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. Recording experts are enamored by the interface’s masterful mix of ergonomics and sleek aesthetics, providing real-time LED feedback alongside a streamlined, user-friendly interface. Surface controls are optimized to maximize detail and control, crafted with a satisfying tactility to seamlessly dial in your setup. With versatile recording tools, custom-built low-latency drivers, robust analog mic preamps, and MIDI capabilities, the Quantum ES 2 stands to upgrade any studio setup with uncompromising fidelity and control. What’s more, your Quantum ES 2 includes a 6-month subscription to Studio One+, featuring add-ons, tools, and exclusive content to use with Studio One. Just open the Universal Control app on your desktop or smart device, and worlds of detail are just a touch away.
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.
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.
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.
