SKU: PRE-QUANTUM
UPC: 673454005718
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RRP: $2235.28
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Description
PreSonus Quantum Thunderbolt Audio Interface/Studio Command Center
Your expandable, ultra-high definition recording system.
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.
Features
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)
Specifications
Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for the Quantum Interface.
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 or 2.0 port (NOTE: Your computer's motherboard must support Thunderbolt)
- 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
Note: The minimum system requirements may differ for DAWs other than Studio One. Please check the requirements for your DAW of choice with its manufacturer.
Note that the speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. Also, a more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM) will allow for lower latency (signal delay) than you might experience while monitoring audio signals.
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 |
Headphone Outputs |
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|---|---|
| Type | ¼” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced, x2 |
| Maximum Output Level | 175 mW/channel (56Ω load) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB, 48 kHz) |
| Dynamic Range | > 110 dB (A-wtd) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | < 0.03% (1 kHz) |
| Headphone Impedance (working range) | 16Ω to 300Ω |
Crosstalk |
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|---|---|
| Input to Input | < -110 dB |
| Output to Output | < -115 dB |
| Input to Output | < -120 dB |
Signal Level LEDs |
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|---|---|
| Clip | -0.5 dBFS |
| Signal 1 | -2 dBFS |
| Signal 2 | -4 dBFS |
| Signal 3 | -6 dBFS |
| Signal 4 | -10 dBFS |
| Signal 5 | -20 dBFS |
| Signal 6 | -30 dBFS |
| Signal 7 | -50 dBFS |
Digital Audio |
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|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 2 |
| 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 |
Physical |
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| Dimensions | |
| Height | 1.75" (44.45 mm) |
| Depth | 7" (177.8 mm) |
| Width | 19" (482.6 mm) |
| Weight | 6 lbs (2.72 kg) |
- SKU
- PRE-QUANTUM
- Barcode
- 930249000253
- Brand
- PreSonus
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