PreSonus Quantum ES Ultimate Bundle Overview
The PreSonus Quantum ES Ultimate Bundle is an all-inclusive, high-end package designed for professional audio creators who demand studio-quality sound and advanced recording capabilities. This bundle is ideal for anyone looking to set up a professional-grade studio environment or enhance their current setup with top-tier equipment. Below is a detailed breakdown of what the bundle includes and the features that make it stand out.
Key Components:
PreSonus Quantum ES 2 USB-C Audio Interface:
- 2x2, 24-bit / 192 kHz USB-C Interface: This interface supports ultra-high-definition audio recording and playback, ensuring your recordings capture every nuance with pristine clarity.
- High Performance Signal Flow: The interface is equipped with custom low-latency drivers and low-noise converters, delivering a seamless recording experience with minimal delay and maximum audio fidelity.
- All-New MAX-HD Mic Preamps: These preamps are the result of 30 years of innovation, featuring digitally-controlled analog technology with an impressive +75 dB of gain range. This allows for precise control and high-quality input levels, making it suitable for even the most demanding recording situations.
- Co-Developed with Fender®: The interface includes a front-facing instrument input specifically engineered for guitarists, ensuring optimal signal flow and tone preservation.
- Auto Gain: This feature automatically adjusts the input gain to the ideal level, removing the guesswork and making setup quicker and easier.
- Universal Control App: Provides full control and metering from any mobile device, desktop, or tablet, allowing you to manage your recording process remotely and efficiently.
Studio One Pro DAW Recording Software:
- Pro Software License: The bundle includes a full license for Studio One Pro, PreSonus’s flagship digital audio workstation (DAW), offering a comprehensive suite of tools for recording, mixing, and producing music.
- Studio One+: In addition to the software, you receive 12 months of access to Studio One+, which includes tools, extras, add-ons, and more to enhance your recording and production experience.
PreSonus Eris 3.5 Studio Monitors:
- Compact and Powerful: These monitors feature 3.5-inch woven-composite low-frequency drivers and 1-inch ultra-low mass silk-dome high-frequency drivers, delivering clear and balanced sound across a wide frequency range.
- Dual Amplification: The 50W Class AB dual amplification ensures that both high and low frequencies are powered effectively, providing a detailed and dynamic listening experience.
- Acoustic Tuning Controls: High- and low-frequency acoustic tuning controls allow you to adjust the sound to suit your room’s acoustics or personal preferences.
- Multiple Inputs: The monitors include balanced ¼-inch TRS inputs, unbalanced ⅛-inch stereo and RCA inputs, and an integrated stereo headphone amplifier with a front-panel ⅛-inch output.
- Protective Features: They come with built-in protection against RF interference, output-current limiting, over-temperature, and other issues to ensure longevity and reliability.
PreSonus M9 Microphone:
- Cardioid Condenser Microphone: The M9 microphone delivers exceptionally clear recordings with a vintage-inspired sound, making it ideal for capturing vocals and instruments with warmth and detail.
- Premium Build: The microphone features a satin nickel finish, die-cast zinc housing, and an 18mm pure aluminum diaphragm, ensuring both durability and high performance.
- Shock Mount Included: To further isolate the microphone from handling noise and vibrations, the bundle includes a professional shock mount.
PreSonus HD9 Professional Monitoring Headphones:
- Dynamic High-Definition Headphones: The HD9 headphones offer high-resolution drivers and a precision-tuned acoustic chamber, providing a flat response and accurate sound reproduction.
- Extended Bass Response: These headphones are designed to deliver deep, extended bass, making them ideal for critical listening and mixing.
- Comfortable and Durable: With lightweight construction, comfortable ear pads, and a collapsible design, the HD9 headphones are perfect for long studio sessions.
Features and Benefits:
- Complete Professional Setup: This bundle provides everything needed to build or upgrade to a professional-level recording studio, including top-quality components that work seamlessly together.
- Advanced Audio Interface: The Quantum ES 2 interface, with its high-definition preamps and ultra-low latency, ensures that your recordings are of the highest possible quality.
- Versatile Monitoring Options: With the Eris 3.5 monitors and HD9 headphones, you can monitor your recordings in detail, ensuring accurate mixes whether you’re using speakers or headphones.
- Exceptional Microphone Quality: The M9 condenser microphone captures sound with clarity and warmth, making it a versatile choice for various recording applications.
- Comprehensive Software: The included Studio One Pro software and 12 months of Studio One+ access provide all the tools and resources you need to produce professional music and audio content.
- Ultra-compact and portable design makes it ideal for travelling musicians and engineers
- USB-C powered design eliminates the need for bulky power supplies when travelling or on the go
- Record a wide range of instruments through the onboard XLR microphone and TS instrument inputs
- Phantom power allows you to record your favourite studio condenser microphone
- Dive into recording with the included Studio One Prime DAW
- Master the art of mixing and editing your music with the included Studio Magic software bundle
- Comprehensive control over your monitoring with Mix knob to blend between dry input and wet-processed audio through your DAW
- Hear the details of your recordings with the front-mounted headphone jack with independent level control
- Stereo balanced outputs allow you to connect your favourite studio monitors
- Class-compliant design gets you up and running with no drivers required
- Compatible with iOS and Android devices for portable mobile recording
- Operating system:
- Mac: macOS version 10.13 or later
- Windows: Windows 10 or later (64-Bit Only)
- Storage: 200 MB
- RAM: 4GB
- Type: XLR female, balanced (via Combo connector Input 1)
- Frequency Response: (+/-3.0 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Input Impedance (Balanced): 1.4k ohm
- THD+N (unwtd, 1 kHz at +4 dBu Output, Unity Gain): Less than 0.004
- Gain Control Range (+/- 1 dB): 50 dB (0 dB to +50 dB)
- Max Input Level (Unity Gain, 1 kHz at 0.5 THD+N): +10 dBu (+/- 0.5 dBu, min gain)
- Phantom Power (+/-2 VDC): +48 VDC (+/-2 VDC)
- Type: 1/4" TRS female, balanced (via Combo connector Input 1)
- Input Impedance: 750 k ohm
- Max Input Level : +19 dB
- Gain Control Range: 50 dB (-20 dB to +30 dB)
- Type: 1/4" TS female, unbalanced (Input 2)
- Input Impedance: 750 k ohm
- Max Input Level: +13 dB
- Gain Control Range: 50 dB (0 dB to +50 dB)
- Type: 1/4" TRS female, impedance balanced
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-0.2 dB
- Output Impedance: 51 ohm
- THD+N (1 kHz, 20 kHz BW, A-wtd): Less than 0.007
- Type: 1/4" TRS active stereo
- Maximum Output: 30 mW/ch. at 60 ohm Load
- Frequency Response (+/-1.0 dB): 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB
- THD+N (1 kHz, max gain, 20 kHz BW, A-wtd): Less than 0.08
- S/N Ratio (1 kHz, max gain, 20 kHz BW, A-wtd): 90 dB
- Connection Type: USB 2.0 over USB-C® compatible connection
- ADC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz Sample Rate): 90 dB
- DAC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz Sample Rate): 102 dB
- Bit Depth: 24
- Reference Level for 0 dBFS: +10 dBu
- Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96
