PreSonus Quantum ES 2 USB-C Audio Interface: 2 x 2, 24-bit / 192 kHz Recording Interface with Studio One Pro Perpetual License Included
Capture your creativity with the Quantum ES 2 - the recording interface for self-made musicians and audio creators.
The culmination of 30 years of innovation, the Quantum ES 2 features two newly redesigned high-definition MAX-HD mic preamps with +75 dB of gain, making it ideally suited for today's most popular microphones. Guitarists and bassists will love the instrument input, co-developed with Fender engineers. An Auto Gain button sets the perfect gain level for your microphones and instruments, while an illuminated push encoder provides flexible control over gain level and output volume. And bright and responsive LED metering provides easy visual feedback for your inputs and outputs, making it great for self-produced recording.
Product Features:
High Performance Signal Flow
Custom low-latency drivers and low-noise converters.
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.
Studio One Pro 7 DAW Software Included
Your hardware registration includes a perpetual License to Studio One Pro.
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 Pro and the Universal Control app, so you can dial in the perfect gain staging without looking away from your recording session.
Product Specifications:
Accessories
Included Accessories: 1.5M USB-C to USB-C cable
Electronics
Connectivity: USB-C
Headphone Jack: One - 1/4" TRS Female Stereo
Phantom Power: +48 VDC
General
Color: Black
Product Name: Quantum ES 2 USB-C Audio Interface
Series: Quantum
Inputs
Instrument Inputs Dynamic Range: 111 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
Instrument Inputs Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
Instrument Inputs Gain Range: 75 dB
Instrument Inputs Maximum Level: +15 dBu (Unbalanced, Minimum Gain)
Line Inputs Dynamic Range: 114 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
Line Inputs Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
Line Inputs Gain Range: +/- 10 dB
Line Inputs Impedance: 10K Ohms
Line Inputs Maximum Level: +15 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
Microphone Input Connection Type: XLR Female (Combo), Balanced
Microphone Preamp Dynamic Range: 113 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
Microphone Preamp Equivalent Input Noise: -129 dBu (Maximum Gain, 150 Ohms, 22 kHz BW, A-Weighted)
Microphone Preamp Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
Microphone Preamp Gain Control Range: 75 dB
Microphone Preamp Input Impedance: 1600 Ohms
Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level: +14 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
Microphone Preamp Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
Measurements
Product Depth: 6.2" (158 mm)
Product Height: 1.9" (48.3 mm)
Product Height/Length: 1.9" (48.3 mm)
Product Weight: 1.5 lb. (0.68 kg)
Product Width: 6.9" (175 mm)
Miscellaneous
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 (kHz)
Output
Headphone Outputs Dynamic Range: 111 dB (A-Weighted)
Headphone Outputs Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
Headphone Outputs Impedance Working Range: 22 Ohms
Headphone Outputs Maximum Output: 7.5 dBu (50 Ohms)
Headphone Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.02% (1 kHz)
Main And Line Outputs Dynamic Range: 117 dB (A-Weighted)
Main And Line Outputs Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
Main And Line Outputs Maximum Level: +15 dBu (Balanced)
Main And Line Outputs Output Impedance: 51 Ohms
Main And Line Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)
Main Outputs Connection Type: 1/4" TRS Female
Performance
Digital Audio Bit Depth: 24-bit
Digital Audio Dynamic Range: 120 dB
