Description
Presonus Quantum 26×32 Thunderbolt 2 Audio Interface
Audiophile-grade digital converters, low-jitter clocking, and recallable preamps add up to a superior recording and listening experience.
The Quantum-series proprietary Thunderbolt driver was written from the ground up to deliver ultra-low-latency performance while maximizing efficiency. Cutting-edge 24-bit, 192 kHz converters with 120 dB of dynamic range and superior low-jitter clocking, coupled with our ultra-transparent XMAX-Remote preamps, result in superb audio quality with the lowest roundtrip latency of any audio interface available (< 1 ms*).
The Quantum 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.
Quantum Thunderbolt audio interfaces are fully integrated with to provide unparalleled control over your hardware right from your recording environment. Launch Studio One, and you’ll find full preamp control, talkback, and speaker switching integrated into your Studio One console. Need to track away from your computer? Launch on your iPad® or Android™ tablet. Quantum preamps can be also controlled via MIDI in Pro Tools, Logic, or Live so you can save the settings with your recordings.
Record and monitor from your favorite DAW with any plug-in engaged. Take advantage of onboard mix features like Mute, Dim, Mono, and integrated Talkback. Regardless of your studio’s size, Quantum audio interfaces streamline your recording process—you’ll make better music, faster.
SPECS:
Microphone Preamp |
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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 |
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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 |
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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, unity gain, 96 kHz) |
Dynamic Range | > 118 dB (A-wtd, min. gain) |
Total Harmonic Distortion | < 0.005% (1 kHz, min. gain) |
Input Impedance | 10 kΩ |
Main and Line Outputs |
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Type | ¼” TRS Female, impedance balanced, DC Coupled |
Maximum Output Level | +18 dBu (Balanced) |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±0.15 dB, unity gain, 96 kHz) |
Dynamic Range | > 118 dB (A-wtd) |
Total Harmonic Distortion | < 0.0035% (1 kHz, +4 dBu) |
Output Impedance | 51Ω |
Digital Audio |
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Connection Type | Thunderbolt* |
ADC Dynamic Range | 120 dB (A-wtd) |
DAC Dynamic Range | 120 dB (A-wtd) |
Bit Depth | 24 bits |
Internally Supported Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz |
Clock |
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Jitter | < 70 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
Jitter Attenuation | > 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out) |
Power |
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12 VDC, 5A, external power supply |