PreSonus ioStation 24c
When you’re a solo artist, you have to be more than just creative to realize your vision—you must also be a producer and an audio engineer. The ioStation 24c audio interface and production controller provides the tools needed for all of these diverse roles in a compact, ergonomic desktop design that will fit into any home studio. Record your audio through two pristine XMAX mic preamps and high-definition 24-bit, 192 kHz analog-to-digital converters. Navigate your recordings with easy-to-use transport controls. Edit your production and automate parameters in your favorite DAW with the powerful Session Navigator and mix it all with a 100 mm touch-sensitive motorized fader. Whether you’re a musician producing your latest album or just getting started with your first podcast, the ioStation 24c gives you all the tools you need to record and mix with the ease of hands-on, tactile control—all in a single device that doesn’t clutter your creative space.
General Features
- Two products in one: audio interface and production controller
- Record through two high-quality XMAX mic preamps
- Control your favorite DAW with a touch-sensitive motorized fader and intuitive navigation controls
- Compact, ergonomic design fits into any studio, whether in your bedroom or your backpack
Recording Features
- USB-C™ compatible (USB 2.0), 24-bit/192 kHz audio interface
- 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX mic preamps
- 2 balanced ¼” TRS main outputs
- Simultaneous I/O up to 2 inputs and 2 outputs
- Mixer knob for low-latency direct input monitoring
- 1 ¼” headphone output with independent level control
- USB 2.0 connectivity, macOS/Windows compatible
Production Features
- Single touch-sensitive, 100 mm long-throw, motorized fader
- Large, 360° button encoder
- Complete recording-transport controls: Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Record, Loop
- Drop Marker, Next/Prev Marker, Next/Prev Event
- General session controls: Undo/Redo, Arm All, Solo/Mute Clear, Click On/Off
- Session Navigator provides quick control over Track Scrolling, Timeline Scrolling, and much more
- Channel Controls: Level, Pan, Solo, Mute, Rec Arm
- Automation Controls: Touch, Latch, Trim, Write, Read, Off
- Native Studio One support with tightly integrated control
- Dedicated MCU modes for Logic, Live, and Cubase / Nuendo
- Customized HUI implementation for Pro Tools
- Footswitch input for hands-free start/stop (footswitch not included)
Included Software
- Studio One Artist recording and production software
- Over 6GB of additional loops and sample content
- Studio Magic Plug-in Suite
Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for the ioStation 24c.
Mac
- macOS® 10.11 or higher (64-bit only)
- Intel® i-series 2 GHz multicore processor (or AMD equivalent) or faster
- 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Windows
- Windows® 7 x64 SP1 + platform update, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 10 x64
- Intel i-series 2 GHz multicore processor (or AMD equivalent) or faster
- 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Mac and Windows Systems
- USB-C™ or USB-A 2.0 port compatibility
- 32 GB hard disk space
- PreSonus Universal Control 2.0 or higher
- Monitor with 1366x768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended)
- Multitouch-enabled monitor required for touch operation
Technical Specifications
Microphone Preamp
Type XLR Female (via Combo), Balanced
Maximum Input Level +16 dBu (Balanced, min. gain)
Gain Control Range 80 dB
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.15 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
Dynamic Range > 107 dB (A-wtd, min. gain)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.007% (1 kHz, min. gain)
EIN < -128 dBu (max gain, 40Ω, 22 kHz BW, A-wtd)
Input Impedance 1.6 kΩ
Phantom Power +48V, > 8 mA per input
Instrument Inputs
Type ¼” TS Female (via Combo), Unbalanced
Maximum Input Level +15 dBu (Unbalanced, min. gain)
Gain Control Range 80 dB
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.2 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
Dynamic Range > 110 dB (A-wtd, min. gain)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.012% (1kHz, -1 dBFS, min. gain)
Input Impedance > 1 MΩ
Line Inputs
Type ¼” TRS Female (via Combo), Balanced
Maximum Input Level + 22 dBu (Balanced, min. gain)
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
Dynamic Range > 114 dB (A-wtd, min. gain)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.007% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, min. gain)
Input Impedance 10 kΩ
Main and Line Outputs
Type ¼” TRS Female, impedance balanced
Maximum Output Level +18 dBu (Balanced)
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.2 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
Dynamic Range > 109 dB (A-wtd)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.005% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)
Headphone Outputs
Type ¼” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced
Maximum Output Level 150 mW/channel (56Ω load)
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.2 dB, 56Ω load, 48 kHz)
Dynamic Range > 107 dB (A-wtd)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.02% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, no load)
Headphone Impedance (working range) 32Ω to 300Ω
Digital Audio
Connection Type USB 2.0 over USB-C™ Compatible Connection
ADC Dynamic Range 115 dB (A-wtd)
DAC Dynamic Range 115 dB (A-wtd)
Bit Depth 24 bits
Internally Supported Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Clock
Jitter < 70 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Jitter Attenuation > 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out)
Power
12 VDC, 1.2A, external power supply
Physical
Height 2.4" (61 mm)
Depth 6.8" (172 mm)
Width 9.6" (244 mm)
Weight 2.2 lbs (1 kg)
As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus® Audio Electronics, Inc., reserves the right to change any specification stated herein, at any time, without notification.
