PreSonus Studio 68c 6×6 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface
Overview
The PreSonus Studio 68c is a 6×6 USB Type-C audio/MIDI interface offering high-resolution conversion and a powerful software package for vocalists, musicians, and podcasters in home/project studios and mobile setups. Connect mic-, instrument-, or line-level sources via four XLR-1/4″ combo inputs, each utilizing its own gain control and XMAX Class-A mic preamp with selectable phantom power. Operate at up to 24-bit / 96 kHz resolution without sacrificing channel count or 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz sample rates with 4×4 I/O functionality.
Features:
The Studio 68c has four balanced 1/4″ line outputs. The first two are fed by a dedicated level control for use with a pair of active monitors. A 1/4″ TRS stereo headphone output with a front-panel volume knob accommodates a set of headphones. With the supplied breakout cable, the rear-panel 9-pin connector provides S/PDIF and MIDI I/O to simply hookup stereo digital audio gear and MIDI equipment such as a controller, synthesizer, or sound module.
The Studio 68c includes USB cables for easy connectivity to your compatible macOS- or Windows-equipped computer. It is powered via a 12 VDC power adapter. Also supplied is a software bundle featuring the Studio One Artist DAW and the Studio Magic plug-in suite—a slew of creative tools for producers, engineers, songwriters, and more.
- Compact and portable audio/MIDI interface ideal for vocalists, musicians, and podcasters
- AD/DA conversion at up to 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
- Four XLR-1/4″ combo inputs—two support mic/instrument/line level, two support mic/line level
- Line switch toggles inputs 1-2 between line and instrument level
- XMAX Class-A mic preamps with selectable 48 VDC phantom power
- Dedicated controls for input gain, main output level, and headphone volume
- Two balanced 1/4″ main/line outputs and two additional balanced 1/4″ line outputs
- 1/4″ stereo headphone output with A/B button for easy monitoring of outputs 1-2 or 3-4
- Mon switch allows low-latency direct input monitoring
- Multi-segment LED meters display levels for inputs and main outputs
- 9-pin port for breakout to S/PDIF and MIDI I/O via supplied breakout cable
- Powered via included 12 VDC power adapter
- Rear-panel power switch
- Includes Studio One Artist DAW software
- Includes Studio Magic plug-in suite with seven plug-ins ranging from EQ to virtual instruments
Specs
Channels of I/O | Analog: 4 Inputs / 4 Outputs Digital: 2 Inputs / 2 Outputs |
Max Sample Rate/Resolution | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
Display and Indicators | 1 x LED (Host Connection) 1 x LED ( 48V) 1 x LED (Monitoring Mode) 1 x LED (Input Selection) 1 x LED (Output Selection) 2 x Multi-Segment LED Meters (Input Level) 2 x Multi-Segment LED Meters (Output Level) |
Host Connection | 1 x USB Type-C (USB 2.0) |
Analog I/O | 2 x Combo XLR / 1/4″ Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input 2 x Combo XLR / 1/4″ Balanced Mic/Line Input 4 x 1/4″ (6.3 mm) TRS Balanced Line Output 1 x 1/4″ (6.3 mm) TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output |
Phantom Power | 48 V (Applied to All Inputs) |
Digital I/O | 1 x DB9 / Breakout Cable, S/PDIF (I/O) In/Out |
MIDI I/O | 1 x 5-Pin MIDI In (On Breakout Cable) 1 x 5-Pin MIDI Out (On Breakout Cable) |
Memory Card Slot | None |
Frequency Response | Mic/Line Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.15 dB (at 48 kHz, Min Gain) Hi-Z Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB (at 48 kHz, Min Gain) Monitor Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB (at 48 kHz, Unity Gain) Line Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB (at 48 kHz, Unity Gain) Headphone Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB (at 48 kHz) |
Gain Range | Mic Inputs: 80 dB Line Inputs: 40 dB Hi-Z Inputs: 80 dB |
Max Input Level | Mic Inputs: 16 dBu (Balanced, Min Gain) Line Inputs: 22 dBu (Balanced, Min Gain) Hi-Z Inputs: 15 dBu (Min Gain, Unbalanced) |
Max Output Level | Monitor/Line Outputs: 18 dBu (Balanced) |
Headphone Output Power | 150 mW per Channel into 56 Ohms (Max) |
Dynamic Range | AD/DA Converters: 114 dB Mic Inputs: 114 dBA Line Inputs: 113.9 dBA Hi-Z Inputs: 114.7 dBA Monitor Outputs: 109 dBA Line Outputs: 109 dBA Headphone Out: 107 dBA |
Impedance | Mic Inputs: 1.6 kOhms Line Inputs: 10 kOhms Hi-Z Inputs: 1 MOhm Headphone Outputs: 32 to 300 Ohms |
THD N | Mic/Line Inputs: 0.007% Hi-Z Inputs: 0.012% Monitor Outputs: 0.001% Line Outputs: 0.0015% Headphone Outputs: 0.002% |
EIN | Mic Inputs: -130 dBu (A-Weighted) |
Sample Rates | Up to 192 kHz (AD/DA Conversion) |
Bit Depth | Up to 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion) |
Sync Sources | Internal, S/PDIF |
OS Compatibility | macOS 10.8.5 or Later Windows 7 or Later |
Processor Requirement | Mac: 2 GHz Intel 2 GHz AMD PC: 2 GHz Intel 2 GHz AMD |
RAM Requirements | 4 GB (8 GB Recommended) |
Storage Requirements | 32 GB |
Minimum Display Resolution | 1366 x 768 |
Required Hardware | USB Cable (Included) Available USB Port |
Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) |
AC/DC Power Adapter | 12 V at 1 A, Center-Positive (Included) |
Phantom Power Current | 10 mA per Channel |
Anti-Theft Features | None |
Dimensions | 9 x 5.5 x 1.75″ / 228.6 x 139.7 x 44.45 mm |
Weight | 2.4 lb / 1.1 kg |
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