Quantum ES 4 USB-C Audio Interface
Quantum ES 4 USB-C Audio Interface
Overview
4 x 4, 24-bit / 192 kHz Recording Interface with Studio One Pro Perpetual License Included
Capture your creativity with the Quantum ES 4 – the recording interface for self-made musicians and audio creators.
The culmination of 30 years of innovation, the Quantum ES 4 features four newly redesigned high-definition MAX-HD mic preamps with +75 dB of gain – making it ideally suited for today’s most popular microphones. Guitarists and bassists will love the instrument inputs, which were co-developed with Fender engineers. An Auto Gain button sets the perfect gain level for your microphones and instruments, while an illuminated push encoder provides flexible control over gain level and output volume. And bright and responsive LED metering provides easy visual feedback for your inputs and outputs, making it great for self-produced recording.
Overview
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 – Studio One Pro License.
- Auto Gain – Dial in recording-ready levels, hassle-free.
- Universal Control App – Full control and metering from your mobile device, desktop, or tablet.
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Highlights
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.
Studio One Pro 7 DAW Software Included.
Your hardware registration includes a perpetual License to Studio One Pro.
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 Pro and the Universal Control app, so you can dial in the perfect gain staging without looking away from your recording session.
Specs
Accessories
Included Accessories
1.5M USB-C to USB-C cable
Electronics
Connectivity
USB-C®
Headphone Jack
Two - 1/4" TRS Female Stereo
Phantom Power
+48 VDC
General
Color
Black
Product Name
Quantum ES 4 USB-C Audio Interface
Series
Quantum
Inputs
Instrument Inputs Dynamic Range
111 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
Instrument Inputs Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
Instrument Inputs Gain Range
75 dB
Instrument Inputs Maximum Level
+15 dBu (Unbalanced, Minimum Gain)
Line Inputs Dynamic Range
114 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
Line Inputs Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
Line Inputs Gain Range
+/- 10 dB
Line Inputs Impedance
10K Ohms
Line Inputs Maximum Level
+15 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
Line Inputs Total Harmonic Distortion
0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
Microphone Input Connection Type
XLR Female (Combo), Balanced
Microphone Preamp Dynamic Range
113 dB (A-Weighted, Minimum Gain)
Microphone Preamp Equivalent Input Noise
-129 dBu (Maximum Gain, 150 Ohms, 22 kHz BW, A-Weighted)
Microphone Preamp Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
Microphone Preamp Gain Control Range
75 dB
Microphone Preamp Input Impedance
1600 Ohms
Microphone Preamp Maximum Input Level
+14 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain)
Microphone Preamp Total Harmonic Distortion
0.001% (1 kHz, Minimum Gain)
Measurements
Product Depth
6.2" (158 mm)
Product Height
1.9" (48.3 mm)
Product Height/Length
1.9" (48.3 mm)
Product Weight
1.8 lbs. (0.82 kg)
Product Width
8.4" (213 mm)
Miscellaneous
Supported Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 (kHz)
Output
Headphone Outputs Dynamic Range
111 dB (A-Weighted)
Headphone Outputs Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.2 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
Headphone Outputs Impedance Working Range
22 Ohms
Headphone Outputs Maximum Output
7.5 dBu (50 Ohms)
Headphone Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion
0.02% (1 kHz)
Line Outputs Connection Type
1/4" TRS Female
Main And Line Outputs Dynamic Range
117 dB (A-Weighted)
Main And Line Outputs Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB (Unity Gain, Reference 1 kHz)
Main And Line Outputs Maximum Level
+15 dBu (Balanced)
Main And Line Outputs Output Impedance
51 Ohms
Main And Line Outputs Total Harmonic Distortion
0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu)
Main Outputs Connection Type
1/4" TRS Female
Performance
Digital Audio Bit Depth
24-bit
Digital Audio Dynamic Range
120 dB