PreSonus Studio 24c — Editorial Review
The PreSonus Studio 24c is a 2-in/2-out USB-C interface that bundles clean XMAX-L preamps, full MIDI I/O, and PreSonus's Studio One software — a well-rounded first interface for the hobby studio.
Featured Video Review
XMAX-L preamps with MIDI and bright metering
MusicRadar and PreSonus note its two Class-A XMAX-L solid-state preamps (up to 50 dB gain, 106 dB dynamic range) are transparent and near-silent, feeding converters with up to 115 dB of dynamic range at 24-bit/192 kHz. Two combo inputs, two high-headroom instrument inputs, 5-pin MIDI in/out, and ladder-style LED metering cover a surprising amount for the price, and it's bus-powered with no wall wart. In Julian Krause's measurement-focused review and test — featured above — the preamps and converters are bench-tested for real audio performance.
Honest cons
- 50 dB of gain. Adequate for most mics, but low-output dynamics may want a bit more headroom.
- No onboard DSP. No built-in compression/EQ or loopback mixer for streaming.
- Two inputs only. Fine for solo or duo recording, not a full band.
- Plastic-forward build. Functional, but less premium-feeling than metal-chassis rivals.
Where this interface fits
- Hobby and home studios wanting clean audio plus full MIDI in one box.
- Musicians who want bundled software to start producing immediately.
- Singer-songwriters tracking a mic and an instrument at once.
- Not band tracking, streaming with onboard DSP, or very-low-output ribbon/dynamic mic chains.
Sources & Citations
- MusicRadar, "PreSonus Studio 24c review," musicradar.com (accessed 2026-05-26)
- PreSonus, "Studio 24c (product and technical overview)," presonus.com (accessed 2026-05-26)
Last verified: 2026-05-26
