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PreSonus Studio 24c review
PreSonus's two-in, two-out USB-C interface with XMAX-L mic preamps, LED ladder meters and MIDI in and out.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 8, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 7.8
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.6
- Value (35%)
- 8.5
The Studio 24c is the cheapest verified two-input interface on this list at $157.99. It has two combo inputs with PreSonus XMAX-L mic preamps that also accept guitars, basses and line sources, plus two balanced TRS main outputs and a headphone output. Four ladder-style LED meters show two inputs and two outputs, which makes it easy to spot a level that is too high or too low. A mixer knob blends your live inputs with computer playback for low-latency monitoring, and MIDI in and out connect a keyboard. It records at 24-bit and up to 192 kHz, and USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables are in the box. The tradeoffs: the PreSonus store listed it as sold out when we checked, the recording software is now a six-month Fender Studio Pro trial rather than a permanent license, and the warranty is two years. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.
Who it is for
Budget-minded beginners who want two inputs, MIDI and visible level meters at the lowest verified price here.
Price
$157.99 at the PreSonus US store, listed as sold out there when checked.
Studio 24c SKU: 2777700403 Regular price $157.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.
Key features
- Two mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX-L mic preamps
- Four ladder-style LED level meters, two input and two output
- MIDI in and out
- Mixer knob for low-latency direct monitoring
- 24-bit resolution at up to 192 kHz
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Lowest verified US price on this list
- Strength: Ladder meters show both input and output levels
- Strength: USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables included
- Weakness: Listed as sold out on the PreSonus store when we checked
- Weakness: Recording software is a six-month Fender Studio Pro trial
- Weakness: Two-year warranty is shorter than most picks
Key facts
- Inputs: Two combo mic/instrument/line
- Resolution: 24-bit, 44.1 to 192 kHz
- MIDI: In and out
- Software: Fender Studio Pro, 6 month trial
- Warranty: Two years, limited, per PreSonus
Where it ranks
PreSonus Studio 24c is No. 9 in our Best Audio Interfaces verdict.
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