Presonus have announced the newest model in PreSonus’ Quantum series of audio interfaces, the Quantum 2626, which uses Thunderbolt 3 to achieve extremely low roundtrip latency (as low as <1 ms), enabling you to record and monitor with up to 24-bit, 192 kHz fidelity through your favourite plug-ins, without leaving your DAW. High-quality converters on every analogue input and output provide 115 dB of dynamic range to capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally.

The Quantum 2626 provides up to 26 inputs and 26 outputs, with 8 of PreSonus’ XMAX Class A analogue mic preamps, 2 instrument inputs and 6 balanced line level inputs all on front-mounted combo jacks. The first two inputs are equipped with direct outputs and dedicated returns to patch in outboard gear. An additional 18 inputs and outputs are available via ADAT/dual SMUX and S/PDIF.

There are also 8 ¼” TRS outputs that are DC coupled so can be used to send control voltages, plus two balanced Main outputs, two high-volume headphone outs with dedicated volume controls, MIDI and BNC word clock I/O. All in a 1U rack-mountable, all-metal chassis with metal knobs.

With the included Studio One Artist DAW, the Quantum 2626 is a complete recording solution. The interface also is compatible with any recording software that supports Core Audio (macOS) or ASIO (Windows). Free PreSonus UC Surface control software for Mac and Windows provides access to full metering, including metering for connected PreSonus DP88 8-channel A/DA preamp/converters, as well as UC Surface’s integrated Real-Time Analyzer.

The Quantum 2626 is available now at PreSonus dealers at a U.S. street price of $599.95. For more information visit Presonus.com.

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

Digital

• 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)

System Requirements

Mac

• Mac OS X 10.11.6 64-bit or later

• Intel Core™ i5 or better

• 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

Windows

• Windows 10 64-bit or later

• Intel Core i5 or better

• 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

Mac and Windows Systems

• 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.)

• Internet connection (required for Studio One Activation and Content download)

• Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended

• 30 GB hard disk space

• Monitor with 1366x768 resolution