Presonus Studio 1810c

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USB-C 18x8 Audio Interface

  • 24 Bit / 192 kHz
  • 2 Combo inputs Mic/Line/Inst on the front: XLR / jack
  • 2 Combo inputs Mic/Line on the front: XLR / jack
  • +48 V phantom power
  • 4 XMAX L mic preamps
  • 4 TRS jack line inputs on the back
  • Optical ADAT input: 8-Channel / 48 kHz, 4-channel / 96 kHz
  • 2 TRS jack outputs with level control and mute button
  • DC-coupled line outputs allow CV/Gate signals to be sent out of the DAW
  • 4 TRS jack line outputs
  • 2 Headphone outputs with A/B switch on headphone output 1
  • S/PDIF and MIDI I/Os
  • Flexible routing
  • Latency-free monitoring
  • Power supply via external power adapter (included)
  • System requirements on interface: Windows 10 or higher, Mac OSX 10.11 or higher
  • Includes USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cable as well as Presonus Studio One Artist software + Studio Magic plug-in suite (Ableton - Live Lite, Arturia - Analog Lab Lite 3 and much more)
Available since February 2019
Item number 457491
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Recording / Playback Channels 18x8
Number of Mic Inputs 4
Number of Line Inputs 8
Instrument Inputs 2
Number of Line Outs 6
Headphone Outs 2
Phantom power Yes
Number of S/PDIF Connectors 1
Number of ADAT Connectors 1
Numer of AES/EBU Connectors 0
Number of MADI Connectors 0
Ethernet 0
Other Connectors No
MIDI interface Yes
Word Clock No
Max. sample rate (kHz) 192 kHz
Max. resolution in bit 24 bit
USB Bus-Powered No
Incl. power supply Yes
USB Version 2.0
Connection Format USB port Type C
Included in delivery incl. USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A Cable
Zero latency monitoring 1
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£309
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Compact DSP audio interface

The Presonus Studio 1810c is an audio interface with a USB-C connection and an integrated DSP processor that can be used to create three zero-latency monitor mixes and packs an impressive number of connections into its compact frame: Four XMAX preamps (the first two of which can also process high-impedance instrument signals) and four line inputs as well as SPDIF, ADAT, and MIDI I/O interfaces. The Studio 1810c additionally features two headphone outputs, four line outputs, and a main output for connecting studio monitors, and to allow users to get started right away, the scope of delivery includes a power supply, two USB cables, and the Studio One Artist software.

Plug-and-play at its finest

The Presonus Studio 1810c is connected to the user's computer via the USB interface and can then record up to 18 channels (eight analogue and ten digital) simultaneously. The monitoring volume can be adjusted using the main rotary control on the interface's front panel, and the large LED meters provide a useful visual display of the input gain levels for the four mic signals. Instead of the four line inputs on the rear of the Studio 1810c being regulated by a gain control, their signal is sent directly to the AD converter in order to prevent any colouration of the sound, and the UC Surface software, which is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems as well as both iOS and Android end devices, allows the interface to be controlled remotely.

Ideal for home recording on a budget

The Presonus 1810c bridges the gap between the company's affordable two-channel interfaces and higher-priced (professional) rack interfaces, which makes it the perfect choice for budget-conscious home recording artists who want to get the best possible value for money in terms of features and sound quality. Incidentally, the use of the word "Studio" in the 1810c's name is more than just a marketing ploy, as evidenced by the fact that the user can create three different zero-latency monitor mixes with 24-bit conversion and a sampling rate of up to 192kHz and thus even record small ensembles. A feature worthy of special mention is that the Presonus Studio 1810c features four of the same excellent-sounding XMAX-L microphone preamps as featured in the company's high-end digital consoles.

About Presonus

Presonus is a US company founded in 1995 by Jim Odom and Brian Smith in Baton Rouge, Lousiana. The firm designs hardware and software at both professional and more affordable levels for musicians and producers. Presonus first made a splash in the mid-1990s with the DCP8, an eight-channel analogue compressor/limiter/gate with fader and mute automation that could be digitally controlled by MIDI. In the early 2000s followed a series of microphone amplifiers and the first audio interfaces for the then-emerging home studio scene. Today, the company's product range includes audio interfaces, microphone preamps, digital mixing consoles, and studio monitors as well as the established DAW software Studio One.

