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26x30 USB interface
The Quantum HD8 is specified as a 26x30 USB audio interface with flexible routing.
Product detailSKU #1500000430280
PreSonusQuantum HD8 Audio Interface with Eris Pro 2nd Gen Studio Monitor Pair (Stands & Cables Included) Pro8
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Designed for a larger recording setup, the Quantum HD8 bundle combines a 26x30 USB interface with eight MAX-HD mic preamps, Eris Pro studio monitors, stands, and cables. It accommodates microphone-heavy sessions while retaining dedicated guitar and bass inputs, automatic gain setting, and two re-amp outputs for external amp or pedal processing. Monitoring is built around the included coaxial Eris Pro pair, plus speaker switching for a second pair. A DSP mixer blends live inputs with DAW playback, and loopback supports streaming from the interface.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording solo projects or full-band sessions using eight MAX-HD microphone preamps.
- Switching between two monitor pairs while referencing a mix in the studio.
- Streaming a performance directly from the interface with its loopback function.
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.
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Eight MAX-HD mic preamps with up to +75 dB gain
Provides eight microphone recording paths with up to +75 dB of gain.
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Speaker switching for two monitor pairs
Lets you toggle between the included speakers and a second monitor pair.
Detail 04
DSP mixer
Blends interface inputs and DAW playback into custom monitoring mixes.
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Coaxial Eris Pro monitor design
The included monitors align their high- and low-frequency drivers as a point source.
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Loopback
Allows performances to be streamed directly from the interface.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A second monitor pair is needed to use the interface's two-pair speaker-switching feature.
- 02Use the DSP mixer when you need a custom blend of live inputs and DAW playback.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many mic preamps does the Quantum HD8 provide?
It has eight MAX-HD microphone preamps, each offering up to +75 dB of gain.
02Can I use two sets of studio monitors?
Yes. Built-in speaker switching toggles between two monitor pairs.
03What does the DSP mixer do?
It combines your interface inputs and DAW playback for custom monitoring mixes.
04What is included in the Pro8 bundle?
It includes the Quantum HD8 26x30 USB interface, an Eris Pro monitor pair, monitor stands, and cables.
