PreSonus QUANTUM2626 26x26 Thunderbolt 3, 8 Mic inputs, ADAT I/O

The Speed of Sound
With a barely measurable round-trip latency of less than 1 ms*, it's no wonder Sound on Sound magazine dubbed Quantum-series Thunderbolt™ audio interfaces the “fastest audio interfaces on the planet.” Superb high-definition digital conversion and the ultra-transparent analog XMAX mic preamp design mean that your audio will always sound its best—whether you’re recording with or without your favorite plug-ins engaged in real-time.

Timeless audio
Every design decision during Quantum 2626 audio interface’s engineering was made with one goal in mind: blazing-fast speed without any sonic compromise.

Superior Sound
Audiophile-grade digital converters, low-jitter clocking, and transparent preamps add up to a superior recording and listening experience. The Quantum 2626 audio interface operates at up to 192 kHz for ultra-high-definition mixing and recording.

• General Features
• 26x26 Thunderbolt 3 ultra-low-latency audio interface
• <1 ms roundtrip latency*; record direct to DAW with your favorite plug-ins engaged
• 24-Bit/192kHz Operation with high-quality 115 dB A/D/A converters
• Studio One Artist and Studio Magic plug-in bundle included
• Flexible Connectivity
• Simultaneous I/O up to 26 inputs / 26 outputs (at 44.1 or 48 kHz)
• 8 pristine XMAX preamps
• 2 Instrument Inputs
• 8 balanced line inputs
• Dual headphone outputs with independent level control
• Balanced stereo main outputs with independent level control
• 8 DC Coupled balanced line outputs
• 2 preamp direct outputs with returns to insert outboard gear
• Main Output Level Control
• Balanced Stereo Main Output (TRS)
• Eight Balanced Line Outputs (TRS (outs 1 & 2 share a DAC with the main output))
• Two Preamp Outputs (channels 1 & 2)
• Two Line Returns (channels 1 & 2)
• ADAT Optical/Dual SMUX inputs/outputs: 16x16 channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz; 8x8 channels at 88.2 or 96 kHz
• Stereo S/PDIF coaxial input and output
• Digitalia
• Thunderbolt 3 high-speed bus
• 24-bit resolution and up to 192 kHz sampling rate
• BNC word clock input and output with low-jitter clocking
• MIDI I/O
• Physical
• Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs
• 1U rack-mountable
• 12 VDC external power supply (included)

• Windows
• Windows® 10 (64-bit only)
• Intel® i5 processor or better
• 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
• Mac
• macOS® 10.13 or higher (64-bit only)
• Intel® i5 processor or better (Apple Silicon M1 support requires Universal Control 3.4.2 or later)
• ​4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
• Mac and Windows Systems
• Thunderbolt™ 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 port (NOTE: Your computer's motherboard must support Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt 1 and 2 require an adapter, not included.)
• Internet connection (required for Studio One Activation and Content download)
• Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
• 30 GB hard disk space
• Monitor with 1366x768 resolution

• Microphone Preamp
• Type XLR Female (via Combo), Balanced
• Maximum Input Level +10 dBu (Balanced, min. gain)
• Gain Control Range 60 dB
• Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.15 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
• Dynamic Range > 110 dB (A-wtd, min. gain)
• Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.005% (1 kHz, min. gain)
• EIN < -131 dBu (max gain, 40Ω, 22 kHz BW, A-wtd)
• Input Impedance 1.6 kΩ
• Phantom Power +48V, > 8 mA per input
• Instrument Inputs
• Type ¼” TS Female (via Combo), Unbalanced
• Maximum Input Level +15 dBu (Unbalanced, min. gain)
• Gain Control Range 60 dB
• Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.2 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
• Dynamic Range > 106 dB (A-wtd, min. gain)
• Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.005% (1kHz, min. gain)
• Input Impedance > 1 MΩ
• Line Inputs
• Type ¼” TRS Female (via Combo), Balanced
• Maximum Input Level + 18 dBu (Balanced, min. gain)
• Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
• Dynamic Range > 118 dB (A-wtd, min. gain)
• Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.005% (1 kHz, min. gain)
• Input Impedance 10 kΩ
• Main and Line Outputs
• Type ¼” TRS Female, impedance balanced, DC Coupled (Line Outputs only)
• Maximum Output Level +18 dBu (Balanced)
• Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB, unity gain, 48 kHz)
• Dynamic Range > 118 dB (A-wtd)
• Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.0035% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)
• Output Impedance 51Ω
• Headphone Outputs
• Type ¼” TRS Female, Stereo, Unbalanced, x2
• Maximum Output Level 175 mW/channel (56Ω load)
• Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB, 48 kHz)
• Dynamic Range > 110 dB (A-wtd)
• Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.03% (1 kHz)
• Headphone Impedance (working range) 16Ω to 300Ω
• Crosstalk
• Input to Input < -110 dB
• Output to Output < -115 dB
• Input to Output < -120 dB
• Signal Level LEDs
• Clip -0.5 dBFS
• Signal -50 dBFS
• Digital Audio
• Connection Type Thunderbolt 3 (Thunderbolt 1 and 2 compatible)
• ADC Dynamic Range 115 dB (A-wtd)
• DAC Dynamic Range 115 dB (A-wtd)
• Bit Depth 24 bits
• Internally Supported Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Clock
• Jitter < 70 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
• Jitter Attenuation > 60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out)
• Power
• 12 VDC, 5A, external power supply
• Physical
• Height 1.75" (44.45 mm)
• Depth 7" (177.8 mm)
• Width 19" (482.6 mm)
• Weight 6 lbs (2.72 kg)