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PreSonus Quantum 2 22x24 Thunderbolt Audio Interface
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Brand | PreSonus |
Connectivity Technology | USB, XLR |
Item Weight | 6 Pounds |
Operating System | Windows |
Audio Input | Optical |
About this item
- PreSonus’ Fastest and best-sounding audio/MIDI interface
- Uses high-speed Thunderbolt 2 bus
- 24-Bit resolution and up to 192 kHz sampling rate (120 dB dynamic range)
- 22x24; expandable to 80x80 by stacking up to four Quantum 2s via Thunderbolt
- 2 Combo mic/instrument inputs and 2 combo mic/line inputs, with recallable XMAX preamps
- Dual ADAT Optical, S/PDIF, MIDI, and BNC word clock I/O
- Studio One Artist and studio Magic plug-in Suite included
Product information
Item Weight | 6 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 12.5 x 18 x 2.6 inches |
ASIN | B07662TNML |
Item model number | QUANTUM 2 |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #40,123 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #288 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 5, 2017 |
Color Name | Black |
Hardware Interface | Thunderbolt |
Size | 22x24 - 4 Mic Pres |
Operating System | Windows |
Standing screen display size | 1 |
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Product Description
A great choice for a wide variety of recording environments, The 22x24-channel QUANTUM 2 is Presonus’ fastest and best-sounding audio/MIDI interface, taking advantage of the high-speed Thunderbolt 2 bus and a no-frills, direct-to-DAW (no DSP added) signal path to achieve extremely low latency. Cutting-edge 24-bit, 192 kHz converters with 120 dB of dynamic range and personas’ recallable XMAX microphone preamps combine to deliver superb audio quality. For more I/O channels, simply stack up to 4 QUANTUM 2 interfaces via Thunderbolt to create a monster 80x80 system. Using the included Studio One Artist DAW or UC surface control software, you can remote-control the preamps and many other features. To top it off, QUANTUM 2 owners get the studio magic plug-in Suite for free.
From the manufacturer
Fastest Audio Interface on the Planet
Quantum 2: 22x24 Thunderbolt Audio Interface
Your expandable, ultra-high definition audio interface.
Taking full advantage of the high-speed Thunderbolt bus and ADAT Optical I/O, the PreSonus Quantum 2 audio interface delivers up to 22 inputs and 24 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.
Overview
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We cut the wait.With the Quantum 4848, your audio interface is an integrated extension of your recording environment. Rear panel DB25 line-level I/O makes connecting your Quantum 4848 to your existing analog patchbay a breeze. With 32 channels of inputs and outputs at sample rates up to 192 kHz, you can route audio from your vintage gear and analog recording console to your DAW and back in pristine quality, capturing every nuance of your boutique equipment. Integrating digital gear is facilitated by 16 channels of ADAT I/O. For a full compliment of 48 channels of conversion, you can simply add two DigiMax DP88s via the 16 ADAT channels. A true Thunderbolt device, up to 4 Quantum 4848 interfaces can be stacked to create a 192x192 system—or combine the Quantum 4848 with Quantum and Quantum 2 interfaces to add PreSonus’ recallable XMAX Class A high-headroom preamps. |
Expandable when you need more I/O—up to 80 in and out.Every design decision during Quantum’s engineering was made with one goal in mind: speed. Quantum sports high-speed Thunderbolt connectivity and a no-frills, direct-to-DAW architecture that was designed to transport your audio to and from your DAW with an imperceptible amount of latency. Cutting-edge 24-bit, 192 kHz converters with 120 dB of dynamic range ensures the fidelity of your audio as it moves to the digital domain. |
Superior sound.Audiophile-grade digital converters, low-jitter clocking, and recallable preamps add up to a superior recording and listening experience. The Quantum 2 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. |
A superior choice for any production environment.
With its pro features and abundant I/O, the Quantum 2 audio interface fits into any recording and production environment. You get four balanced line-level outputs, all of which are DC coupled so they can provide control voltage to external analog equipment. Add that to Quantum 2’s expandability, flexible software suite, blazing speed, and superb sound quality, and you have a recording system that will be the heart of your dream studio for years to come.
Tight integration with Studio One.
With the Quantum 2, your audio interface is an integrated extension of your recording environment. The perfect companion for any recording software, the Quantum 2 comes equipped with Studio One Artist to provide you with a complete recording solution. Launch Studio One, and you’ll find full preamp control integrated into your recording environment. Need to track away from your computer? Launch Studio One Remote on your iPad.
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Sound quality | — | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Value for money | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.6 |
Tech Support | — | 4.1 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 2.8 |
Easy to use | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.5 | — |
Sold By | Alto Music | Amazon.com | Proaudiostar | Amazon.com | Gigasonic |
number of channels | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
hardware interface | thunderbolt | usb2.0 | usb c, usb2.0 | usb | — |
connectivity tech | XLR, USB | USB | USB | USB | — |
model year | 2017 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | — |
style | — | 2 Pre, 2 Line/4-out | Revelator io24 USB-C Interface | Vocaster Two | Digital |
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Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020
I bought this Personus Quantum 2 slightly used because it was a little spendy for the new price. Brand new it does not come with cables such as the thunderbolt 2 cord or the thunderbolt 3 adapter which could be very spendy if you had to buy them separately. When I bought mine used, it did include those items. It took me a while to figure out how to get this device operating with my PC laptop. When I first hooked it up, my computer said "thunderbolt device functionality might be limited." at the lower right corner of the screen. I was not a happy camper.
Because the device came with an apple thunderbolt 3 converter cable and belkin thunderbolt 2 cable, i thought maybe it was apple proprietary cables and I started buying other cables and converter boxes and spent more money on Amazon where I did not need to. I spent alot of time on my day off Saturday trying to figure out how do I get this thing to work, such as searching through google and looking through virtual bulletin boards finding information and troubleshooting my situation, calling around to local computer stores to see if they have any different cables and converter boxes.
Finally with the day almost being over with, I found out what I needed to do. The reason why it wasnt working was because my Thunderbolt 3 port was not updated. How I figured out how to update it, I went to my Acer Care Center app and updated the firstpack and secondpack. Had I known how to do this from the very start, I wouldnt be writing this review on this major headache I experienced. If you have a different pc computer, you may have a care center app from that maker and see if your Thunderbolt 3 port needs updating. The computer had to be shut down for 60 seconds. Once I rebooted, everything worked like a charm. Matter of fact the apple thunderbolt 3 converter even worked like it was suppose to.
It plays really well. I use Cubase Pro 9.5 as my daw and loaded the demo song from Steinberg to use as a benchmark and I found the settings work great setting the sample rate at around 128 to 256 samples when the song is fully loaded with audio plugins, midi instruments, and midi data. The preamps on the Quantum 2 are really nice as well and is also expandable. Now that I have this working, I am more than pleased with this product. And I hope my experience setting this up helps you to figure out what you need to do so that you dont have to go though the same headache I had to experience.
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La latenza è davvero impercettibile e la qualità sonora incredibilmente pulita.
One flaw: You can't turn the volume completely off with the main nob. I have talked by email with Presonus and they did not really help. Saying that it is a matter of gain staging. So be prepared, you will need a monitor station hooked to your Quantum 2 in order to mute the sound of your monitors...