The PreSonus Studio 24c is a two-input, two-output USB-C audio interface that offers a significant step up from entry-level units, delivering professional-grade conversion and preamp performance in a compact, bus-powered package. The two XMAX-L solid-state preamps provide high headroom and low noise, capturing microphone and instrument signals with clarity and detail across the full frequency spectrum. The converters operate at up to 24-bit/192 kHz with a dynamic range exceeding 100 dB, providing studio-quality audio fidelity. The front panel features two combo XLR/TRS inputs with individual gain controls and a phantom power switch, plus a large monitor knob, headphone volume control, and a mixer knob for balancing direct and playback signals during recording. The USB-C connection ensures fast, reliable data transfer with modern computers, and the bus-powered design eliminates the need for an external power adapter. MIDI I/O is available on the rear panel for connecting controllers and synthesizers. PreSonus includes Studio One Artist DAW and a library of virtual instruments and effects, providing a complete music production toolkit. Build quality is solid with a durable metal enclosure and a clean, professional aesthetic. This interface suits intermediate musicians and home studio producers who want reliable, high-quality recording without the cost of premium units. The two-input limitation requires careful planning for sessions involving more than two simultaneous sources.

Audio Interfaces

A USB-C interface with XMAX-L preamps delivering over 100 dB dynamic range at 24-bit/192kHz, MIDI I/O, and included Studio One Artist for intermediate home studios.