PreSonus Quantum Audio Interface | ES2 ES4 HD2 HD8 Review & Sound Quality Test 

💙 Thank you for your honest review of these new Quantum audio interfaces, Reid!! THE REALEST PUPPET IN THE GAME!

What a amazing review of the interface thx Reid!

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Thanks for the useful video

Thank you for sharing these information. The HD series look terrific.

great review. did you get a chance to test the reamping? i’m a bit confused since it looks like the output impedance of the reamp ports is only 100 Ohms (which seems way less than most pedals expect)

I have the ES2, just received it a few days ago, very happy camper. I don't need much; it does the job well.

Wish you would have included a noise floor measurement for the ES2 & 4. With nothing plugged in, turn the gain to the max and measure the noise. Repeat for each channel. I think Presonus as had issues with this in the past in the low end interfaces. Nice to see that the ES series is now fully integrated with SO v6.6.1. Good video.

Good review. The fact that I had to use my HD600 headphones to tell the differences (my monitor speakers didn't' really distinguish) says the ES ones are perhaps good enough for my amateur mixing and mastering of acoustic folk music. I presently have the Presonus Studio24C and I`m looking to upgrade due to the odd time that more than two inputs are needed (I have a composite input made from this and my Zoom H6 at present) and also a higher gain on the headphones output would be good as the high impedance of my Sennheiser HD600 headphones means I have to crank them up. I also like the idea of comparing my monitors with a hifi I have to see how the final master sounds, without changing the overall Studio One output to the Mac headphone socket that is plugged into the HiFi amp. Your video has perhaps helped me more than any other review in looking at the ES4, although in the real world my Studio24C isnt that bad....

The difference between the converter of the ES vs the HD series are wild. The HD sounds huge, sounds greats actually. The ES is thiner.

Hi Stefan! Are you finally going to make the comparison video between BAE and VINTECH AUDIO? I'm eagerly awaiting it...

Man, you’re the best

Dimmable LED lights? Nice!

Great Review, Presonus Rocks

So the ES 4 Is crushing Focusrite's 4i4?

Amazing review. How would you assess the quality of the Headphone out? Would you say they are up to standard as modern day DACs? Asking cause I mix primarily on headphones

I just purchased the quantum ES 2 and it came with a six month subscription to Studio One + that I want to take advantage of until it runs out. I recently recently upgraded to Studio One 6 and imagine I will just go back to using that after the six months since I really don’t do the amount of work that warrants a monthly subscription. I am wondering if it’s a whole new installation or if it upgrades what I have now and then, when it runs out, downgrades back to my original version? 

Can I connect use it with ADAT conection with my Apogee Symphony Desktop? Apogee is 24 bit and Quantum HD2 32 bit... Someone knows if it matters?

Are the guitar and the combo inputs of the HD2 independent? I want something to run stereo guitars and at least a microphone at the same time for my class. I was thinking on getting the EVO 16 but the HD2 really caught my attention, which one do u recommend? (Having in mind I need at least 3 independent inputs) Thanks beforehand :)

Coolest thing on the market id say right now for budget oreinted people. Im mind blown and buying... es or hd is where im lost at what i want i like look of es better for my desk space yet i love racks

Hey there, got a question for you. Your the only one talking about the automatic recognition of line level. Doest that mean, if we plug all the input into a patchbay I can use external preamp only or can I still use the audio Interfave preamp through the line level "trim" with 48v. I know there is some precautions according to patchbay and phantom power, but this could be a dream setup for me.

Hey Reid I have a question. If I were to get the Quantum HD but also considering getting a UAD Apollo, UAD Plugins aside do you think the Quantum HD is up there when it comes to the quality of the preamps and converters?

wonder how the mic pres on the HD compare to the Clarrett+ line

I have a Titan. Love to hear your opinion on this conversion vs your Prism. I don’t think i can do better on conversion but I’m not a huge fan of the software mixer. Def miss Totalmix sometimes.

