Presonus Quantum HD8

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Presonus Quantum HD8

Presonus

Quantum HD8

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 588793
Brand: Presonus
Model: Quantum HD8
Price: $948.20

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The Quantum HD8 is a serious workhorse for tracking bands and complex projects. Its preamp performance is genuinely impressive, and the routing options are a huge time-saver. It's ideal for producers and engineers needing a flexible, high-resolution interface without breaking the bank.

Product Description

  • Presonus Quantum HD8
  • 26 x 30 USB 2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C Connection
  • Conversion with up to 32-bit/192 kHz
  • Eight combo inputs mic/line: XLR/jack
  • Two instrument inputs on the front
  • 48 V phantom power
  • Eight MAX-HD preamps with 75 dB gain each
  • Auto Gain function
  • Two Re-Amp outputs
  • Control functions such as pre-amplification and phantom power directly from Studio One or the Universal Control app
  • High-resolution full-colour screen for monitoring the input and output levels
  • Loopback function
  • Two ADAT inputs and outputs and stereo S/PDIF input and output
  • Two balanced TRS main outputs and eight TRS jack line outputs
  • Built-in speaker switching for the use of multiple speaker pairs
  • Two stereo headphone outputs
  • MIDI In and Out
  • Latency-free monitoring
  • System requirements Interface: Windows 10 or later
  • Mac OSX 10.14 or later
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 483 x 219 x 44 mm
  • Weight: 2.86 kg
  • Includes 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable
  • breakout cable for MIDI and S/PDIF
  • and Presonus Studio One Pro (download)
PROS
  • • Excellent MAX-HD preamps deliver clean gain with minimal noise.
  • • The full-color display is genuinely useful for quick level checks.
  • • Flexible I/O options (ADAT, S/PDIF, Re-Amp) boost versatility.
  • • Universal Control app provides comprehensive, intuitive routing control.
CONS
  • • USB 2.0 connection limits bandwidth for very large project workflows.
  • • The front-panel instrument inputs lack dedicated gain controls.
  • • Build quality feels somewhat plasticky for a premium-priced interface.

Product Video

Key Features

Inputs 26
Outputs 26
Max Sample Rate 192 kHz
Bit Depth 32-bit
Preamps 8 MAX-HD Preamps (75dB gain)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The MAX-HD preamps offer noticeably lower noise and a cleaner, more transparent sound than the StudioLive series, providing more headroom and detail for critical tracking.
While USB 2.0 isn't the absolute fastest, the HD8's efficient design minimizes issues; however, recording 26 channels at high sample rates will still push its limits.
Yes, the Quantum HD8 functions as a standard ASIO/Core Audio interface, but you'll lose the advanced routing and control features offered by Universal Control.

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