PreSonus - Quantum HD 8: 26x30, 32-bit/192 kHz USB-C Audio Interface - Black

Power your project with the Quantum HD 8 – the recording interface for project studios and full band recordings. THE CULMINATION OF 30 YEARS OF INNOVATION: 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. HIGH PERFORMANCE SIGNAL FLOW: Our custom low-latency driver provides exceptionally low audio latencies when recording, and high-performance converters with 124 dB dynamic range let you hear and capture audio with stunning clarity and fidelity. ALL-NEW MAX-HD MIC PREAMPS: The Quantum HD 8 features eight newly designed mic preamps with +75 dB of gain. Our high-definition MAX-HD preamps are transparent, low-noise, and digitally-controlled analog, making them ideally suited to today’s most popular microphones. CO-DEVELOPED WITH FENDER: Built by the best ears in the business, guitarists and bassists will love the instrument inputs, co-developed with Fender engineers – industry experts who designed them specifically for guitar and bass. PROFESSIONAL RECORDING SOFTWARE INCLUDED: Leap into 12 months of Studio One+ add-ons, exclusive content, and tools, plus a perpetual license to Studio One Professional Edition. AUTO GAIN: An Auto Gain button sets the perfect gain level for your microphones and instruments, so you get the perfect take every time. RE-AMP OUTPUTS: Re-amp audio directly from your DAW and use amps and effects to sculpt your sounds. Send audio from your DAW to your guitar or bass amp and re-record it to experiment with different amps, pedals, and mic placements. UNIVERSAL CONTROL APP: Quantum interfaces work on any mobile or desktop device, so you’re ready to record whenever inspiration strikes – whether on your phone, tablet, or in your home studio. Critical preamp functions like preamp gain, phantom power, and more can be controlled with the Quantum HD 8’s flexible front panel, or right from Studio One and the Universal Control app, so you can dial in the perfect gain staging without looking away from your recording session. Universal Control and your Quantum HD 8 also enable speaker switching—easily check your mixes on two different speaker sets for accuracy.

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 input 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.

Screen Feature

A full-color, high-resolution screen lets you keep an eye on your input and output meters while an illuminated push encoder provides fast, intuitive control over channel and output settings.

Channels

16 channels of ADAT Optical input (up to 48 kHz) plus stereo S/PDIF I/O make connecting your digital gear fast and easy.

Standalone Mode

ADAT standalone mode adds 8 pres and 10 outputs to your existing audio interface – so you can connect up to two additional Quantum HD 8s through ADAT for a total of 24 mic pres at sample rates up to 48 kHz.

Outputs

2 balanced ¼-inch TRS main outputs plus 2 balanced ¼-inch TRS line outputs and 1 high-power headphone output gives you flexible monitoring, while built-in speaker switching allows you to check your mix on multiple sets of studio monitors.

Mixing

DSP monitor mixer plus loopback audio make creating monitor and streaming mixes quick and easy.