Presonus Quantum ES2
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Presonus
Quantum ES2
Product Info
Article Number:
588790
Brand:
Presonus
Model:
Quantum ES2
Category:
USB Audio Interfaces
Price:
$214.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Quantum ES2 is a solid, budget-friendly interface, especially for singer-songwriters and podcasters. Presonus really nailed the preamps here – they're surprisingly clean and powerful. It's a no-frills, reliable workhorse that gets the job done without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Presonus Quantum ES2
- 2 x 2 USB 2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C Connection
- Conversion with up to 24-bit/192 kHz
- Two combo inputs mic/line: XLR/jack
- One instrument input on the front
- 48 V phantom power
- Two MAX-HD preamps with 75 dB gain each
- Auto Gain function
- Control functions such as pre-amplification and phantom power directly from Studio One or the Universal Control app
- LED level indicator for monitoring the input and output levels
- Loopback function
- Two balanced TRS jack outputs
- Stereo headphone output
- MIDI In and Out
- Latency-free monitoring
- Bus powered
- System requirements Interface: Windows 10 or later
- Mac OSX 10.14 or later
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 175 x 157 x 48 mm
- Weight: 0.68 kg
- Includes 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable and Presonus Studio One Pro (Download)
PROS
- • Excellent MAX-HD preamps deliver clean, low-noise gain for dynamic vocals.
- • Compact size makes it incredibly portable for tracking on location or travel.
- • Universal Control app offers intuitive, comprehensive routing and monitoring options.
- • Front-panel instrument input simplifies direct recording of guitars and basses.
CONS
- • USB 2.0 limits bandwidth; USB-C connection doesn't offer faster transfer speeds.
- • Limited to two inputs, restricting multi-mic drum or ensemble recording.
- • Phantom power voltage (48V) is standard; may not suit all sensitive condenser mics.
Product Video
Key Features
Inputs
2 x XLR/TRS combo, 1 x Instrument
Outputs
2 x TRS, 1 x Stereo Headphone
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
24-bit
Preamps
2 x MAX-HD
Weight
0.68 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It utilizes hardware direct monitoring, bypassing the computer entirely for zero-latency playback – a huge plus for tracking.
They're surprisingly good for the price point, offering a clean, transparent sound, but lack the ultra-low noise floor of premium preamps.
Yes, it's class-compliant and compatible with most major DAWs, but the Universal Control app's full functionality is best utilized within the Presonus ecosystem.
