PreSonus Studio 26c with FREE! Studio One Artist Recording Software

$299.95 $169.99 Save 43%
SKU: 00293757
Purchase Options: PreSonus Studio 26c

Eligibility: Students and Faculty

Purchase Options: PreSonus Studio 26c

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Created with the needs of DJs and electronic musicians in mind, the Studio 26c delivers excellent audio quality with professional metering and flexible monitoring options. With two of PreSonus®’ pristine XMAX-L mic preamps for recording vocals, high-headroom instrument preamps to connect your guitar or bass directly to your interface, and professional input metering so you can keep track of your recording levels, the Studio 26c delivers amazing sound quality in a rugged, compact form factor.

When you have the right tools, any job is easier and faster to finish. High-quality converters and PreSonus’ professional-grade XMAX-L mic preamps let you capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally. Professional input and output metering let you keep an eye on your 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. Route two different stereo mixes to dedicated outputs. Listen in to either mix on your headphones with a quick Cue A / B button toggle.

Whether you're just getting into music production or looking to upgrade your DJ rig, the Studio 26c will give you clear, clean, ultra-high-def sound in a bus-powered, rugged unit. A complete home recording studio right out of the box, the Studio 24c audio interface comes with a complimentary license for PreSonus’ award-winning Studio One® Artist music production software so you can start recording right away.

Features include:

Bundled with World-Class Recording Software
The AudioBox USB 96® works with virtually all macOS, Windows, iOS and iPadOS audio-recording software and comes with a license for PreSonus®’ Studio One® Artist for a complete recording solution. Studio One is easy to learn and enables you to compose, record, and produce without getting distracted by the tools.

Make Your Own Magic!
Expand your Studio One® experience with the Studio Magic Suite of software. Studio Magic includes tutorials from Melodics, sound libraries from Ghost Hack, 7 virtual instruments, and 9 effects plug-ins in VST, AU and AAX formats to use in Studio One Artist or your DAW of choice, with a retail value of over $1,000 (US).


Other Features & Specifications:
  • 2 pristine XMAX-L solid-state mic preamps to capture every detail
  • 2 high-headroom instrument/line inputs to record guitar, bass, and your favorite synths
  • Cue Mix A/B function that toggles between two mixes while monitoring through headphones—perfect for DJs and electronic musicians
  • Studio-grade converters for 24-bit/192 kHz recording and playback
  • Professional input and output metering to keep an eye on your recording levels
  • MIDI I/O for external production tools
  • 2 balanced 1/4" TRS line outputs for monitor mixing
  • 2 balanced 1/4" TRS main outputs with front-panel level control
  • 4 ladder-style LED level meters (2 input, 2 main output)
  • USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables included
  • Studio One® Artist and Studio Magic Plug-in Suite included

BONUS! Purchase Options
Add a PreSonus M7 Cardioid Condenser Microphone for Just $60 (A $99.99 Value)


An ideal general-purpose microphone for musicians and content creators who want to save a buck without sacrificing audio quality, the PreSonus M7 cardioid condenser microphone is well-suited to vocals, guitar, podcasts, live streams, and more. It sounds great recording very nearly anything, but places particular emphasis on a warm, round top end that compliments the human voice. And with a maximum 134dB of SPL handling, you can even use it on louder instruments like electric guitar cabinets or snare drums. Rugged construction and top-quality performance specifications make the M7 cardioid condenser microphone an excellent addition for any home recording or streaming studio.

Features include:

  • Versatile entry-level solution for recording vocals, guitar, and podcasts on a budget
  • Back electret condenser microphone
  • Cardioid polar pattern
  • 134 dB of SPL handling allows for use with loud sound sources
  • Rugged construction
  • Hard stand mount, 10″ XLR cable, and carry case included

Hardware System Requirements:

Mac Os

  • macOS version 10.14 or later
  • 200 MB storage space and 4 GB RAM for Universal Control (required for firmware updates)
  • Available USB port

Windows

  • Windows 10 20H1 (64-bit only) or Windows 11 (64-bit only)
  • 200 MB storage space and 4 GB RAM for Universal Control (required for firmware updates and low-latency ASIO support)
  • Available USB port