A creative tool for the studio and on the go

Whether it is used as a stationary interface for simultaneously recording small bands in the studio or for live applications "on the go", the Presonus Studio 1810c will always cut a fine figure. Singer-songwriters in particular will appreciate the interface's compact dimensions, which make it extremely easy to take with them and make recordings of their live performances or record their ideas as they happen - which they can then enhance with virtual instruments and effects via the Studio One Artist software to create complete CD productions. What is more, the Presonus Studio 1810c's ability to create three separate monitor mixes also makes it an interesting proposition for DJs, who can use the main output to run a PA system and cue their tracks via the headphone outputs.

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Perfect for recording in Studio one
Gianni Popovici 12.05.2020
The 1810c it's a very suitable audio interface for recording, good fidelity with recording . It's true that when I bought it, I had the expectation for DC coupled control with Ableton 10 live CV tools. I got disappointed trying endless times to route the outputs to my Eurorack, with the hope for having control with CV, sending Cv,lfo,triggers etc...I noticed that actually you will have at the master a sound buzz equivalent to 2.3 volts in the master as we'll while routing Cv tools with Ableton. Another thing, you can't send separate channel's to the headphones only! I rate a good rating of 4 stars for the Studio 1810c for what it does. Working in Presonus Studio Artis was actually very smooth and nice, The recording hub inputs are good quality. Comparing price and features, are many different products that are standing out there that yo ca spend 250 euro more and you get slated Dc Coupled and listening chosen separate channel in the headphones wile listening another mix in the master. Anyway! I enjoy-it that it is!
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Don't buy it if you use any outboard gear
Ro S 30.07.2019
I bought this card for its four line outputs. I use a lot of outboard gear when I record, and being able to send a few channels to my external gear via the line outs is crucial to me. This has never been a problem with any of the previous sound cards I own but with the Presonus Studio 1810c it's impossible.

It turns out that no matter what DAW you use, and no matter how you set up each channel's output setting, the Presonus Studio 1810c will always send all your project's channels to every output at all times. This makes using outboard gear for processing of individual channels impossible.

I've contacted presonus support about this issue many times but they have not been able to come up with a workable solution. In fact, presonus support don't seem to care about their customers at all.

If you don't use any of the outputs then I guess the Presonus Studio 1810c is ok.

Comment from thomann: To address the individual outputs you can simply Bypass the Universal Control mixer. Other complex routing can be achieved with Universal Control, information on this is available in the manual.
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1A Interface.
Christoph Wall 02.07.2020
Ich bin von einem Focusrite Interface auf das hier umgestiegen und war einfach nur begeistert. Overall einfach ein "Upgrade" in jeglicher Hinsicht.
Ich finde die Control Software sehr gut, bietet einen sehr guten Überblick über alle In und Outputs.

Das einzige was mir bis jetzt Negativ aufgefallen ist wäre eine leichte Distortion beim ersten Mic Pre. Dies passiert aber wirklich nur wenn man den Gain komplett bis zum Anschlag aufdreht und auch dann ist es nicht zu hören sondern nur in der Software (Izotope Insight 2) zu sehen.

Overall: Kann jedem dieses Interface empfehlen! Genügend Ein und Ausgänge, Virtuelle und Interne Hardware Loopback Funktion und 1A sound! Jederzeit wieder.
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DanTheMan808 31.07.2021
Ett väldigt kapabelt audio-interface. Det låter rent och bra och har ett väldigt bra UI. Enda nackdelen (som det delar med många andra USB diton) är latensen och att det kräver en ganska rejäl "buffer" för att inte knäppa och knastra. Jag använder denna primärt som en premixer mot min gamla E-mu 0404-pci via s/pdif och som sådan så är den perfekt (5-7msec latens via detta stenålderskort). Inser förstås att 0404 inte går att hålla vid liv för evigt så till sist lär jag få krypa till korset och acceptera högre latens.

Men bortsett ifrån allt detta så är det ett hyggligt bra audio-interface.
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