PreSonus Quantum 2 22x24 Thunderbolt 2 Low-latency Audio Interface
Features
- 22x24 I/O Digital Audio Interface
- Low-Latency Recording
- 24-Bit / 192 kHz, 120 dB Dynamic Range
- 4 x XLR / 1/4" Inputs with XMAX Preamps
- 18 I/O via S/PDIF & ADAT
Description
The Quantum 2 from PreSonus is a low-latency audio interface that provides up to 22 inputs and 24 outputs of combined analogue and digital connections. The unit’s convertors allow for low-latency recording as well as dynamic ranges of 120 dB on both AD (analogue to digital) and DA (digital to analogue) conversions. Furthermore, the Quantum 2 captures audio at 24-bit resolution, achieving sample rates up to 192 kHz.
For analogue I/O, the Quantum 2 provides a complement of four inputs and four outputs. Microphone inputs are PreSonus’s recallable XMAX preamps and include two combination 1/4" / XLR jacks for instruments, mic-level, or line-level signals, as well as two combination XLR/TRS jacks for balanced audio in (mic and line-level).The output section includes four 1/4" TRS outputs and a headphone jack with a dedicated volume control.
The digital I/O includes two banks of optical ADAT I/O as well as S/PDIF connections, bringing the grand total of ins and outs to 22x24. You’ll find that the unit sports BNC wordclock connections, facilitating wordclock sync with other pieces of gear in your studio such as a master clock. 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O lets you connect your MIDI controller and send MIDI signals. Six eight-segment LED metres are provided. Thunderbolt 2 ports offer connections to your host computer, and with two of them on hand, you can daisy-chain other compatible devices to and through the Quantum 2. Included with the Quantum 2 is a version of PreSonus’s DAW, Studio One Artist.
Features
- 22x24 Thunderbolt 2 ultra-low-latency audio interface
- Stack up to four Quantum interfaces via Thunderbolt
- Assignable output-level control
- 6 x 8-segment LED metres (4 input, 2 output)
- Simultaneous I/O up to 22 inputs / 24 outputs (at 44.1 or 48 kHz)
- 2 x front-panel combo microphone/instrument inputs
- 2 x rear-panel combo microphone/line-level inputs
- 4 x XMAX remote-controllable, Class A mic preamps with individually switchable 48V phantom power
- 4 x balanced 1/4” TRS line-level outputs
- Line outputs DC coupled for sending control voltages to analogue 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 control
- Thunderbolt 2 high-speed bus
- 24-bit resolution / up to 192 kHz sampling rate
- AD/DA convertors with 120 dB dynamic range
- BNC word-clock input and output with low-jitter
- MIDI I/O on 5-pin DIN connectors
- Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
- 12 VDC external power supply
- 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/Android) and from free Studio One Remote for iPad
- Compatible with most recording software for Mac and Windows
- Studio Magic Plug-in Suite included
Specifications
Resolution and Sample Rate | 24-bit / up to 192 kHz |
Dynamic Range | 120 dB |
Metres | 6 x 8-segment LED (8 input, 2 output) |
I/O | 2 x combination 1/4" / XLR input, mic/line/instrument 2 x combination 1/4" / XLR inputs, mic/line 4 x 1/4" TRS line outputs, balanced 1 x stereo 1/4" TRS output, headphone 1 x 5-pin DIN MIDI input 1 x 5-pin DIN MIDI output 2 x ADAT optical inputs 2 x ADAT optical outputs 1 x RCA, S/PDIF input 1 x RCA, S/PDIF output 1 x BNC wordclock input 1 x BNC wordclock output 2 x Thunderbolt 2 ports |
Maximum Input Level | Microphone preamp: +10 dBu (balanced, minimum gain) Instrument input: +15 dBu (unbalanced, minimum gain) Line input: +18 dBu (balanced, minimum gain) |
Gain Control Range | Microphone preamp: 60 dB Instrument input: 60 dB |
Frequency Response | Microphone preamp: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.15 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±0.22 dB, unity gain, 96 kHz) Instrument input: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.2 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±0.6 dB, unity gain, 96 kHz) Line input: 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 | Microphone preamp: > 110 dB (A-weighted, minimum gain) Instrument input: > 106 dB (A-weighted, minimum gain) Line input: > 118 dB (A-weighted, minimum gain) |
THD | Microphone preamp: < 0.005% (1 kHz, mininum gain) Instrument input: < 0.005% (1 kHz, mininum gain) Line input: < 0.005% (1 kHz, mininum gain) |
Input Impedance | Microphone preamp: 1.6 kOhms Instrument input: 1 MOhm Line input: 10 kOhms |
Maximum Output Level | Main and line outputs: +18 dBu (balanced) Headphone outputs: 175 mW / channel (56 Ohms load) |
Frequency Response | Main and line outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB unity gain, 48 kHz) 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±0.15 dB unity gain, 96 kHz) Headphones: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB, 48 kHz) |
Dynamic Range | Main and line outputs: > 118 dB (A-weighted) Headphones: > 110 dB (A-weighted) |
THD | Main and line outputs: < 0.0035% (1 kHz, +4 dBu) Headphones: 175 mW / channel (56 Ohms load) |
Output Impedance | Main and line outputs: 51 Ohms Headphones impedance: 16 to 300 Ohms |
Crosstalk | Input to input: < -110 dB Output to output: < -115 dB Input to output: < -120 dB |
Signal Level LEDs | Clip: -0.5 dBFS Signal 1: -2 dBFS Signal 2: -4 dBFS Signal 3: -6 dBFS Signal 4: -10 dBFS Signal 5: -20 dBFS |
ADC Dynamic Range | 120 dB (A-weighted) |
DAC Dynamic Range | 120 dB (A-weighted) |
Bit Depth | 24-bit |
Supported Sample Rate | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz |
Jitter | < 70 ps RMS (20 Hz to 20 kHz) |
Jitter Attenuation | > 60 dB (1 ns in = > 1 ps out) |
Power | 12 VDC, 5A, external power supply |
Dimensions (H x D x W) | 44 x 178 x 317 mm |
Weight | 2.3 kg |
In The Box
- PreSonus Quantum 2 22x24 Thunderbolt 2 Low-latency Audio Interface
- Power Supply
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
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Details
- Product: PreSonus Quantum 2 22x24 Thunderbolt 2 Low-latency Audio Interface
- Manufacturer: Presonus
- Model: QUANTUM 2
- SKU: QUANTUM 2
- RM Product #: 50733