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PreSonus

Studio 24c

interface_dac

$158

Used market: $95*

Manufacturer datasheet

Specifications

6 of 13 values have a recorded source
Type
Audio Interface·
Ein dBu
-126
Bus Powered
yes·
Max Gain dB
50
Analog Inputs
2x XLR/TRS Combo (Mic/Line/Instrument)·
Analog Outputs
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced, 1/4" TRS Headphones·
Digital Inputs
USB-C, MIDI In (5-pin DIN)·
Min Usb Power W
2.5
Headphone Output
Max Power mW: 47 · Max Voltage Vrms: 1.62 · At Impedance ohms: 56·
Max Input Level dBu
10
Max Sample Rate kHz
192·
Phantom Power Provided
yes·
Updated At
2026-08-04T23:30:57.614Z·

Expert Audio Engineering Commentary

Gain Staging Advice

50 dB is the lowest ceiling in this batch. With an SM7B you are 10-15 dB short and the -126 dBu EIN means the shortfall arrives as hiss, not as silence. This interface wants condensers or a booster in front of the dynamic.

Amplification Warning

PreSonus states a headphone working range of 32 to 300 Ohm and gives level only as 47 mW into 56 Ohm - about 1.6 V. That is under two volts: 250-300 Ohm studio headphones will play, but quietly.

Setups using this gear

* Estimated with the depreciation fallback (~60% retained value). · checked on 8/5/2026