Advertisement
PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., has designed the STUDIO24c utilizing high-grade components to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime. Loaded with high-headroom, Class A microphone preamplifiers; robust metering, highdefinition 24-bit, 192 kHz conversion; and more, the STUDIO24c breaks new boundaries for music performance and production. All you need is a computer with a USB-C or USB-A (2.0 or 3.0) connection, a few microphones and cables, powered speakers, and your instruments, and you are ready to record!
We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features, applications, and correct connection procedures for your STUDIO24c audio interface before trying to connect it to your computer. This will help you avoid problems during installation and setup.
Throughout this manual you will find Power User Tips that can quickly make you a STUDIO24c interface expert.
Your STUDIO24c package contains:
Power User Tip: All companion software and drivers for your PreSonus STUDIO24c are available for download from your My PreSonus user account. Please visit http://my.presonus.com and register your STUDIO24c to receive downloads and licenses.
We've prioritized seamless integration throughout every design phase of these products from day one. The result is systems that communicate with each other as intended—straight out of the box—without excessive configuration hassles.
Find out more at www.presonus.com.
Microphone Inputs. Your STUDIO24c interface is equipped with highquality microphone preamplifiers for use with all types of microphones. The STUDIO24c features XMAX-L solid-state microphone preamps that are optimized for bus powering.
Both input channels on your STUDIO24c interface are equipped with combo jacks. This convenient connector accepts either a ¼-inch or an XLR connector.
Instrument / Line-Level Inputs. The ¼-inch connectors on Channels 1 and 2 can be used with passive instruments (guitar, bass, etc.) or line-level devices (synthesizers, signal processors, etc.).
Please note: As with any audio input device, plugging in a microphone or an instrument, or turning phantom power on or off, will create a momentary spike in the audio output. Because of this, we highly recommend that you turn down the channel trim before changing connections or turning phantom power on or off. This simple step will add years to life of your audio equipment.
48 Volt Phantom Power. The STUDIO24c provides 48V phantom power for the microphone inputs. Pressing the 48V button switches phantom power on and off for all microphone inputs; the button will illuminate in blue when phantom power is available on the microphone preamplifiers.
Phantom power is only required for condenser microphones and can severely damage some dynamic mics, especially ribbon mics. Therefore, switch phantom power off when it is not required. Consult the user documentation that came with your microphone before engaging phantom power.
XLR connector wiring for phantom power:
Pin 1 = GND Pin 2 = +48V Pin 3 = +48V
Input Meters. These LED meters show the input level of the analog inputs on your STUDIO24c. The red Clip LED will illuminate when your input signal reaches -0.5 dBFS. At this level, the signal will begin to overload the analog-to-digital converters and exhibit signs of clipping. Use the gain controls to keep the signal below this level.
Output Meters. These meters display the signal level received from the first two driver returns (Main Left/Right). These meters have the same range as the input meters and display the signal level before the main output level control.
Sync LED. This light indicates if your STUDIO24c is in sync with your computer. When no sync is available, this light will flash red.
Input Gain Control. These knobs provide 50 dB of variable gain (0 to +50 dB for microphones, -15 to 35 dB for line/instrument).
Mixer.
The Mixer knob allows you to blend your input signals with the playback streams from your computer so that you can monitor your input signals without any latency (delay). If the knob is positioned at 12 o'clock, the input signal and the playback stream will be equally balanced. Turning the knob to the left will increase the level of the input signal relative to the playback stream; turning to the right will increase the level of the playback stream relative to the input signal as illustrated below:
Headphone Level. This knob controls the level of the rear panel headphone output.
Main. The main knob controls the output level for the main left/right outputs on the back of your STUDIO24c and has a range of -80 dB to 0 dB. This control provides attenuation only.
Headphone Output. The rear-panel headphone output mirrors the same streams as the Main left/right outputs.
Main Outs. These are the Main outputs for the STUDIO24c. The output level of the Main outputs is controlled by the Main level control on the front of the unit. Playback streams 1 and 2 are routed to these outputs.
MIDI I/O. This is the MIDI input and output connections.
MIDI stands for "Musical Instrument Digital Interface." However, MIDI can be used for many things other than instruments and sequencing. The MIDI inputs and outputs allow connection to a variety of MIDI equipped hardware, such as keyboard controllers, and can be used to send and receive MIDI Machine Control and MIDI Time Code.
