The Portable Ultra-High-Def USB-C™ Compatible Audio Interface.
Professional tools. Professional results.
Created with the needs of DJs and electronic musicians in mind, the Studio 26c delivers excellent audio quality with professional metering and flexible monitoring options. With two of PreSonus' pristine XMAX-L mic preamps for recording vocals and custom samples, both MIDI I / O and line inputs for your favorite synths, and professional input and output metering so you can keep track of your recording and performance levels, the Studio 26c delivers amazing sound quality in a rugged, compact form factor. A complete recording studio right out of the box, the Studio 26c audio interface comes with a complimentary license of PreSonus' award-winning Studio One® Artist music production software, so you can start creating right away.
Input / Output
- Simultaneous I/O up to 2 inputs/4 outputs
- 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX-L mic preamps
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2 balanced ¼-inch TRS main outputs
- DC coupled for sending control voltages *
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2 balanced ¼-inch TRS line outputs for monitor mixing
- DC coupled for sending control voltages *
- 1 stereo headphone output
- MIDI In / Out
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1 USB-C ®-compatible 2.0 port
- USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables included for compatibility with most computers
Meters, Controls, and Features
- 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)
Integrated Software
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Studio One Artist ®
- Studio Magic Software Suite
- Ableton® Live Lite
Digital
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USB-C ® -compatible port (USB 2.0)
- 24-bit resolution
- 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz sampling rates
Physical
- Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
- USB bus-powered
* Since it is a bus-powered device, the Studio 26c has lower voltage rails than other Studio-series interfaces, resulting in reduced control-voltage range (positive to negative voltage).
Technical Specifications
general
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Supported Sample Rates (kHz) |
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 |
Converter Resolution |
24 bit |
ADC Converter Dynamic Range |
114 dB |
DAC Converter Dynamic Range |
114 dB |
Microphone Inputs
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Maximum Level |
+4.5 dBu (balanced, min gain) |
Gain Range |
70 dB |
Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.1 dB, min gain, 48 kHz) |
Dynamic range |
110 dB (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
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Maximum Level |
+19.5 dBu (balanced, min gain) |
Gain Range |
70 dB |
Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.1 dB, min gain, 48 kHz) |
Dynamic range |
110 dB (A-wtd, min gain) |
THD + N |
0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain) |
Input Impedance |
10 kΩ |
Instrument Inputs
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Maximum Level |
+14 dBu (unbalanced, min gain) |
Gain Range |
70 dB |
Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.15 dB, 48 kHz, min gain) |
Dynamic range |
110 dB (A-wtd, min gain) |
THD + N |
0.008% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain) |
Input Impedance |
1 MΩ |
Line Outputs (Mains)
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Type |
¼ "TRS Female, DC Coupled * |
Maximum Level |
+10 dBu (balanced) |
Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 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)
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Type |
¼ "TRS Female, DC Coupled * |
Maximum Level |
+10 dBu (balanced) |
Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0.1dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) |
Dynamic range |
113 dB (A-wtd) |
THD + N |
0.008% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS) |
Headphone Outputs
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Maximum Power |
30 mW / channel (56Ω load) |
Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 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 |
Physical
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Height |
1.75 "(44 mm) |
Width |
7 "(180 mm) |
Depth |
5.5 "(144 mm) |
Weight |
1.6 lbs. (0.7 kg) |
* Since it is a bus-powered device, the Studio 26c has lower voltage rails than other Studio-series interfaces, resulting in reduced control-voltage range (positive to negative voltage).