NAMM 2017: PreSonus adds to audio interface range with the Studio 26 and Studio 68

The Studio 6|8 is geared up for the smaller studio
The Studio 6|8 is geared up for the smaller studio

NAMM 2017: Acclaimed Louisiana-based audio hardware and software house PreSonus has launched a pair of affordable new USB 2.0 audio interfaces.

The Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 are both 24-bit/192kHz devices, featuring PreSonus preamps, MIDI I/O and "audiophile-grade digital converters".

Aimed at mobile producers and DJs, the bus-powered 2|6 features two combo mic/instrument/line inputs with phantom power and a quarter-inch headphone jack at the front, and four balanced quarter-inch jack outputs at the back (Main and Line). Intended for the home studio, the 6|8 adds to that with two rear-panel line/instrument inputs and S/PDIF I/O, but appears to require its own power supply.

Other notable features common to both include LED metering for all analogue inputs and the Main out, and the Cue Mix A/B function, which enables DJs and engineers to flip between two mixes while monitoring through headphones. As you'd expect, the Studio 2|6 and 6|8 also include PreSonus's Studio One Artist DAW for Mac and PC.

The Studio 2|6 and Studio 6|8 are both available right now from all PreSonus dealers, priced $199 and $299 respectively. Find out more on the PreSonus website.

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