Presonus Quantum HD8
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Presonus
Quantum HD8
Product Info
Article Number:
588793
Brand:
Presonus
Model:
Quantum HD8
Category:
USB Audio Interfaces
Price:
$948.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
