Presonus Quantum HD2

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20 x 24 USB 2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C Connection

Conversion with up to 32-bit/192 kHz
2 Combo input mic/line: XLR/jack
2 Instrument inputs on the front
48 V Phantom power
2 MAX-HD preamps with 75 dB gain each
Auto Gain function
2 Re-Amp outputs
Control functions such as pre-amplification and phantom power directly from Studio One or the Universal Control app
High-resolution full-colour screen for monitoring the input and output levels
Loopback function
2x ADAT input and output and stereo S/PDIF input and output
2 Balanced TRS main outputs and 2 TRS jack line outputs
Integrated speaker switching for the use of up to 2 pairs of speakers
Stereo headphone output
MIDI In and Out
Latency-free monitoring
System requirements Interface: Windows 10 or later, Mac OSX 10.14 or later
Dimensions (W x D x H): 215 x 190 x 48 mm
Weight: 1.32 kg
Includes 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable, breakout cable for MIDI and S/PDIF, 12 months Studio One+ with access to Studio One Professional Edition, add-ons and more, plus a perpetual licence for Studio One Professional

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Available since May 2024

Item number 588792

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Recording / Playback Channels 20x24

Number of Mic Inputs 2

Number of Line Inputs 2

Instrument Inputs 2

Number of Line Outs 4

Headphone Outs 1

Phantom power Yes

Number of S/PDIF Connectors 1

Number of ADAT Connectors 2

Numer of AES/EBU Connectors 0

Number of MADI Connectors 0

Ethernet 0

Other Connectors No

MIDI interface Yes

Word Clock No

Max. sample rate (kHz) 192 kHz

Max. resolution in bit 32 bit

USB Bus-Powered No

Incl. power supply Yes

USB Version 2.0

Width in mm 215 mm

Depth in mm 190 mm

Height in mm 48 mm

Connection Format USB port Type C

Included in delivery 1.5m USB-C to USB-C cable, breakout cable for MIDI and S/PDIF, 12 months Studio One+ with access to Studio One Professional Edition, add-ons and more, plus a perpetual licence for Studio One Professional

Zero latency monitoring 1

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Comprehensive audio interface

The Presonus Quantum HD2 is an audio interface capable of transmitting via up to 20 inputs and 24 outputs – to manage this extraordinary workload, its rear panel comes fitted out with dual mic/line inputs, one S/PDIF, two optical I/Os, and four line outs. On the front, there are two additional line inputs for connecting guitars and basses, as well as two line outs, which are handy for sending signals to external studio equipment. All this is rounded off with two headphone outputs, and of course the front panel is also where all the important recording parameters are controlled. The Quantum HD2's Auto Gain function means there is no need for any levelling before recording a take. The PreSonus MAX-HD technology ensures transparent and precise sound over a wide frequency range with up to +75dB of gain, and the whole setup allows musicians to make intuitive yet high-quality recordings.

Flexible connections for high-quality recordings

The rear panel of the PreSonus Quantum HD2 is equipped with two mic/line inputs and outputs, which include XLR/jack combo sockets for maximum flexibility. This doesn't just enable the connection of microphones: Line levels can also be received via the mic jacks, for example from keyboards or digital pianos. To the left are the four studio monitor connections, for two pairs that can be used for flexible monitoring. MIDI data can be transmitted via the S/PDIF connection, and the integrated preamps can process signals in a quality of up to 192kHz and 24 bit, with a dynamic range of 117dB(A). There are two inputs on the front panel suitable for connecting two electric guitars, which represent a high-impedance signal source for an audio interface: The ports were developed as part of a collaboration with guitar manufacturer Fender, so the sound quality is outstanding.

Perfectly equipped for studio recordings

The PreSonus Quantum HD2 was designed for musicians and content creators who want to make high-quality recordings from up to four analogue signal sources at the same time. Success is virtually guaranteed because the device can be used so intuitively – the Auto Gain function in particular helps make spontaneous recordings a reality. These options can also be expanded by including digital inputs and outputs via the rear panel. If phantom power is activated, condenser microphones can be used for more precise recordings, while low latency during recordings is a given thanks to the drivers specially developed by PreSonus – this is particularly useful for live applications. The loopback function makes it easy to record monitor mixes via virtual channels, and for the most demanding recordings, special settings can be made via the Universal Control app to perfectly customise every aspect.

