Ideal for small productions, electronic artists, and bands looking to take charge of their recordings, the Studio 68c audio interface from PreSonus is a comprehensive audio production powerhouse right out of the box. While it’s a perfect companion for any recording software, the Studio 68c and included Studio One Artist provide you with a complete, affordable recording solution that will make you sound great. With 4 XMAX analog mic preamplifiers, professional metering and monitoring features, and seamless integration with Studio One Artist, the Studio 68c will give you clear, clean, ultra-high-def sound with the professional tools you need to achieve world-class results.
PreSonus Studio 68c Features
- Simultaneous I/O up to 6 inputs/6 outputs (4x4 at 192 kHz)
- 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX Class A mic preamps
- 2 mic/line inputs with XMAX Class A 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
- Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O
- 1 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)
- 6 ladder-style LED level meters (4 input, 2 main output)
- Rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
- Studio 68c 6x6 USB-C audio interface1
- USB-C to USB-C cable1
- USB-C to USB-A cable1
- Studio One Artist®1
- Studio Magic Plug-in Suite1
- Sample rates44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz
- Converter resolution24 bit
- Converter dynamic range114 dB
- Dimensions (HxWxD)1.75" x 9" x 5.5"
- Weight2.4 pounds (1 kg)
- Microphone inputs
- Max level: +16 dBu (balanced, min gain)
- Gain range: 80dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.15 dB, min gain, 48 kHz)
- Dynamic range: 114dB (A-wtd, min gain)
- THD+N: 0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain)
- EIN: -130 dBu (max gain, 150Ω, A-wtd)
- Input impedance: 1.6 kΩ
- Phantom power: +48 VDC (10 mA per channel)
- Line inputs
- Max level: +22 dBu (balanced, min gain)
- Gain range: 40dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.15 dB, min gain, 48 kHz)
- Dynamic range: 113.9dB (A-wtd, min gain)
- THD+N: 0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain)
- Input impedance: 10 kΩ
- Instrument inputs
- Max level: +15 dBu (unbalanced, min gain)
- Gain range: 80dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.1dB, 48 kHz, min gain)
- Dynamic range: 114.7dB (A-wtd, min gain)
- THD+N: 0.012% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain)
- Input impedance: 1 MΩ
- Line outputs (mains)
- Type: 1/4" TRS female, DC coupled
- Max level: +18 dBu (balanced)
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.2dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
- Dynamic range: 109dB (A-wtd)
- THD+N: 0.001% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
- Line outputs (3/4)
- Type: 1/4" TRS female, DC coupled
- Max level: +18 dBu (balanced)
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.2 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
- Dynamic range: 109dB (A-wtd)
- THD+N: 0.0015% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
- Headphone outputs
- Max level: 150 mW/channel (56Ω load)
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.2 dB, 56Ω load, 48 kHz)
- Dynamic range: 107dB (A-wtd, 56Ω load)
- >THD+N: 0.002% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, no load)
- Impedance working range: 32Ω to 300Ω
