The Presonus Studio 1824 is a USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface capable of recording up to 18 simultaneous inputs at up to 24-bit / 192 kHz and offers XMAX Class-A preamps, ADAT I/O, and S/PDIF I/O. Its 18 outputs offer flexible routing with zero-latency DSP-based monitor mixing and control-room integration with the included Studio One Artist for Mac and Windows, and UC Surface for Mac, Windows, iPad, and Android. The interface features a mute button, a mono button, two headphone outputs with independent mix streams, a BNC wordclock output, and MIDI I/O via a breakout cable.
Input/Output
Simultaneous I/O up to 18 inputs/18 outputs (8×8) at 192 kHz)
2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX Class A mic preamps
6mic/line inputs with XMAX Class A mic preamps
8 channels of ADAT Optical input (4 channels at 96 kHz)
Two balanced 1/4 TRS main outputs
DC coupled for sending control voltages
8 balanced 1/4 TRS line outputs for monitor mixing
DC coupled for sending control voltages
2 stereo headphone outputs with the same mix or independent mixes
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
Meters, Controls, and Features
18×8 on-board 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 outputs)