Presonus Studio 1824 18x18 USB 2.0 24-bit 192 kHz Audio Interface Recording System (Discontinued)

The Hitmaker

The Studio-series top-of-the-line Studio 1824 USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface records up to 18 simultaneous inputs at up to 24-bit/192 kHz and offers 8 XMAX Class A preamps and ADAT and S/PDIF I/O. Its 18 outputs offer flexible routing with zero-latency DSP-based monitor mixing and control-room integration with included Studio One® Artist for Mac® and Windows® and UC Surface for Mac, Windows, iPad®, and Android™. In addition to stereo main outputs with a dedicated mute and mono button, you get eight balanced DC coupled line outputs, two headphone outputs with independent mix streams, word clock output, and MIDI I/O.

Created for Demanding Producers

Working professionals in search of a feature-rich USB recording solution with a wealth of connections need look no further than the Studio 1824 audio/MIDI interface. Loaded with analog and digital I/O and an 18x8 DSP monitor mixer, the Studio 1824 records up to 24-bit, 192 kHz audio. Flexible routing, near-zero-latency monitor mixing, and control-room integration are available from within included Studio One® Artist for Mac® and Windows® and UC Surface for Mac, Windows, iPad®, and Android™ tablet. Equipped with our famous XMAX Class A preamps and high-end converters, it delivers superior audio and the features you need to create your next hit and keep clients coming back for more.

Superior Sound

High-grade digital converters, ultra-low-jitter clocking, and our famous XMAX preamps add up to a superior recording and listening experience. The Studio 1824 operates at up to 192 kHz for ultra-high-definition mixing and recording. High-quality converters on every input and output provide 115 dB of dynamic range to capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally with no audible distortion. XMAX Class A microphone preamps 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. Your music never sounded better!

The Central Hub of Your Studio

The Studio 1824 features two front-panel combo mic and switchable line/instrument inputs and six rear-panel mic/line inputs, all with +48V phantom power for condenser mics. Its eight channels of ADAT Optical I/O (four channels at 96 kHz) enable you to expand the unit with a multichannel preamp/ADC, such as our premium-quality DigiMax DP88. In addition to L/R main outputs with front-panel Mute, Mono, and level controls, you get eight balanced line outputs for monitor mixing plus stereo S/PDIF digital I/O and two stereo headphone outputs. All line-level outputs are DC coupled, enabling them to send control voltages. The onboard DSP lets you create four stereo near-zero latency monitor mixes. A BNC word clock output enables synchronization with other digital devices. Studio 1824’s MIDI I/O enables connection to a keyboard, sound module, or control surface, as well, making it a true central hub for your studio.

World-Class Recording Software Included

The Studio 1824 interface works with virtually all Mac and Windows audio-recording software but it really shines when used with the included PreSonus Studio One® Artist DAW. Built by creative people for creative music production, Studio One is easy to learn and enables you to compose, record, and produce your masterpiece without getting distracted by the tools. The mix controls for the Studio 1824’s onboard monitor mixer are seamlessly integrated into Studio One so you can easily create near-zero-latency monitor mixes from within your recording environment. You also can remote-control monitor mixes using free PreSonus UC Surface touch-control software for Mac, Windows, iPad, and Android tablet.

Designed for Producers Who Need More

With ample connectivity, onboard monitor mixing, sweet-sounding preamps, and up to 192 kHz sample rate, the Studio 1824 will give you the ultra-high-definition sound and versatile connectivity you need to make state-of-the-art recordings. The perfect companion for any recording software, the Studio 1824’s integration with Studio One Artist and remote control with UC Surface provide a complete and thoroughly professional recording solution.

• 24-bit/192 kHz, USB 2.0 18x18 1U rack mounted audio interface (8x8 at 192 kHz)
• 2 mic/instrument/line inputs and 6 mic/line inputs all with XMAX Class A mic preamps and +48V phantom power
• 8 channels of ADAT Optical I/O (4 channels at 96 kHz)
• 2 1/4" TRS balanced main outputs with front-panel level control and dedicated Mute and Mono buttons (duplicate line outs 1/2)
• 8 1/4" TRS balanced DC coupled line outputs
• 2 stereo headphone outputs with independent mix streams
• LED metering on all analog inputs and main outs
• S/PDIF I/O
• MIDI I/O
• BNC word clock output
• Flexible routing, zero-latency monitor mixing, and control-room integration with included Studio One Artist
• Monitor mix control with free UC Surface for Mac®, Windows®, iPad®, and Android™
• Studio Magic Plug-in Suite included