Presonus Quantum 2626

The Speed of Sound With a barely measurable round-trip latency of less than 1 ms*, it's no wonder Sound on Sound magazine dubbed Quantum-series Thunderbolt™ audio interfaces the "fastest audio interfaces on the planet." Superb high-definition digital conversion and the ultra-transparent analog XMAX mic preamp design mean that your audio will always sound its best-whether you're recording with or without your favorite plug-ins engaged in real-time.

Timeless audio Every design decision during Quantum 2626 audio interface's engineering was made with one goal in mind: blazing-fast speed without any sonic compromise. The Quantum-series proprietary Thunderbolt driver was written from the ground up to deliver ultra-low-latency performance while maximizing efficiency. Cutting-edge 24-bit, 192 kHz converters with 115 dB of dynamic range and superior low-jitter clocking-coupled with our ultra-transparent, pure analog XMAX preamps-result in superb audio quality with the lowest round-trip latency of any audio interface available (< 1 ms*).

*192 kHz, 64 sample buffer in Studio One 4.5 on a MacBook Pro 2016, 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 running macOS 10.12.5

Superior Sound Audiophile-grade digital converters, low-jitter clocking, and transparent preamps add up to a superior recording and listening experience. The Quantum 2626 audio interface operates at up to 192 kHz for ultra-high-definition mixing and recording. High-quality converters on every input and output provide 115 dB of dynamic range to capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally with no audible distortion. And our lauded XMAX Class A analog microphone preamps deliver incredibly high headroom, deep lows, smooth highs, and a rich overall sound so you'll hear every breath, transient, and detail in your recordings.

Expansive audio Impressive speed combined with stunning sound quality means that the Quantum Thunderbolt audio interface is an ideal recording solution for any size of studio. Need more mic preamps Connect the PreSonus DigiMax DP88 to your Quantum interface's ADAT/dual S/MUX ports. Once synced, the DigiMax DP88 preamps can be remotely controlled via Studio One or UC Surface. Want to insert your favorite gear The Quantum 2626 features two direct preamp outputs with dedicated returns, so you can insert your favorite analog compressor and your favorite plug-ins with ease.

Award-winning recording software included While compatible with any macOS or Windows recording application, the Quantum 2626 ships as a complete recording studio with Studio One Artist music production software included. Easy to learn, Studio One enables you to compose, record, and produce without getting distracted by the tools. Need a new loop or sample for your latest production Studio One lets you shop, audition, and purchase new content right from your production environment-including powerful extensions for Studio One like the Presence XT Expansion packs and the PreSonus Channel Strip Collection.

Includes Studio Magic Plug-in Suite. This suite of plug-ins adds a wealth of fresh virtual instruments and effects to Studio One. Cherry-picked from the first names in virtual instruments and effects, each plug-in brings a different flavor of practical magic to your songs. These plug-ins aren't gimmicky one-trick ponies - these are real-deal workhorses that you'll rely on for countless mixes.

26x26 Thunderbolt 3 ultra-low-latency audio interface

<1 ms roundtrip latency*; record direct to DAW with your favorite plug-ins engaged

24-Bit/192kHz Operation with high-quality 115 dB A/D/A converters

Studio One Artist and Studio Magic plug-in bundle included

Flexible Connectivity

Simultaneous I/O up to 26 inputs / 26 outputs (at 44.1 or 48 kHz)

8 pristine XMAX preamps

2 Instrument Inputs

8 balanced line inputs

Dual headphone outputs with independent level control

Balanced stereo main outputs with independent level control

8 DC Coupled balanced line outputs

2 preamp direct outputs with returns to insert outboard gear

Main Output Level Control

Balanced Stereo Main Output (TRS)

Eight Balanced Line Outputs (TRS (outs 1 & 2 share a DAC with the main output))

Two Preamp Outputs (channels 1 & 2)

Two Line Returns (channels 1 & 2)

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

DIGITALIA:

Thunderbolt 3 high-speed bus

24-bit resolution and up to 192 kHz sampling rate

BNC word clock input and output with low-jitter clocking

MIDI I/O

PHYSICAL:

Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs

1U rack-mountable

12 VDC external power supply (included)

COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for UC Surface, QMix-UC, and Studio One.

MAC:

Mac OS X 10.11.6 or later

Intel Core i5 processor or faster

4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

WINDOWS:

Windows 10 64-bit

Intel Core i5 processor or faster

4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

MAC AND WINDOWS SYSTEMS:

Thunderbolt 1 or 2 port (Computer's motherboard must support Thunderbolt; Thunderbolt 3 systems supported with qualified Thunderbolt 2 adapter.)

Internet connection (required for registration and download of included software)

30 GB hard disk space (7200 RPM storage drive or faster highly recommended)

Monitor with 1366x768 resolution

IOS (UC SURFACE):

iOS 9.3 or later

iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad mini 4, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini, iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2

ANDROID (QMIX-UC):

Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later

Android smartphone or tablet

Note: The minimum system requirements may differ for DAWs other than Studio One. Please check the requirements for your DAW of choice with its manufacturer.

Note that the speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system. Also, a more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM) will allow for lower latency (signal delay) than you might experience while monitoring audio signals.