Presonus Quantum 2 22x24 Thunderbolt Audio Interface

Presonus Quantum 2 22x24 Thunderbolt Audio Interface Overview : Fastest Audio Interface on the Planet Quantum 2: 22x24 Thunderbolt Audio Interface Your expandable, ultra-high definition audio interface Taking full advantage of the high-speed Thunderbolt bus and ADAT Optical I/O, the PreSonus Quantum 2 audio 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 We cut the wait.

Every design decision during Quantum 2’s engineering was made with one goal in mind: speed Quantum 2 sports high-speed Thunderbolt connectivity and a no-frills, direct-to- DAW architecture, with no DSP.

The result is our leanest, fastest, lowest-latency interface to date Cutting-edge 24-bit, 192 kHz converters with 120 dB of dynamic range and a surprising amount of expandability and software control options round out the package.

Expandable when you need more I/O—up to 80 in and out The Quantum 2 audio interface offers two combo mic/instrument inputs and two combo mic/line inputs, each with a digitally controlled XMAX preamp and individual +48V phantom power.

You also get four balanced ¼” TRS outputs and a headphone out with dedicated volume control 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 80 in and out.

BNC word clock I/O ensures your Quantum and other digital audio devices operate in tight syn And of course you get MIDI I/O, too Superior sound.

Audiophile-grade digital converters, low-jitter clocking, and recallable preamps add up to a superior recording and listening experience The Quantum 2 audio interface operates at up to 192 kHz for ultra-high-definition mixing and recording.

High-quality converters on every input and output provide 120 dB of dynamic range to capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally with no audible distortion And our recallable XMAX Class A analog microphone preamps deliver incredibly high headroom, deep lows, smooth highs, and a rich overall sound so you’ll hear every breath, transient, and detail in your recordings.

A superior choice for any production environment With its pro features and abundant I/O, the Quantum 2 audio interface fits into any recording and production environment.

You get four balanced line-level outputs, all of which are DC coupled so they can provide control voltage to external analog equipment Add that to Quantum 2’s expandability, flexible software suite, blazing speed, and superb sound quality, and you have a recording system that will be the heart of your dream studio for years to come.

Tight integration with Studio One With the Quantum 2, your audio interface is an integrated extension of your recording environment.

The perfect companion for any recording software, the Quantum 2 comes equipped with Studio One Artist to provide you with a complete recording solution Launch Studio One, and you’ll find full preamp control integrated into your recording environment.

Features : 22x24 Thunderbolt 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 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 for iPad and Android tablet and from free Studio One Remote for iPad and Android tablet Wired control over preamp levels from free UC Surface touch-control software for Mac and Windows computers 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: 16x16 channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz; 8x8 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 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 12 VDC external power supply (included) Computer system requirements: Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for the Quantum 2 Interface Specifications : Mac Mac OS X 10.11.6 64-bit or later Intel Core i5 or better 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) Windows Windows 10 64-bit or later Intel Core i5 or better 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) Mac and Windows Systems Thunderbolt 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 port (Note: Your computer's motherboard must support Thunderbolt.

Thunderbolt 3 requires an adapter, not included.) Internet connection (required for Studio One Activation and Content download) Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended 30 GB hard disk space Monitor with 1366x768 resolution Technical Specifications Microphone Preamp Type : XLR Female (via Combo), Balanced Maximum Input Level : +10 dBu (Balanced, min gain) Gain Control Range : 60 dB Frequency Response : 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.15 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±0.22 dB, unity gain, 96 kHz) Dynamic Range : > 110 dB (A-wtd, min.

gain) Total Harmonic Distortion : < 0.005% (1 kHz, min gain) EIN : < -131 dBu (max gain, 40Ω, 22 kHz BW, A-wtd) Input Impedance : 1.6 kΩ Phantom Power : +48V, > 8 mA per input Instrument Inputs Type : ¼” TS Female (via Combo), Unbalanced Maximum Input Level : +15 dBu (Unbalanced, min.

gain) Gain Control Range : 60 dB Frequency Response : 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.2 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±0.6 dB, unity gain, 96 kHz) Dynamic Range : > 106 dB (A-wtd, min gain) Total Harmonic Distortion : < 0.005% (1kHz, min.

gain) Input Impedance : > 1 MΩ Line Inputs Type : ¼” TRS Female (via Combo), Balanced Maximum Input Level : + 18 dBu (Balanced, min gain) Frequency Response :"20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) 20 Hz to 40 kHz : (±0.10 dB, uni\n 20 Hz to 40 kHz : (±0.10 dB, unin \n 20 Hz to 40 kHz : (±0.10 dB, unity gain, 96 kHz) n Dynamic Range : > 118 dB (A-wtd, min.

gain) n Total Harmonic Distortion : < 0.005% (1 kHz, min gain) n Input Impedance : 10 kΩ n n Main and Line Outputs n n Type : ¼” TRS Female, impedance balanced, DC coupled n Maximum Output Level : +18 dBu (Balanced) n Frequency Response : 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) n 20 Hz to 40 kHz : (±0.15 dB, unity gain, 96 kHz) n Dynamic Range : > 118 dB (A-wtd) n Total Harmonic Distortion : < 0.0035% (1 kHz, +4 dBu) n Output Impedance : 51Ω n n Headphone Outputs n n Type : ¼” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced, x2 n Maximum Output Level : 175 mW/channel (56Ω load) n Frequency Response : 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB, 48 kHz) n Dynamic Range : > 110 dB (A-wtd) n Total Harmonic Distortion : < 0.03% (1 kHz) n Headphone Impedance (working range) : 16Ω to 300Ω n n Crosstalk n n Input to Input : < -110 dB n Output to Output : < -115 dB n Input to Output : < -120 dB n Signal Level LEDs n Clip : -0.5 dBFS n Signal 1 : -2 dBFS n Signal 2 : -4 dBFS n Signal 3 : -6 dBFS n Signal 4 : -10 dBFS n Signal 5 : -20 dBFS n n Digital Audio n n Connection Type Thunderbolt n ADC Dynamic Range : 120 dB (A-wtd) n DAC Dynamic Range : 120 dB (A-wtd) n Bit Depth : 24 bits n Internally Supported Sample Rates : 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz n Clock n Jitter : < 70 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz) n Jitter Attenuation : > 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out) n Power : 12 VDC, 5A, external power supply n n Physical Dimensions n n Height : 1.75" (44 mm) Depth : 7" (178 mm) n Width : 12.5" (317 mm) Weight : 5 lbs (2.27 kg) Thunderbolt 2 (Thunderbolt 3 compatible) Made in China.