PreSonus Studio 26C Audio Interface
With selectable 48V phantom power and two XMAX-L solid-state mic preamps fed via XLR-1/4" combo inputs, the Studio 26c can accommodate any source from condenser microphones and active DI boxes to electric instruments and line-level mixer outputs with clarity and natural tonality. All inputs and outputs feature quality converters that can operate at resolutions up to 24-bit / 192 kHz without sacrificing channel count or interface functionality.
The headphone mix can be sourced from outputs 1-2 or 3-4 via the A/B switch, a simple solution for getting a special cue mix to the artist. A quick press of the Mon button enables direct monitoring, mixing the latency-free analog input signal with the return from your computer. Unlike many budget interfaces, the Studio 26c sports 4-segment LED meters for both inputs and the main outs.
Detailed technical specifications are shown in the Overview section above.
5 reviews from leading pro-audio publications
“Whether you're recording in your bedroom with a super-affordable AudioBox audio interface, tracking with near-zero latency with Quantum, producing your next record with Studio One, running live sound off a StudioLive mixer, or simply chuckling at the fantastic Cajun recipe hiding in user manual of your new gear, there's no doubt that PreSonus truly understands their customers.”Read full review →
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“When you consider what the 26c provides - solid audio, high-grade preamps, MIDI compatibility, super-handy LED monitoring, included software, headphone balance control, and plugins - you're getting a lot of value for what you pay.”Read full review →
“The headphone output range goes ... the Sennheiser HD650 😉 · Wrapping it up, the PreSonus 26c is a solid 2×4 audio interface with some above-average perks (hi-res, DC-coupled outputs, a top-quality software bundle, two output ...”Read full review →
“I was able to track everything from quiet cleans in long delay trails to dirty, overdriven metal on my 7-string and a Rectifier sim. The 26c was up to anything I threw at it and delivered every ounce of fidelity I could’ve asked for. PreSonus also adds value by bundling its own DAW, PreSonus Studio One Artist, with every audio interface it makes.”Read full review →
