Description
The Speed of Sound
With a barely measurable round-trip latency of less than 1 ms*, it's no wonder dubbed Quantum-series Thunderbolt audio interfaces the fastest audio interfaces on the planet. Superb high-definition digital conversion and the ultra-transparent analog XMAX mic preamp design mean that your audio will always sound its best whether you're recording with or without your favorite plug-ins engaged in real-time.
Features
General Features
- 26x26 Thunderbolt 3 ultra-low-latency audio interface
- 1 ms roundtrip latency*, record direct to DAW with your favorite plug-ins engaged
- 24-Bit/192kHz Operation with high-quality 115 dB A/D/A converters
- Studio One Artist and Studio Magic plug-in bundle included
Flexible Connectivity
- Simultaneous I/O up to 26 inputs / 26 outputs (at 44.1 or 48 kHz)
- 8 pristine XMAX preamps
- 2 Instrument Inputs
- 8 balanced line inputs
- Dual headphone outputs with independent level control
- Balanced stereo main outputs with independent level control
- 8 DC Coupled balanced line outputs
- 2 preamp direct outputs with returns to insert outboard gear
- Main Output Level Control
- Balanced Stereo Main Output (TRS)
- Eight Balanced Line Outputs (TRS (outs 1, 2 share a DAC with the main output))
- Two Preamp Outputs (channels 1, 2)
- Two Line Returns (channels 1, 2)
- ADAT Optical/Dual SMUX inputs/outputs: 16x16 channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz, 8x8 channels at 88.2 or 96 kHz
- Stereo S/PDIF coaxial input and output
Digitalia
- Thunderbolt 3 high-speed bus
- 24-bit resolution and up to 192 kHz sampling rate
- BNC word clock input and output with low-jitter clocking
- MIDI I/O
Physical
- Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
- 1U rack-mountable
- 12 VDC external power supply (included)
*192 kHz, 64 sample buffer in Studio One 4.5 on a MacBook Pro 2016, 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 running macOS 10.12.5
Computer system requirements:
Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for the Quantum Interface.
Mac®
- macOS version 10.13 or later
- 200 MB storage space and 8 GB RAM for Universal Control (required for firmware updates)
- Available Thunderbolt™ 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 port (NOTE: Your computer's motherboard must support Thunderbolt.
Thunderbolt 1 and 2 require an adapter, not included.)
Windows®
- Windows 10 or later (64-Bit Only)
- 200 MB storage space and 8 GB RAM for Universal Control (required for firmware updates and low-latency ASIO support)
- Available Thunderbolt™ 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 port (NOTE: Your computer's motherboard must support Thunderbolt.
Thunderbolt 1 and 2 require an adapter, not included.)
The above are the hardware system requirements for this product.
DAW software and Operating System requirements vary.
Click here for Studio One’s system requirements.
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Technical Specifications
Microphone Preamp |
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|---|---|
| Type | XLR Female (via Combo), Balanced |
| Maximum Input Level | +10 dBu (Balanced, min. gain) |
| Gain Control Range | 60 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.15 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) |
| Dynamic Range | > 110 dB (A-wtd, min. gain) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | < 0.005% (1 kHz, min. gain) |
| EIN | < -131 dBu (max gain, 40Ω, 22 kHz BW, A-wtd) |
| Input Impedance | 1.6 kΩ |
| Phantom Power | +48V, > 8 mA per input |
Instrument Inputs |
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|---|---|
| Type | ¼” TS Female (via Combo), Unbalanced |
| Maximum Input Level | +15 dBu (Unbalanced, min. gain) |
| Gain Control Range | 60 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.2 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) |
| Dynamic Range | > 106 dB (A-wtd, min. gain) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | < 0.005% (1kHz, min. gain) |
| Input Impedance | > 1 MΩ |
Line Inputs |
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|---|---|
| Type | ¼” TRS Female (via Combo), Balanced |
| Maximum Input Level | + 18 dBu (Balanced, min. gain) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) |
| Dynamic Range | > 118 dB (A-wtd, min. gain) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | < 0.005% (1 kHz, min. gain) |
| Input Impedance | 10 kΩ |
Main and Line Outputs |
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|---|---|
| Type | ¼” TRS Female, impedance balanced, DC Coupled (Line Outputs only) |
| Maximum Output Level | +18 dBu (Balanced) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz) |
| Dynamic Range | > 118 dB (A-wtd) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | < 0.0035% (1 kHz, +4 dBu) |
| Output Impedance | 51Ω |
Headphone Outputs |
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|---|---|
| Type | ¼” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced, x2 |
| Maximum Output Level | 175 mW/channel (56Ω load) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB, 48 kHz) |
| Dynamic Range | > 110 dB (A-wtd) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | < 0.03% (1 kHz) |
| Headphone Impedance (working range) | 16Ω to 300Ω |
Crosstalk |
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|---|---|
| Input to Input | < -110 dB |
| Output to Output | < -115 dB |
| Input to Output | < -120 dB |
Signal Level LEDs |
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|---|---|
| Clip | -0.5 dBFS |
| Signal | -50 dBFS |
Digital Audio |
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|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 3 (Thunderbolt 1 and 2 compatible) |
| ADC Dynamic Range | 115 dB (A-wtd) |
| DAC Dynamic Range | 115 dB (A-wtd) |
| Bit Depth | 24 bits |
| Supported Sample Rates (kHz) | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 |
Clock |
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|---|---|
| Jitter | < 70 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Jitter Attenuation | > 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out) |
Power |
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| 12 VDC, 5A, external power supply |
Physical |
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| Dimensions | |
| Height | 1.75" (44.45 mm) |
| Depth | 7" (177.8 mm) |
| Width | 19" (482.6 mm) |
| Weight | 6 lbs (2.72 kg) |
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