Note: MIDI does not carry audio signals but is frequently used to trigger or control an audio source, such as a virtual instrument or hardware synthesizer. You should ensure that MIDI data is correctly sent and received by the appropriate hardware or software. You may also need to route hardware sound sources' audio to the inputs of your Studio-series interface. Please consult the User's Manual of your MIDI devices for help with MIDI setup and usage.
USB-C Port. Use this port to connect your STUDIO24c to your computer. While the STUDIO24c connects using USB-C, it is fully compatible with USB 2.0 and 3.0 connections. Use the USB-C to A cable that came with your STUDIO24c if your computer has a USB-A connection rather than a USB-C connection.
Please note: The STUDIO24c is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 speed connections. USB 1.1 is not supported.
Before connecting your STUDIO24c to a computer, please visit www.presonus.com to verify the latest system requirements.
Note: The speed of your processor, amount of RAM, and capacity, size, and speed of your hard drives will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. A faster processor and more RAM can reduce signal latency (delay) and improve overall performance.
The Universal Control installers for macOS and Windows are available from your My PreSonus user account. The Windows installer also includes the Windows ASIO driver. No driver installation is necessary for macOS. To begin, you must first visit http://my.presonus.com, create or log into your user account, and register your STUDIO24c. Once registered, all software downloads will be available from within your My PreSonus user account including Studio One Artist and the Studio Magic bundle.
Download the Universal Control installer from your My PreSonus account. Connect your STUDIO24c to an available USB-C or USB-A (2.0 or 3.0) port and launch the installer. The installer will take you through each step of the installation process. This application will install the ASIO and WDM drivers, as well as Universal Control. Please read each message carefully.
It is recommended that you quit all applications before you start the installation.
The Universal Control installer will take you through each step of the installation process. Please read each message carefully so that you do not connect your STUDIO24c too soon.
Power User Tip: It is recommended that you temporarily disable or turn off any anti-virus programs you have running to prevent installation issues.
Universal Control is a powerful hardware-management application for all PreSonus interface products. It allows you to view any PreSonus interface product connected to your computer or your computer's network.
When Universal Control is launched, you will see the Launch window. From this window, you can manage all the ASIO driver settings.
Sample Rate. Changes the sample rate.
You can set the sample rate to 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz. A higher sample rate will increase the fidelity of the recording but will increase the file size and the amount of system resources necessary to process the audio.
Block Size. Sets the buffer size.
From this menu, you can set the buffer size. Lowering the buffer size will lower latency; however, this will also increase performance demands on your computer. In general, you will want to set the buffer size as low as your system can safely support. If you begin to hear pops, clicks, or distortion in your audio path, try raising the buffer size.
Loopback (Windows only). The STUDIO24c ASIO driver provides two loopback streams to record audio from one application to another. See Loopback Recording (Windows only) Section for more information.
File Menu. Manages devices connected to Universal Control.
Settings Menu. Provide customization options to personalize your Universal Control experience.
The Windows drivers for the STUDIO24c provides two virtual streams that allow you to record the output of one audio application in another application. Loopback can be useful in a variety of situations:
Power User Tip: Because the STUDIO24c is a class compliant Core Audio device, these virtual streams are not available in macOS. However, there are several third-party applications that provide this functionality in macOS.
From Universal Control, you can enable or disable Loopback and pick the streams on which the loopback audio will be recorded.
When Loopback is enabled and "Mix 1/2" is selected in Universal Control, the audio from another application will be recorded with the audio source connected to analog inputs 1 and 2 on your STUDIO24c.
When Loopback is enabled and "Virtual" is selected in Universal Control, the audio from another application will be recorded on the last pair of driver inputs (3/4).
Your STUDIO24c is a class-compliant Core Audio device in macOS. No driver installation is necessary. Installing Universal Control for your STUDIO24c is optional.
Complete setup instructions for Studio One Artist and a brief tutorial on its features can be found in Studio One Artist Quick St Section of this manual. However, you can use your STUDIO24c with any audio-recording application that supports Core Audio or ASIO. Please consult the documentation that came with your audio application for specific instructions on how to select the STUDIO24c driver as the audio-device driver for your software. Below are basic driver-setup instructions for a few popular audio applications.
Steinberg Cubase 4+
Ableton Live 5+
Apple Logic Pro/Express 7+:
Avid Pro Tools 9+
Cakewalk Sonar 6+
All PreSonus professional recording products come with Studio One Artist recording and production software. Whether you are about to record your first album or your fiftieth, Studio One Artist provides you with all of the tools necessary to capture and mix a great performance.
