Best Presonus USB Audio Interfaces 2026
Premium Presonus usb audio interfaces - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.9/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Presonus Studio 1824c
by
Presonus
Project Studio
Content Creation
Mobile Recording
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of prices and features
- • Universal USB compatibility
✗ CONS
- • USB port dependency
- • Power limitations on bus-powered models
Presonus Studio 1824cUSB-C 18x18 Audio Interface24-bit / 192 kHzTwo front combo inputs Mic/Line/Inst: XLR/jackSix combo...
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4.9/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 457475
$439
#2
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4.4/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Presonus AudioBox USB 96 Complete BDL
by
Presonus
Podcasting
Home Studio
Mobile Recording
Key Feature:
• Wide range of prices and features
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of prices and features
- • Universal USB compatibility
✗ CONS
- • USB bandwidth limitations
- • USB port dependency
Presonus AudioBox USB 96 Complete BDL, Recording Set, Consisting of: AudioBox USB 96 25th Anniversary Edition, Eris 3.5...
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4.4/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 600173
$318
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Presonus Quantum HD8
by
Presonus
Mobile Recording
Podcasting
Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Great for beginners to professionals
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of prices and features
- • Great for beginners to professionals
✗ CONS
- • USB port dependency
- • USB bandwidth limitations
Presonus Quantum HD826 x 30 USB 2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C ConnectionConversion with up to 32-bit/192 kHzEight...
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4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 588793
$948
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Presonus Quantum HD2
by
Presonus
Content Creation
Mobile Recording
Project Studio
Key Feature:
• Wide range of prices and features
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of prices and features
- • Plug-and-play simplicity
✗ CONS
- • USB bandwidth limitations
- • Higher latency than premium interfaces
Presonus Quantum HD220 x 24 USB 2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C ConnectionConversion with up to 32-bit/192 kHzTwo combo...
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4.6/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588792
$494
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Presonus Quantum ES Ultimate Bundle
by
Presonus
Project Studio
Content Creation
Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Portable and bus-powered options
✓ PROS
- • Universal USB compatibility
- • Portable and bus-powered options
✗ CONS
- • Computer USB performance dependent
- • Power limitations on bus-powered models
Presonus Quantum ES Ultimate BundleRecording SetConsisting of Quantum ES 2 USB-C audio interfaceEris 3.5 2nd Gen active...
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4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 600175
$505
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Presonus Quantum ES4
by
Presonus
Mobile Recording
Podcasting
Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Great for beginners to professionals
✓ PROS
- • Plug-and-play simplicity
- • Wide range of prices and features
✗ CONS
- • USB port dependency
- • USB bandwidth limitations
Presonus Quantum ES44 x 4 USB 2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C ConnectionConversion with up to 24-bit/192 kHzFour combo...
⭐
5.0/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 588791
$307
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Presonus AudioBox GO Creator Bundle
by
Presonus
Mobile Recording
Content Creation
Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Portable and bus-powered options
✓ PROS
- • Plug-and-play simplicity
- • Universal USB compatibility
✗ CONS
- • Computer USB performance dependent
- • Power limitations on bus-powered models
Presonus AudioBox GO Creator Bundle, USB Audio Interface Recording Set, Consisting of AudioBox GO, HD7 studio...
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4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 600170
$186
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Presonus AudioBox USB 96 25th Anniv Ed
by
Presonus
Home Studio
Mobile Recording
Project Studio
Key Feature:
• Great for beginners to professionals
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of prices and features
- • Universal USB compatibility
✗ CONS
- • Higher latency than premium interfaces
- • USB bandwidth limitations
Presonus AudioBox USB 96 25th Anniv Ed2x2 USB 2.0 Recording Interface 24-Bit / 96 kHz25th Anniversary editionTwo...
⭐
4.9/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 497748
$105
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Presonus Quantum ES2
by
Presonus
Podcasting
Content Creation
Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
- • Great for beginners to professionals
- • Portable and bus-powered options
✗ CONS
- • USB bandwidth limitations
- • USB port dependency
Presonus Quantum ES22 x 2 USB 2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C ConnectionConversion with up to 24-bit/192 kHzTwo combo...
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4.6/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588790
$215
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Presonus Studio 24c
by
Presonus
Project Studio
Podcasting
Mobile Recording
Key Feature:
• Wide range of prices and features
✓ PROS
- • Portable and bus-powered options
- • Plug-and-play simplicity
✗ CONS
- • Higher latency than premium interfaces
- • Power limitations on bus-powered models
Presonus Studio 24cUSB-C 2x2 Audio Interface24 Bit / 192 KHzTwo front combo inputs Mic/Line/Inst: XLR/jack48 V phantom...
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4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 457479
$131
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Presonus AudioBox GO
by
Presonus
Mobile Recording
Project Studio
Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Wide range of prices and features
✓ PROS
- • Great for beginners to professionals
- • Wide range of prices and features
✗ CONS
- • USB port dependency
- • USB bandwidth limitations
Presonus AudioBox GO2x2 USB Audio InterfaceUSB 2.0 audio interface with USB C connector1 XLR combo mic/line input with...
⭐
4.9/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 536032
$83
How to Choose the Best USB Audio Interfaces
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced usb audio interfaces typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
