Ideal for DJs, mobile musicians, and electronic musicians who want excellent audio quality in a sturdy, portable form factor, the Studio 26c 2×4 bus-powered audio interface features USB-C™ connectivity, can record at up to 192 kHz, and offers 2 front-panel combo mic and switchable line/instrument inputs with XMAX-L solid-state mic preamps and MIDI I/O. In addition to the L/R main outputs, you get two balanced line outputs for monitor mixing. A Cue Mix A/B function lets you toggle between two mixes while monitoring through headphones—perfect for DJs or to listen in on a performer’s monitor mix. A complete mobile recording solution, the Studio 26c comes with PreSonus’ Studio One® Artist recording software and Studio Magic Plug-in Suite for macOS® and Windows®. USB-C™ to USB-C™ and USB-C™ to USB-A cables are included for compatibility with most computers.
Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum 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-C™ or USB-A 2.0 port
- 32 GB hard disk space
- PreSonus Universal Control 2.0 or higher
- Monitor with 1366×768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended)
- Multitouch-enabled monitor required for touch operation
Technical Specifications
General |
|
|---|---|
| Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz |
| Converter Resolution | 24 bit |
| Converter Dynamic Range | 114 dB |
| Converter Dynamic Range | 114 dB |
Microphone Inputs |
|
|---|---|
| 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 |
|
|---|---|
| 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 |
|
|---|---|
| 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) |
|
|---|---|
| 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) |
