PRESONUS Quantum 2

Taking full advantage of the high-speed Thunderbolt bus and ADAT Optical I/O, the PreSonus® Quantum 2 audio/MIDI interface delivers up to 22 inputs and 24 outputs, with extremely low latency. Boasting superb audio quality; 24-bit, 192 kHz recording and playback; recallable XMAX microphone preamps; and the ability to expand your system as your needs grow, it’s a great choice for a wide variety of professional and semi-pro producers and electronic musicians.

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Product Specs

General Features
  • 22×24 Thunderbolt™ 2 ultra-low-latency audio interface (Thunderbolt 3 compatible)
  • PreSonus’ fastest interface; record direct to DAW (no DSP)
  • Stack up to four Quantum interfaces via Thunderbolt for a monster system
  • Assignable output level control
  • 6 8-segment LED meters (4 input, 2 output)
Integrated Software
  • Tight integration with included Studio One® Artist DAW software (Mac/Windows) for multitrack music production and studio command features
  • Wireless control over preamp levels from free UC Surface touch-control software (Mac®/Windows®/iPad®/Android™) and from free Studio One Remote for iPad
  • Compatible with most recording software for Mac and Windows
  • Studio Magic Plug-in Suite included
Flexible Connectivity
  • Simultaneous I/O up to 22 inputs/24 outputs (at 44.1 or 48 kHz)
  • 2 front-panel combo microphone/instrument inputs
  • 2 rear-panel combo microphone/line-level inputs
  • 4 XMAX remote-controllable, Class A mic preamps with individually switched 48V phantom power
  • 4 balanced ¼” TRS line-level outputs
  • Line outputs are DC coupled for sending control voltages for analog gear
  • ADAT Optical/Dual SMUX inputs/outputs: 16×16 channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz; 8×8 channels at 88.2 or 96 kHz
  • Stereo S/PDIF coaxial input and output
  • 1 high-volume headphone output with dedicated volume controls
Digitalia
  • Thunderbolt 2 high-speed bus (Thunderbolt 3 compatible)
  • 24-bit resolution and up to 192 kHz sampling rate
  • Top-quality 120 dB A/D/A converters
  • BNC word clock input and output with low-jitter clocking
  • MIDI I/O on 5-pin DIN connectors
Physical
  • Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
  • 12 VDC external power supply (included)