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

@bighousemusic628

11 күн бұрын

as a dedicated presonus studio inter face user i realy need a free upgrade

@BradleyGagne

11 күн бұрын

I would love to see the HD 4848.

@BradleyGagne

11 күн бұрын

New HD series for Dolby?

“Beauty & The Boss” album out now 🔥

@overketamine

11 күн бұрын

correction: "Beauty & The Boss", the best album of 2024 no questions asked, out now 🔥🔥🔥

@CHRONIC_2SAN

11 күн бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥

What a amazing review of the interface thx Reid!

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.

@ReidStefanMusic

6 күн бұрын

Good idea! 👍

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

@ReidStefanMusic

6 күн бұрын

Happy to share! They’re amazing and affordable products ❤

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)

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

Great Review, Presonus Rocks

Thanks for the useful video

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

@ReidStefanMusic

10 күн бұрын

Yes the headphone outputs sound great. It’s on par with other “industry standard” 8 channel audio interfaces. However expensive dedicated DACs probably do conversion better especially when you’re spending over $5,000 on a device. Considering HD8 costs $999 it’s extremely close and worth the cost for anyone.

@GenoMusic

10 күн бұрын

@@ReidStefanMusic Noted. Thanks for the reply!

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 :)

@ReidStefanMusic

11 күн бұрын

They are not independent. Connecting a guitar to input 1 overrides the mic input 1. Id recommend HD8 if you need both simultaneously

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.

@ThatAutisticBlackMan

6 күн бұрын

exactly how I was going to describe it. HD just sounds fuller in all frequencies without being muddy and wider. I do wonder if that would translate in the final mix or just anything played through it.

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?

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

@ReidStefanMusic

10 күн бұрын

It’s coming soon! ❤

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

Dimmable LED lights? Nice!

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.

@ReidStefanMusic

8 күн бұрын

You can’t apply 48v to line level inputs. Using the quarter inch inputs bypasses the quantum preamps and uses the converters only. Preamp gain knob becomes input trim when line level is detected and 48v option is not available until you connect mic level

@cefahprod

8 күн бұрын

@@ReidStefanMusic so it works like I thought. Could be great with the HD8 but not as good with the HD2 unfortunately. Still looking pretty good a an audio interface. Have a nice day

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

@ReidStefanMusic

4 күн бұрын

Racks are where it’s at. Save your tabletop space for other stuff 👍

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?

@ReidStefanMusic

5 күн бұрын

Yes PreSonus sound quality is up there with Apollo’s. Quantum HD costs much less because their software is way less fancy, plus quantum has no DSP chips, no dedicated headphone volume knobs, it uses plastic buttons instead of metal, lighter weight metal enclosure, also uses USB-c instead of Thunderbolt which costs less to manufacture.

@haroldbones84

5 күн бұрын

@@ReidStefanMusic Thanks for the information! I'm going to get the hd2 this week 🔥

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!

@ReidStefanMusic

11 күн бұрын

Yes you can send the same audio simultaneously through multiple outputs if you don’t use A/B mode

@MusicManiaSpain

11 күн бұрын

@@ReidStefanMusic Thank you so much

@MusicManiaSpain

11 күн бұрын

Love your channel, by the way ;-)

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

@jamienethompson4565

5 күн бұрын

You can connect 3 HD8 together.

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.

@ReidStefanMusic

11 күн бұрын

The software with Quantum is equally basic compared to the Titan app. They both offer only routing, volume, and mute control. Quantum does offer loopback and remote control which is not available in Titan. However It’s not close comparing $5,000 interface to $999 and expecting similar results in conversion. Apollo would be a closer comparison.

@jeremy_woods

11 күн бұрын

Right on Reid! Just curious. Lots of 32 bit converters hitting the market now. Appreciate it!

@dspoet1

8 күн бұрын

@@ReidStefanMusicI was wondering the same thing. Glad you answered it. I’ve been having the Titan for a week now and sound wise, it blows my Apollo X6 out the water. You the one who put me on to the Titan. It’s your fault that I got one. 😂😂

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

@ReidStefanMusic

10 күн бұрын

Yes using quarter inch instead of XLR in the combo jack bypasses the preamps. 48v phantom power has an on/off switch on every combo jack channel

@jvices

10 күн бұрын

@@ReidStefanMusic thanks!

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.

@ReidStefanMusic

10 күн бұрын

Only HD2 and HD8 offer standalone mode with no computer required 👍

@THE.MICHAEL.ANGELO

10 күн бұрын

@@ReidStefanMusic Ah, okay! Thank you for that! I almost got the ES 2!

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

@ReidStefanMusic

11 күн бұрын

It’s an aux input to play music off your phone, not an output to connect wireless headphones

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

@ReidStefanMusic

11 күн бұрын

I have no experience with Antelope Orion but it’s definitely on par with the more expensive devices

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

how do you rate de HD presonus against Universal audio apollo

@ReidStefanMusic

11 күн бұрын

PreSonus has Better mic preamps, similar quality conversion, but the PreSonus control software is way more basic than UA console

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.

