Presonus Studio 1824c USB Interface

Record the entire band

PreSonus® was a pioneer in high-channel-count audio interfaces and has spent the last 20 years listening to our customers and creating the best audio interfaces for recording large sessions. The Studio 1824c provides amazing sound-quality with eight of PreSonus’ lauded XMAX analog mic preamps onboard and pristine 24-bit 192 kHz conversion. Add two low-noise instrument preamps, balanced line-level inputs, and an ADAT input to add 8 more channels whenever you need them, and you have an audio interface ready to record just about any session. A complete, all-in-one recording package, Studio One® Artist music production software, is included with the Studio 1824c, offering unlimited tracking with tight control-room integration.

Superior sound

The Studio 1824c operates at up to 192 kHz for ultra-high-definition recording and mixing. High-quality converters on every input and output and eight of PreSonus’ professional-grade XMAX mic preamps enable you to capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally, with no audible distortion. XMAX mic preamps are known the world over for their ability to 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.

World-class recording software included

Seamlessly integrated with the included Studio One Artist music production software and with PreSonus UC Surface control software for macOS®, Windows®, iPad®, and Android™ tablet, the Studio 1824c audio 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!

Stress-free recording

Professional tools make any job easier. That’s why we included professional input and output metering on the Studio 1824c, allowing you to keep an eye on your input and mix levels while running your session. Easy-to-use DSP monitor mixing lets you create four discrete near-zero-latency monitor mixes, enough for even the largest ensembles. All line-level outputs are also DC coupled, enabling them to send control voltages. Front-panel Mute, Mono, and level controls let you work with your main mix.

Wherever sound takes you

Whether you're upgrading your studio or building a new space for your band to record, the Studio 1824c has you covered with superior mic preamps, expandable inputs, and powerful, easy-to-use onboard monitor mixing to give you the world-class results you want. While it’s a perfect companion for any recording software, the Studio 1824c combines with the included Studio One Artist to provide a complete, affordable recording solution that will make you sound great.

Apple Silicon M1, iOS, and iPadOS compatibility—standard

The PreSonus 1824c is natively compatible with Apple Silicon M1-based Mac computers*, as well as iOS and iPadOS devices, including iPad Pro, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPod Touch, and iPhone. Because it's USB class-compliant, there are no special drivers or applications to download and install. You'll be able to produce on the go—everything from podcasts to folk rock to trap—wherever sound takes you.

Make your own magic

At PreSonus, we want to make sure that our audio products come with everything you need to craft your own mesmerizing spells in the studio. That's why we include Studio One Artist with every audio interface and controller product we make, from the 2-channel AudioBox USB 96 to the 64-channel StudioLive 64S, ATOM to FaderPort 16, but we didn't stop there. Why? Because here in Louisiana, we have a word: lagniappe. It means "a little something extra," and it's in that spirit that we also include the Studio Magic Suite of software with our audio interface products and–new for 2021–our award-winning controllers as well.

New additions to the Studio Magic 2021 edition include:

PreSonus® has updated its popular Studio Magic Suite for macOS® and Windows®. An amazing $1,099 value that is provided free to new and existing registered owners of any currently available PreSonus audio interface or mixer, the 2021 Studio Magic Suite software bundle now includes popular standalone applications; plug-in effects and virtual instruments in VST, AU (Mac), and AAX formats; lessons; and more.

Arturia Analog Lab Intro delivers some of the most iconic synth and keyboard sounds of all time, taken from Arturia’s 28 expertly crafted V Collection instrument emulations. From analog synthesizers to revolutionary digital workstations, these are sounds that made history.

Cherry Audio Surrealistic MG-1 Plus Synthesizer is an authentic re-creation of the Realistic MG-1 synthesizer sold in Radio Shack stores in the 1980s. The Surrealistic MG-1 Plus delivers fat analog tone in spades, along with a unique polyphonic oscillator section, "bell tone" ring modulation, glide, auto-repeat note triggering, oscillator sync, and a number of improvements that tremendously expand its capabilities.

Ghosthack Essential Sounds is the perfect sound pack for music producers and content creators alike, delivering professional one-shots, loops, MIDI files, and full music tracks.

UJAM Virtual Bassist ROWDY is your loudmouthed, high-energy bassist with bite! ROWDY adds picked, overdriven electric bass sounds to your track that are suitable for a variety of styles, from powerful punk to rock and modern metal. If your bass has to cut through heavy drums and a wall of guitars, ROWDY is the solution.

The 2021 edition of Studio Magic Suite also now includes a three-month subscription to Soundsnap, home to over 380,00 high-quality, project-ready sound effects. Soundsnap members include some of the biggest names in film sound, podcasting, game design, and music production.

Of course the 2021 edition of Studio Magic Suite still contains your favorites from the 2020 edition.

Back by popular demand are Ableton Live Lite DAW, Brainworx bx_opto compressor and bx_rockrack guitar-amp modeling plug-in, Cherry Audio Voltage Nucleus modular synthesizer, iZotope Neutron Elements compressor/EQ/exciter/transient shaper, Klanghelm SDRR2tube multi-purpose processor, KV331 Audio Synthmaster Player semi-modular synth, Lexicon MPX-i Reverb, Mäag Audio EQ2 two-band equalizer, Melodics custom piano lessons, Native Instruments Replika delay plug-in, Output Movement rhythm processor, Plugin Alliance SPL Attacker Plus attack-event amplifier, and UVI Model D concert grand piano.