PreSonus Quantum ES 2 USB-C Audio Interface

Capture your creativity with the Quantum ES 2 - the recording interface for self-made musicians and audio creators.

The culmination of 30 years of innovation, the Quantum 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. Bright and responsive LED metering provides easy visual feedback for your inputs and outputs, making it great for self-produced recording.

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, our rigorously redesigned preamps feature digitally-controlled analogue with 75 dB of gain range.
• Co-Developed with Fender® – Front-facing instrument input engineered for guitarists by industry-leading experts.
  Professional Recording Software Included: Fender Studio Pro License.
• Auto Gain – Dial in recording-ready levels, hassle-free.
  Universal Control App – Full control and metering from your mobile device, desktop, or tablet.

• PreSonus Quantum ES 2 USB-C Audio Interface
• USB-C to USB-C Cable
• Limited 1-Year Warranty

Display: LED
Channels of I/O: 2 Inputs / 2 Outputs
Built-In DSP: No
Maximum Sampling Rate: 192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs: 2
Built-In Microphone: No
Input Level Adjustment: Knob
Pad: No
Gain/Trim Range: Mic Inputs: 0 to 75 dB, Hi-Z Inputs: 0 to 75 dB, Line Inputs: -10 to +10 dB
High-Pass Filter: No
Solo/Mute: Mute per Master
Analogue Audio I/O: 2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input, 1x 1/4" TS Hi-Z Input, 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line/Monitor Output, 1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
Phantom Power: 48 V, Selectable On/Off
Digital Audio I/O: No
Host Connection / USB: USB-C
USB (Non-Host): 1x USB-C (Power Input)
MIDI I/O: 1x 1/8" TRS Type-B Input, 1x 1/8" TRS Type-B Output
Frequency Response:
XLR Mic Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
Combo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB, 1/4"
Line Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
1/4" Headphone Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
Maximum Input Level: XLR Mic: +14 dBu, Combo XLR-1/4" Line: +15 dBu, Hi-Z: +15 dBu
Maximum Output Level: Line Outputs: +15 dBu, Headphone Outputs: 7.5 dBu (50 Ohms)
Impedance: Mic: 1600 Ω, Line Inputs: 10 kΩ
Line Outputs: 51 Ω, Hi-Z Inputs: 1 MΩ, Headphone: 22 Ω
Dynamic Range: Digital: 120 dB, Hi-Z: 111 dBA, Line Inputs: 114 dBA, Mic Inputs: 113 dBA, Headphone: 111 dBA, Line Outputs: 117 dBA
THD: Mic Inputs: 0.001% (1 kHz), Hi-Z: 0.002% (1 kHz), Line: 0.001% (1 kHz), Line Outputs: 0.001% (1 kHz), Headphone: 0.02% (1 kHz)
EIN: -129 dBu (Max Gain, 150 Ω, 22 kHz BW, A-Weighted)
Sample Rates: Up to 192 kHz
Bit Depths: 24-Bit
Sample Rate Conversion: No
Sync Sources: Internal
Media/Memory Card Slot: No
OS Compatibility: Computer: macOS / Windows, Mobile: Android / iOS
Power Requirements: USB Bus Power, USB Power Adaptor (Not Included)
Dimensions: 17.5 x 15.7 x 4.8 cm
Weight: 0.7 kg