PreSonus Quantum 2626 26×26 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

PreSonus Quantum 2626 Overveiw

The PreSonus Quantum 2626 is a professional ultra-low-latency audio interface that provides up to 26 inputs and 26 outputs of combined analog and digital connections. The unit’s converters allow for low-latency recording as well as dynamic ranges of 115 dB on both AD (analog to digital) and DA (digital to analog) conversions. Furthermore, the Quantum 2626 captures audio at 24-bit resolution, achieving sample rates up to 192 kHz.

For analog I/O, the Quantum 2626 provides a complement of eight inputs and eight outputs. Microphone inputs are PreSonus recallable XMAX preamps and include eight combo XLR-1/4″ XLR jacks for instruments (channel 1-2), mic-level (channels 1-8), or line-level (1-8) signals, as well as two 1/4″ preamp outputs and two 1/4″ line returns. The output section includes eight 1/4″ TRS outputs, two 1/4″ main outputs, and a two headphone jacks, each with dedicated volume controls.

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 26×26. 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. The 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O lets you connect your MIDI controller and send MIDI signals. There are eight LEDs for each channel, which indicate signal presence and clipping. The Quantum 2626 is powered by the included 12 VDC power supply and ships with PreSonus Studio One Artists and the Studio Magic Plug-In Suite.

• General Features

  • 26 x 26 Thunderbolt 3 ultralow-latency audio interface
  • <1 ms roundtrip latency; record direct to DAW with your favorite plug-ins engaged
  • 24-bit / 192 kHz operation with high-quality 115 dB A/D/A converters

• 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:
    • 16 x 16 channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz
    • 8 x 8 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
  • 1RU (rack-mountable)
  • 12 VDC external power supply (included)

• Included Software

  • Studio One Artist
  • Studio Magic Plug-In Suite
    • UJAM Virtual Drummer 2 PHAT
    • iZotope Neutron Elements
    • Studio Linked Trophies
    • SPL Attacker
    • Mäag Audio EQ2
    • Lexicon MPX-i Reverb
    • Klanghelm SDRR2tube
    • Output Movement
    • Brainworx bx_opto
    • Arturia Analog Lab Lite