Product Information

4 X 4, 24-Bit / 192 KHz Recording Interface With 6-Month Studio One+ Membership Included

Capture your creativity with the Quantum ES 4. The next generation of PreSonus audio interfaces, the Quantum ES 4 is the culmination of nearly 30 years of PreSonus expertise, providing the ultimate recording tool for musicians and content creators.

Features

• High Performance Signal Flow – Custom low-latency drivers and low-noise converters.
• All-New MAX-HD Mic Preamps – The culmination of 30 years of innovation, our rigorously redesigned preamps feature digitally-controlled analog with +75 dB of gain range.
• Co-Developed with Fender® – Front-facing instrument inputs engineered for guitarists by industry-leading experts.
• Professional Recording Software Included – 6 months of Studio One+ with full access to Studio One Professional Edition, add-ons, and more.
• Auto Gain – Dial in recording-ready levels, hassle-free.
• Universal Control App – Full control and metering from your mobile device, desktop, or tablet.

Highlights & Specs

HIGH PERFORMANCE SIGNAL FLOW

Our custom low-latency driver provides exceptionally low signal lag when recording, and high-performance converters complete the front end to ensure that you sound your best throughout your entire signal chain.

ALL-NEW MAX-HD MIC PREAMPS

The Quantum ES 4 features four newly designed mic preamps with +75 dB of gain. Our high-definition MAX-HD preamps are transparent, low-noise, and digitally-controlled analog, making them ideally suited to today’s most popular microphones.

CO-DEVELOPED WITH FENDER®

Built by the best ears in the business, guitarists and bassists will love the instrument input co-developed with Fender engineers – industry experts who designed them specifically for guitar and bass.

PROFESSIONAL RECORDING SOFTWARE INCLUDED

Leap into 6 months of Studio One+ with access to Studio One Professional Edition, add-ons, and more.

AUTO GAIN

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

UNIVERSAL CONTROL APP

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. Critical preamp functions like preamp gain, phantom power, and more can be controlled with the Quantum ES 4’s top panel, or right from Studio One and the Universal Control app, so you can dial in the perfect gain staging without looking away from your recording session.

TECH SPECS

Controls And Connections

• Headphone Jack

Two - 1/4" TRS Female Stereo

• Connectivity

USB-C®

• MIDI I/O

3.5 mm Type-B

Microphone Preamp

• Microphone Input Connection Type

XLR Female (Combo), Balanced

• Total Harmonic Distortion

0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)

• Gain Control Range

75 dB

• Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level

+14 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)

• Phantom Power

+48 VDC

• Frequency Response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)

• Microphone Preamp Input Impedance

1600 Ohms

• Dynamic Range

113 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)

• Equivalent Input Noise

-129 dBu (Maximum Gain, 150 Ohms, 22 kHz BW, A-Weighted)

Instrument Inputs

• Instrument Inputs Impedance

1M Ohms

• Instrument Inputs Maximum Level

+15 dBu (Unbalanced, Minimum Gain)

• Gain Range

75 dB

• Frequency Response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)

• Dynamic Range

111 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)

• Total Harmonic Distortion

0.002% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)

Line Inputs

• Line Inputs Maximum Level

+15 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)

• Line Inputs Gain Range

+/- 10 dB

• Line Inputs Frequency Response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)

• Line Inputs Dynamic Range

114 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)

• Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion

0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)

• Line Inputs Impedance

10K Ohms

Main And Line Outputs

• Main And Line Outputs Maximum Level

+15 dBu (Balanced)

• Main And Line Outputs Frequency Response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)

• Main And Line Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion

0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)

• Main And Line Outputs Dynamic Range

117 dB (A-Weighted)

• Main And Line Outputs Output Impedance

51 Ohms

• Line Outputs Connection Type

1/4" TRS Female

Headphone Outputs

• Headphone Outputs Maximum Output

7.5 dBu (50 Ohms)

• Frequency Response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)

• Dynamic Range

111 dB (A-Weighted)

• Total Harmonic Distortion

0.02% (1 kHz)

• Headphone Outputs Impedance Working Range

22 Ohms

Digital Audio

• Digital Audio Dynamic Range

120 dB

• Digital Audio Bit Depth

24-bit

• Supported Sample Rates

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 (kHz)

Weights And Dimensions

• Height

1.9" (48.3 mm)

• Depth

6.2" (158 mm)

• Width

8.4" (213 mm)

• Weight

1.8 lbs. (0.82 kg)

Accessories

• Included Accessories

1.5M USB-C to USB-C cable