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PreSonus Quantum 4848 Thunderbolt 2 Low-latency Audio Interface

Product #56781 | SKU QUANTUM 4848 | Presonus
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Overview

32 Line-Level I/O via DB25 Connectors, Low-Latency Recording, 24-Bit / 192 kHz,120 dB of Dynamic Range, Up to 16 x 16 Channels of ADAT I/O

Description

Designed for the needs of the recording professional, the PreSonus Quantum 4848 is the perfect solution to take your analog gear into the digital domain. Equipped with 32 inputs and outputs of DB25 line-level connectivity and pristine digital conversion with 120 dB of dynamic range, the Quantum 4848 allows you to bring vintage and boutique analog gear into your DAW at blazingly fast speed thanks to its near-zero-latency Thunderbolt™ interface. 16 additional channels of ADAT Optical I/O let you tie in digital gear, and you can expand your simultaneous I/O to 192 channels. The included Studio One® Professional DAW features Pipeline XT, allowing you to use your analog gear as plug-ins inside your Studio One session.

With the Quantum 4848, your audio interface is an integrated extension of your recording environment. Rear panel DB25 line-level I/O makes connecting your Quantum 4848 to your existing analog patchbay a breeze. With 32 channels of inputs and outputs at sample rates up to 192 kHz, you can route audio from your vintage gear and analog recording console to your DAW and back in pristine quality, capturing every nuance of your boutique equipment. Integrating digital gear is facilitated by 16 channels of ADAT I/O. For a full compliment of 48 channels of conversion, you can simply add two DigiMax DP88s via the 16 ADAT channels. A true Thunderbolt device, up to 4 Quantum 4848 interfaces can be stacked to create a 192x192 system—or combine the Quantum 4848 with Quantum and Quantum 2 interfaces to add PreSonus’ recallable XMAX Class A high-headroom preamps.

Features

  • General Features
  • 48x48 ultra-low-latency 24-bit 192 kHz Thunderbolt 2 audio interface
  • 32 line-level inputs and outputs via rear-panel DB25 connectors
  • Dual ADAT inputs and outputs for 16 channels of digital I/O at base sample rates
  • Stack up to four Quantum 4848 interfaces via Thunderbolt for 192x192 simultaneous inputs and outputs
  • Stack any combination of four Quantum, Quantum 2, and Quantum 4848 interfaces via Thunderbolt to create a custom system
  • Integrated Software
  • Tight integration with the included Studio One Professional DAW software (Mac/Windows) for multitrack music production and mastering
  • Native Studio One Pipeline XT plug-in provides easy integration of analogue processors in a digital recording environment
  • Wireless control of Studio One Professional using free Studio One Remote for iPad/Android tablet
  • Studio Magic Plug-in Suite included
  • Compatible with most recording software for Mac and Windows
  • Connectivity
  • Simultaneous I/O up to 48 inputs / 48 outputs
  • 32 line-level inputs and outputs via rear-panel DB25 connectors
  • ADAT Optical/Dual SMUX inputs/outputs: 16x16 channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz; 8x8 channels at 88.2 or 96 kHz
  • Channel Profile modes allow you to customise I/O configurations for third-party recording software that limits simultaneous recording streams
  • Dual Thunderbolt ports for stacking multiple units and connecting Thunderbolt peripherals
  • Digital
  • Thunderbolt 2 high-speed bus
  • 24-bit resolution and up to 192 kHz sampling rate
  • 120 dB A/D/A convertors
  • BNC wordclock input and output with low-jitter clocking
  • Physical
  • Rugged construction with all-metal chassis
  • 1 RU rack-mountable
  • 12 VDC, 5A external power supply (included)

Specifications

System Requirements
Mac System Requirements Mac OS X 10.11.6 64-bit or later
Intel Core i5 or faster
4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Thunderbolt 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 port (Note: Your computer's motherboard must support Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt 3 requires an adapter, not included.)
Internet connection (required for Studio One Activation and Content download)
Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
30 GB hard disk space
Monitor with 1366 x 768 resolution
Windows System Requirements Windows 10 64-bit or later
Intel Core i5 or faster
4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Thunderbolt 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 port (Note: Your computer's motherboard must support Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt 3 requires an adapter, not included.)
Internet connection (required for Studio One Activation and Content download)
Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended
30 GB hard disk space
Monitor with 1366 x 768 resolution
Line Inputs
Type DB25 (Tascam format), balanced
Maximum Input Level +18 dBu (balanced, minimum gain)
Frequency Response 48 kHz: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB, unity gain)
96 kHz: 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±0.10 dB, unity gain)
Dynamic Range >118 dB (A-wtd, min. gain)
THD <0.005% (1 kHz, min. gain)
Input Impedance 10 kOhms
Line Outputs
Types DB25 (Tascam format), impedance balanced, DC coupled
Maximum Output Level +18 dBu (balanced)
Frequency Response 48 kHz: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB, unity gain)
96 kHz: 20 Hz to 40 kHz (±0.15 dB, unity gain)
Dynamic Range >118 dB (A-wtd)
THD <0.0035% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)
Output Impedance 51 Ohms
System Crosstalk
Crosstalk Input to Input: < -110 dB
Output to Output: < -115 dB
Input to Output: < -120 dB
Indicators
Signal Level LEDs Clip: -0.5 dBFS (red)
Signal 2: -2 dBFS (yellow)
Signal 1: -50 dBFS (green)
Digital Audio
Connection Type Thunderbolt
ADC Dynamic Range 120 dB (A-wtd)
DAC Dynamic Range 120 dB (A-wtd)
Audio Bit Depth 24-bit
Sample Rate 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Clock
Jitter <70 ps RMS (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Jitter Attenuation >60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out)
General Specifications
Power 12 VDC, 5 A, external power supply
Dimensions (H x W x D) 44.5 x 482.6 x 177.8 mm
Weight 2.7 kg

In The Box

  • PreSonus Quantum 4848
  • Power Supply

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Details

  • Product: PreSonus Quantum 4848 Thunderbolt 2 Low-latency Audio Interface
  • Manufacturer: Presonus
  • Model: QUANTUM 4848
  • SKU: QUANTUM 4848
  • RM Product #: 56781

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