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PreSonus Quantum 2 22x24 Thunderbolt 2 Low-latency Audio Interface

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PreSonus Quantum 2 22x24 Thunderbolt 2 Low-latency Audio Interface
Key Features
  • 22x24 I/O Digital Audio Interface
  • Low-Latency Recording
  • 24-Bit / 192 kHz, 120 dB Dynamic Range
  • 4 x XLR / 1/4" Inputs with XMAX Preamps
The Quantum 2 from PreSonus is a low-latency audio interface that provides up to 22 inputs and 24 outputs of combined analog and digital connections. The unit’s converters allow for low-latency recording as well as dynamic ranges of 120 dB on both AD (analog to digital) and DA (digital to analog) conversions. Furthermore, the Quantum 2 captures audio at 24-bit resolution, achieving sample rates up to 192 kHz.
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PreSonus Quantum 2224 Overview

The Quantum 2 from PreSonus is a low-latency audio interface that provides up to 22 inputs and 24 outputs of combined analog and digital connections. The unit’s converters allow for low-latency recording as well as dynamic ranges of 120 dB on both AD (analog to digital) and DA (digital to analog) conversions. Furthermore, the Quantum 2 captures audio at 24-bit resolution, achieving sample rates up to 192 kHz.

For analog I/O, the Quantum 2 provides a complement of four inputs and four outputs. Microphone inputs are PreSonus’s recallable XMAX preamps and include two combination 1/4" / XLR jacks for instruments, mic-level, or line-level signals, as well as two combination XLR/TRS jacks for balanced audio in (mic and line-level).The output section includes four 1/4" TRS outputs and a headphone jack with a dedicated volume control.

The digital I/O includes two banks of optical ADAT I/O as well as S/PDIF connections, bringing the grand total of ins and outs to 22x24. You’ll find that the unit sports BNC wordclock connections, facilitating wordclock sync with other pieces of gear in your studio such as a master clock. 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O lets you connect your MIDI controller and send MIDI signals. Six eight-segment LED meters are provided. Thunderbolt 2 ports offer connections to your host computer, and with two of them on hand, you can daisy-chain other compatible devices to and through the Quantum 2. Included with the Quantum 2 is a version of PreSonus’s DAW, Studio One Artist.

Key Features at a Glance
  • 22x24 Thunderbolt 2 ultra-low-latency audio interface
  • Stack up to four Quantum interfaces via Thunderbolt
  • Assignable output-level control
  • 6 x 8-segment LED meters (4 input, 2 output)
  • Simultaneous I/O up to 22 inputs / 24 outputs (at 44.1 or 48 kHz)
  • 2 x front-panel combo microphone/instrument inputs
  • 2 x rear-panel combo microphone/line-level inputs
  • 4 x XMAX remote-controllable, Class A mic preamps with individually switchable 48V phantom power
  • 4 x balanced 1/4” TRS line-level outputs
  • Line outputs DC coupled for sending control voltages to analog gear
  • ADAT optical / dual SMUX inputs/outputs: 16x16 channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz; 8x8 channels at 88.2 or 96 kHz
  • Stereo S/PDIF coaxial input and output
  • 1 high-volume headphone output with dedicated volume control
  • Thunderbolt 2 high-speed bus
  • 24-bit resolution / up to 192 kHz sampling rate
  • AD/DA converters with 120 dB dynamic range
  • BNC word-clock input and output with low-jitter
  • MIDI I/O on 5-pin DIN connectors
  • Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
  • 12 VDC external power supply
  • Tight integration with included Studio One Artist DAW software (Mac/Windows) for multitrack music production and studio command features
  • Wireless control over preamp levels from free UC Surface touch-control software (Mac/Windows/iPad/Android) and from free Studio One Remote for iPad
  • Compatible with most recording software for Mac and Windows
  • Studio Magic Plug-in Suite included

PreSonus Quantum 2224 Specs

Key Specs
Channels of I/O
22 Input / 24 Output
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
4 Preamps
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line Input
4x 1/4" TRS Line Output
1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
Digital Audio I/O
TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input
TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output
RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input
RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
Host Connection
2x Thunderbolt/Mini DisplayPort
General
Display
6x Multi-Segment LED Meter
Channels of I/O
22 Input / 24 Output
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
4 Preamps
Signal Processing
Gain/Trim Range
Hi-Z Inputs:
60 dB
Mic Inputs:
60 dB
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line Input
4x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output
1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
Digital Audio I/O
2x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input
2x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output
1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input
1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
Host Connection / USB
2x Thunderbolt/Mini DisplayPort
Host Connection Protocol
Thunderbolt 2
Sync I/O
1x BNC Word Clock Input
1x BNC Word Clock Output
MIDI I/O
1x DIN 5-Pin Input
1x DIN 5-Pin Output
Performance
Frequency Response
Headphone Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB (at 48 kHz)
Hi-Z Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB (at 48 kHz, Unity Gain)
Line Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB (at 48 kHz, Unity Gain)
Line Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB (at 48 kHz, Unity Gain)
Mic Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.15 dB (at 48 kHz, Unity Gain)
Monitor Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB (at 48 kHz, Unity Gain)
Maximum Input Level
Hi-Z Inputs:
+15 dBu (Min Gain, Unbalanced)
Line Inputs:
+18 dBu (Balanced, Min Gain)
Mic Inputs:
+10 dBu (Balanced, Min Gain)
Maximum Output Level
Monitor/Line Outputs:
+18 dBu (Balanced)
Headphone Output Power
175 mW per Channel into 56 Ohms
Impedance
Mic Inputs:
1.6 Kilohms
Line Inputs:
10 Kilohms
Line Outputs:
51 Ohms
Hi-Z Inputs:
1 Megohm
Headphone Outputs:
16 to 300 Ohms
Monitor Outputs:
51 Ohms
Dynamic Range
A/D Converters:
120 dBA
D/A Converters:
120 dBA
Outputs:
110 dBA
Hi-Z Inputs:
106 dBA
System:
120 dB
Line Inputs:
118 dBA
Line Outputs:
118 dBA
Mic Inputs:
110 dBA
THD
Hi-Z Inputs:
< 0.005%
Line Inputs:
< 0.005%
Line Outputs:
< 0.0035%
Mic Inputs:
< 0.005%
Monitor Outputs:
< 0.0035%
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz
Bit Depths
24-Bit
Power
AC/DC Power Adapter
12 VDC at 5 A (Included)
Physical
Dimensions
12.5 x 7 x 1.7" / 317 x 178 x 44 mm
Weight
5.0 lb / 2.3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
18.4 x 12.7 x 5.1"

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