Quantum ES 2 USB-C Audio Interface
Quantum ES 2 USB-C Audio Interface
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Overview
2 x 2, 24-bit / 192 kHz Recording Interface with Fender Studio Pro Perpetual License Included
Capture your creativity with the Quantum ES 2 - the recording interface for self-made musicians and audio creators.
The culmination of 30 years of innovation, the Quantum ES 2 features two newly redesigned high-definition MAX-HD mic preamps with +75 dB of gain, making it ideally suited for today's most popular microphones. Guitarists and bassists will love the instrument input, co-developed with Fender engineers. An Auto Gain button sets the perfect gain level for your microphones and instruments, while an illuminated push encoder provides flexible control over gain level and output volume. And bright and responsive LED metering provides easy visual feedback for your inputs and outputs, making it great for self-produced recording.
Overview
Features
- High Performance Signal Flow – Custom low-latency drivers and low-noise converters.
- All-New MAX-HD Mic Preamps – The culmination of 30 years of innovation, our rigorously redesigned preamps feature digitally-controlled analog with 75 dB of gain range.
- Co-Developed with Fender® – Front-facing instrument input engineered for guitarists by industry-leading experts.
- Professional Recording Software Included Fender Studio Pro License.
- Auto Gain – Dial in recording-ready levels, hassle-free.
- Universal Control App – Full control and metering from your mobile device, desktop, or tablet.
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Highlights
ALL-NEW MAX-HD MIC PREAMPS
The Quantum ES 2 features two newly designed mic preamps with +75 dB of gain. The culmination of 30 years of innovation, MAX-HD preamps are transparent, low-noise, and digitally-controlled analog, making them ideally suited to today’s most popular microphones.
CO-DEVELOPED WITH FENDER®
Built by the best ears in the business, guitarists and bassists will love the instrument input co-developed with Fender engineers – industry experts who designed them specifically for guitar and bass.
Fender Studio Pro DAW Software Included.
Your hardware registration includes a perpetual License to Fender Studio Pro.
AUTO GAIN
An Auto Gain button sets the perfect gain level for your microphones and instruments, so you get the perfect take every time.
UNIVERSAL CONTROL APP
Quantum works on any mobile or desktop device, so you’re ready to record whenever inspiration strikes – whether on your phone, tablet, or in your home studio. Critical preamp functions like preamp gain, phantom power, and more can be controlled with the Quantum ES 2’s top panel, or right from Fender Studio Pro and the Universal Control app, so you can dial in the perfect gain staging without looking away from your recording session.
Specs
Product Name
Quantum ES 2 USB-C Audio Interface
Series
Quantum
Color
Black
Connection Type
XLR Female (Combo), Balanced
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
Input Impedance
1600 Ohms
Dynamic Range
113 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
EIN
-129 dBu (Maximum Gain, 150 Ohms, 22 kHz BW, A-Weighted)
THD+N
0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
Gain Range
75 dB
Maximum Input Level
+14 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
Phantom Power
+48 VDC
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
Input Impedance
10K Ohms
Dynamic Range
114 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
THD+N
0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
Gain Range
+/- 10 dB
Maximum Input Level
+15 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
Dynamic Range
111 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
THD+N
0.002% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
Gain Range
75 dB
Maximum Input Level
+15 dBu (Unbalanced, Minimum Gain)
Connection Type
1/4" TRS Female
Connection Type
One - 1/4" TRS Female Stereo
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
Impedance Working Range
22 Ohms
Dynamic Range
111 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N
0.02% (1 kHz)
Maximum Output Level
7.5 dBu (50 Ohms)
Connection Type
3.5 mm Type-B
Voltage
120V
Connectivity
USB-C®
Bit Depth
24-bit
Dynamic Range
120 dB
Supported Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 (kHz)
Height
1.9" (48.3 mm)
Depth
6.2" (158 mm)
Width
6.9" (175 mm)
Weight
1.5 lb. (0.68 kg)