PreSonus Quantum HD 8 Audio Interface

USB-C Audio Interface

Take a Sonic Leap with the Quantum HD 8

The culmination of nearly 30 years of design experience, the PreSonus Quantum HD 8 is a 26×30 USB-C desktop audio interface, ideal for producers, musicians, and creators looking for high-fidelity audio and flexible connectivity options for the studio or live onstage. The HD 8 features eight high-definition MAX-HD mic preamps with +75 dB of gain, ideally suited for today’s most popular microphones. Guitarists and bassists will love the front-facing instrument inputs, which were codeveloped with Fender engineers. High-performance 32-bit / 192 kHz converters with 124 dB dynamic range let you hear and capture audio with stunning clarity. Use the Quantum HD 8 to record to a Mac/Windows computer or on your iOS/Android phone or tablet.

An Auto Gain button sets the perfect gain level for your microphones and instruments, hassle-free. You also get two reamp outputs, so you can send audio from your DAW and experiment with amps and effects to sculpt your sounds. A built-in DSP monitor mixer plus loopback audio make creating monitor and streaming mixes quick and easy. Route an external A/D converter into the ADAT I/Os to record and playback up to 16 more channels of audio. You can even utilize the Universal control app to record straight to your mobile device or remotely control the Quantum HD 8. Professional recording software is included to get your productions started right away.

High-Performance Signal Flow

• Presonus’ custom low-latency driver provides exceptionally low audio latencies when recording.
• High-performance converters with 124 dB dynamic range let you hear and capture audio with stunning clarity and fidelity.

All-New MAX-HD Mic Preamps

• The Quantum HD 8 features eight all-new, next-generation PreSonus MAX-HD preamps, which provide transparency and accuracy across the frequency range with +75 dB of gain to maximize the performance of today’s most popular microphones for modern recording and broadcast.
• These proprietary high-definition MAX-HD preamps are transparent, low-noise, and can be digitally controlled from the Studio One DAW or the Universal Control app.
• Discreet phantom power means consistent full power for microphones that require it, so you’ll get the most from your high-performance studio microphones.

Instrument Inputs Codeveloped with Fender

Built by the best ears in the business, guitarists and bassists will love the Hi-Z instrument inputs, codeveloped with Fender engineers—industry experts who designed them specifically for guitar and bass.

Two Reamp Outputs

• 2 reamp outputs let you send audio from your DAW to your favorite outboard gear or guitar and bass amp and record it again, so you can experiment with different amps, pedals, and mic placement to get the exact sound you want without cutting multiple takes.

Auto Gain

• An Auto Gain button sets the perfect gain level for your microphones and instruments, so you get the perfect take every time.

Flexible Monitoring Options

• 2 balanced 1/4″ TRS main outputs plus 8 balanced 1/4″ TRS line outputs, and 2 high-power headphone outputs give you flexible monitoring, while built-in speaker switching allows you to check your mix on multiple sets of studio monitors.

ADAT and S/PDIF Connectivity

• 16 channels of ADAT Optical input (up to 48 kHz) plus stereo S/PDIF I/O make connecting your digital gear fast and easy.

Universal Control App: Record on Desktop and Mobile Devices

• 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.
• Control your Quantum HD 8 right from Studio One and the Universal Control app—in addition to hardware. You can adjust preamp gain, toggle phantom power, channel settings, and more without looking away from your recording session. Perfect for dialing in optimal gain staging.

Full-Color, High-Resolution Display and Simple Controls

• A full-color, high-resolution display lets you keep an eye on your input and output meters, while an illuminated push encoder provides fast, intuitive control over channel and output settings.

Professional Recording Software Included

Leap into 12 months of Studio One+ add-ons, exclusive content, and tools, plus a perpetual license to Studio One Professional Edition.

FEATURES

• 26×30, 32-bit / 192 kHz USB-C desktop audio interface
• Record on desktop, laptop, phone, tablet
• 2 1/4″ Hi-Z instrument inputs co-developed with Fender engineers
• 8 balanced combo XLR-1/4″mic/line inputs
• High-performance converters with 124 dB dynamic range
• Custom, low-latency driver provides exceptionally low audio latencies
• 8 next-generation PreSonus MAX-HD preamps, +75 dB of gain
• Switchable +48V phantom power
• 2 1/4″ reamp outputs
• 2 balanced 1/4″ TRS main outputs, 8 balanced 1/4″ TRS line outputs
• 2 high-power headphone outputs
• 16 channels of ADAT I/O (up to 48 kHz)
• Stereo S/PDIF I/O
• Auto gain
• DSP monitor mixer plus loopback audio
• Full-color, high-resolution display
• Control settings via Universal Control app
• Includes Studio One Pro, Studio One+ software