Presonus Studio 1824 USB Audio Interface

The Hitmaker Studio 18|24: The full-featured, ultra-high-def, USB 2.0 recording solution Created for demanding producers.

Working professionals in search of a feature-rich USB recording solution with a wealth of connections need look no further than the Studio 1824 audio interface Loaded with analog and digital I/O and an 18x8 DSP monitor mixer, the Studio 1824 records up to 24-bit, 192 kHz audio.

Flexible routing, near-zero-latency monitor mixing, and control-room integration are available from within included Studio One Artist for Mac and Windows and UC Surface for Mac, Windows, iPad, and Android tablet Equipped with our famous XMAX Class A preamps and high-end converters, it delivers superior audio and the features you need to create your next hit and keep clients coming back for more.

Superior sound High-grade digital converters, ultra-low-jitter clocking, and our famous XMAX preamps add up to a superior recording and listening experience.

The Studio 1824 audio interface operates at up to 192 kHz for ultra-high-definition mixing and recording High-quality converters on every input and output provide 115 dB of dynamic range to capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally with no audible distortion.

XMAX Class A microphone preamps deliver incredibly high headroom, deep lows, smooth highs, and a rich overall sound so you’ll hear every breath, transient, and detail in your recordings Your music never sounded better! The central hub of your studio.

The Studio 1824 audio interface features two front-panel combo mic and switchable line/instrument inputs and six rear-panel mic/line inputs, all with +48V phantom power for condenser mics Its eight channels of ADAT Optical I/O (four channels at 96 kHz) enable you to expand the unit with a multichannel preamp/ADC, such as our premium-quality DigiMax DP88.

In addition to L/R main outputs with front-panel Mute, Mono, and level controls, you get eight balanced line outputs for monitor mixing plus stereo S/PDIF digital I/O and two stereo headphone outputs All line-level outputs are DC coupled, enabling them to send control voltages.

The onboard DSP lets you create four stereo near-zero latency monitor mixes A BNC word clock output enables synchronization with other digital devices.

Studio 1824’s MIDI I/O enables connection to a keyboard, sound module, or control surface, making it your studio's central hub World-class recording software included.

The Studio 1824 audio interface works with virtually all Mac and Windows audio-recording software but it really shines when used with the included PreSonus Studio One Artist DAW Built by creative people for creative music production, Studio One is easy to learn and enables you to compose, record, and produce your masterpiece without getting distracted by the tools.

The mix controls for the Studio 1824’s onboard monitor mixer are seamlessly integrated into Studio One so you can easily create near-zero-latency monitor mixes from within your recording environment You also can remote-control monitor mixes using free PreSonus UC Surface touch-control software for Mac, Windows, iPad, and Android tablet.

Designed for producers who need more With ample connectivity, onboard monitor mixing, sweet-sounding preamps, and up to 192 kHz sample rate, the Studio 1824 audio interface will give you the ultra-high-definition sound and versatile connectivity you need to make state-of-the-art recordings.

The perfect companion for any recording software, the Studio 1824’s integration with Studio One Artist and remote control with UC Surface provide a complete and thoroughly professional recording solution Check out the Studio 1824 at your favorite PreSonus dealer.

Now includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite This suite of plug-ins adds a wealth of fresh sounds and effects to Studio One.

Cherry-picked from the first names in virtual instruments and effects, each plug-in brings a different flavor of practical magic to your songs These plug-ins aren't gimmicky one-trick ponies — these are real-deal workhorses that you'll rely on for countless mixes.

Features Input/Output Up to 18 inputs/18 outputs simultaneously (8x8 at 192 kHz) 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX Class A mic preamps 6 mic/line inputs with XMAX Class A mic preamps 8 channels of ADAT Optical I/O (4 channels at 96 kHz) 2 balanced ¼” TRS main outputs DC coupled for sending control voltages 8 balanced ¼” TRS line outputs for monitor mixing DC coupled for sending control voltages 2 stereo headphone outputs with individual level controls MIDI In/Out Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O 1 USB 2.0 port BNC word clock output Integrated Software Studio One Artist for Mac and Windows UC Surface control software for Mac, Windows, iPad, and Android Studio Magic Plug-in Suite Meters, Controls, and Features 18x8 onboard DSP monitor mixer Front-panel level controls for main outputs Mono and Mute buttons for the main outputs True +48V phantom power for condenser microphones (global) 10 ladder-style 8-LED level meters (8 input, 2 main output) Digital 24-bit resolution 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz sampling rates Physical 1U rack-mountable Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs Specifications: Computer system requirements: Mac Mac OS X 10.8.5 64-bit or later Intel i-series 2 GHz multicore processor (or AMD equivalent) or faster 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) Windows Windows 7 x64/x86 SP1 + platform update, Windows 8.1 x64/x86, Windows 10 x64/x86 Intel i-series 2 GHz multicore processor (or AMD equivalent) or faster 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) Mac and Windows Systems USB 2.0 port 32 GB hard disk space PreSonus Universal Control 2.0 or higher Monitor with 1366x768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended) Multitouch-enabled monitor required for touch operation General Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz Converter Resolution: 24-bit Converter Dynamic Range: 114 dB Converter Dynamic Range: 114 dB Microphone Inputs Maximum Level: +16 dBu, min gain Gain Range: 80 dB Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (unity gain) Dynamic Range: 110 dB (A-wtd, min gain) THD + N: 0.005% (1 kHz, 0dBu, unity gain) EIN: -128 dBu (A-wtd, 20 kHz BW, Rs=150Ω, max gain) Input Impedance: 1400Ω Phantom Power: 48V (>10 mA per channel) Line Inputs Maximum Level: +21 dBu (balanced, min gain) Gain Range: 40 dB Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz (unity gain) Dynamic Range: 112 dB (A-wtd, min gain) THD + N: 0.005% (1 kHz, +18 dBu, min gain) Input Impedance: 10 kΩ Instrument Inputs Maximum Level: +15 dBu (unbalanced, min gain) Gain Range: 80 dB Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (min gain) Dynamic Range: 112 dB (A-wtd, min gain) THD + N: 0.020% (1 kHz, +10 dBu, min gain) Input Impedance: 1M Ω Main Outputs Type: ¼" TRS female, DC Coupled Maximum Level: +18 dBu, b\n Maximum Level: +18 dBu, bn \n Maximum Level: +18 dBu, balanced n Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (unity gain) n Dynamic Range: 108 dB (A-wtd, unity gain) n THD + N: 0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unity gain) n n Line Outputs n n Type: ¼" TRS female, DC coupled Maximum Level: +18 dBu, balanced Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Dynamic Range: 108 dB (A-wtd, -60 dBFS) THD + N: 0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, unity gain) Headphone Outputs Maximum Power: 150 mW/channel (60Ω load) Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (unity gain) Dynamic Range: 103 dB (A-weighted, 1 kHz, unity gain) THD + N: 0.250% (1 kHz, 150 mW, unity gain) Impedance Working Range: 32Ω to 600Ω Physical Height: 44 mm Width: 483 mm Depth: 140 mm Weight: 2.2 kg Made in China.