I really like this interface. It's sleek and modern and high performing. Plenty of inputs and outputs for home / small studio use. The pre-amps are dynamite and the auto-gain function is nice for quickly setting up an input channel! Incredibly low-latency drivers on Windows 11. Very flexible routing options, including routing different channels to each headphone jack. I will say that I picked up some noise on the headphone ports, which I traced back to my laptop. Used a power isolator (iFi iDefender Max) to fix. Not an issue with this audio interface. The USB data, however, is digital and not impacted by noise from your laptop.
I'm *very* close to taking away one star, however, for being so picky... so, so, *so* picky... when connecting via USB-C! There's a convenient USB connection state light on the top of the interface: blue if connected to driver and amber if not. Connecting the interface to various Thunderbolt hubs failed to connect. Connecting via a USB-C hub uplinked to laptop via USB-4 @ 40 Gb/s also failed to connect. So, it's not just Thunderbolt. I could connect the ES 4 directly to the same Thunderbolt and USB-4 ports on my laptop and the interface initialized just fine. Also, using a USB-C to USB-A cable was a lot less picky, connecting through USB hubs just fine. In the end, even though your audio interface can't begin to touch USB speeds, I suppose it's to burn a port on your PC, for the lowest latency and cleanest signal path.
I also really appreciate the free access to Presonus Studio One Pro 7 for 6 months. I'll still purchase it, but I get to play with their money for half a year. This interface and Presonus Studio One Pro are a match made in heaven and absolutely worth the money! A very hearty "buy" recommendation. Like now. Go buy it. Right now. :)
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| Item Weight | 6.3 pounds |
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| Product Dimensions | 8.6 x 19 x 1.7 inches |
| ASIN | B0CTFPQDTM |
| Item model number | Quantum HD8 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,236 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #36 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
| Date First Available | May 8, 2024 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Headphones |
| Supported Software | Studio One |
| Operating System | Windows, macOS |
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Introducing the all-new Quantum HD audio interfaces.
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.
For project studios and full band recordings.
The HD 8 features eight 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 inputs, which were co-developed with Fender engineers. An Auto Gain button sets the perfect gain level for your microphones and instruments. You also get two re-amp outputs so you can send audio from your DAW to your guitar or bass amp and re-record it to experiment with different amps, pedals, and mic placements. 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 outputs – making it great for self-produced recording.
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| Digital Audio Converters (Bit-Depth & Max Sample Rates) | 32-Bit Resolution, Up to 192 kHz | 32-Bit Resolution, Up to 192 kHz | 24-Bit Resolution, Up to 192 kHz | 24-Bit Resolution, Up to 192 kHz | 24-Bit Resolution, Up to 192 kHz | 24-Bit Resolution, Up to 192 kHz |
| Digital Audio Dynamic Range | 124dB (DAC) | 124 dB (DAC) | 120dB (DAC) | 120dB (DAC) | 118 dB (DAC) | 108 dB (DAC) |
| Mic Preamps | 8 All-New MAX-HD Mic Preamps (Back Panel) | 2 All-New MAX-HD Mic Preamps (Back Panel) | 4 All-New MAX-HD Mic Preamps (Back Panel) | 2 All-New MAX-HD Mic Preamps (Back Panel) | 8 XMAX Mic Preamps (Front Panel) | 8 XMAX Mic Preamps (Front and Back Panels) |
| Mic Preamp Gain Range | +75dB | +75dB | +75dB | +75dB | 60 dB | 65 dB |
| 48V Phantom Power | Discreet (Per Channel) Phantom Power | Discreet (Per Channel) Phantom Power | Discreet (Per Channel) Phantom Power | Discreet (Per Channel) Phantom Power | Grouped in banks (2 groups of 4) Phantom Power | Global (All Channels Grouped) Phantom Power |
| Instrument Inputs | 2 Front-Facing Dedicated Guitar Inputs Co-Developed with Fender | 2 Front-Facing Dedicated Guitar Inputs Co-Developed with Fender | 2 Front-Facing Dedicated Guitar Inputs Co-Developed with Fender | 1 Front-Facing Dedicated Guitar Input Co-Developed with Fender | 2 on combo jacks (Font Panel) | 2 on combo jacks (Font Panel) |
