Presonus Quantum 4848 48x48 Thunderbolt 2 / 192kHz, w/32 line level I/O, ADAT I/O, Studio One Professional

Vendor: PreSonus
Presonus Quantum 4848 48x48 Thunderbolt 2 / 192kHz, w/32 line level I/O, ADAT I/O, Studio One Professional  The Quantum 4848 designed by PreSonus is a low-latency audio interface which, via analog and ADAT connections, provides...
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Presonus Quantum 4848 48x48 Thunderbolt 2 / 192kHz, w/32 line level I/O, ADAT I/O, Studio One Professional 

The Quantum 4848 designed by PreSonus is a low-latency audio interface which, via analog and ADAT connections, provides you up to 48 inputs and up to 48 outputs. The unit’s converters permit for low-latency recording, as well as dynamic ranges greater than 120 dB on both the ADC (analog to digital) and DAC (digital to analog) side. Furthermore, the Quantum captures audio at 24-bit resolutions, achieving sample rates up to 192 kHz.

For analog I/O, the Quantum 4848 provides 32 line-level input and outputs using DB25 connectors. The optical ADAT section offers two banks of I/O with 16x16 at 44.1/48 kHz and 8x8 at 88.2/96 kHz. BNC word-clock I/O permits you to sync your interface with any digital equipment. With Studio One Professional's Pipeline XT, you can insert your analog hardware processors into your session with automatic latency compensation.

Thunderbolt 2 ports provide connections to your host computer, and with two of them on hand, you can chain multiple units (up to four) for a total of 192x192. In addition, any combination of Quantum interfaces is compatible for creating custom systems with microphone preamps, headphone monitoring, and more. The PreSonus Quantum 4848 ships Studio One Professional and the Studio Magic plug-in suite featuring professional quality effects from SPL, Brainworks, Arturia, Lexicon, Maag, and more.

Key Features at a Glance

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 analog 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 customize 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 converters
  • 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)

PreSonus QUANTUM 4848 Specs

Interface
  • Display and Indicators: Multi-Segment LED Meter (Input Level)

Connectivity

  • Host Connection: 2 x Thunderbolt (MDP)
  • Analog I/O: 4 x DB25 Balanced 8-Channel Input
    4 x DB25 Balanced 8-Channel Output
  • Digital I/O: None
  • MIDI I/O: None

Performance

  • Frequency Response: Line Inputs:
    20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB (at 48 kHz, Unity Gain) 
    20 Hz to 40 kHz ±0.1 dB (at 96 kHz, Unity Gain) 
    Line Outputs:
    20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB (at 48 kHz, Unity Gain) 
    20 Hz to 40 kHz ±0.15 dB (at 96 kHz, Unity Gain)
  • Max Input Level: Line Inputs:
    +18 dBu (Balanced, Min Gain) 
  • Max Output Level: Line Outputs:
    +18 dBu (Balanced) 
  • Dynamic Range: A/D Converters:
    120 dBA 
    D/A Converters:
    120 dBA 
    Line Inputs:
    118 dBA 
    Line Outputs:
    118 dBA 
  • Impedance: Line Inputs:
    10 kOhms 
    Outputs:
    51 Ohms 
  • THD: Line Inputs:
     < 0.005% 
    Line Outputs:
     < 0.0035% 
  • Crosstalk: Inputs:
    <-110 dB
    Interface:
    <-120 dB
    Outputs:
    <-115 dB

Digital Audio

  • Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz
  • Bit Depth: 24-Bit

Compatibility

  • OS Compatibility: macOS 10.11.6
    Windows 10 or Later
  • Processor Requirement: Intel Core i5 
  • RAM Requirements: 4 GB (8 GB Recommended)
  • Storage Requirements: 30 GB
  • Minimum Display Resolution: 1366 x 768
  • Required Hardware: Available Thunderbolt Port
  • Internet Connection: Required for Registration and Software/Driver Download

Power

  • AC/DC Power Adapter: 12 VDC at 5 A (Included)

Physical

  • Dimensions: 1.8 x 19 x 7" / 44.5 x 482.6 x 177.8 mm
  • Weight: 6.0 lb / 2.7 kg

Packaging Info

  • Package Weight: 9.465 lb
  • Box Dimensions (LxWxH): Box Dimensions (LxWxH)