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PreSonus’ Next Quantum Leap
Four new feature-rich USB-C interfaces from PreSonus with new preamps.
9 May 2024
Quantum, the next generation of PreSonus audio interfaces. The culmination of nearly 30 years of PreSonus expertise, Quantum delivers newly-redesigned MAX-HD preamps, class-leading converters, front-facing instrument inputs co-developed with industry-leading experts at Fender, and stunning, high-fidelity performance for self-made audio creators and professional studio sessions.
ES2 Details
- 2 x 2, 24-bit/192kHz USB-C Audio Interface
- High-performance converters let you hear and capture audio with stunning clarity and fidelity.
- Custom low-latency driver provides exceptionally low audio latencies when recording.
- All-new, next-generation PreSonus MAX-HD preamp provides transparency and accuracy across the frequency range with +75 dB of gain to maximise the performance for a wide range of today’s most popular microphones for modern recording and broadcast.
- Auto Gain button sets the perfect gain level for your microphones and instruments, so you get the perfect take every time.
- Critical preamp functions like preamp gain, phantom power, and more can be controlled right from Studio One or the Universal Control app, in addition to hardware, so you can dial in the perfect gain staging without looking away from your recording session.
- Bright and responsive LED metering lets you keep an eye on your input and output meters, perfect when recording alone.
- 2 balanced 1⁄4-inch TRS main outputs and high-power headphone output for flexible monitoring.
- Loopback audio makes creating monitor and streaming mixes quick and easy.
Quantum ES 4 Details
- 4 x 4, 24-bit/192kHz USB-C Audio Interface
- High-performance converters let you hear and capture audio with stunning clarity and fidelity.
- Custom low-latency driver provides exceptionally low audio latencies when recording.
- All-new, next-generation PreSonus MAX-HD preamp design provides transparency and accuracy across the frequency range with +75dB of gain to maximise the performance for a wide range of today’s most popular microphones for modern recording and broadcast.
- Auto Gain button sets the perfect gain level for your microphones and instruments, so you get the perfect take every time.
- Control your Quantum ES right from Studio One and the Universal Control app, in addition to hardware, so you can adjust preamp gain, toggle phantom power, adjust channel settings, and more without looking away from your recording session. Perfect for dialling in optimal gain staging.
- Bright and responsive LED metering lets you keep an eye on your input and output meters, perfect when recording alone.
- 2 balanced 1⁄4-inch TRS main outputs plus 2 balanced 1⁄4-inch TRS line outputs and 2 high-power headphone outputs for flexible monitoring. And built-in speaker switching lets you check your mix on multiple sets of studio monitors.
- Loopback audio makes creating monitor and streaming mixes quick and easy.
Quantum HD 2 Details
- 20 x 24, 32-bit 192 kHz USB-C Audio Interface
- High-performance converters with 124 dB dynamic range let you hear and capture audio with stunning clarity and fidelity.
- Custom low-latency driver provides exceptionally low audio latencies when recording.
- Two all-new, next-generation PreSonus MAX-HD preamps provide transparency and accuracy across the frequency range with +75 dB of gain to maximise the performance for today’s most popular studio microphones for modern recording and broadcast.
- Discreet phantom power means consistent, full power for microphones that require it, so you’ll get the most from your high-performance studio microphones.
- 2 Re-amp outputs let you send audio from your DAW to your favourite outboard gear and record it again, so you can experiment with different amps, pedals, and mic placement to get the exact sound you want without cutting multiple takes.
- Control your Quantum HD 2 right from Studio One and our Universal Control app, in addition to hardware – so you can adjust preamp gain, toggle phantom power, adjust channel settings, and more without looking away from your recording session. Perfect for dilaling in optimal gain staging.
- A full-colour, high-resolution screen lets you keep an eye on your input and output meters while an illuminated push encoder provides fast, intuitive control over channel and output settings.
- 16 channels of ADAT Optical input (up to 48kHz) plus stereo S/PDIF I/O make connecting your digital gear fast and easy.
- 2 balanced 1⁄4-inch TRS main outputs plus 2 balanced 1⁄4-inch TRS line outputs and 1 high-power headphone output gives you flexible monitoring, while built-in speaker switching allows you to check your mix on multiple sets of studio monitors.
- DSP monitor mixer plus loopback audio make creating monitor and streaming mixes quick and easy.
Quantum HD 8 Details
- 26 x 30, 32-bit/192kHz USB-C Audio Interface
- High-performance converters with 124dB dynamic range let you hear and capture audio with stunning clarity and fidelity.
- A custom low-latency driver provides exceptionally low audio latencies when recording.
- Eight all-new, next-generation PreSonus MAX-HD preamps provide transparency and accuracy across the frequency range with +75dB of gain to maximise the performance of today’s most popular microphones for modern recording and broadcast.
- Discreet phantom power means consistent, full power for microphones that require it, so you’ll get the most from your high-performance studio microphones.
- 2 Re-amp outputs let you send audio from your DAW to your favourite outboard gear and record it again so you can experiment with different amps, pedals, and mic placement to get the exact sound you want without cutting multiple takes.
- Control your Quantum HD 8 right from Studio One and the Universal Control app, in addition to hardware, so you can adjust preamp gain, toggle phantom power, channel settings, and more without looking away from your recording session. Perfect for dialling in optimal gain staging.
- A full-colour, high-resolution screen lets you keep an eye on your input and output meters while an illuminated push encoder provides fast, intuitive control over channel and output settings.
- 16 channels of ADAT Optical input (up to 48kHz) plus stereo S/PDIF I/O make connecting your digital gear fast and easy.
- ADAT standalone mode adds 8 pres and 10 outputs to your existing audio interface – so you can connect up to two additional Quantum HD 8s through ADAT for a total of 24 mic pres at sample rates up to 48kHz.
- 2 balanced 1⁄4-inch TRS main outputs plus 8 balanced 1⁄4-inch TRS line outputs and 2 high-power headphone outputs give you flexible monitoring, while built-in speaker switching allows you to check your mix on multiple sets of studio monitors.
- DSP monitor mixer plus loopback audio make creating monitor and streaming mixes quick and easy.
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