Presonus Studio 68c USB-C Audio Interface

Get World Class Recording For Your Home Studio With The Presonus Studio 68c Audio Interface

An excellent choice for small bands, producers, and small and mid-sized studios, the Studio 68c 6-in, 6-out, USB-C audio interface records at up to 192 kHz. You get two mic/line/instrument and two mic/line inputs, all with PreSonus XMAX mic preamps, plus DC-coupled line outputs and MIDI I/O, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 3.0 connections

The included PreSonus Studio One Artist music production software works seamlessly with virtually all macOS and Windows recording software, enabling you to compose, record, and produce without getting distracted.

The 6-in, 6-out Studio 68c audio interface features USB-C connectivity and includes 2 combo mic/instrument/line inputs and 2 combo mic/line inputs with +48V phantom power for condenser mics, plus S/PDIF digital I/O. All four ¼-inch TRS, line-level outputs are DC coupled, enabling them to send control voltages.

The Cue Mix A/B function lets you toggle between two mixes while monitoring through headphones-perfect for DJs and to listen in on a performer's monitor mix. The Studio 68c's built-in MIDI interface enables connection to a keyboard, sound module, or control surface.

SPECIFICATIONS

Input/Output

• Simultaneous I/O up to 6 inputs/6 outputs (4x4 at 192 kHz)
• 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX Class A mic preamps
• 2 mic/line inputs with XMAX Class A mic preamps
• 2 balanced 1/4" TRS main outputs
• DC coupled for sending control voltages
• 2 balanced 1/4" TRS line outputs for monitor mixing
• DC coupled for sending control voltages
• 1 stereo headphone output
• MIDI IN/OUT
• Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O

Meters and Controls

• Direct monitoring
• Cue mix A/B (for headphone output)
• Front-panel level controls for main outputs
• True +48V phantom power for condenser microphones (global)
• 6 ladder-style LED level meters (4 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

Computer System Requirements

• 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 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 1366x768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended)
• Multitouch-enabled monitor required for touch operation

Technical Specifications

• 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: +16 dBu (balanced, min gain)
• Gain Range: 80 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+/-0.15 dB, min gain, 48 kHz)
• Dynamic Range: 114 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
• THD + N: 0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain)
• EIN: -130 dBu (max gain, 150 Ohms, A-wtd)
• Input Impedance: 1.6 k Ohms
• Phantom Power: +48 VDC (10 mA per channel)

Line Inputs

• Maximum Level: +22 dBu (balanced, min gain)
• Gain Range: 40 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+/-0.15 dB, min gain, 48 kHz)
• Dynamic Range: 113.9 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
• THD + N: 0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain)
• Input Impedance: 10 k Ohms

Instrument Inputs

• Maximum Level: +15 dBu (unbalanced, min gain)
• Gain Range: 80 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1 dB, 48 kHz, min gain)
• Dynamic Range: 114.7 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
• THD + N: 0.012% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain)
• Input Impedance: 1 M Ohms

Line Outputs

• Type: 1/4" TRS Female, DC Coupled
• Maximum Level: +18 dBu (balanced)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.2dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
• Dynamic Range: 109 dB (A-wtd)
• THD + N: 0.001% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)

Headphone Outputs

• Maximum Power: 150 mW/channel (56 Ohms load)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+/-0.2 dB, 56 Ohms load, 48 kHz)
• Dynamic Range: 107 dB (A-wtd, 56 Ohms load)
• THD + N: 0.002% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, no load)
• Impedance Working Range: 32 Ohms to 300 Ohms

Dimensions

• Height: 1.75" (44 mm)
• Width: 9" (229 mm)
• Depth: 5.5" (140 mm)
• Weight: 2.4 lbs (1 kg)

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