PreSonus Studio 24c 2x2, 192 kHz, USB Audio Interface with Studio One DAW Recording Software

I bought this so that I could record my Behringer Neutron synthesizer in my DAW. I had never done anything like this before so I was a little hesitant on what brand and model to get. I settled on the 24c and it has everything I will need for a long while, including Midi Ports on the back. The comparable Scarlett model does not and is slightly more expensive. Once I installed the universal control and plugged it in, it was ready for use and I was able to record within 5 min. Plus, although I did not need it, it came with Studio One Artist, Ableton Live Lite, Music Loops, VST plugins and more. It really is a great deal!

Great product! Works well!

This is my second PreSonus, but first of this model. I purchased it for $170 in Feb 2020. This is my main audio interface for my studio PC. This PC (and the PreSonus) are powered on 24/7, with proper UPS and surge protection (a surge is what took my earlier PreSonus model out). I am in this studio about 8-12 hours every day, using this PC for everything. This interface has never ever failed me. Everything is crisp and clean. Response is fine. Gain levels are fine, with most knobs left near the middle and things gain-matched elsewhere. My 80ohm headphones are run through a separate pre-amp. I do not use the software, so cannot speak to that. This studio PC is an i9-9900k homemade open-air rig running Windows 10 Pro with all USB routed and grounded properly. I would guess that many of the critical reviews are from bedroom hobby "producers" who do not know how to set things up properly in a studio. I work mostly on the MPC platform, but went through a bout of GAS and have many smaller synths, and a few larger, mostly used for sound design. All routed through a Zoom L-8, then through an Analog Heat mkII, then into the PreSonus via balanced XLR (left on 1, right on 2). From there, out to a 24-channel rack mixer, compressor/limiter, exciter, etc. I have just under 50 tracks released on several platforms. Granted, I specialize in lo-fi BoomBap and TripHop, but have a few Jungle DnB and Liquid Dubstep tracks released. All sound amazing. (Or, when they do not, it's definitely not this interface's fault.) I have returned, in 2026, to buy another as a spare, only because I am afraid PreSonus will eventually stop making this wonderful workhorse of a model, and I am not seeing much better available out there, honestly. Please, PreSonus... you've made the perfect interface, here. Keep just making this. Don't even tweak it. <3

Came with a bad USB-C cable, apparently a large batch of these has this problem. Contacted Presonus and they are sending me a new USB-C to USB-C cable as we speak! No problems there, just a bit annoying. Other than that it's plug and play! It also came with a USB-C to USB 2 cable, so I'm using that until my new cable comes in. Plugged in my speakers and everything is golden, super easy setup on a 2018 Mac Mini. Just set it as your audio source and you're good to go. I'm mainly using it for monitor output, not recording *yet* since I'm just an EDM producer. But it looks solid and comes with a pretty cool set of software as well! The output level bars are nice to see so you dont overdo it. Overall happy, wish it was a bit cheaper, but I think its the cheapest USB-C interface on the market!

I like the presonus 24c. the four meters are great, two for the inputs, and two for the mains. The mains are useful when using the headphone jack. The inputs are useful for quick gain adjustments. The idea of a single USB-C port for both power and data is great. But in practice, I found it somewhat wanting. With a laptop, it's actually very nice as it's a single cable for both, and the sound stays very clean. But for connecting to a tablet, it's less useful. iPads don't send out enough power through the lightning port or the new usb-c port to power up the 24c. So, you need some kind of hub in between that handles both powering and data pass-through to the iPad. I don't have any such hubs, but even if I bought one, it's one more thing to carry. If I have to run off a usb battery, then that's 4 things to carry, not including the mic and headphones. So, I would have preferred split ports with the option to run data and power through a single port, or the option to run data through one port and power through another. A simple toggle switch to determine which is preferred. A lot of audio interfaces in the same price range do this. Those devices use older USB interfaces, and frankly, for those devices, the single-port-for-both-power-and-data options is not good, nowhere near the cleanliness of the presonus. But still, I would prefer that choice. I also with the xlr inputs were in the back and the headphone jack was in the front. Seems like most interfaces have the xlr inputs in the front. Not something I prefer, but oh well. Though this may be a lot to ask for such a cost effective device, it would have been nice to have a couple of HPF options and a couple of limiter options. But for the price, maybe that's pushing the desire a bit. I currently have a sound devices 302 in front of the presonus to handle HPF and limiter duties. A rather expensive way to go, but it works well. All in all, a great little device. clean sound, easy to use potentiometers, simple button for phantom powering, indicator for USB power on. For under $200, damn impressive.

