Product Overview
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.
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.
Electronics
Two - 1/4" TRS Female Stereo
USB-C®
120V
+48 VDC
Performance
24-bit
120 dB
Inputs
111 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
75 dB
+15 dBu (Unbalanced, Minimum Gain)
114 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
+/- 10 dB
10K Ohms
+15 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
XLR Female (Combo), Balanced
113 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
-129 dBu (Maximum Gain, 150 Ohms, 22 kHz BW, A-Weighted)
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
75 dB
1600 Ohms
+14 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
Outputs
111 dB (A-Weighted)
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
22 Ohms
7.5 dBu (50 Ohms)
0.02% (1 kHz)
1/4" TRS Female
117 dB (A-Weighted)
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
+15 dBu (Balanced)
51 Ohms
0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)
1/4" TRS Female
Hardware
3.5 mm Type-B
Measurements
4.00x9.00x11.00 IN
3.30 LB
6.2" (158 mm)
1.9" (48.3 mm)
8.4" (213 mm)
11.00 IN
4.00 IN
9.00 IN
Accessories
1.5M USB-C to USB-C cable
Miscellaneous
8517620000
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 (kHz)
