The PreSonus QUANTUM 2626 is a 26×26 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface built for studios that need high channel counts and near-zero latency. Its Thunderbolt driver was written from the ground up to deliver round-trip latency of less than 1 millisecond, so performers can monitor through plug-ins in the DAW in real time, with their favourite processing engaged, instead of settling for a dry direct-monitoring compromise.
The PreSonus QUANTUM 2626 pairs that speed with serious conversion quality: 24-bit, 192 kHz converters with 115 dB of dynamic range, ultra-transparent XMAX Class A microphone preamps, and low-jitter clocking. Eight combo mic/line inputs, eight balanced line inputs, dual headphone outputs with independent level control, ADAT and dual S/MUX optical I/O, S/PDIF, word clock and MIDI make the PreSonus QUANTUM 2626 a complete front end for tracking bands, expanding with a DigiMax DP88 over ADAT, or anchoring a hybrid studio.
Latency is the reason to choose the PreSonus QUANTUM 2626 over an ordinary USB interface. At under 1 ms round trip, the delay between playing a note and hearing it back effectively disappears, so vocalists sing in tune with themselves and guitarists play in time with the track instead of fighting a delayed reflection. That single quality changes how sessions feel and how well performances come out.
The PreSonus QUANTUM 2626 also covers expansion honestly. Its ADAT ports add sixteen more channels from a DigiMax DP88, and because those preamps can be remote-controlled from Studio One or UC Surface, the rig grows without growing the workload. Two preamp direct outputs with returns let favourite outboard compressors be inserted on the way in, and DC-coupled line outputs suit control-voltage work, so the interface keeps serving as the studio changes around it.
Key Features
Thunderbolt 3 speed: less than 1 ms round-trip latency for real-time plug-in monitoring while tracking.
26×26 simultaneous I/O: eight XMAX preamps, eight line inputs, dual headphones, ADAT, S/PDIF, word clock and MIDI.
24-bit, 192 kHz conversion: 115 dB dynamic range converters with superior low-jitter clocking.
Expandable over ADAT: add a DigiMax DP88 for sixteen more preamps, remote-controlled from Studio One or UC Surface.
Insert-ready preamps: two preamp direct outputs with dedicated returns for outboard gear on the way in.
Software included: Studio One Artist and the Studio Magic plug-in bundle are included in the box.
Best Suited For
The PreSonus QUANTUM 2626 suits studios tracking full bands and drums, engineers who monitor through DAW plug-ins, hybrid setups with outboard inserts, and Mac-based rooms that can use Thunderbolt 3. It is the right choice when a 2-channel desktop interface has run out of inputs and patience.
Setup and Connection Guide
Connect the PreSonus QUANTUM 2626 to a Thunderbolt 3 port on a Mac with the supplied cable and connect the included 12 VDC power supply. Install PreSonus Universal Control and Studio One Artist, select the Quantum 2626 as the audio device, and set the sample rate and buffer size for the session. Connect microphones to the combo inputs with phantom power where needed, line sources to the line inputs, monitors to the main outputs, and headphones to either headphone output. For expansion, connect a DigiMax DP88 to the ADAT ports and clock the system from the Quantum 2626.
Frequently Asked Questions
How low is the latency of the PreSonus QUANTUM 2626?
The PreSonus QUANTUM 2626 achieves round-trip latency of less than 1 millisecond at 192 kHz with a 64-sample buffer, which is low enough to monitor through DAW plug-ins in real time while recording.
Can the PreSonus QUANTUM 2626 be expanded with more preamps?
Yes. Its ADAT and dual S/MUX optical ports connect to a PreSonus DigiMax DP88, adding sixteen more channels whose preamps can be remote-controlled from Studio One or UC Surface.
Does the PreSonus QUANTUM 2626 work on Windows?
The Quantum 2626 is a Thunderbolt interface designed primarily for Mac systems with Thunderbolt ports; check the current system requirements in Universal Control before buying for a Windows machine.
Technical Specifications
Product type
26×26 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface
Latency
Less than 1 ms round trip (192 kHz, 64-sample buffer)
Buy with peace of mind. The PreSonus QUANTUM 2626 26x26 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface comes with the official manufacturer’s warranty for India, valid from the date on your GST invoice. Pro Audio Video is a specialist audio video store, and every product we sell is brand new, sealed and sourced through authorised channels, so your warranty is honoured at brand service centres across India.
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