This was bought to upgrade a Presonus AudioBox USB that I got in 2013, which still works perfectly as intended, but is no longer sufficient for my needs. This unit covered every upgrade I needed for that system. There were not many of these available but I knew it was what I wanted. If you can't find one in stock at a fair price, any Presonus unit in the same range should be equally sufficient, but cost may vary greatly. Recording and playback are equally impressive. It is used for guitar, bass, and vocals, and does so quite well. It has been used now for several months and works as perfectly as it did on day one. It's a good size. Not too big or small and it easily fits into tighter spaces. No external power is needed as it runs off of the USB connection. It is very much a plug-and-play unit, simple and efficient. My only complaint on the whole interface, just like the box I replaced, is that there is no front option for the headphones. I hate that all of my headphone cables are permanently bent from always having to run them to the rear of these units. Even with that complaint, I give it 5 stars for what it is. The only reason to rate it lower would be if I was comparing it to larger, more powerful units.

Very nice interface. Like the metering display on the front. The knobs on the right are a bit cluttered for me, though, and I'd prefer a headphone jack on the front. Sound quality is excellent - the same or MAYBE slightly better than my Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen. Best of all, it works GREAT on my M1 Silicon MacBook Pro! Here's my use case in case you're curious: From the PreSonus website I downloaded and installed the Universal Control v3.4.1.63149 for macOS software (not sure if that was needed, but didn't hurt.) Hooked up the PreSonus to my M1 MacBook Pro using a StarTech USB-C Cable (TBLT3MM2M) - didn't try the cable included in the box. Ran a line out Y cable from my cassette player to the two inputs on the PreSonus. Then used Audacity on the Mac to record - worked perfectly! Was able to rip a cassette to .WAV file. Sounds amazing. Not sure on other use cases, but that's what worked for me. Although ultimately I prefer the more simple interface of the Scarlett, if I walked into a room and was told I had to use this PreSonus with the M1 MacBook Pro I'd feel confident and excited about it. Enjoy!

Great for the price!

La conecté a mi PC con Windows 11 y funcionó al instante, sin instalar drivers. Fue totalmente plug-and-play y el audio se escucha limpio, fuerte y muy neutro (ideal para mezclar). La uso con Cubase y otros DAWs y no he tenido cortes, ruidos ni problemas de compatibilidad. Después instalé los drivers oficiales solo por precaución y para usar ASIO, pero desde el inicio ya funcionaba perfecto. La construcción es sólida (metal, nada frágil) y se siente confiable. Si buscas una interfaz estable, simple y sin dramas de drivers, es una excelente compra.

El motivo de la compra era que mi anterior interfaz no se llevaba bien con Adobe Audition. Con el Presonus va todo perfecto. Estaba optando o por el Motu M2 o el PreSonuns Studio 24c. Dicen que el Motu tiene mejor sonido, pero francamente, me cuesta creerlo, el PreSonus tiene un sonido brillante. A cambio el Presonus tiene un poti para mezclar el input y el playback, lo cual para el M2 tienes que recurrir al software. Estoy muy contento con la compra. Ahora bien, la calidad de los componentes se ve después de un tiempo del uso. Espero no encontrarme dentro de un par de años con potis que produzcan ruido.

Das PreSonus Studio 24c ist genau das, was ich für meine aufnahmen brauchte. Das Setup war Plug-and-Play mit USB-C, und die Treiber sind solide ohne jegliche Ausfälle. Die Vorverstärker sind sauber und leise und erfassen Gesang und Instrumente deutlich ohne zischen. Ich mag auch die direkte Überwachungsfunktion, latenzfreie Überwachung ist ein großes Plus für die Aufnahme. Es ist kompakt, robust und passt gut auf einen kleinen Schreibtisch, was es ideal für ein Heimstudio oder ein mobiles Setup macht. Die gebündelte Software ist ein netter Bonus und bietet alles, was man braucht, um sofort mit der Aufnahme zu beginnen. Insgesamt eine professionell anfühlende Audiooberfläche, die sich perfekt für Anfänger und Profis eignet.

La uso incessantemente da anni per live e registrazioni casalinghe. L'abbiamo collegata a sistemi windows, mac, iOS e linux senza trovare mai il minimo problema. Silenziosissima e stabile; se mai si dovesse rompere la acquisterei identica. Non conoscevo presonus e mi sono fidato al tempo delle recensioni online, e ne sono rimasto veramente contento. Per l'home recording la uso in accoppiata con un Rode NT1A o con due condensatori a diaframma stretto per registrare chitarre acustiche.

Trust me, guys... PreSonus Studio 24c is an awesome audio interface with high-speed type-c data connectivity, 48v phantom power, high-grade preamps, high quality built, ultra-low latency, 4 segment ladder metering for accurate in and output levels and it is a 24bit/192KHz analog to digital conversion. Especially it has multipurpose sockets I.e, XLR, and TRS. I appreciate PreSonus for providing a superb quality of data cables. I'm reviewing after using a month. It has good sound quality. Good input and output signals. And there is no latency. Low noise and Best audio interface for this price range. Good for professionals and beginners. best for bedroom studios. Hence, I'm a beginner.