PreSonus has announced the 26x32-channel Quantum, its fastest and best-sounding audio/MIDI interface, taking advantage of the high-speed Thunderbolt 2 bus and a no-frills, direct-to-DAW signal path to achieve extremely low latency. 24-bit, 192 kHz converters with 120 dB of dynamic range and PreSonus' recallable XMAX microphone preamps combine to deliver superb audio quality. For more I/O channels, stack up to 4 Quantum interfaces via Thunderbolt to create a 96x96 system.
The Quantum offers two combo mic/instrument/line inputs and six combo mic/line inputs, each with a digitally controlled XMAX preamp and +48V phantom power. You also get two ¼" TRS main outputs, the aforementioned eight ¼" TRS line outputs, and two independent headphone outs with dedicated volume controls. With ADAT Optical I/O and S/PDIF stereo digital I/O, you can have up to 18 additional digital inputs and outputs for a total of 26 in and 32 out. BNC word clock I/O ensures your Quantum and other digital audio devices operate in tight sync. Of course, you get MIDI I/O, too.
Designed to be the central hub for any recording studio, the Quantum offers two main and eight auxiliary balanced line-level outputs that are great for monitor mixing. An onboard talkback mic can be routed to any mix, and you can listen to any mix from either of two headphone amps. You also get Mute/Dim and Mono controls.
With the Quantum, your audio interface is an integrated extension of your recording environment. Launch the included PreSonus Studio One Artist DAW, and you'll find full preamp control functions integrated into your recording environment. Most of the Quantum's features can also be controlled in PreSonus' free UC Surface control software, so even if you use third-party recording software, you can remotely access the features. To top it off, Quantum owners get the Studio Magic plug-in suite free and can upgrade to Studio One Professional for 50% off.
The Quantum interface is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2017 at an anticipated MAP/street price of $999.95.
 
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I really hope the VI challenge for some has been resolved by the time this product launches. I have been very pleased with the sound of the preamps in my 192 but when adding VIs it all goes south. The interface and functionality the unit provides are great so if all I did was live recordings I would be very happy. Wish they'd add a hybrid USB port as well but maybe that's where they identified their challenge. This new unit looks really cool too.

Nope. No more Presonus for me. My next interface will be an RME.
 
Dan

dcumpian
Nope. No more Presonus for me. My next interface will be an RME.
 
Dan

+1
 
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I've been eyeing the MOTU 624 for a few months now. I like having a rack mountable device for some reason. Probably the same reason I still have passive monitors lol. Call me old school plus I already have a mobile solution with the focusrite 6i6.

This new unit is an incredible achievement IMO. Looking forward to reviews. 
 

Save your money
 
wait 6 months till Behringer clones it and it sells for 1/2 the price

Rimshot
This new unit is an incredible achievement IMO. Looking forward to reviews. 

I'm aware of the Thunderbolt interfaces already available from Focusrite, Apollo and MOTU.
 
What is the "incredible achievement" you refer to?

8 buffers w/1 ms latency possible, just to name a couple reasons.
 
https://forums.presonus.com/viewtopic.php?f=124&t=25178
 

I have got 1.2 ms latency now with Focusrite. Thunderbolt on a Mac though.  I still feel the Focusrite might be a little ahead. But we should wait and see. 192 was poor for latency. Focusrite is super fast with VI's over thunderbolt.