Presonus Studio 68 USB 2.0 audio interface

Presonus Studio 68

An excellent choice for producers and musicians working in small studios, the Studio 68 provides the right I/O and features for recording and performing. Equipped with four of our famous XMAX Class A preamps, high-end converters, and cue mix monitoring with an ear-bleedingly loud headphone amp, it delivers professional quality audio and the connections you need to create your next hit and play it at your next gig with 24-bit, 192 kHz resolution. A complete, all-in-one recording solution, the Studio 68 comes with PreSonus’ award-winning Studio One Artist DAW software for Mac and Windows.

Audiophile-grade digital converters, low-jitter clocking, and our famous XMAX preamps add up to a superior recording and listening experience. The Studio 68 operates at up to 192 kHz for ultra-high-definition mixing and recording. High-quality converters on every input and output provide 115 dB of dynamic range to capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally with no audible distortion. XMAX Class A microphone preamps deliver incredibly high headroom, deep lows, smooth highs, and a rich overall sound so you’ll hear every breath, transient, and detail in your recordings, making it ideal for both vocal production and sampling.

Fits into your studio and your gigs.
The Studio 68 is a great choice for small studios and has all the right stuff for teaching music, too! A Cue Mix A/B function lets you toggle between two mixes while monitoring through headphones—perfect for both DJ-ing live and listening in on a performer’s monitor mix. Six LED meters indicate input and output levels.

Seamlessly integrated with the included PreSonus Studio One® Artist DAW, the Studio 68 interface works with virtually all Mac and Windows audio-recording software. Built by creative people for creative music production, Studio One is easy to learn and enables you to compose, record, and produce your masterpiece without getting distracted by the tools. Studio One also enjoys a robust online community of enthusiastic and helpful users you can turn to for advice. Need a new loop or sample for your latest production? Studio One lets you shop, audition, and purchase new content right from your production environment.

The Studio 68 features two front-panel combo mic and switchable line/instrument inputs and two mic/line inputs with +48V phantom power for condenser mics, In addition to L/R main outputs with front-panel level controls, you get two balanced line outputs for monitor mixing or speaker switching plus stereo S/PDIF digital I/O. MIDI I/O enables connection to a keyboard, sound module, or control surface, as well, making the Studio 68 a true central hub for your studio.

Whether you need a high-quality interface for DJ-ing, are a veteran producer, or both, the Studio 68 will give you the ultra-high-def sound and versatile connectivity you need to make state-of-the-art recordings and perform them live. The perfect companion for any recording software, the Studio 68 comes equipped with Studio One Artist to provide you with a complete, affordable, mobile recording solution.

Specifications:

• 4 x 4 USB 2.0 audio interface with 192 KHz
• 2 Combo inputs in the front: Mic/Line/Inst (XLR/jack)
• Jack inputs switchable from "Inst" (high impedance) to "Line"
• 2 Combo inputs in the back: Mic / Line (XLR / jack)
• 4 Ultra low-noise XMAX Class-A microphone preamplifiers
• 48 V phantom power can be connected
• Digital converter with 24 bits and up to 192 kHz
• 115 dB dynamic range
• Balanced main output (6.35 mm jack L/R) with volume control
• Two additional balanced line outputs (6.35 mm jack)
• Headphone output in the back (6.35 mm stereo jack)
• Cue Mix "A / B" button for monitoring through headphones, ideal for DJs
• Onboard direct monitoring with playback button (Mon)
• LED level meter (2 x 8-segment) for inputs 1/2/3/4
• LED level meter (2 x 8-segment) for main output L / R
• MIDI and S/PDIF I/O (via breakout adapter)
• Incl. power supply, USB cable and license for DAW software "Studio One Artist" (for download)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 317 x 178 x 45 mm
• Weight: 1.9 kg
• Robust solid metal housing
• System requirements: USB 2.0, Internet connection (for registration and software download), monitor resolution: 1366 x 768 or more, 32 GB free hard disk space, Mac: OS X 10.8.5 (64 bit) or later, Intel i series 2 GHz Multicore or equivalent AMD processor (or faster), 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended), Windows: Windows 7 x64 / x86 SP1 + Platform update, Windows 8 / 8.1 x64 / x96, Windows 10 x64 / x86, Intel i-Serie 2 GHz Multicore or equivalent AMD processor (or faster), 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)