User Manual

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3 Connecting to a Computer
3.1 Installation for Windows
Studio Series 1810c and 1824c
Owner’s Manual
3 Connecting to a Computer
Your Studio-series interface is a powerful audio interface that is
loaded with professional audio tools and flexible monitoring controls.
Before connecting to a computer, please visit www.presonus.com
to verify the latest system requirements for your interface.
Note: The speed of your processor, amount of RAM, and capacity, size, and speed of your
hard drives will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. A faster
processor and more RAM can reduce signal latency (delay) and improve overall
performance.
All PreSonus interfaces utilize the Universal Control application for firmware
updates, device sync, and sample rate (Windows only). Both the Windows ASIO
driver and UC Surface are included in the Universal Control installer for macOS
and Windows. You can download the installer from your My PreSonus user
account. To begin, you must first visit My.PreSonus.com and create or log into
your user account and register your Studio-series. Once registered, all software
downloads will be available from within your My PreSonus user account.
3.1 Installation for Windows
Connect your Studio-series to an available USB-C or USB-A (2.0 or 3.0) port
and launch the installer. The Universal Control installer will take you through
each step of the installation process. This application will install the ASIO and
WDM drivers as well as UC Surface. Please read each message carefully.
It is recommended that you quit all applications before you start the installation.
3.2 Installation for macOS
Your Studio-series interfaces are class-compliant Core Audio devices in macOS.
No driver installation is necessary. However, to take full advantage of your
Studio 1824c and 1810c’s mixing capabilities, you must install Universal Control
to launch UC Surface. Universal Control also installs any necessary firmware
updates, so it is highly recommended that you install this application.
The Universal Control installer will take you through each step of
the installation process. Please read each message carefully so that
you do not connect your Studio-series interface too soon.
Power User Tip: When the installation is complete, you will find the Universal Control
application in your Applications folder. It is recommended that you place this in your
Dock for easy access.
3.3 Firmware Updates
Universal Control is designed to verify that your Studio-series
interface has the correct firmware version installed. You will be
prompted if your Studio-series interface needs its firmware updated.
Click on the Update Firmware button to begin the update.
WARNING: Do not power off or disconnect your Studio-series interface during
the firmware update. Once the firmware update is successfully completed, you
will be alerted and instructed to reboot your device.