PreSonus QUANTUM 26x32 Channel Thunderbolt 2 Audio Interface

Taking full advantage of the high-speed Thunderbolt™ 2 bus and ADAT Optical I/O, the PreSonus® Quantum audio/MIDI interface delivers up to 26 inputs and 32 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.

The Quantum offers two combo mic/line/instrument inputs and six combo mic/line inputs, each with a digitally-controlled XMAX preamp and individual +48V phantom power. You also get two ¼-inch TRS main outputs, eight ¼-inch TRS aux outputs, and two independent headphone outs with dedicated volume controls. But that’s just the start. With ADAT Optical I/O and S/PDIF stereo digital I/O, you can have up to 18 digital inputs and outputs. And if you need even more I/O channels, you can stack up to four Quantum interfaces via Thunderbolt to create a monster system with up to 96 in and out. BNC word clock I/O ensures your Quantum and other digital audio devices operate in tight sync. And of course you get MIDI I/O, too.

General Features

• 26x32 Thunderbolt 2 ultra-low-latency audio interface
• PreSonus’ fastest interface; record direct to DAW (no DSP)
• Stack up to four Quantum interfaces via Thunderbolt for a monster system
• Talkback switch and internal Talkback microphone
• Mute/Dim and Mono switches
• Assignable output level control
• 10 8-segment LED meters (8 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®) and from free Studio One Remote for iPad
• Compatible with most recording software for Mac and Windows

Flexible Connectivity

• Simultaneous I/O up to 26 inputs/32 outputs (at 44.1 or 48 kHz)
• 2 front-panel combo microphone/instrument/line inputs
• 6 rear-panel combo microphone/line-level inputs
• 8 XMAX remote-controllable, Class A mic preamps with individually switched 48V phantom power
• 2 balanced ¼” TRS line-level main outputs
• 8 balanced ¼” TRS line-level outputs
• Line outputs are DC coupled for sending control voltages for analog gear
• ADAT Optical/Dual SMUX inputs/outputs: 16x16 channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz; 8x8 channels at 88.2 or 96 kHz
• Stereo S/PDIF coaxial input and output
• 2 high-volume headphone outputs with dedicated volume controls

Digitalia

• Thunderbolt 2 high-speed bus
• 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
• 1U rack-mountable
• 12 VDC external power supply (included)