Power User Tip: As a valued PreSonus customer, you are eligible for a discount upgrade to Studio One Professional. For more details on the Studio One upgrade program for PreSonus customers, please visit https://shop.presonus.com/products/software/studioone-prods.
Once you have installed the drivers for your audio interface and connected it to your computer, you can use the included PreSonus Studio One Artist music production software to begin recording, mixing, and producing your music. To install Studio One Artist, log into your My PreSonus account and register your interface. Your product key for Studio One Artist will automatically be registered to your My PreSonus account, along with your hardware registration.
Downloading and Running the Studio One Installer
To install Studio One Artist, download the Studio One Artist installer from your My PreSonus account to the computer on which you will use it.
Windows: Launch the Studio One Artist installer and follow the onscreen instructions.
Mac: Drag the Studio One Artist application into the Applications folder on your Mac hard drive.
Authorizing Studio One
When Studio One is launched for the first time on your computer, it will communicate with your My PreSonus account and verify your registration. To ensure a seamless authorization process, make sure to download your installer to the computer on which you will be using it, and be sure that your computer is connected to the Internet when you launch the application for the first time.
Power User Tip: You may be prompted to enter your My PreSonus user account information. Clicking "Remember Credentials" will allow you to have immediate access to any content you purchase from the PreSonus Marketplace.
Installing Bundled Content for Studio One Artist
Studio One Artist comes bundled with an array of demo and tutorial materials, instruments, loops, and samples. The Studio One Artist bundle includes all that you need to begin producing music.
The first time you launch Studio One Artist, you will be prompted to install its companion content. Select the content you wish to add and click "Install." The content will automatically begin to download and install from your My PreSonus user account.
Power User Tip: To select only a portion of the available content, click on "Show Packages". From here you can customize your content installation.
Studio One Artist was designed to work with PreSonus interfaces and provides unique interoperability and simplified setup. When Studio One Artist is launched, by default you will be taken to the Start page. On this page, you will find document-management and device-configuration controls, as well as a customizable artist profile, a news feed, and links to demos and tutorials from PreSonus. If your computer is connected to the Internet, these links will be updated as new tutorials become available on the PreSonus Web site.
Complete information on all aspects of Studio One Artist is available in the Reference Manual PDF located within Studio One. The information in this tutorial covers only the basic aspects of Studio One Artist and is intended to get you set up and recording as quickly as possible.
In the middle of the Start page, you will see the Setup area. Studio One Artist automatically scans your system for all available drivers and selects a driver. By default, it will choose a PreSonus driver if one is available.
If you do not see your device listed on the Start page when you launch Studio One, click on the Configure Audio Devices link in the Setup area to open the Options window.
In the Options window, click on the Audio Setup tab and select your device driver from the pull-down.
From the External Devices window in Studio One Artist, you can configure your MIDI keyboard controller, sound modules, and control surfaces. This section will guide you through setting up your MIDI keyboard controller and sound modules. Please consult the Reference Manual located within Studio One for complete setup instructions for other MIDI devices.
If you are using a third-party MIDI interface or USB MIDI-controller keyboard, you must install any required drivers for these devices before beginning this section. Please consult the documentation that came with your MIDI hardware for complete installation instructions.
If you do not have any MIDI devices, please skip to Creating a New Song Section.
Setting up an External MIDI Keyboard Controller from the Start Page
A MIDI keyboard controller is a hardware device that is generally used for playing and controlling other MIDI devices, virtual instruments, and software parameters. In Studio One Artist, these devices are referred to as Keyboards, and they must be configured before they are available for use. In some cases, your MIDI keyboard controller is also used as a tone generator. Studio One Artist views the controller and tone-generation functions as two different devices: a MIDI keyboard controller and a sound module. The MIDI controls (keyboard, knobs, faders, etc.) will be set up as a Keyboard. The sound modules will be set up as an Instrument.
You can set up your external MIDI devices from the Setup area in the Start page. Before setting up a new Song for recording, take a moment to configure external devices.
Make sure you have connected the MIDI Out of your external MIDI controller to a MIDI In on your PreSonus audio interface (if available) or other MIDI interface. If you are using a USB MIDI controller, connect it to your computer and power it on.
If you have a sound module that you'd like to connect, leave the External Devices window open and proceed to the next part of this section.
If not, you can close the window and skip to the next section.
