Presonus Quantum 2 22x24 Thunderbolt Audio Interface Refurb

It looks new. Only been used less than a few hours. Sometimes it only has been opened and tested.

PreSonus Quantum 2 is slightly smaller than the original Quantum, and shares its larger sibling’s status as PreSonus’ fastest and best-sounding audio/MIDI interface, taking advantage of the high-speed Thunderbolt 2 bus and a no-frills, direct-to-DAW signal path to achieve extremely low latency. Cutting-edge 24-bit, 192 kHz converters with 120 dB of dynamic range and PreSonus’ recallable XMAX microphone preamps combine to deliver superb audio quality. For more I/O channels, simply stack up to 4 Quantum 2 interfaces via Thunderbolt to create a monster 80×80 system.

The Quantum 2 offers two combo mic/instrument inputs and two combo mic/line inputs, each with a digitally controlled XMAX preamp and +48V phantom power. You also get four ¼-inch TRS line outputs, and a headphone output with dedicated volume control. With ADAT Optical I/O and S/PDIF stereo digital I/O, you can have up to 18 additional digital inputs and outputs for a total of 22 in and 24 out. BNC word clock I/O ensures your Quantum 2 and other digital audio devices operate in tight sync. Of course, you get MIDI I/O, too.

With the Quantum 2, your audio interface is an integrated extension of your recording environment. Launch the included PreSonus Studio One Artist DAW, and you’ll find full preamp control functions integrated into your recording environment. Most of the Quantum 2’s features can also be controlled in PreSonus’ free UC Surface control software, so even if you use third-party recording software, you can remotely access the features. To top it off, Quantum 2 owners get the Studio Magic Plug-in Suite free.

Thanks to its pro features, flexible software, and abundant I/O, the Quantum 2 joins the original Quantum as PreSonus’ most powerful combination audio interfaces/studio command centers and fits into any recording and production environment.

Features

General
22×24 Thunderbolt 2 ultra-low-latency audio interface
PreSonus’ fastest interface; record direct to DAW (no DSP)
Stack up to four Quantum interfaces via Thunderbolt for a monster system
Assignable output level control
6 8-segment LED meters (4 input, 2 output)

Integrated Software
Tight integration with included Studio One Artist DAW software (Mac/Windows) for multitrack music production and studio command features
Wireless control over preamp levels from free UC Surface touch-control software (Mac/Windows/iPad/Android) and from free Studio One Remote for iPad
Compatible with most recording software for Mac and Windows
Studio Magic Plug-in Suite included

Flexible Connectivity
Simultaneous I/O up to 22 inputs/24 outputs (at 44.1 or 48 kHz)
2 front-panel combo microphone/instrument inputs
2 rear-panel combo microphone/line-level inputs
4 XMAX remote-controllable, Class A mic preamps with individually switched 48V phantom power
4 balanced ¼” TRS line-level outputs
Line outputs are DC coupled for sending control voltages for analog gear
ADAT Optical/Dual SMUX inputs/outputs: 16×16 channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz; 8×8 channels at 88.2 or 96 kHz
Stereo S/PDIF coaxial input and output
1 high-volume headphone output with dedicated volume controls

Digitalia
Thunderbolt 2 high-speed bus
24-bit resolution and up to 192 kHz sampling rate
Top-quality 120 dB A/D/A converters
BNC word clock input and output with low-jitter clocking
MIDI I/O on 5-pin DIN connectors

Physical
Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
12 VDC external power supply (included)

Specifications

Computer Connectivity: Thunderbolt 2

Form Factor: Desktop

Simultaneous I/O: 22 x 24

A/D Resolution: Up to 24-bit/192kHz

Built In DSP/FX: Studio Magic Plug-in Suite

Number of Preamps: 4

Phantom Power: Yes

Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4″ combo (mic/Hi-Z), 2 x XLR-1/4″ combo (mic/line)

Analog Outputs: 4 x 1/4″ TRS

Digital Inputs: 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical Toslink (ADAT/SMUX)