The Speed of Sound With a barely measurable round-trip latency of less than 1 ms*, it's no wonder Sound on Sound magazine dubbed Quantum-series Thunderbolt™ audio interfaces the “fastest audio interfaces on the planet.” Superb high-definition digital conversion and the ultra-transparent analog XMAX mic preamp design mean that your audio will always sound its best—whether you’re recording with or without your favorite plug-ins engaged in real-time. Timeless audio Every design decision during Quantum 2626 audio interface’s engineering was made with one goal in mind: blazing-fast speed without any sonic compromise. The Quantum-series proprietary Thunderbolt driver was written from the ground up to deliver ultra-low-latency performance while maximizing efficiency. Cutting-edge 24-bit, 192 kHz converters with 115 dB of dynamic range and superior low-jitter clocking—coupled with our ultra-transparent, pure analog XMAX preamps—result in superb audio quality with the lowest round-trip latency of any audio interface available (< 1 ms*). *192 kHz, 64 sample buffer in Studio One 4.5 on a MacBook Pro 2016, 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 running macOS 10.12.5 Superior Sound Audiophile-grade digital converters, low-jitter clocking, and transparent preamps add up to a superior recording and listening experience. The Quantum 2626 audio interface operates at up to 192 kHz for ultra-high-definition mixing and recording. High-quality converters on every input and output provide 115 dB of dynamic range to capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally with no audible distortion. And our lauded XMAX Class A analog microphone preamps deliver incredibly high headroom, deep lows, smooth highs, and a rich overall sound so you’ll hear every breath, transient, and detail in your recordings.

26x26 Thunderbolt 3 ultra-low-latency audio interface

<1 ms roundtrip latency*; record direct to DAW with your favorite plug-ins engaged

24-Bit/192kHz Operation with high-quality 115 dB A/D/A converters

Studio One Artist and Studio Magic plug-in bundle included

Flexible Connectivity

Simultaneous I/O up to 26 inputs / 26 outputs (at 44.1 or 48 kHz)

8 pristine XMAX preamps

2 Instrument Inputs

8 balanced line inputs

Dual headphone outputs with independent level control

Balanced stereo main outputs with independent level control

8 DC Coupled balanced line outputs

2 preamp direct outputs with returns to insert outboard gear

Main Output Level Control

Balanced Stereo Main Output (TRS)

Eight Balanced Line Outputs (TRS (outs 1 & 2 share a DAC with the main output))

Two Preamp Outputs (channels 1 & 2)

Two Line Returns (channels 1 & 2)

ADAT Optical/Dual SMUX inputs/outputs: 16x16 channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz; 8x8 channels at 88.2 or 96 kHz

Stereo S/PDIF coaxial input and output

Digitalia

Thunderbolt 3 high-speed bus

24-bit resolution and up to 192 kHz sampling rate

BNC word clock input and output with low-jitter clocking

MIDI I/O

Physical

Road-rugged construction with all-metal chassis and metal knobs

1U rack-mountable

12 VDC external power supply (included)