About PreSonus

Presonus is a US company founded in 1995 by Jim Odom and Brian Smith in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm designs hardware and software at both professional and more affordable levels for musicians and producers. Presonus first made a splash in the mid-1990s with the DCP8, an eight-channel analogue compressor/limiter/gate with fader and mute automation that could be digitally controlled by MIDI. In the early 2000s followed a series of microphone amplifiers and the first audio interfaces for the then-emerging home studio scene. Today, the company's product range includes audio interfaces, microphone preamps, digital mixing consoles, and studio monitors as well as the established DAW software Studio One.

Perfect levels for every recording

The Universal Control app from Presonus can be installed on all computers and mobile devices, offering flexibility when recording while maintaining perfect levels in a wide variety of scenarios. Among other things, the app can be used to control the gain of the preamps and the phantom power for the connected condenser microphones. The bespoke modern preamps use digitally controlled analogue technology and ensure low-noise recording. A twelve-month licence for the PreSonus Studio One+ DAW is included in the purchase price, as well as access to the One Professional Edition and other add-ons, so users can start producing content straight away. For monitoring in that ideal sweet spot, two studio monitor pairs (sold separately) can be set up at an angle of 30° to each other.

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luchof26 13.10.2024

Everything from the mic pres, to the AD/DA, to the guitar ins, to the headphone amp is great. I have yet to try the Reamping outs. I assume that it is as good as everything else in this unit. Also there is the possibility to add 16 additional I/O with ADAT expansion. Please notice that this is not SPDIF Toslink, just works with ADAT connections. A small disappointment since I have some external DACs that I would have liked to have the option to connect. Still I can connect them with the Spdif included in the interface as well. The only thing that was a little disappointing was the drivers. I'm opening projects I was able to open with my previous RME digiface (using Ferrofish converters A16 MK ii) and I get stuttering. Even putting the buffer to the maximum doesn't help that much. In the worst case scenario I can still connect it via ADAT to my Digiface and use the amazing RME drivers with this Presonus. I find that I use plugins less with this unit since the D/A is of very high quality (maybe I was overusing a little too much vst's in my projects anyways). Also nice that the unit looks and feels great. The biggest surprises were the instrument in and the mic pres. Both sound amazing with anything I tested them with. Have some patience with the universal control software, just as with Totalmix it takes some time to learn. Highly recommended even compared to units that cost 2 or 3 times its price.

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Klein aber Oho

dbk3r 19.08.2024

Da mein aktuelles Interface (Quantum 2626 ) leider nicht mehr meinen Ansprüchen gerecht war , suchte ich ein Audio Interface, welches sehr kurze Latenzen vorweist, ein direktes Monitoring unterstützt und ein Loopback Kanal zur Aufzeichnung z.B. in OBS bereitstellt.
Ausserdem sollten per ADAT noch weitere 16 IN/OUT nutzbar bleiben.

So bin ich auf das Quantum HD2 gestoßen.
Kompakt und es entspricht all meinen Anforderungen.

In Studio One 6 messe ich 2-5 ms Latenzen im Low-Latency-Mode, kann aber auch auf das direkt Monitoring umschalten, wenn der Artist bei der Aufnahme nicht mit den Latenzen klar kommt.
Im Treiber werden auch gleich 2 Stereo Loopback Kanäle angeboten, auf welche natürlich auch unterschiedlichen Quellen gelegt werden können.
Somit lässt sich auch mit OBS aufzeichnen.
Der Support bei Presonus ist übrigens sehr zufriedenstellend, weiter so!
Alles in Allem bin ich sehr zufrieden und muss sagen, dieses Interface ist das beste, welches ich bisher nutzen oder testen durfte.

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Renardo 11.12.2024

Ich glaube ich habe mit dem Quantum HD2 ein durchaus potentes Interface gekauft, konnte es aber noch nicht ausgiebig testen. Vorab aber möchte ich einen kurzen Tip für die Installation des zum Gerät gehörenden Programms "Universal Control" geben. Beim Mac OS ist es notwendig, die so genannten Treibererweiterungen zu aktivieren. Hierzu geht man zu den "Systemeinstellungen", dann zu "Anmeldeobjekte und Erweiterungen", dann zu den "Treibererweiterungen" und schließlich klickt man noch auf das kleine "i" rechts davon.

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Presonus Quantum HD2

20 x 24 USB 2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C Connection

Comprehensive audio interface