PreSonus Quantum 4848

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 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
• Select the Channel Profile modes, monitor levels, switch the front panel level meters (input/output), and more with free UC Surface touch-control software (Mac/Windows/iPad®/Android™*)
• 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

* Note: there is no stand-alone support for iOS and Android. You can control Quantum-series interfaces from these devices, but the interface must be connected to a computer that is on the same network as the tablet.

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 word clock input and output with low-jitter clocking

Physical

• Rugged construction with all-metal chassis
• 1U rack-mountable
• 12 VDC, 5A external power supply (included)