As home recording technologies advance, so do the creative possibilities of artists and content creators. PreSonus’s Quantum HD 2 distills three decades of sonic mastery into a powerful multimode interface, primed for performance with unrivaled 32-bit/192kHz resolution. Its 20-in, 24-out architecture includes a pair of dual microphone and line inputs, as well as front-mounted guitar inputs — accompanied by dedicated re-amp outputs — that were co-designed with Fender. studio experts are enamored by the interface’s masterful balance of a high-capacity I/O with an elegant, compact form factor, providing users detailed real-time feedback with its vivid LED display and controls crafted with a satisfying tactility to dial in your setup. With versatile recording tools, custom-built low-latency drivers, robust analog mic preamps, MIDI compatibility, and flexible ADAT connectivity, the Quantum HD 2 stands to upgrade any studio setup with uncompromising fidelity and control. What’s more, your Quantum HD 2 includes a 12-month subscription to Studio One+, featuring add-ons, tools, and exclusive content to use with Studio One, alongside a perpetual license to Studio One Professional Edition that continues after the 12-month subscription ends. Just open the Universal Control app on your desktop or smart device, and worlds of detail are just a touch away.
Beneath its robust chassis, the Quantum HD 2 contains an armada of premium recording tech. Custom-designed low-latency drivers are complemented by high-caliber converters that employ up to 124dB of dynamic range 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 diverse DSP, 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 HD 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 HD 2 was engineered to facilitate recording for virtually any style and environment, including a pair of front-mounted instrument inputs that feature dedicated re-amp outputs, supplying guitarists and bassists with user-friendly plug-and-play accessibility. Its vivid LED display gives users 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 HD 2 accommodates 16 channels via ADAT optical connectors at 48kHz, alongside a stereo-capable S/PDIF port and MIDI compatibility. Moreover, 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 HD 2 includes a built-in Loopback capability, making quick work of crafting monitor or streaming mixes.
With the Quantum HD 2, the talented 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 painless 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 HD 2, as well as the included perpetual license for Studio One Professional Edition.
