008% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
- Headphone outputs
- Max power: 30 mW / channel (56Ω load)
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.2 dB, 56Ω load, 48 kHz)
- Dynamic range: 104 dB (A-wtd, 56Ω load)
- THD+N: 0.009% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, no load)
- Impedance working range: 32Ω to 300Ω
