Quantum ES 2 USB-C Audio Interface
2 x 2, 24-bit / 192 kHz Recording Interface with 6-Month Studio One Pro+ Membership Included
2 x 2, 24-bit / 192 kHz Recording Interface with 6-Month Studio One Pro+ Membership Included
Capture your creativity with the Quantum ES 2. The next generation of PreSonus audio interfaces, the Quantum ES 2 is the culmination of nearly 30 years of PreSonus expertise, delivering pristine preamps and class-leading converters for self-made audio creators.
Features
- High Performance Signal Flow – Custom low-latency drivers and low-noise converters.
- All-New MAX-HD Mic Preamps – The culmination of 30 years of innovation, our rigorously redesigned preamps feature digitally-controlled analog with +75 dB of gain range.
- Co-Developed with Fender® – Front-facing instrument input engineered for guitarists by industry-leading experts.
- Professional Recording Software Included – 6-months of Studio One Pro+ with full access to Studio One, add-ons, and more.
- Auto Gain – Dial in recording-ready levels, hassle-free.
- Universal Control App – Full control and metering from your mobile device, desktop, or tablet.
2 x 2, 24-bit / 192 kHz Recording Interface with 6-Month Studio One Pro+ Membership Included
Capture your creativity with the Quantum ES 2. The next generation of PreSonus audio interfaces, the Quantum ES 2 is the culmination of nearly 30 years of PreSonus expertise, delivering pristine preamps and class-leading converters for self-made audio creators.
Features
- High Performance Signal Flow – Custom low-latency drivers and low-noise converters.
- All-New MAX-HD Mic Preamps – The culmination of 30 years of innovation, our rigorously redesigned preamps feature digitally-controlled analog with +75 dB of gain range.
- Co-Developed with Fender® – Front-facing instrument input engineered for guitarists by industry-leading experts.
- Professional Recording Software Included – 6-months of Studio One Pro+ with full access to Studio One, add-ons, and more.
- Auto Gain – Dial in recording-ready levels, hassle-free.
- Universal Control App – Full control and metering from your mobile device, desktop, or tablet.
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Highlights & specs
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 Access Included.
Your hardware registration includes a 6-month stackable membership to Studio One Pro+ featuring unlimited access to the latest version of Studio One Pro and all the extras.
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.
Controls and Connections
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Headphone JackOne - 1/4" TRS Female Stereo
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ConnectivityUSB-C®
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MIDI I/O3.5 mm Type-B
Microphone Preamp
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Microphone Input Connection TypeXLR Female (Combo), Balanced
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Total Harmonic Distortion0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
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Gain Control Range75 dB
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Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level+14 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
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Phantom Power+48 VDC
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Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
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Microphone Preamp Input Impedance1600 Ohms
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Dynamic Range113 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
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Equivalent Input Noise-129 dBu (Maximum Gain, 150 Ohms, 22 kHz BW, A-Weighted)
Instrument Inputs
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Instrument Inputs Impedance1M Ohms
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Instrument Inputs Maximum Level+15 dBu (Unbalanced, Minimum Gain)
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Gain Range75 dB
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Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
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Dynamic Range111 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
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Total Harmonic Distortion0.002% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
Line Inputs
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Line Inputs Maximum Level+15 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
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Line Inputs Gain Range+/- 10 dB
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Line Inputs Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
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Line Inputs Dynamic Range114 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
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Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
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Line Inputs Impedance10K Ohms
Main and Line Outputs
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Main And Line Outputs Maximum Level+15 dBu (Balanced)
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Main And Line Outputs Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
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Main And Line Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)
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Main And Line Outputs Dynamic Range117 dB (A-Weighted)
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Main And Line Outputs Output Impedance51 Ohms
Headphone Outputs
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Headphone Outputs Maximum Output7.5 dBu (50 Ohms)
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Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
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Dynamic Range111 dB (A-Weighted)
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Total Harmonic Distortion0.02% (1 kHz)
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Headphone Outputs Impedance Working Range22 Ohms
Digital Audio
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Digital Audio Dynamic Range120 dB
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Digital Audio Bit Depth24-bit
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Supported Sample Rates44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 (kHz)
Weights and Dimensions
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Height1.9" (48.3 mm)
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Depth6.2" (158 mm)
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Width6.9" (175 mm)
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Weight1.5 lb. (0.68 kg)
Accessories
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Included Accessories1.5M USB-C to USB-C cable
