PreSonus Studio 26 c Portable Ultra-High Definition Usb-C Audio Interface
The Portable Audio Interface
Studio 26c: The portable, ultra-high-def, USB-C audio interface.
Professional quality in your home recording studio and on the go.Great for recording studios, mobile musicians, guitarists, podcasters, and live streaming, the bus-powered Studio 26c 2-in, 2-out audio interface features 2 front-panel combo mic/line/instrument inputs with PreSonus XMAX-L solid-state mic preamps, 2 rear-panel line outputs, MIDI I/O, and onboard direct monitoring control. A complete, all-in-one home recording studio, the Studio 26c comes with PreSonus’ award-winning Studio One Artist music production software for macOS and Windows

World-class recording software included.
Seamlessly integrated with the included PreSonus Studio One Artist music production software, the Studio 26c interface works with virtually all macOS and Windows recording software. Easy to learn, Studio One enables you to compose, record, and produce without getting distracted by the tools. Need a new loop or sample for your latest production? Studio One lets you shop, audition, and purchase new content right from your production environment.
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The 2-in, 2-out Studio 26c audio interface features USB-C computer connectivity and includes combo mic/instrument/line inputs with +48V phantom power for condenser mics; balanced, ¼-inch TRS, line-level main outputs; and an output level control. Its built-in MIDI interface enables connection to a keyboard, sound module, or control surface. A Mixer knob blends analog input and computer playback for low-latency monitoring.
Superior sound.
The Studio 26c operates at up to 192 kHz for ultra-high-definition recording and mixing. High-quality converters on every input and output and PreSonus’ professional-grade XMAX-L mic preamps enable you to capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally, with no audible distortion.
Designed for the home recording studio. Built for the road.
Whether you're just getting into recording or are a veteran producer who wants to go mobile, the Studio 26c will give you clear, clean, ultra-high-def sound in a bus-powered, rugged unit. While it’s a perfect companion for any recording software, the Studio 26c and included Studio One Artist provide you with a complete, affordable, home and mobile recording solution.
Features :
Input/Output
- Simultaneous I/O up to 2 inputs/4 outputs
- 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX-L mic preamps
- 2 balanced ¼” TRS main outputs
- DC coupled for sending control voltages*
- 2 balanced ¼” TRS line outputs for monitor mixing
- DC coupled for sending control voltages*
- 1 stereo headphone output
MIDI In/Out
- 1 USB-C 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
- Studio One Artist
- Studio Magic Plug-in Suite
Digital
- USB-C 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
Specifications :
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- Height : 1.75" (44 mm)
- Width : 7" (180 mm)
- Depth : 5.5" (144 mm)
- Weight : 1.6 lbs. (0.7 kg)