Presonus Quantum HD8
The Quantum HD8 is a sound card from Presonus. FREE: Get a full perpetual license of Studio One Pro 7. Simply register your product on my.presonus.com: the Studio One Pro 7 license will be automatically added to your MyPreSonus account once your equipment has been registered. The Quantum HD 8 from PreSonus is equipped with eight MAX-HD microphone preamps, offering +75 dB of gain. This improvement translates into sharper, more detailed recording of vocals and instruments. These preamps ensure minimal noise and exceptional clarity, crucial for capturing richly nuanced performances. Thanks to its advanced design, the Quantum HD 8 promotes sonic purity, making it an outstanding feature for serious studio artists. This audio interface takes guitar and bass recording to the next level with inputs developed in partnership with top Fender engineers. This collaboration has resulted in inputs that preserve the natural tone and resonance of your instrument, greatly enhancing recordings and live performances. Whether you're capturing a bass groove or a guitar riff, the quality is incomparable. Leave manual adjustments behind and focus on your performance with the Quantum HD 8's Auto Gain function. At the touch of a button, the interface automatically calculates and sets the optimum gain for your microphones and instruments. This revolutionary function simplifies the task for beginners and experienced users alike, ensuring consistent, high-quality recordings without the slightest hassle. The Quantum HD 8's preamplifier outputs open up a vast realm of sonic exploration. Route audio from your recording software directly to your guitar or bass amp, then re-record to test various amp settings, pedal effects and microphone positions. This feature allows musicians to fine-tune their sound and discover unique tonal combinations, making the Quantum HD 8 an invaluable tool for sound creation.
Quantum HD8 highlights
Quantum HD8 Key Features
MAX-HD preamps for exceptional sound quality
Fender Audio Interface for Guitars and Basses
The Quantum HD 8's revolutionary Auto Gain function
Make the most of your sound with the Quantum HD 8's reamp outputs
What our experts say
Headphone outputs: 2
Connectivity: USB-C
Voltage: 220-240V EU
Phantom power: +48 VDC
Digital audio bit depth: 32-bit
Supported sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Digital audio dynamic range: 124 dB
Inputs:
Instrument inputs: 111 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
Line inputs: 118 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
Microphone preamp: 116 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
Instrument inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, 1 kHz Reference)
Line inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, 1 kHz Reference)
Microphone preamp: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, 1 kHz Reference)
Instrument inputs: 75 dB
Line inputs: +/- 10 dB
Microphone preamp: 75 dB
Instrument inputs: +21 dBu (Unbalanced, Minimum Gain)
Line inputs: +18 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
Microphone preamp: +18 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
Line inputs: 0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
Microphone preamp: 0.002% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
Outputs:
Headphone output dynamic range: 118 dB (A-Weighted)
Headphone output frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.3 dB (Unity Gain, 1 kHz Reference)
Headphone output impedance operating range: 33 Ohms
Maximum output of headphone outputs: 11 dBu (50 Ohms)
Line output connection type: Female TRS 1/4 inch
Main and line output dynamic range: 123 dB (A-Weighted)
Main and line output frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, 1 kHz Reference)
Maximum level of main and line outputs: +18 dBu (Balanced)
MIDI inputs/outputs: 5-pin DIN female
Word Clock input/output: BNC Connector, 4.5 Vpp @ 75Ω Load
Dimensions: 44 x 483 x 219 millimeters
Shipping weight: 2.93 kg
Comes with: DB-9 breakout cable (for MIDI and S/PDIF inputs/outputs), 1.5-meter USB-C to USB-C cable, IEC power cord
Ref. Euroguitar : 110723
