Description
MAX-HD Mic Preamps
Experience transparent, low-noise audio with next-gen MAX-HD mic preamps, offering up to +75 dB of gain. Perfectly suited for modern microphones, these preamps deliver high-fidelity sound across the frequency range, ensuring studio-quality recordings every time.
Fender Instrument Input
The Quantum ES 2 features a 1/4" Hi-Z instrument input, codeveloped with Fender engineers. Designed specifically for guitarists and bassists, this input ensures exceptional sound quality, making it a top choice for musicians seeking professional-grade audio.
- 2×2, 24-bit / 192 kHz USB-C desktop audio interface
- Record on desktop, laptop, phone, tablet
- 1/4″ Hi-Z instrument input codeveloped with Fender engineers
- 2 balanced combo XLR-1/4″mic/line inputs
- 2 next-generation PreSonus MAX-HD preamps, +75 dB of gain
- Switchable +48V phantom power
- Custom low-latency driver provides exceptionally low audio latency
- 2 balanced 1/4″ TRS main outputs
- 1 high-power headphone output
- Auto gain
- Loopback audio for streaming
- 3.5mm MIDI Type-B I/O
- Bright LED display
- Control settings via Universal Control app
- Additional USB-C port provides power via wall plug / external battery when recording to a device that doesn’t provide enough power via USB
- Includes Studio One Pro, Studio One+ software
Display: LED
Channels of I/O: 2 Inputs / 2 Outputs
Maximum Sampling Rate: 192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs: 2
Input Level Adjustment: Knob
Gain/Trim Range:
Mic Inputs: 0 to 75 dB
Hi-Z Inputs: 0 to 75 dB
Line Inputs: -10 to +10 dB
Solo/Mute: Mute per Master
Analog Audio I/O:
2x Combo XLR-1/4″ TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input
1x 1/4″ TS Hi-Z Input
2x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Line/Monitor Output
1x 1/4″ TRS Headphone Output
Phantom Power: 48 V, Selectable On/Off
Host Connection: USB-C
USB (Non-Host): 1x USB-C (Power Input)
MIDI I/O:
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Type-B Input
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Type-B Output
Frequency Response:
XLR Mic Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
Combo XLR-1/4″ Line Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
1/4″ Line Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
1/4″ Hi-Z Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
1/4″ Headphone Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
Maximum Input Level:
XLR Mic Inputs: +14 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
Combo XLR-1/4″ Line Inputs: +15 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
1/4″ Hi-Z Inputs: +15 dBu (Unbalanced, Minimum Gain)
Maximum Output Level:
1/4″ Line Outputs: +15 dBu (Balanced)
1/4″ Headphone Outputs: 7.5 dBu (at 50 Ohms)
Impedance:
Mic Inputs: 1600 Ohms
Line Inputs: 10 Kilohms
Line Outputs: 51 Ohms
Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm
Headphone Outputs: 22 Ohms
Dynamic Range:
Digital: 120 dB
Hi-Z Inputs: 111 dBA
Line Inputs: 114 dBA
Mic Inputs: 113 dBA
Headphone Outputs: 111 dBA
Line Outputs: 117 dBA
THD:
Mic Inputs: 0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
Hi-Z: 0.002% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
Line: 0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
Line Outputs: 0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)
Headphone Outputs: 0.02% (1 kHz)
EIN: -129 dBu (Maximum Gain, 150 Ohms, 22 kHz BW, A-Weighted)
Sample Rates: Up to 192 kHz
Bit Depths: 24-Bit
Sync Sources: Internal
OS Compatibility:
Computer: macOS / Windows
Mobile: Android/iOS
Power Requirements: USB Bus Power, USB Power Adapter (Not Included)
Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.2 x 1.9″ / 17.5 x 15.7 x 4.8 cm
Weight: 1.5 lb / 0.7 kg
