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

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Reid Stefan

Reid Stefan

Күн бұрын

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@presonus
@presonus 6 ай бұрын
💙 Thank you for your honest review of these new Quantum audio interfaces, Reid!! THE REALEST PUPPET IN THE GAME!
@bighousemusic628
@bighousemusic628 6 ай бұрын
as a dedicated presonus studio inter face user i realy need a free upgrade
@BradleyGagne
@BradleyGagne 6 ай бұрын
I would love to see the HD 4848.
@BradleyGagne
@BradleyGagne 6 ай бұрын
New HD series for Dolby?
@דודשוקרון-ש2ק
@דודשוקרון-ש2ק 4 ай бұрын
Cen i connect tow hd8 together for more i/o?
@InspelaRecords
@InspelaRecords Ай бұрын
I’ve just bought a Quantum HD2 and I’m blown away by how good it is. I replaced an SSL 12 with it and I agree, it’s a shame it didn’t have two headphone outs, but other than that, it’s pretty much perfect!
@jorgedejesustejedavaldez5283
@jorgedejesustejedavaldez5283 6 ай бұрын
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
@ThatAutisticBlackMan 6 ай 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.
@castawaymusic144
@castawaymusic144 6 ай бұрын
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
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
Good idea! 👍
@giorgosmetalheart1767
@giorgosmetalheart1767 5 ай бұрын
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.
@alphasupreme7167
@alphasupreme7167 6 ай бұрын
What a amazing review of the interface thx Reid!
@HEATHfromOZ
@HEATHfromOZ 3 ай бұрын
Amazing review, very clear & not too long. Love the cat getting a scratch from the puppet lol!!!🤣
@ampstudios
@ampstudios 5 ай бұрын
I have the ES2, just received it a few days ago, very happy camper. I don't need much; it does the job well.
@boonong3895
@boonong3895 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing these information. The HD series look terrific.
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
Happy to share! They’re amazing and affordable products ❤
@AzariYah_TheBeatMaker
@AzariYah_TheBeatMaker 4 ай бұрын
Bought the HD 2 can’t wait till it’s shows up
@VincentOstberg
@VincentOstberg 3 ай бұрын
ES 2/4 (24 bit 192 kHz) vs. HD 2/8 (32 bit 192 kHz), here are the differences in sound: 1. Input level 15 dB for ES and 21 dB for HD = 28.5% advantage for HD 2. Dynamic range is tied at 111 dB 3. Mic inputs both have 75 dB (and FYI the Nuemann MT48 has 79 dB = 5% advantage over HD) 4. Mic Dynamic range 111 dB vs. 116 dB = 2.58% advantage for HD 5. Line inputs 114 dB vs. 118 dB = 3.39~% for HD 6. Max output level 15 dB vs. 18 dB = 16.6% advantage for HD 7. Dynamic range 117 dB vs. 123 dB = 4.87% for HD (FYI Nuemann MT48 has 139 dB and a 11.5% advantage over HD) My notes on the sound using my iPhone Max Pro 12: The HD had more bass response and better lower mid range like I could hear 15 Hz on HD and the overall sound was fuller and bigger from more headroom in all the specs. There was more presence and vocals were thicker like up from 5-10%. The 32 bit audio interface also has true stereo imaging compared to 24 bit which is like 83% plus. I think every pro studio will want to upgrade to HD8. The HD2/8 are 32 bit audio interfaces.
@GamerToday
@GamerToday 6 ай бұрын
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
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
Racks are where it’s at. Save your tabletop space for other stuff 👍
@svenson745
@svenson745 5 ай бұрын
I guess there's place for a HD 4 (4 analog inputs, 2 headphone outputs) in the HD line ;)
@ianmather5238
@ianmather5238 6 ай бұрын
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....
@p.m-audio
@p.m-audio 6 ай бұрын
Great Review, Presonus Rocks
@Realliedoe
@Realliedoe 4 ай бұрын
6:16 dope trick!
@vaughnwebbermusic
@vaughnwebbermusic 6 ай бұрын
Presonus sounds good with direct guitar recording.
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
They worked with fender to create some fire interface inputs 🔥
@RealHomeRecording
@RealHomeRecording 6 ай бұрын
Dimmable LED lights? Nice!
@JoshNecto21
@JoshNecto21 2 ай бұрын
Quantum HD has more depth !!!!! It reveals the better conversion components inside it 👍
@mykar.418
@mykar.418 5 ай бұрын
Man, you’re the best
@Bigjunk9999
@Bigjunk9999 6 ай бұрын
What's the round trip latency?
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
Approximately ~3ms at 96kHz with 32 sample buffer size in your DAW
@p.m-audio
@p.m-audio 6 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic Thats rock solid
@babylittlebaby
@babylittlebaby 6 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic its input and output letancy togethere>? in albeton it shows overall letancy 7.6 ms, so 3ms with this card? right
@jcpuga
@jcpuga 3 ай бұрын
Through YT compression and all, that HD8 sound quality seems to be up there with RME BabyFace, Apogee Desktop Ensemble Wish I could hear all three to decide my next upgrade coming from the old ID22 interfaces. Also, PreSonus has solid drivers from what I've researched. They really are stepping up their game and are still cost effective. Good job PreSonus!!
@elzurixmusic
@elzurixmusic 4 ай бұрын
Really great review! the only one I found to actually answer many of my questions, I still have a few left though: - How does the HD2 compare to the Audient iD14 mk2 or the iD24 as far as speakers and headphones sound quality? - Is the HD2 bus powered? Can I connect just the usb-c cable without the additional power to drive 250 ohm headphones? - Can I use the optical inputs to connect my TV (which has optical input) to play through the speakers connected to the interface? - Is there any DSP built in to the interface? perhaps basic EQ? - Would you recommend getting the HD2 just for sound quality? I have no need for many of the inputs, I just want to get a good sound out of my headphones and speakers Thanks!
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 4 ай бұрын
I don’t know how audient products sound. They’ve never sent me anything to test. Hd2 has a dedicated power cable that is required. It’s not USB-powered, which I think is very smart for higher quality devices. You will power your 250 ohm headphones with no issues. Yes I recommend it just for sound quality alone, the perpetual Studio One License is a bonus 😎
@ellerylynch7342
@ellerylynch7342 6 ай бұрын
how do you rate de HD presonus against Universal audio apollo
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
PreSonus has Better mic preamps, similar quality conversion, but the PreSonus control software is way more basic than UA console
@GamerToday
@GamerToday 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the useful video
@konafama
@konafama 22 күн бұрын
So Mbox Studio or Quantum preamps? …seeking natural sound not presence bump. Thanks for the great video..answered all my questions about these units.
@bigdoggetom6549
@bigdoggetom6549 4 ай бұрын
I'm looking to upgrade from a cheapy Steinberg UR22 to something with ADAT and the HD2 looks *really* tempting, especially when you consider it comes with a Studio One license!
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 4 ай бұрын
It’s a fantastic value and quality
@bigdoggetom6549
@bigdoggetom6549 4 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic I bought one and it arrived today - incredibly good! Headphone amp powers my low sensitivity headphones, loopback so I can stream whilst collaborating with friends, and fully functional mixing. For £399, that's awesome
@paulsarodh5460
@paulsarodh5460 2 ай бұрын
🎸🎹THQ FR D INFO 🤗😍🎸🎹
@nanho
@nanho 6 ай бұрын
Hi Stefan! Are you finally going to make the comparison video between BAE and VINTECH AUDIO? I'm eagerly awaiting it...
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
It’s coming soon! ❤
@KNTbeats
@KNTbeats 25 күн бұрын
Is this interface compatible with any daw or machine mk3?
@michaeltrenier
@michaeltrenier 4 ай бұрын
Any talkback features? An HD4 would’ve been PERFECT
@arondale
@arondale 2 ай бұрын
If the HD8 had two thunderbolt ports, so that I could chain audio 2 HD8s for a total 8 synths in stereo via patch cables without taking up (2) USB ports on my Mac for aggregated interfaces, I’d consider it. Moreover it does not have midi. To me, being 2024, this is a miss. The only thing it has going for it is auto-leveling, but many would likely use their own level preference if they want total control over leveling. The I/O lack of thunderbolt and midi is a miss.
@NEON-Jai
@NEON-Jai 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the detailed video! For the ES2, do you know if the Mute button can mute the input instead of the main output? Does the device remember it's last state after you power off and on or does it always power with everything unmuted?
@brokenhero6828
@brokenhero6828 18 күн бұрын
Audient ID14, Motu M2, Quantum ES2, what is the best for vocal recording?
@psocques
@psocques 3 ай бұрын
how do these compare with a forcusrite clarett in terms of headroom/clarity/latency?
@Lofyne
@Lofyne 6 ай бұрын
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
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай 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
@Lofyne 6 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic Yes, that makes sense.
@SauvageTaureau
@SauvageTaureau Ай бұрын
Thinking about getting this or the apollo audio interface, any difference between the 2?
@haroldbones84
@haroldbones84 6 ай бұрын
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
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай 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
@haroldbones84 6 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic Thanks for the information! I'm going to get the hd2 this week 🔥
@bigdoggetom6549
@bigdoggetom6549 4 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic A lot of people are upset about the lack of Thunderbolt. It's significantly lower latency than USB, but IMO you have to be a seriously serious producer (or major OCD) to need to worry about that. Even cheaper USB interfaces these days have no noticeable latency As for preamps and DSP, if you care about stupidly amazing preamps, you're going to want to buy a dedicated preamp anyway 🤷
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 4 ай бұрын
@@bigdoggetom6549 in reality, Thunderbolt produces nearly the exact same roundtrip latency as USB C interfaces running equivalent buffer sizes. Your plugin choices have a much larger impact than your interface choice on latency
@bigdoggetom6549
@bigdoggetom6549 4 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic That's what I reckoned too!
@GenoMusic
@GenoMusic 6 ай бұрын
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
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай 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
@GenoMusic 6 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic Noted. Thanks for the reply!
@iamkarramusic
@iamkarramusic 6 ай бұрын
“Beauty & The Boss” album out now 🔥
@blueswingdown
@blueswingdown 6 ай бұрын
correction: "Beauty & The Boss", the best album of 2024 no questions asked, out now 🔥🔥🔥
@CHRONIC_2SAN
@CHRONIC_2SAN 6 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥
@MatthewDuminy
@MatthewDuminy 6 ай бұрын
If these included a Fat Channel for the Universal Control they would be perfect for me.
@frdigi
@frdigi 5 ай бұрын
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? 
@emyhR
@emyhR 2 ай бұрын
Are the HD series pres better than MBOX Studio?
@verebellus
@verebellus 6 ай бұрын
with the aux usbc port, could i theoretically connect something like Steelseries Artic Nova Pro Wireless to use as headphones?
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
It’s an aux input to play music off your phone, not an output to connect wireless headphones
@John-vw4vg
@John-vw4vg 6 ай бұрын
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)
@MusicManiaSpain
@MusicManiaSpain 6 ай бұрын
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
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
Yes you can send the same audio simultaneously through multiple outputs if you don’t use A/B mode
@MusicManiaSpain
@MusicManiaSpain 6 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic Thank you so much
@MusicManiaSpain
@MusicManiaSpain 6 ай бұрын
Love your channel, by the way ;-)
@jvices
@jvices 6 ай бұрын
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
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай 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
@jvices 6 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic thanks!
@REALEXIT
@REALEXIT 6 ай бұрын
the HD8 Sounds better more open clear sound in preamp and headphones and monitors
@carlosmendoza2352
@carlosmendoza2352 6 ай бұрын
So the ES 4 Is crushing Focusrite's 4i4?
@lostinpa-dadenduro7555
@lostinpa-dadenduro7555 2 ай бұрын
I wish there was an HD4
@j-perezmusic
@j-perezmusic 6 ай бұрын
Ok time for the question everyone wants to know . Es2 or Scarlett gen 4 ??
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
That would make a great comparison 😊
@carlosmendoza2352
@carlosmendoza2352 6 ай бұрын
Genuinely interested in that comparison.
@SkinnEmannProductions
@SkinnEmannProductions 6 ай бұрын
Do you know if you can daisy chain the HD series? I need 24 io to work with my mixer
@jamienethompson4565
@jamienethompson4565 6 ай бұрын
You can connect 3 HD8 together.
@ianmunn
@ianmunn 5 ай бұрын
Wouldn't you notice latency from the effects you have in the DAW even though your mic input is latency free in Universal Control?
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 5 ай бұрын
I only add reverb to my headphone mix. No other FX until after I’m done tracking
@headphones741
@headphones741 5 ай бұрын
can you low latency direct monitor with a full chain of any of your chosen plugins or just one plugin like the reverb example? this is whats keeping me from pulling the trigger.
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 5 ай бұрын
Your interface has no impact on the amount math your computer needs to do to run your favorite plugins. Apollo is the only interface on the market that has built-in computer processors to run plugins of your choice outside of your DAW. Quantum is like every other interface where your direct monitoring is completely dry. You can see I added a reverb in the background of the dry signal to enhance my headphone mix
@notdaones
@notdaones 5 ай бұрын
I'm buying an HD. Not because I plan on replacing my RME 2010 babyface and 500 series analog setup., But because it literally comes with a 400-dollar perpetual license for Studio One Pro. Lol. My software comes with an interface :-) The Software is worth about 400 bucks. The interface...100.
@levijessegonzalez3629
@levijessegonzalez3629 6 ай бұрын
wonder how the mic pres on the HD compare to the Clarrett+ line
@Ckmoblife
@Ckmoblife 5 ай бұрын
Me to
@ryanedwardmusic
@ryanedwardmusic 6 ай бұрын
So these are not ultra low latency like the previous generation?
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
Yes they are ultra low latency 🔥
@gitpho
@gitpho 6 ай бұрын
Compared to the previous generation’s
@Nervosos
@Nervosos 6 ай бұрын
​@@gitpho is this because the new devices are USB 2.0 vs. previous Gen which is TB3?
@cefahprod
@cefahprod 6 ай бұрын
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
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай 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
@cefahprod 6 ай 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
@solifamily
@solifamily 4 ай бұрын
Man... I literally bought 4 months ago the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th gen to go with my SM7B... do I "need" this? I really do hate latency, especially when monitoring. I'm just torn now if I should shell something else, or if these will play nice with the Focusrite daw... 😞
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 4 ай бұрын
Your plugin choices contribute more to your latency than your interface choice. Both Focusrite and Presonus interfaces have latency free direct monitoring to hear your dry mic in your headphones before you even open a DAW 👍
@oleg3819
@oleg3819 5 ай бұрын
Do HD2 and HD8 have the same DA converters?
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 5 ай бұрын
Yes
@jeremy_woods
@jeremy_woods 6 ай бұрын
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
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай 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
@jeremy_woods 6 ай бұрын
Right on Reid! Just curious. Lots of 32 bit converters hitting the market now. Appreciate it!
@dspoet1
@dspoet1 6 ай 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. 😂😂
@tri-unetrl3966
@tri-unetrl3966 5 ай бұрын
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???
@mygoogle1525
@mygoogle1525 6 ай бұрын
Can you connect mac through aux to ipad?
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
No only mobile devices unfortunately it’s not an input for 2nd laptop
@THE.MICHAEL.ANGELO
@THE.MICHAEL.ANGELO 6 ай бұрын
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
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
Only HD2 and HD8 offer standalone mode with no computer required 👍
@THE.MICHAEL.ANGELO
@THE.MICHAEL.ANGELO 6 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic Ah, okay! Thank you for that! I almost got the ES 2!
@AlexProgOfficial
@AlexProgOfficial 6 ай бұрын
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?
@AGVersace100
@AGVersace100 6 ай бұрын
Good! What are the latency figures of the hd2 and hd8?
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай 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
@AGVersace100 6 ай 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
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
@@AGVersace100if you’re referring to mastering latency from the loopback test the numbers are Approximately ~3ms at 96kHz with 32 sample buffer size
@yodchula
@yodchula 6 ай бұрын
HD was goodddddd
@ReynaldoIvanPena
@ReynaldoIvanPena 5 ай бұрын
How does it handle latency from iZotope plugins active while in record?
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 5 ай бұрын
Your computer still has to do the exact same amount of math running IZOTOPE plugins regardless of the brand of interface. I don’t think you’d find a tangible software latency improvement by switching hardware. Reducing software latency requires reducing plugins
@3jahel7
@3jahel7 5 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusicbingo
@frankifran5335
@frankifran5335 6 ай бұрын
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
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
They are not independent. Connecting a guitar to input 1 overrides the mic input 1. Id recommend HD8 if you need both simultaneously
@Feerlyss
@Feerlyss 6 ай бұрын
This on par with my Antelope Orion Studio? Conversion wise I mean
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
I have no experience with Antelope Orion but it’s definitely on par with the more expensive devices
@jaketv3641
@jaketv3641 5 ай бұрын
Does it support usbc to usb3?
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 5 ай бұрын
Yes
@wakenwaken3618
@wakenwaken3618 5 ай бұрын
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..
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 5 ай бұрын
The direct monitoring volume is controlled using the on-screen mixer in the Universal Control app. It’s not a physical button or knob on the interface hardware
@wakenwaken3618
@wakenwaken3618 5 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic I ordered this interface and wasn’t sure if I should go for M2 or SSL 2+… I hope this system will be stable and smooth on my late 2014 Mac mini i7 16GB… Have you any experience arround it ?
@konafama
@konafama 20 күн бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusicso how would you control direct monitoring on an iPad Pro?
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 8 күн бұрын
@@konafama I think you need a computer to access the computer App. iPad users only get to use the knobs on the interface. There is no iPad app to my knowledge
@RilxVideo
@RilxVideo 6 ай бұрын
What kind of desk is that
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
Argosy Halo 🔥
@noreaction1
@noreaction1 6 ай бұрын
Are these Dante enabled?
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
I havnt seen Dante mentioned anywhere in the documentation or specs so im guessing, no.
@Metro6am
@Metro6am 6 ай бұрын
No ADAT on the smaller units is a bummer
@alphasupreme7167
@alphasupreme7167 6 ай бұрын
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
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
I have no experience with RME yet unfortunately!
@blvkqmusicgroup
@blvkqmusicgroup 6 ай бұрын
RME no doubt
@alphasupreme7167
@alphasupreme7167 5 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic which interface do you use?
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 5 ай бұрын
@@alphasupreme7167 prism titan is in my 1st desk and HD8 replaced the Apollo x8 in my 2nd desk.
@alphasupreme7167
@alphasupreme7167 5 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic the prism is so good thx for sharing
@DavesDomeTube
@DavesDomeTube 6 ай бұрын
Cute cat.
@evieruth01
@evieruth01 6 ай бұрын
Is it better than 2i2 4th gen ? Just for vocals.
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
Yes i’d use this over my Focusrite 4th gen
@evieruth01
@evieruth01 6 ай бұрын
Why ?
@endriu19
@endriu19 6 ай бұрын
@@evieruth01 Scarlett = noise floor.
@babylittlebaby
@babylittlebaby 6 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic what letancy roundrip you have with focusrite scarlet 4th gen> >?
@Magichandzpro
@Magichandzpro 6 ай бұрын
Quantum HD2 or RME UCX 2?
@blackmirror2992
@blackmirror2992 6 ай бұрын
RME UCX2
@MansurEvindar
@MansurEvindar 6 ай бұрын
There should be a Quantum HD 4! Why not @PreSonus ?
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
I’d love to see an HD4 🔥
@sandychahal1200
@sandychahal1200 4 ай бұрын
i also wish they have release Quantum HD 4
@boxoffisa
@boxoffisa 6 ай бұрын
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
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
Unfortunately no... I only work on my own projects and productions
@boxoffisa
@boxoffisa 6 ай 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
@RealHomeRecording 6 ай бұрын
​@@boxoffisaif Reid isn't interested/doesn't have the time to master outside projects, I am available to assist!
@emocollector
@emocollector 20 күн бұрын
New interfaces and still no DSP inside for real-time processing?
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 20 күн бұрын
No need for DSP in an interface with new laptops being as powerful as they are. People who need their interface to behave like a 2nd computer can spend around $2,000 on their interfaces easily.
@emocollector
@emocollector 20 күн бұрын
@ReidStefanMusic I need DSP, so I had to buy an Antelope (for just $500) for now, but I also have an Audiobox. I don’t need an interface that acts like a computer; I just want to use my mics with DSP processing, like EQ or compression, for Zoom calls, for example. And by the way, it’s not up to you to decide who needs what.
@babylittlebaby
@babylittlebaby 6 ай бұрын
letancy roudrip please.. :)?
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
3 milliseconds
@babylittlebaby
@babylittlebaby 6 ай бұрын
@@ReidStefanMusic same settings scarlet gen3? Please bro
@sammyprince9064
@sammyprince9064 4 ай бұрын
Can I swap with my former Presonus soundcard
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 4 ай бұрын
Yes you can swap your audio interface at any time
@gaberunner
@gaberunner 6 ай бұрын
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.
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай бұрын
Is demonstrate how to have a latency free vocal chain with reverb at 5:40
@arronclarke6760
@arronclarke6760 4 ай бұрын
@gaberunner I completely agree with you. IMHO, Presonus hasn't released an interface better than the 192 as yet in terms of features. Quality Tho, yes they have. I do the same thing you do. Record vocalists and do all my monitoring and routing directly from the interface. Even adding some reverb for them to listen to while recording that doesn't get printed so I can mix it after. The daw is basically just a tape machine during recording. Same way that I used to use my 24.4.2ai when I used that in my studio
@dzzloy2191
@dzzloy2191 6 ай бұрын
2024 without DSP processor. ???why is it needed
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай 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
@paulsarodh5460
@paulsarodh5460 2 ай бұрын
SUPRB 😍😄💢💗💢💗
@maximkovalchuk2147
@maximkovalchuk2147 4 ай бұрын
Quantum HD2 has lowest RTL
@MansurEvindar
@MansurEvindar 6 ай бұрын
Hi 😊 Can someone compare the new Presonus interfaces/preamps ES and HD series with Audient ID and UAD Apollo series? Thanks 🙏 @AudientWorld @UAudio @PreSonus
@viranimediakenya3272
@viranimediakenya3272 6 ай бұрын
No latency information in this review. This is an advert not a review.
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай 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
@ampstudios
@ampstudios 5 ай бұрын
why do you folks do that!!!
@viranimediakenya3272
@viranimediakenya3272 5 ай бұрын
Pardon @reidstefanmusic sorry for such a typical comments section language. Love your work by the way. No matter what. Keep up the good work.
@viranimediakenya3272
@viranimediakenya3272 5 ай бұрын
@ampstudios easy there, comments sections are traditionally supposed to be spicy
@povertytaretv
@povertytaretv 6 ай бұрын
If you serious about music get a universal audio or a carbon studio for ultimate sound quality…… thank me later
@ampstudios
@ampstudios 5 ай бұрын
oh, look a gear snob.
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 4 ай бұрын
This is on par with both products you mentioned in terms of sound quality
@Sascha_Franck
@Sascha_Franck 6 ай бұрын
So you're testing an audio interface without checking its latency? You should possibly look for a different profession.
@ReidStefanMusic
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай 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
@Sascha_Franck 6 ай 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
@Sascha_Franck 6 ай бұрын
@@edjefferson9175 Are you talking about me or about the guy doing shabby audio equipment reviews with the help of a hand puppet?
@cosmixescalv
@cosmixescalv 6 ай бұрын
looked at your account, why dont u have any reviews? or any youtube videos. you go inform the community since you know everything.
@Sascha_Franck
@Sascha_Franck 6 ай бұрын
@@cosmixescalv What a stupid reply. Do I have to be a reviewer to say that a review of someone else isn't worth much?
@pc3340
@pc3340 6 ай бұрын
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
@ReidStefanMusic 6 ай 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
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