Presonus Quantum ES 2 USB-C Audio Interface
2 x 2, 24-bit / 192 kHz Recording Interface with 6-Month Studio One+ Membership Included
Capture your creativity with the Quantum ES 2. The next generation of PreSonus audio interfaces, the Quantum ES 2 is the culmination of nearly 30 years of PreSonus expertise, delivering pristine preamps and class-leading converters for self-made audio creators.
FEATURES
- High Performance Signal Flow – Custom low-latency drivers and low-noise converters.
- All-New MAX-HD Mic Preamps – The culmination of 30 years of innovation, Presonus' rigorously redesigned preamps feature digitally-controlled analog with +75 dB of gain range.
- Co-Developed with Fender® – Front-facing instrument input engineered for guitarists by industry-leading experts.
- Professional Recording Software Included – 6 months of Studio One+ with full access to Studio One, add-ons, and more.
- Auto Gain – Dial in recording-ready levels, hassle-free.
- Universal Control App – Full control and metering from your mobile device, desktop, or tablet.
High Performance Signal Flow
Presonus' custom low-latency driver provides exceptionally low signal lag when recording, and high-performance converters complete the front end to ensure that you sound your best throughout your entire signal chain.
All-New Max-HD Mic Preamps
The Quantum ES 2 features two newly designed mic preamps with +75 dB of gain. The culmination of 30 years of innovation, MAX-HD preamps are transparent, low-noise, and digitally-controlled analog, making them ideally suited to today’s most popular microphones.
Co-developed With Fender
Built by the best ears in the business, guitarists and bassists will love the instrument input co-developed with Fender engineers – industry experts who designed them specifically for guitar and bass.
Professional Recording Software Included
Leap into 6 months of Studio One+ with access to Studio One Professional Edition, add-ons, and more.
Auto Gain
An Auto Gain button sets the perfect gain level for your microphones and instruments, so you get the perfect take every time.
Universal Control App
Quantum works on any mobile or desktop device, so you’re ready to record whenever inspiration strikes – whether on your phone, tablet, or in your home studio. Critical preamp functions like preamp gain, phantom power, and more can be controlled with the Quantum ES 2’s top panel, or right from Studio One and the Universal Control app, so you can dial in the perfect gain staging without looking away from your recording session.
SPECIFICATIONS
Controls and Connections
- Headphone Jack: 1/4" TRS Female Stereo
- Connectivity: USB-C
- MIDI I/O: 3.5 mm Type-B
Microphone Preamp
- Microphone Input Connection Type: XLR Female (Combo), Balanced
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
- Gain Control Range: 75 dB
- Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level: +14 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
- Phantom Power: +48 VDC
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
- Microphone Preamp Input Impedance: 1600 Ohms
- Dynamic Range: 113 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
- Equivalent Input Noise: -129 dBu (Maximum Gain, 150 Ohms, 22 kHz BW, A-Weighted)
Instrument Inputs
- Instrument Inputs Impedance: 1M Ohms
- Instrument Inputs Maximum Level: +15 dBu (Unbalanced, Minimum Gain)
- Gain Range: 75 dB
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
- Dynamic Range: 111 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.002% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
Line Inputs
- Line Inputs Maximum Level: +15 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
- Line Inputs Gain Range: +/- 10 dB
- Line Inputs Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
- Line Inputs Dynamic Range: 114 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
- Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
- Line Inputs Impedance: 10K Ohms
Main and Line Outputs
- Main And Line Outputs Maximum Level: +15 dBu (Balanced)
- Main And Line Outputs Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
- Main And Line Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)
- Main And Line Outputs Dynamic Range: 117 dB (A-Weighted)
- Main And Line Outputs Output Impedance: 51 Ohms
Headphone Outputs
- Headphone Outputs Maximum Output: 7.5 dBu (50 Ohms)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
- Dynamic Range: 111 dB (A-Weighted)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.02% (1 kHz)
- Headphone Outputs Impedance Working Range: 22 Ohms
Digital Audio
- Digital Audio Dynamic Range: 120 dB
- Digital Audio Bit Depth: 24-bit
- Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 (kHz)
Weights and Dimensions
- Height: 1.9" (48.3 mm)
- Depth: 6.2" (158 mm)
- Width: 6.9" (175 mm)
- Weight: 1.5 lb. (0.68 kg)
Accessories
- Included Accessories
- 1.5M USB-C to USB-C cable
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