@ReidStefanMusic

6 күн бұрын

I agree one knob is less convenient. Headphone knobs would be nice. I find myself using the app more because of the lack of knobs

@Lofyne

6 күн бұрын

@@ReidStefanMusic Yes, that makes sense.

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

@ReidStefanMusic

8 күн бұрын

Zero latency when you use the direct monitoring thru the app when you’re tracking vocals. This is written in the tech specs also I tested it during the software portion of this review

@AGVersace100

7 күн бұрын

@@ReidStefanMusic man. We both know why I'm asking such questions and I know you are way too skilled not to be responding to what I asked for. It's okay. Thank you for your time. ❤️

@ReidStefanMusic

6 күн бұрын

@@AGVersace100if you’re referring to mastering latency from the loopback test the numbers are Approximately ~3ms at 96kHz with 32 sample buffer size

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

@ReidStefanMusic

6 күн бұрын

I have no experience with RME yet unfortunately!

@blvkqmusicgroup

5 күн бұрын

RME no doubt

Presonus sounds good with direct guitar recording.

@ReidStefanMusic

11 күн бұрын

They worked with fender to create some fire interface inputs 🔥

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.

@ReidStefanMusic

11 күн бұрын

Unfortunately no... I only work on my own projects and productions

@boxoffisa

11 күн бұрын

@@ReidStefanMusic I understand. I always see you having lots of projects plus making those videos need a lot of time and hard work. It would be overwhelming to take other projects. I wish you helped us though for a price. 😁

@RealHomeRecording

11 күн бұрын

​@@boxoffisaif Reid isn't interested/doesn't have the time to master outside projects, I am available to assist!

What's the round trip latency?

@ReidStefanMusic

6 күн бұрын

Approximately ~3ms at 96kHz with 32 sample buffer size in your DAW

@pascalmerschaudio

Күн бұрын

@@ReidStefanMusic Thats rock solid

Can you connect mac through aux to ipad?

@ReidStefanMusic

6 күн бұрын

No only mobile devices unfortunately it’s not an input for 2nd laptop

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

@ReidStefanMusic

6 күн бұрын

That would make a great comparison 😊

@carlosmendoza2352

6 күн бұрын

Genuinely interested in that comparison.

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

@ReidStefanMusic

11 күн бұрын

Yes they are ultra low latency 🔥

@gitpho

11 күн бұрын

Compared to the previous generation’s

@Nervosos

10 күн бұрын

​@@gitpho is this because the new devices are USB 2.0 vs. previous Gen which is TB3?

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

@ReidStefanMusic

11 күн бұрын

Yes i’d use this over my Focusrite 4th gen

@evieruth01

10 күн бұрын

Why ?

@endriu19

8 күн бұрын

@@evieruth01 Scarlett = noise floor.

Quantum HD2 or RME UCX 2?

@blackmirror2992

9 күн бұрын

RME UCX2

Are these Dante enabled?

@ReidStefanMusic

10 күн бұрын

I havnt seen Dante mentioned anywhere in the documentation or specs so im guessing, no.

What kind of desk is that

@ReidStefanMusic

10 күн бұрын

Argosy Halo 🔥

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

@ReidStefanMusic

10 күн бұрын

I’d love to see an HD4 🔥

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

Cute cat.

No ADAT on the smaller units is a bummer

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

@ReidStefanMusic

9 күн бұрын

Yes the reverb technically has latency from other plugins running, but in reality that wet latency is only adding to the reverbs pre-delay while you’re tracking. The dry vocal is always direct and latency free regardless of your DAW’s plugin count or buffer size when you use direct monitoring. The wet reverb signal can be late and you won’t even notice because dry sounds latency free

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

@ReidStefanMusic

6 күн бұрын

Computers in 2024 have more than enough processing power for the audio interfaces to not need computer chips in them too. It’s smarter when brands invest their full production costs into the best possible converters & preamps instead of built in DSP. 2018 Apollo with DSP feels very outdated in 2024 compared to my 2018 prism titan with expensive converters and preamps but no DSP

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

@ReidStefanMusic

8 күн бұрын

There’s an entire section of this video about latency free monitoring 👍 Also Written in the The specs you’ll see the the direct monitoring is zero latency. These devices work standalone like a mixer even without any computer or DAW connected. My mastering loopback test yielded Approximately ~3ms at 96kHz with 32 sample buffer size

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.

@ReidStefanMusic

11 күн бұрын

I checked the latency for vocal recording. It offers zero perceivable latency direct monitoring for a singer to track vocals, regardless of buffer size or plugin count in your DAW ✅

@Sascha_Franck

10 күн бұрын

@@ReidStefanMusic Dude, that answer displays that you don't have much of a clue. RTL latency for software audio monitoring is an incredibly crucial aspect when shopping interfaces for many, many people. It's not about the direct monitoring options, either. When I want to play through an amp sim, direct monitoring is of zero help. For that I need low latency and stable performance at low buffer sizes. Let alone, when doing proper latency tests, they typically also reveal potential recording offsets (something to still happen these days). Not mentioning any of that proves what I said: This is the wrong profession for you.

@Sascha_Franck

10 күн бұрын

@@edjefferson9175 Are you talking about me or about the guy doing shabby audio equipment reviews with the help of a hand puppet?

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