PreSonus Quantum ES 2 USB-C Audio Interface
Quantum Leaps Forward for Creator-focused Home Recording
As home recording technologies advance, so do the creative possibilities of artists and content creators. PreSonus’s Quantum ES 2 distills three decades of aural innovation into a powerful, flexible audio interface, primed for performance with unrivaled 24-bit/192kHz resolution. Its 2-channel design includes a pair of dual microphone and line inputs, as well as a dedicated guitar input that was co-designed with Fender.
State-of-the-art sound and style
Beneath its elegant form factor, the Quantum ES 2 contains an armada of premium recording tech. Custom-designed low-latency drivers are complemented by high-caliber converters to maximize clarity and signal preservation, ensuring that audio is crystal clear and brimming with detail from input to playback. For its pair of combination mic/line jacks, PreSonus debuted their next-gen MAX-HD preamps, capable of up to +75dB of gain across a formidable 20Hz–20kHz range, resulting in unmatched transparency and clarity via digitally attenuated analog character. With impressive preamp gain, phantom power, and further controls, the flexible interface seamlessly accommodates a diverse array of microphone styles and vocal deliveries for live, studio, and broadcast excellence. What’s more, the Quantum ES 2’s Auto Gain capability dials in the optimum gain levels for microphone and instrument signals, teeing you up for the perfect take every time.
Elegant interfacing with Fender-designed finesse
Through a collaborative effort with Fender, the Quantum ES 2 was engineered to facilitate recording for virtually any style and environment, including a front-mounted instrument input and headphone output, providing guitarists and bassists with pain-free, plug-and-play accessibility. Onboard LEDs give users color-coded real-time feedback through a thoughtfully arranged interface, intentionally designed to deliver relevant details without distraction. To expand the interface’s interoperative potential, the Quantum ES 2 features 3.5-millimeter MIDI I/O, while its balanced stereo output jacks are DC-coupled, opening the possibility of sending CV signals to compatible modules, synthesizers, effects units, or pedals. Plus, the Quantum ES 2 includes a built-in Loopback capability, making quick work of crafting monitor or streaming mixes.
Universal Control & Studio One+: comprehensive coverage, anywhere
With the Quantum ES 2, the talented engineers at PreSonus Engineers at PreSonus have put their multi-decade tenure at the helm of premium audio on full display. Their decision to split functionalities across the physical interface and the accompanying Universal Control app makes customizable sound and solo recording a seamless experience. Whether you’re using it on your smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet, this app is the catalyst for capturing inspiration in any recording setting. The app seamlessly manages anything within your PreSonus ecosystem, including hardware drivers, DSP editing, mixing, and the integrated Studio One+ suite of tools that are packaged with the Quantum ES 2.
Features:
- Versatile 2-in/2-out interface utilizes cutting-edge design and lightning-fast USB-C connectivity to support multitudes of creative possibilities in any studio arrangement
- Elegant form factor blends ergonomic accessibility with a minimal footprint, ensuring maximum control without sacrificing real estate in your setup
- Co-designed by Fender to include a dedicated, front-mounted instrument input, affording guitarists and bassists a flexible, clear plug-and-play architecture
- Auto Gain function matches gain levels for your mic or instrument signal to optimize input for peak-free recording
- MAX-HD preamps supply next-gen clarity via digitally controlled analog processing with up to +75dB of gain and unrivaled transparency
- Loopback support means monitor and streaming mixes are painlessly produced whenever needed
- Universal Control app guarantees comprehensive control over interface capabilities to make solo, group, live, studio, and broadcast capture a breeze
- Rear-mounted 3.5mm TRS MIDI I/O expand production, composition, and recording opportunities to accommodate numerous styles and configurations
- Vivid LED metering provides a balance of detailed information in real time, without disrupting your recording experience
- Bundled software includes a 6-month subscription to the Studio One+ suite for comprehensive end-to-end creative control
Specs:
- Computer Connectivity: USB 2.0
- Form Factor: Desktop
- Simultaneous I/O: 2 x 2
- Number of Preamps: 2 x Mic
- A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
- Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line), 1 x 1/4" (insturment)
- Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4"
- Headphones: 1 x 1/4" TRS
- MIDI I/O: 2 x 1/8", In/Out
- USB: 1 x USB-C (aux), 1 x USB-C (power/computer)
- Bus Powered: Yes
- Power Supply: USB bus powered
- Height: 1.9"
- Width: 6.2"
- Depth: 6.9"
- Weight: 1.5 lbs.
