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PreSonus Quantum HD 8 26 x 30 USB-C Audio Interface with 8 MAX-HD Mic Preamps

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Manufacturer's Description

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 works 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

Key Features

  • 26 x 30, 32-bit / 192 kHz USB-C Audio Interface
  • High-performance converters with 124 dB dynamic range let you hear and capture audio with stunning clarity and fidelity.
  • A custom low-latency driver provides exceptionally low audio latencies when recording.
  • Eight all-new, next-generation PreSonus MAX-HD preamps provide transparency and accuracy across the frequency range with +75 dB of gain to maximize the performance of today’s most popular microphones for modern recording and broadcast.
  • Discreet phantom power means consistent, full power for microphones that require it, so you’ll get the most from your high-performance studio microphones.
  • 2 Re-amp outputs let you send audio from your DAW to your favorite outboard gear and record it again so you can experiment with different amps, pedals, and mic placement to get the exact sound you want without cutting multiple takes.
  • Control your Quantum HD 8 right from Studio One and
    the Universal Control app, in addition to hardware, so you can adjust preamp gain, toggle phantom power, channel settings, and more without looking away from your recording session. Perfect for dialing in optimal gain staging.
  • 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.
  • 16 channels of ADAT Optical input (up to 48 kHz) plus stereo
    S/ PDIF I/O make connecting your digital gear fast and easy.
  • 2 balanced ¼-inch TRS main outputs plus 8 balanced ¼-inch TRS line outputs and 2 high-power headphone outputs give you flexible monitoring, while built-in speaker switching allows you to check your mix on multiple sets of studio monitors.

Specifications

Analog I/O

Inputs

Microphone (CH 1 - 8)

  • Connector Type: 8x Combo-style, XLR / TRS
  • Max Input: +18 dBu (balanced, minimum gain)
  • Gain Range: 0 dB to +75 dB
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (unity gain, reference 1 kHz)
  • Dynamic Range: 116 dB (A-weighted, minimum gain)
  • THD + N: 0.002% (1 kHz, minimum gain)
  • EIN: -130 dBu (max gain, 150 Ohms,20 kHz BW, A-weighted)
  • Input Impedance: 1600 Ohms

Line In (CH 1 - 8)

  • Connector Type: 8x Combo-style, XLR / TRS
  • Max input level: +18 dBu (balanced, minimum gain)
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (unity gain, reference 1 kHz)
  • Dynamic Range: 118 dB (A-weighted, minimum gain)
  • THD + N: 0.001% (1 kHz, minimum gain)
  • Input Impedance: 10K Ohms
  • Digital Trim: -10 to +10 dB

Instrument In (Ch 1 - 2)

  • Connector Type: 2 x 1/4-inch Female
  • Gain Range: -7 dB to +68 dB
  • Max input level: +21 dBu (unbalanced, minimum gain)
  • Frequency Respons: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (unity gain, reference 1 kHz)
  • Dynamic Range: 111 dB (A-weighted, minimum gain)
  • THD + N: 0.003% (1 kHz, minimum gain)
  • Input Impedance: 1M Ohms

Outputs

Main Out (CH 1 - 2)

  • Connector Type: 2x 1/4-inch Female, TRS
  • Max Output Level: +18 dBu (Balanced)
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (unity gain, reference 1 kHz)
  • Dynamic Range: 123 dB (A-weighted)
  • THD + N: 0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)
  • Output Impedance: 51 Ohms
  • Trim Range: -inf dB to 0 dB

Line Out (Ch 3 - 10)

  • Connector Type: 8x 1/4-inch Female, TRS
  • Max Output Level: +18 dBu (Balanced)
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (unity gain, reference 1 kHz)
  • Dynamic Range: 123 dB (A-weighted)
  • THD + N: 0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)
  • Output Impedance: 51 Ohms
  • Trim Range: -inf dB to 0 dB

Re-Amp Out (Ch 11 - 12)

  • Connector Type: 2x 1/4-inch Female, TRS
  • Max Output Level: +4 dBu (Balanced)
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.3 dB (unity gain, reference 1 kHz)
  • Dynamic Range: 117 dB (A-weighted)
  • THD + N: 0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)
  • Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
  • Trim Range: -inf dB to 0 dB

Headphone Out(1-2)

  • Connector Type: 2x 1/4-inch Female, TRS Stereo
  • Max Output Level: 11 dBu (50 Ohms)
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.3 dB (unity gain, reference 1 kHz)
  • Dynamic Range: 118 dB (A-weighted)
  • THD + N: 0.001% (1 kHz)
  • Output Impedance: 33 Ohms
  • Trim Range: -inf dB to 0 dB

Digital I/O

S/PDIF I/O

  • Connector Type: 2x Phono RCA (1 in , 1 out)
  • Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96

ADAT I/O

  • Connector Type: Optical TOSLINK (2 in, 2 out)
  • Format
    • ADAT Digital Lightpipe with S/MUX II 
    • 16 channels at 44.1/48 kHz 
    • 8 channels at 88.2/96 kHz

Word Clock I/O

  • Specification: AES-11 2009 Annex B
  • Connector Type: BNC
  • Jitter: Complies with AES 3-4- 2009 (<0.025 UI)

MIDI I/O

  • Connector Type: 2x 5-pin DIN (off DB-9)

Synchronization Sources

  • Sources: Internal, ADAT, S/PDIF

Electrical

  • Connector type: IEC 3-conductor receptacle
  • Configuration: Internal, Universal
  • Power Input: 100 to 240V, 50 or 60 Hz

Mechanical

Product Dimensions

  • Length: 19” (483mm)
  • Width: 8.6’’ (219mm)
  • Height: 1.7’’ (44mm)
  • Weight: 6.3lb (2.86 kg)