Detail 01
Two MAX-HD mic preamps with +75 dB of gain
Provides two microphone channels and a broad gain range for microphone recording.
Product detailSKU #1500000425950
PreSonusQuantum ES 2 USB-C 2x2 Audio Interface With Fender Studio Pro
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around two mic preamps, two mic/line inputs, and a dedicated front-panel instrument input, the Quantum ES 2 keeps a compact recording setup focused. Auto Gain can set the input level with one press, while the illuminated encoder provides manual gain and output control. Its 24-bit/192kHz conversion and low-latency drivers suit tracking vocals, instruments, virtual instruments, or effects monitoring in real time. USB bus power and a 1.5 lb, 6.2 by 6.9 inch enclosure make it a practical small-format interface.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording vocals and instruments at home through two mic/line inputs plus a dedicated instrument input.
- Tracking virtual instruments, vocals over loops, or real-time effects with low-latency monitoring.
- Small recording rigs that benefit from USB bus power and a 1.5 lb interface.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Sessions requiring more than two simultaneous input and output channels.
- Setups that need more than one headphone output.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Auto Gain
Sets microphone or instrument input gain with a single button press.
Detail 03
Two 1/4 inch TRS outputs and one 1/4 inch TRS headphone output
Provides separate main outputs and one headphone connection for monitoring.
Detail 04
1/8 inch MIDI input and output
Allows MIDI connections alongside the audio I/O.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The interface provides two simultaneous input/output channels.
- 02Computer connection is listed as USB 2.0, using a USB-C computer/power port.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many microphone preamps does the Quantum ES 2 have?
It has two MAX-HD microphone preamps, each with up to +75 dB of gain.
02Can I connect a guitar directly?
Yes. It has a dedicated front-panel 1/4 inch instrument input.
03Does it require a separate power supply?
It is listed as USB bus powered.
04What software is listed with it?
Fender Studio Pro is listed in the product title and included-software field.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Number of Preamps
- 2
5 detailsConnections & power
- Analog Outputs
- 2 1/4 inch TRS
- Headphone Output
- 1 1/4 inch TRS
- Power Supply
- USB bus powered
- Analog Inputs
- 2 XLR-1/4 inch combo (mic/line), 1 1/4 inch instrument
- USB Ports
- 2 USB-C (computer/power, auxiliary)
4 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 1.5
- Depth
- 6.9 inch
- Width
- 6.2 inch
- Height
- 1.9 inch
1 detailsIn the box
- Included Software
- Fender Studio Pro
6 detailsOther
- Computer Connection
- USB 2.0
- Simultaneous I O
- 2 x 2
- A D Resolution
- 24-bit/192kHz
- Product Type
- USB audio interface
- Model
- Quantum ES 2
- MIDI I O
- 1/8 inch in, 1/8 inch out
