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PreSonus · Updated September 2026

PreSonus Studio 24c: price, specs & release date

PreSonus Studio 24c, released 2019. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: presonus.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark65/100#7 of 18 in class

The PreSonus Studio 24c is listed at $157.99 on presonus.com as of 2026-06-27, #4 cheapest of 17 audio interfaces (median $199.95); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 65/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 18 in class.

Verified Sep 21, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest audio interfaces: Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 — $52.9

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Price history

$157.99
2024-10-26↑5% on record2026-06-27

How we know these prices

The curve above is one dated record of this product's price — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots of a public page that published the figure, reaching back before we began: this product's own source page wherever the archive holds one, otherwise the named retailer or reference page the point was read from. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so the host it came from is on the record and you can verify each one yourself.

Verify each point — 6 archived snapshots

Is the PreSonus Studio 24c a good buy?

At $158, the PreSonus Studio 24c is #4 cheapest of the 17 audio interfaces we track, where the median is $199.95. On the spec sheet, its inputs analog of 2 is the lowest of the 18, its outputs analog of 2 is the lowest of the 18, and its mic preamps of 2 is the highest of the 18.

Evidence of Record

Our data

No independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

A coverage record, not a rating. How we count

Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the PreSonus Studio 24c

Only one whitelisted hands-on review of this exact model survived verification (MusicRadar, Sept 2023). It calls the Studio 24c a hard-to-beat sub-$100/£100 2-in/2-out interface with clean, high-headroom PreSonus mic and instrument preamps, full MIDI I/O and streamer-friendly Loopback routing, docking it only for closely-spaced controls and a rear-mounted headphone jack. The review is qualitative with no published lab measurements (latency, dynamic range, THD).

Based on 1 review · 2023-09-13

Tested by MusicRadar

Consistently praised

  • Superb, clean sound with high-headroom PreSonus mic and instrument preamps
  • MIDI in/out adds versatility over similarly priced rivals
  • Loopback routing is genuinely useful for streamers and podcasters
  • Well-designed, sturdily built and hard to beat under ~$100

Commonly flagged

  • Five rotary knobs and the 48V button are placed too close together
  • Headphone jack is rear-mounted rather than front-facing

Where reviewers disagree No cross-source disagreement could be assessed: only one whitelisted tester (MusicRadar) reviewed this exact model, and its verdict is uniformly positive with minor ergonomic gripes. The review is qualitative hands-on with no measured bench data (latency, dynamic range, THD), so performance claims remain unverified by lab numbers.

The sources (1)

MusicRadar hands-on ·

The PreSonus Studio 24c has everything the hobby studio could need, from high-quality audio to full MIDI I/O. For the price, it's hard to beat.
Two high-quality PreSonus mic preamps mean vocals and speech applications come through with plenty of clean headroom, perfect for editing inside your software.
I also found there being five rotary knobs and the 48v phantom power button being so closely located a bit of a drag, especially with my sausage fingers.

Specifications

Price (US)$157.99 Price, PreSonus US store
BrandPreSonus
Released2019
Inputs analog2
Outputs analog2
Max resolution bit (kHz)24-bit / 192 kHz
Mic preamps2
Connectionusb_c
Midi ioYes
Bus poweredYes

Source: presonus.com (read 2026-09-21) · corroborated by sweetwater.com (read 2026-06-19). $157.99 confirmed directly on PreSonus US product page. 2 XMAX-L mic preamps, USB-C, 24-bit/192 kHz, 5-pin DIN MIDI In/Out, bus-powered, 2-in/2-out confirmed. Announced NAMM 2019.

Is the PreSonus Studio 24c worth it vs cheaper audio interfaces?

PreSonus Studio 24c against its closest cheaper and pricier audio interfaces on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked

ProductPriceInputs analogOutputs analogMax resolution bit (kHz)Mic preampsConnection
PreSonus Studio 24c this$157.992224-bit / 192 kHz2usb_c
Audient EVO 4$1292224-bit / 96 kHz2usb_c
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Generation$159.992224-bit / 192 kHz1usb_c

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the PreSonus Studio 24c?

Only one whitelisted hands-on review of this exact model survived verification (MusicRadar, Sept 2023). It calls the Studio 24c a hard-to-beat sub-$100/£100 2-in/2-out interface with clean, high-headroom PreSonus mic and instrument preamps, full MIDI I/O and streamer-friendly Loopback routing, docking it only for closely-spaced controls and a rear-mounted headphone jack. The review is qualitative with no published lab measurements (latency, dynamic range, THD). Praised: Superb, clean sound with high-headroom PreSonus mic and instrument preamps; MIDI in/out adds versatility over similarly priced rivals; Loopback routing is genuinely useful for streamers and podcasters; Well-designed, sturdily built and hard to beat under ~$100. Flagged: Five rotary knobs and the 48V button are placed too close together; Headphone jack is rear-mounted rather than front-facing. (From 1 tester review.)

How much does the PreSonus Studio 24c cost?

The PreSonus Studio 24c has a US price of $157.99 (Price, PreSonus US store), as of 2026-09-21.

How does the PreSonus Studio 24c compare on price?

At $158, the PreSonus Studio 24c is #4 cheapest of the 17 audio interfaces we track, where the median is $199.95.

Has the PreSonus Studio 24c's price dropped?

No — since 2024-10-26 the PreSonus Studio 24c has risen 5.3%, from $149.99 to $157.99; the lowest we have recorded is $149.99 (2024-10-26).

What is the lowest price the PreSonus Studio 24c has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the PreSonus Studio 24c is $149.99 on 2024-10-26.

Is now a good time to buy the PreSonus Studio 24c?

The PreSonus Studio 24c is currently $157.99; the lowest we have recorded is $149.99 (2024-10-26). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

When was the PreSonus Studio 24c released?

The PreSonus Studio 24c was released 2019.

What are the PreSonus Studio 24c's key specs?

PreSonus Studio 24c (PreSonus): inputs analog 2, outputs analog 2, max resolution bit khz 24-bit / 192 kHz, mic preamps 2, connection usb_c. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-09-21.

Price of record: $157.99 at presonus.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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