Setting up an External MIDI Sound Module from the Start Page
MIDI instrument controllers (keyboards, MIDI guitars, etc.) send musical information, in the form of MIDI data, to tone modules and virtual instruments, which respond by generating sound as instructed. Tone modules can be standalone sound devices or can be integrated into a MIDI instrument, such as a keyboard synthesizer. Studio One Artist refers to all tone generators as Instruments. Once you have set up your MIDI keyboard controller, take a moment to configure your sound module.
Make sure you have connected the MIDI In of your external sound module to the MIDI Out of your MIDI interface.
The rest of this Quick Start Guide will go over how to set up a Song and will discuss some general workflow tips for navigating through the Studio One Artist environment.
Now that you've configured your audio and MIDI devices, let's create a new Song. We'll start by setting up your default audio I/O.
Power User Tip: If you plan to import loops into your Song, make sure that the Stretch Audio Files to Song Tempo option is selected. This will automatically import loops at the correct tempo.
Power User Tip: If you would like this I/O configuration to be the same every time you open Studio One, click the Make Default button.
Power User Tip: If you would like to add an audio track for each of the available inputs, go to Track | Add Tracks for All Inputs.
Note: Instrument tracks are nearly identical to audio tracks. The Input Source list for Instrument tracks lists available external MIDI devices as well as any virtual instruments that have been added to the Song.
You are now ready to start recording. For complete instructions, please consult the Studio One Reference manual located in Help | Studio One Reference Manual.
You can add plug-ins and instruments to your Song by dragging-and-dropping them from the browser. You can also drag an effect or group of effects from one channel to another, drag in customized effects chains, and instantly load your favorite virtual-instrument preset without ever scrolling through a menu.
Opening the browser
In the lower right corner of the Arrange window are three buttons:
Drag-and-Drop Virtual Instruments
To add a virtual instrument to your session, open the browser and click on the Instrument button. Select the instrument or one of its patches from the Instrument browser and drag it into the Arrange view. Studio One Artist will automatically create a new track and load the instrument as the input.
Drag-and-Drop Effects
To add a plug-in effect to a track, click the Effects button in the browser and select the plug-in or one of its presets in the effects browser. Drag-and-drop the selection over the track to which you would like to add the effect.
Drag-and-Drop Audio and MIDI Files
Audio and MIDI files can be quickly located, auditioned, and imported into your Song by dragging them from the file browser into the Arrange view. If you drag the file to an empty space, a new track will be created with that file placed at the position to which you dragged it. If you drag the file to an existing track, the file will be placed as a new part of the track.
General | ||
Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz | |
Converter Resolution | 24 bit | |
Converter Dynamic Range | 108 dB | |
Converter Dynamic Range | 108 dB | |
Microphone Inputs | ||
Maximum Level | +10 dBu (balanced, min gain) | |
Gain Range | 50 dB | |
Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (+/- 0.1dB, min gain, 48kHz) | |
Dynamic Range | 106 dB (A-wtd, min gain) | |
THD + N | 0.005% (1kHz, -1 dBFS, unity gain) | |
EIN | -128 dBu (max gain, 150Ω, A-wtd) | |
Input Impedance | 1.4K Ω | |
Phantom Power | +48 VDC (10mA total) | |
Line/Instrument Inputs | ||
Maximum Level | +10 dBu (balanced, min gain) | |
Gain Range | 50 dB | |
Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (+/- 0.1dB, min gain, 48kHz) | |
Dynamic Range | 106 dB (A-wtd, min gain) | |
THD + N | 0.005% (1kHz, -1 dBFS, min gain) | |
Input Impedance | 750K Ω | |
Main Outputs | ||
Maximum Level | +10 dBu (balanced) | |
Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (+/- 0.1dB, unity gain, 48kHz) | |
Dynamic Range | 106 dB (A-wtd) | |
THD + N | 0.003% (1kHz, -1 dBFS) | |
Headphone Outputs | ||
Maximum Power | 40 mW/channel (56Ω load) | |
Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (+/- 0.2dB, 56Ω load, 48kHz) | |
Dynamic Range | 83 dB (A-wtd, 56Ω load) | |
THD + N | 0.005% (1kHz, -1 dBFS, no load) | |
Impedance Working Range | 32Ω to 300Ω |
How to Get Warranty Service (USA):
How to Get Warranty Service (outside of USA):
Added bonus: PreSonus' previously Top Secret recipe for...
Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients:
Cooking instructions:
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Advertisement
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Studio 24c and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers