Quantum Leaps Forward for Creator-focused Home Recording
As home recording technologies advance, so do the creative possibilities of artists and content creators of every size or style. PreSonus’s Quantum ES 4 distills three decades of aural innovation into a powerful, flexible audio interface, primed for performance with unrivaled 24-bit/192kHz resolution. Its 4-channel design includes a quartet of mic/line inputs, as well as dual dedicated guitar inputs co-designed with Fender. Recording experts at Sweetwater are enamored by the interface’s masterful mix of ergonomics and sleek aesthetics, providing real-time LED feedback alongside a streamlined, user-friendly interface. Surface controls are optimized to maximize detail and control, crafted with a satisfying tactility to seamlessly dial in your setup. With versatile recording tools, custom-built low-latency drivers, robust analog mic preamps, and MIDI capabilities, the Quantum ES 4 stands to upgrade any studio setup with uncompromising fidelity and control.
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State-of-the-art sound and style
Beneath its elegant form factor, the Quantum ES 4 contains an armada of premium recording tech. Custom designed low-latency drivers are complemented by high-caliber converters to maximize clarity and signal preservation, ensuring that audio is crystal clear and brimming with detail from input to playback. For its pair of combination mic/line jacks, PreSonus debuted their next-gen MAX-HD preamps, capable of up to +75dB of gain across a formidable 20Hz–20kHz range, resulting in unmatched transparency and clarity via digitally-attenuated analog character. With impressive preamp gain, phantom power, and further controls, the flexible interface seamlessly accommodates a diverse array of microphone styles and vocal deliveries for live, studio, and broadcast excellence. What’s more, the Quantum ES 4’s Auto Gain capability dials in the optimum gain levels for microphone and instrument signals, teeing you up for the perfect take every time.
Elegant interfacing with Fender-designed finesse
Through a collaborative effort with Fender, the Quantum ES 4 was engineered to facilitate recording for virtually any style and environment, including a pair of front-mounted instrument inputs and headphone output, providing guitarists and bassists with pain-free plug-and-play accessibility. Onboard LEDs give users color-coded real-time feedback through a thoughtfully-arranged interface, intentionally designed to deliver relevant details without distraction. To expand the interface’s interoperative potential, the Quantum ES 4 features a 3.5-millimeter MIDI I/O, while its balanced stereo output jacks are DC-coupled, opening the possibility of sending CV signals to compatible modules, synthesizers, effects units, or pedals. Plus, the Quantum ES 4 includes a built-in Loopback capability, making quick work of crafting monitor or streaming mixes.
PreSonus Quantum ES 4 Features:
- Versatile 4-in/4-out interface utilizes cutting-edge design and lightning-fast USB-C connectivity to support multitudes of creative possibilities in any studio arrangement
- Elegant form factor blends ergonomic accessibility with a minimal footprint, ensuring maximum control without sacrificing real estate in your setup
- Co-designed by Fender to include two dedicated, front-mounted instrument inputs, affording guitarists and bassists a flexible, clear plug-and-play architecture
- Auto Gain function matches gain levels for your mic or instrument signal to optimize input for peak-free recording
- MAX-HD preamps supply next-gen clarity via digitally controlled analog processing with up to +75dB of gain and unrivaled transparency
- Loopback support means monitor and streaming mixes are painlessly produced whenever needed
- Universal Control App guarantees comprehensive control over interface capabilities to make solo, group, live, studio, and broadcast capture a breeze
- Rear-mounted 3.5mm TRS MIDI I/O expand production, composition, and recording opportunities to accommodate numerous styles and configurations
- Vivid LED metering provides a balance of detailed information in real time, without disrupting your recording experience
