Presonus Studio 1824c

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Presonus Studio 1824c

Presonus

Studio 1824c

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 457475
Brand: Presonus
Model: Studio 1824c
Price: $438.90

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The Studio 1824c is a really solid choice for musicians and producers needing a flexible, affordable interface. Those XMAX preamps are surprisingly good, and the routing options let you build a seriously custom signal path. It's ideal for home studios, songwriters, or anyone needing a good number of inputs without breaking the bank.

Product Description

  • Presonus Studio 1824c
  • USB-C 18x18 Audio Interface
  • 24-bit / 192 kHz
  • Two front combo inputs Mic/Line/Inst: XLR/jack
  • Six combo inputs Mic/Line on the back: XLR/jack
  • 48 V phantom power
  • Eight XMAX L mic preamps
  • ADAT optical input: Eight-channel / 48 kHz
  • four-channel / 96 kHz
  • Two TRS jack outputs with level control
  • Mono and mute buttons
  • Eight TRS jack line outputs
  • DC-coupled line outputs allow CV/Gate signals to be sent out of the DAW
  • Two stereo headphone outputs with independent mixes
  • LED meters on all analogue inputs and main outputs
  • S/PDIF and MIDI-I/Os
  • BNC wordclock output
  • Flexible routing
  • Latency-free monitoring
  • Power supply: External power supply (included)
  • System requirements interface: Windows 10 or later
  • Mac OSX 10.11 or later
  • Dimensions: 19" / 1 U
  • Includes USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cable and Presonus Studio One Pro (download)
PROS
  • • Excellent XMAX preamp performance, delivering clean and detailed gain.
  • • Flexible routing capabilities offer significant workflow customization.
  • • DC-coupled outputs unlock CV/Gate control for modular setups.
  • • Compact 1U rackmount form factor suits both studio and mobile setups.
CONS
  • • Limited ADAT sample rate options compared to higher-end interfaces.
  • • Build quality feels somewhat plasticky, not as robust as some competitors.
  • • Mono/mute buttons on rear outputs are inconveniently located.

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Key Features

Inputs 10 (2 front combo XLR/jack, 6 rear combo XLR/jack, 2 stereo headphone)
Outputs 12 (2 TRS jack, 8 TRS jack line, 2 stereo headphone, S/PDIF, MIDI)
Max Sample Rate 192 kHz
Bit Depth 24-bit
Preamps 8 XMAX
Weight 7.7 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

They handle hotter signals quite well; the XMAX design provides a good amount of headroom before distortion, making them versatile for various sources.
Yes, the 18 inputs and flexible routing are well-suited for drum recording, but careful gain staging is essential to maximize dynamic range.
The direct monitoring feature offers true latency-free monitoring, allowing you to hear your input signals in real-time without any noticeable delay.

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