Presonus Quantum HD8 B-Stock

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26 x 30 USB 2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C Connection

Conversion with up to 32-bit/192 kHz
8 Combo input mic/line: XLR/jack
2 Instrument inputs on the front
48 V Phantom power
8 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 8 TRS jack line outputs
Integrated speaker switching for the use of multiple speaker pairs
2 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): 483 x 219 x 44 mm
Weight: 2.86 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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Item number 593572

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The ultimate 19" rack interface

The Presonus Quantum HD8 is an audio interface for a 19" rack capable of transmitting via up to 26 inputs and 30 outputs – to manage this phenomenal workload, its rear panel comes fitted out with eight mic/line inputs, one S/PDIF, two optical I/Os, eight line outs, and word clock inputs. On the front panel, 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 HD8's Auto Gain function means there is no need for any levelling before recording a take, and PreSonus MAX-HD technology ensures transparent and precise sound over a wide frequency range, with up to +75dB of gain. 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 HD( is equipped with eight mic/line inputs and outputs, which are combined in an XLR hybrid jack 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 eight connections for studio monitors, enabling a full 7.1 surround set-up. 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 24Bit, 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 any 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 compact PreSonus Quantum HD8 was designed for studio users who need to make high-quality recordings from up to ten signal sources at the same time. Despite its scope, the device is incredibly intuitive to use – the Auto Gain function in particular helps make spontaneous recordings a reality. 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 – each of the mic/line ins has a level display, making it easy to monitor what is being recorded. For the most demanding recordings, unique settings can be input via the Universal Control app to perfectly customise every aspect of each recording.

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, as well as 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 DAW PreSonus Studio One+ 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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