Powerful, flexible production tools.
Amazing sound quality with four of PreSonus’ famed XMAX analog mic preamps, plus professional metering and monitoring features make the Studio 68c ideal for small productions, electronic artists, and bands looking to take charge of their recordings. Two stereo outputs provide flexible output options. A powerful headphone amp with A/B switching lets you listen in to either mix, ideal for live performance applications. With a Studio One Artist license included with registration, the Studio 68c is an audio production powerhouse right out of the box.
World-class recording software included.
Seamlessly integrated with the included PreSonus Studio One Artist music production software, the Studio 68c interface works with virtually all macOS and Windows recording software. Easy to learn, Studio One enables you to compose, record, and produce without getting distracted by the tools or hemmed in with track limitations. Need a new loop or sample for your latest production? Studio One lets you shop, audition, and purchase new content right from your production environment. And when you’re ready for more features, you can purchase add-ons or even an upgrade to Studio One Professional to add mastering, Mix Engine FX, and much more.
Superior sound.
The Studio 68c operates at up to 192 kHz for ultra-high-definition recording and mixing. High-quality converters on every input and output and four of PreSonus’ professional-grade XMAX mic preamps enable you to capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally, with no audible distortion. XMAX mic preamps are known the world over for their ability to 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.
XMAX Pre amps
The Studio 68c audio interface includes eight custom-design, high-voltage, Class A XMAX preamps with discrete components for accuracy and transparency.
XMAX preamplifiers are built with three key elements:
- Class A. Class A circuits have no crossover distortion and deliver purer, clearer, and more musical results than the Class AB designs that are found in many preamps.
- High Voltage. The XMAX preamplifier runs on power rails of 30V. Most off-the-shelf, op-amp-based designs run on power rails of 10V to 18V. Higher-voltage power rails deliver more headroom, deeper lows, smoother highs, and a richer overall sound.
- Discrete components. PreSonus only use genuine transistors, resistors, and capacitors rather than use op-amps that can add noise, coloration, and harshness to a signal. Their discrete design delivers ultra-low noise and transparency.
The net result of the XMAX preamp design is high headroom, low noise, wide dynamic range, extended frequency response, and—most important—musicality and transparency.
Stress-free recording.
Professional tools make any job easier. That’s why we included professional input and output metering on the Studio 68c, allowing you to keep an eye on your input and mix levels when you’re recording by yourself. An easy to use direct monitor control blends the analog input signals with playback from your computer, simplifying monitoring. Two pairs of outputs afford two different stereo mixes. Plus, all four ¼-inch TRS, line-level outputs are DC coupled, enabling them to send control voltages. The Cue A/B button allows you to toggle between each mix while listening in on headphones, great for live performance and studio alike.
Wherever the sound takes you.
When you’re upgrading your performance rig or building a custom production studio, the Studio 68c will give you clear, clean, ultra-high-def sound with the professional tools you need to achieve world-class results. While it’s a perfect companion for any recording software, the Studio 68c and included Studio One Artist provide you with a complete, affordable recording solution that will make you sound great.
FEATURES
Input/Output
- Simultaneous I/O up to 6 inputs/6 outputs (4x4 at 192 kHz)
- 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX Class A mic preamps
- 2 mic/line inputs with XMAX Class A mic preamps
- 2 balanced ¼” TRS main outputs
- DC coupled for sending control voltages
- 2 balanced ¼” TRS line outputs for monitor mixing
- DC coupled for sending control voltages
- 1 stereo headphone output
MIDI In/Out
- Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O
- 1 USB-C™ compatible 2.0 port
- USB-C™ to USB-C™ and USB-C™ to USB-A cables included for compatibility with most computers
- Meters, Controls, and Features
- Direct monitoring
- Cue mix A/B (for headphone output)
- Front-panel level controls for main outputs
- True 48V phantom power for condenser microphones (global)
- 6 ladder-style LED level meters (4 input, 2 main output)
Integrated Software
- Studio One Artist®
- Studio Magic Plug-in Suite
- Digital
- USB-C™ compatible port (USB 2.0)
- 24-bit resolution
- 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz sampling rates
Physical
- Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements.
Mac
macOS® 10.11 or higher (64-bit only)
Intel® i-series 2 GHz multicore processor (or AMD equivalent) or faster
4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Windows
Windows® 7 x64 SP1 platform update, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 10 x64
Intel i-series 2 GHz multicore processor (or AMD equivalent) or faster
4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Mac and Windows Systems
USB-C™ or USB-A 2.0 port compatibility
32 GB hard disk space
PreSonus Universal Control 2.0 or higher
Monitor with 1366x768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended)
Multitouch-enabled monitor required for touch operation
VST and ASIO Compatible
VST is a registered trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders
Technical Specifications
General
Sample Rates - 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz
Converter Resolution - 24 bit
Converter Dynamic Range - 114 dB
Converter Dynamic Range - 114 dB
Microphone Inputs
Maximum Level - 16 dBu (balanced, min gain)
Gain Range - 80 dB
Frequency Response - 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.15 dB, min gain, 48 kHz)
Dynamic Range - 114 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
THD N - 0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain)
EIN - -130 dBu (max gain, 150Ω, A-wtd)
Input Impedance - 1.6 kΩ
Phantom Power - 48 VDC (10 mA per channel)
Line Inputs
Maximum Level - 22 dBu (balanced, min gain)
Gain Range - 40 dB
Frequency Response - 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.15 dB, min gain, 48 kHz)
Dynamic Range - 113.9 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
THD N - 0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain)
Input Impedance - 10 kΩ
Instrument Inputs
Maximum Level - 15 dBu (unbalanced, min gain)
Gain Range - 80 dB
Frequency Response - 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.1 dB, 48 kHz, min gain)
Dynamic Range - 114.7 dB (A-wtd, min gain)
THD N - 0.012% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain)
Input Impedance - 1 MΩ
Line Outputs (Mains)
Type - ¼" TRS Female, DC Coupled
Maximum Level - 18 dBu (balanced)
Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20kHz (±0.2dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
Dynamic Range - 109 dB (A-wtd)
THD N - 0.001% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
Line Outputs (3/4)
Type - ¼" TRS Female, DC coupled
Maximum Level - 18 dBu (balanced)
Frequency Response - 20 Hz - 20 kHz ( /- 0.2 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
Dynamic Range - 109 dB (A-wtd)
THD N - 0.0015% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
Headphone Outputs
Maximum Power - 150 mW/channel (56Ω load)
Frequency Response - 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.2 dB, 56Ω load, 48 kHz)
Dynamic Range - 107 dB (A-wtd, 56Ω load)
THD N - 0.002% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, no load)
Impedance Working Range - 32Ω to 300Ω
Physical
Height - 1.75" (44 mm)
Width - 9" (229 mm)
Depth - 5.5" (140 mm)
Weight - 2.4 lbs (1 kg)
