PreSonus Quantum HD 8 USB-C Audio Interface

26 x 30, 32-bit / 192 kHz Recording Interface with Studio One Pro and 12-Month Studio One+ Hybrid Membership Included

Power your project with the Quantum HD 8. The culmination of nearly 30 years of design experience, the 26 x 30 Quantum HD 8 audio interface leverages the legacy of high-end PreSonus studio products to create stunning high-fidelity performance.

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, PreSonus’ rigorously redesigned preamps feature digitally-controlled analog with +75 dB of gain range.
• Co-Developed with Fender Front-facing instrument inputs engineered for guitarists by industry-leading experts.
• Professional Recording Software Included 12 months of Studio One+ add-ons, exclusive content, and tools, plus a perpetual license to Studio One Professional Edition.
• Auto Gain Dial in recording-ready levels, hassle-free.
• Re-Amp Outputs Re-amp audio directly from your DAW and experiment with amps and effects to sculpt your sounds.
• Universal Control App Full control and metering from your mobile device, desktop, or tablet.

HIGHLIGHTS

HIGH PERFORMANCE SIGNAL FLOW

PreSonus’ custom low-latency driver provides exceptionally low signal lag when recording, and high-performance converters with 124 dB dynamic range let you hear and capture audio with stunning clarity and fidelity.

ALL-NEW MAX-HD MIC PREAMPS

The Quantum HD 8 features eight newly designed mic preamps with +75 dB of gain. PreSonus’ high-definition MAX-HD preamps are transparent, low-noise, and digitally-controlled analog, making them ideally suited to todays most popular microphones.

FENDER CO-DEVELOPED INPUTS AND RE-AMP OUTPUTS

Built by the best ears in the business, guitarists and bassists will love the two instrument inputs, co-developed with Fender engineers industry experts who designed them specifically for guitar and bass. Re-amp audio directly from your DAW and use amps and effects to sculpt your sounds. Send audio from your DAW to your guitar or bass amp and re-record it to experiment with different amps, pedals, and mic placements.

PROFESSIONAL RECORDING SOFTWARE INCLUDED

Leap into 12 months of Studio One+ add-ons, exclusive content, and tools, plus a perpetual license to Studio One Professional Edition.

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 youre 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 HD 8s flexible front 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Controls and Connections

• Headphone Jack: Two – 1/4″ TRS Female Stereo
• Connectivity: USB-C
• MIDI I/O: 5-Pin Female DIN

Digital Audio Connections

• Word Clock IO: BNC Connector, 4.5 Vpp @ 75 Load
• SPDIF IO: RCA 75 Coax
• ADAT Optical IO: Toslink Connectors, ADAT/SMUX Formats

Microphone Preamp

• Microphone Input Connection Type: XLR Female (Combo), Balanced
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.002% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
• Gain Control Range: 75 dB
• Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level: +18 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
• Phantom Power: +48 VDC
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
• Microphone Preamp Input Impedance: 1600 Ohms
• Dynamic Range: 116 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
• Equivalent Input Noise: -130 dBu (Maximum Gain, 150 Ohms, 20 kHz BW, A-Weighted)

Instrument Inputs

• Instrument Inputs Impedance: 1M Ohms
• Instrument Inputs Maximum Level: +21 dBu (Unbalanced, Minimum Gain)
• Gain Range: 75 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
• Dynamic Range: 111 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)

Line Inputs

• Line Inputs Maximum Level: +18 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
• Line Inputs Gain Range: +/- 10 dB
• Line Inputs Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
• Line Inputs Dynamic Range: 118 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
• Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
• Line Inputs Impedance: 10K Ohms

Main and Line Outputs

• Main And Line Outputs Maximum Level: +18 dBu (Balanced)
• Main And Line Outputs Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
• Main And Line Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)
• Main And Line Outputs Dynamic Range: 123 dB (A-Weighted)
• Main And Line Outputs Output Impedance: 51 Ohms
• Line Outputs Connection Type: 1/4″ TRS Female

Headphone Outputs

• Headphone Outputs Maximum Output: 11 dBu (50 Ohms)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.3 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
• Dynamic Range: 118 dB (A-Weighted)
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.001% (1 kHz)
• Headphone Outputs Impedance Working Range: 33 Ohms

Digital Audio

• Digital Audio Dynamic Range: 124 dB
• Digital Audio Bit Depth: 32-bit
• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 (kHz)

Weights and Dimensions

• Height: 1.7 (43.1mm)
• Depth: 8.6″ (218 mm)
• Width: 19″ (483mm)
• Weight: 6.3 lbs. (2.9 kg)

Accessories

• Included Accessories: DB-9 breakout cable, 1.5M USB-C to USB-C cable

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