- Number of Channels: 2
- Number of Preamps: 2
- Sample Rate: 192 kHz / 24 bit
- Bit Depth: 24 bit
- Inputs: Combo (XLR/Jack), Jack 6,3mm, MIDI IN
- Outputs: Headphone Jack 6,3mm TRS, Jack TRS 6,3mm, MIDI OUT
Presonus Quantum ES2 USB Audio Interface
The ES 2 features two newly redesigned high-definition MAX-HD mic preamps with +75 dB of gain, making it ideally suited for today’s most popular microphones. Guitarists and bassists will love the instrument input, co-developed with Fender engineers. An Auto Gain button sets the perfect gain level for your microphones and instruments, while an illuminated push encoder provides flexible control over gain level and output volume. And bright and responsive LED metering provides easy visual feedback for your inputs and outputs, making it great for self-produced recording.
HIGH PERFORMANCE SIGNAL FLOW
Custom low-latency driver provides exceptionally low audio latencies when recording, and high-performance converters complete the front end to ensure that you sound your best throughout your entire signal chain.
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.
PROFESSIONAL RECORDING SOFTWARE INCLUDED
Leap into 6 months of Studio One+ with access to Studio One Professional Edition, add-ons, and more.
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 and the Universal Control app, so you can dial in the perfect gain staging without looking away from your recording session.
Number of Channels: 2
This product has two channels, giving you the flexibility to connect two audio sources at once. This configuration allows you to combine different instruments and effects, enriching your sonic expression and giving you more variability.
Number of Preamps: 2
The product features two preamplifiers, ensuring high-quality sound processing for two input channels. This system provides clear sound with low noise, ideal for stereo recording or using two microphones or instruments simultaneously.
Phantom Power: Yes
Phantom power provides the necessary voltage for condenser microphones that require an external power source to operate properly. This power supply is built directly into the microphone input, eliminating the need for additional power supplies.
Bit Depth: 24 bit
The 24-bit depth provides significantly more dynamic range and detail than standard 16-bit recording. With 24-bit depth, you can capture finer details and wider dynamic range, perfect for professional recording, mastering, and applications where accuracy and sound quality are critical.
Inputs
- Jack 6,3mm
- MIDI IN
- Combo (XLR/Jack)
Outputs
- Jack TRS 6,3mm
- MIDI OUT
- Headphone Jack 6,3mm TRS
Headphone Output: Yes
The headphone output allows direct connection of headphones for private listening. This output provides a convenient way to enjoy the sound without disturbing others or ambient noise.
DA Conversion: Yes
DA conversion allows digital signals to be converted to analog signals with high accuracy. This process ensures that digital audio is reproduced with minimal distortion, preserving all the fine details and dynamics of the original sound. Thanks to high-quality DA conversion, the sound is clear, rich, and true to the original when played through speakers or headphones.
AD Conversion: Yes
High-quality AD conversion ensures that every detail and dynamic range of analog audio is preserved when converted to digital form, ideal for professional recording and production. This allows analog sound sources such as microphones and instruments to be accurately recorded in digital systems.
Number of Channels
Number of Preamps
Phantom Power
Word Clock
ADAT
Interface
MIDI Interface
Software
DA Conversion
AD Conversion
Sample Rate
Bit Depth
24 bit
AES/EBU
Rackmountable
Frequency Range
S/PDIF
USB
Yes
Ethernet
MP3 / Line In
Analogue Inputs
Inputs
Instrument Inputs
Microphone Input
Line Inputs
Line Output
Analogue Outputs
Headphone Output
Optical Out
No
Package Contents
Manual
UK/EU Power supply included
No
Length (cm)
17.5
Width (cm)
15.7
Height (cm)
4.8
Weight
0,68 kg
Made in
China
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Safety instructions
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