For what I understand the ES4 can manage the two outputs (four monitors) at the same time via Universal Control (A - A+B) and also I will get one headphone output and a second one for sending the master signal to a subwoofer I'm using just now. Am I right? Thanks for your help Stefan!

Do you know if you can daisy chain the HD series? I need 24 io to work with my mixer

These new interfaces seem really promising. But I wish we could get some more info on the instrument input. Things like noise floor, preamp clarity and latency are essential for us guitarists.

Wouldn't you notice latency from the effects you have in the DAW even though your mic input is latency free in Universal Control?

Hmmm, I wonder how the ES 2 and 4, even the HD 2 would work as a standalone audio interface with the MPC Key37 Standalone. The ES Series seems to be class compliant (w/out the use of an external power supply), however the HD 2 does look like it as well but with the need for a power supply.

I guess there's place for a HD 4 (4 analog inputs, 2 headphone outputs) in the HD line ;)

So you can bypass the pres on all models and also turn phantom power on on a per channel basis on all models? 🙏🏻 thanks

Presonus sounds good with direct guitar recording.

Auto gain is not working for me for some reason. Every time I turn it on its mutes the input (the mic) so I can't hear myself therefore auto gain doesn't pick it up. 🤦🏽 Any suggestions???

This on par with my Antelope Orion Studio? Conversion wise I mean

If these included a Fat Channel for the Universal Control they would be perfect for me.

with the aux usbc port, could i theoretically connect something like Steelseries Artic Nova Pro Wireless to use as headphones?

how do you rate de HD presonus against Universal audio apollo

Great review. It's really sad that they've adopted the one knob design though. I sometimes work in a studio where they have a one knob interface and it does my head in having to continually switch it between two separate input levels, monitoring and the headphone level. If someone's in the booth and they want their headphones louder, it's too easy to forget what the knob is set to and accidentally mess up your input level instead. Older interfaces had these knobs too. And it's not like they're making these devices anymore minimalistic like Apple removing the headphone jack. Because once they remove a knob, then they have to replace it with a switch. It makes no sense.

Do HD2 and HD8 have the same DA converters?

Ok time for the question everyone wants to know . Es2 or Scarlett gen 4 ??

is that trick you did with the reverb mix for headphone monitoring really zero latency? are you not hearing the reverb signal coming from the DAW, so not latency free? My specific use case would be with autotune, which I have had many complaints of latency with

Good! What are the latency figures of the hd2 and hd8?

Can you connect mac through aux to ipad?

How does it handle latency from iZotope plugins active while in record?

Where is direct monitoring knob? How would you suggest to do it smoothly without it? I was almost ready to buy it.. but I used to have this knob..

What's the round trip latency?

So these are not ultra low latency like the previous generation?

I actually want to buy a new interface I’m choosing between RME UCX II or Presonus quantum HD8 which one would be better?

Quantum HD2 or RME UCX 2?

Do you have mastering services? I have mp3 that need to be mastered. Let me know how to contact you since you have no website for contacts.

When I saw HD8 first time I was thinking it was time to exchange my Studio 192 for it, then I realized that HD8 doesn't have dsp. I work with many singers and using reverb during recording is very important to make them happy.... Simply I don't understand it. It's a huge step back from Studio 192.

Are these Dante enabled?

Hi 😊 Can someone compare the new Presonus interfaces/preamps ES and HD series with Audient ID and UAD Apollo series? Thanks 🙏 @AudientWorld @UAudio @PreSonus

What kind of desk is that

There should be a Quantum HD 4! Why not @PreSonus ?

Is it better than 2i2 4th gen ? Just for vocals.

No ADAT on the smaller units is a bummer

Does it support usbc to usb3?

letancy roudrip please.. :)?

HD was goodddddd

the HD8 Sounds better more open clear sound in preamp and headphones and monitors

2024 without DSP processor. ???why is it needed

Cute cat.

No latency information in this review. This is an advert not a review.

If you serious about music get a universal audio or a carbon studio for ultimate sound quality…… thank me later

So you're testing an audio interface without checking its latency? You should possibly look for a different profession.