| Main/Line Outputs | 2 Balanced 1/4" TRS Main Outs, 8 Balanced 1/4" TRS Line Outs with Built-In Speaker Switching | 2 Balanced 1/4" TRS Main Outs, 2 Balanced 1/4" TRS Line Outs with Built-In Speaker Switching | 2 Balanced 1/4" TRS Main Outs, 2 Balanced 1/4" TRS Line Outs with Built-In Speaker Switching | 2 Balanced 1/4" TRS Main Outs | 2 Balanced 1/4" TRS Main Outs | 2 Balanced 1/4" TRS Main Outs |
| Headphone Outputs | 2 1/4" TRS Stereo (Front Panel) | 1 1/4" TRS Stereo (Front Panel) | 2 1/4" TRS Stereo (Front Panel) | 1 1/4" TRS Stereo (Front Panel) | 2 1/4" TRS Stereo (Front Panel) | 2 1/4" TRS Stereo (Front Panel) |
| Additional Hardware Features | Auto Gain, Universal Control App for Low-Latency Monitor Mixes & Loopback, 2 1/4" TS Re-amp Outputs (Front Panel), Dual ADAT Inputs, Multi-Function LED Push Encoder, Color HD Screen, Zero-Latency Mix Control, MIDI I/O (rear), USB-C Connectivity | Auto Gain, Universal Control App for Low-Latency Monitor Mixes & Loopback, 2 1/4" TS Re-amp Outputs (Front Panel), Dual Optical ADAT Inputs, Multi-Function LED Push Encoder, Full-Color HD Screen, MIDI In/Out (Back Panel), USB-C Connectivity | Auto Gain, Universal Control App for Low-Latency Monitor Mixes & Loopback, Zero-Latency Mix Control, MIDI In/Out (Back Panel), USB-C Bus Powered with Back-Up Aux Power Port | Auto Gain, Universal Control App for Low-Latency Monitor Mixes & Loopback, Zero-Latency Mix Control, MIDI In/Out (Back Panel), USB-C Bus Powered with Back-Up Aux Power Port | Thunderbolt 3 audio interface, 2 preamp out with returns, Dual Optical ADAT I/O, MIDI In/Out (Back Panel) | Universal Control App for Low-Latency Monitor Mixes, ADAT I/O, MIDI In/Out (Back Panel), USB-C Connectivity |
| DAW Recording Software Access & Extras Included (Free) | Studio One Pro Software License & 12 Months of Studio One+ Access | Studio One Professional Edition Software License & 12 Months of Studio One+ | 6 Months of Studio One+ with Access to Studio One Professional Edition | 6 Months of Studio One+ with Access to Studio One Pro | Studio One 6 Artist Edition Software License | Studio One 6 Artist Edition Software License |
Power your project with Quantum HD 8.
- 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 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.
- Speaker Switching – With Universal Control, use your Quantum HD 8 as a speaker switcher to check mixes on two different speaker sets for accuracy.
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| Sold By | Sweetwater Sound | GearTree | Sweetwater Sound | High Volume Sales (Serial numbers recorded) | ProSoundGear-Com | Scharf Industries LLC |
| number of channels | 26 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
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| connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB |
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025Style: Quantum ES Ultimate BundleVerified Purchase
I received the quantum ES ultimate bundle on the date promised. I was able to set up all the electronic equipment and interface it with my MacBook. However, it is required that you register the product with Presonus. After literally 25 attempts and the pre-Sonos website repeatedly rejecting the serial numbers for both the audio interface or the speakers, the only two items that actually have serial numbers, I am unable to download the software that is part of the deal. There is no product key included in any of the product or shipping documents. Therefore, all of this great stuff I just paid hundreds of dollars for is useless and you cannot find a telephone number or email address for product or tech-support without having first register registered and downloaded the software. I’m not a low tech individual. This just sucks. I’d expect more from Fender as a company. These things should not be as difficult as they are and it seems like the only option is to return all this try and get another bundle and see if the registration is any easier. But I doubt it.
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Marko K.Reviewed in Germany on October 13, 2024
Erstklassige Soundqualität und geringe Latenz !!!
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- Sandy ChahalReviewed in India on January 11, 2025
Preamp switch wrong button pattern
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Preamp select button has 1-2-2-4 it should be 1-2-3-4Sandy ChahalPreamp switch wrong button pattern
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- James HeinReviewed in Australia on January 10, 2025
An excellent audio interface especially for Studio One users.
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