PreSonus - Quantum ES 4: 4x4, 24-bit/192 kHz USB-C Audio Interface - Black
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Capture your creativity with the Quantum ES 4 – the recording interface for self-made musicians and audio creators. THE CULMINATION OF 30 YEARS OF INNOVATION: The ES 4 features four 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, while 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 inputs and 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 complete the front end to ensure that you sound your best throughout the entire signal chain. ALL-NEW MAX-HD MIC PREAMPS: The Quantum ES 4 features four 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 input co-developed with Fender engineers – industry experts who designed them specifically for guitar and bass. PROFESSIONAL RECORDING SOFTWARE INCLUDED: Leap into 6 months of Studio One+ with access to Studio One Professional Edition, add-ons, and more. AUTO GAIN: An Auto Gain button sets the perfect gain level for your microphones and instruments, so you get the perfect take every time. 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 preamp gain, phantom power, and more can be controlled with the Quantum ES 4’s top 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 ES 4 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
6 months of Studio One+ with full access to Studio One, add-ons, and more.
Auto Gain
Dial in recording-ready levels, hassle-free.
Universal Control App
Full control and metering from your mobile device, desktop, or tablet.
Speaker Switching
Use your Quantum ES 4 as a speaker switcher to check mixes on two different speaker sets with Universal Control.
LED Metering
Bright and responsive LED metering lets you keep an eye on your input and output meters, perfect when recording alone.
Outputs
2 balanced ¼-inch TRS main outputs plus 2 balanced ¼-inch TRS line outputs and 2 high-power headphone outputs for flexible monitoring. And built-in speaker switching lets you check your mix on multiple sets of studio monitors.
Loopback Feature
Loopback audio makes creating monitor and streaming mixes quick and easy.
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4 x 4, 24-bit / 192 kHz Recording Interface with Studio One Pro Perpetual License IncludedCapture your creativity with the Quantum ES 4 - the recording interface for self-made musicians and audio creators.The culmination of 30 years of innovation, the Quantum ES 4 features four 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, while 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 inputs and outputs, making it great for self-produced recording.All-New Max-HD MIC PreampsThe Quantum ES 4 features four 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 FenderBuilt by the best ears in the business, guitarists and bassists will love the instrument input co-developed with Fender engineers - industry experts who designed them specifically for guitar and bass.Studio One Pro 7 DAW Software Included.Your hardware registration includes a perpetual License to Studio One Pro.Auto GainAn Auto Gain button sets the perfect gain level for your microphones and instruments, so you get the perfect take every time.Universal Control AppQuantum 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 preamp gain, phantom power, and more can be controlled with the Quantum ES 4's top panel, or right from Studio One Pro and the Universal Control app, so you can dial in the perfect gain staging without looking away from your recording session.

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