PreSonus Quantum HD 8 - FULL Overview | USB-C Audio Interface

In this video - I take a detailed "deep dive" with the recently released PreSonus Quantum HD 8 USB-C Audio interface.

00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Build Quality and User Experience
01:21 - MAX HD Preamps with 75db Gain
02:08 - Enabling Phantom Power
02:18 - Enabling HPF and 20db Pad
03:00 - AUTO GAIN in action
04:13 - Main Encoder Functions
05:05 - Headphone Volume Control
06:25 - Mute and Dim Button
06:57 - Main Display View Options
07:17 - PreSonus HD 8 Global Menu
08:36 - Standalone Mode (ADAT)
09:38 - Reamp Outs Explained
11:40 - Customizing Console View Options in UC
12:05 - ADAT Control (Supported PreSonus Hardware)
12:39 - USB Returns via UC
13:06 - Fader Flip in UC
13:29 - Using Loopback w Supported Applications
15:23 - Custom Low Latency Driver
19:27 - Studio One integration / Restore Device Settings
20:18 - Creating Pipeline Presets for Reamping
21:29 - Final Thoughts

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[konafama]

Have spent a week with an HD 2. This thing sounds excellent. Besides all the great routing, the preamps sound really good, the conversion is also really good. This is a nice bit of kit !

[marcwilliams]

Thanks for the review. I like what I'm seeing with this new interface. Yours is the first I've come across so far. Appreciate your channel.

[BrianHoffpauer]

I have the Quantum 26x32 Thunderbolt, is it really worth the upgrade since it's USB-C?

[Average-AL]

Thank you for showing this. There are a few things that I did not get. Did you have both your units connected to the mac with usb-c or just one? If both are connected with usb-c do the use the same control software or do you have to use aggregate device in the mac to get both in?

[deansaghafi]

I just purchased a Quantum HD 8.

I got a lot of audio cracking well my buffer size was set to 16. I had to go up to 128 on my buffer for the cracking to stop. I audio dropout protection when I raise it to high taxes the CPU tremendously. I am not extremely happy with the driver that runs the unit. My RME BABYFACE uses a buffer size of 64 and it doesn't matter what I set the dropout rate to and I get a latency of approximately 3.6 milliseconds for audio and about formuliseconds for virtual instruments.

I hope this helps everybody.

[mc_merlin]

How does the HD8 currently compare to the Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig? Obviously working with Studio One using the Faderport 16.
I am considering buying strictly for synths and keyboards. But also with an application for immersive sound.
I'm considering one of these: HD8, Arturia Audiofuse 16Rig and Behringer x32 rack. All of them have min 24 inputs are fairly close in price.
Does the HD8's standalone mode allow the interface to function as a mixer without a computer?

[JcElhalcon]

Can I use these interfaces with direct power from my outlet?

[hbrookes]

Great review! QUESTION..I currently use the Presonus Studio 192, Will I hear a distinct difference in sound quality for 900.00..Thanks and I respect your opinion.

[JohnSmith-rbsl]

Excellent review-Marcus- a couple quick questions on Dolby Atmos- 1. can you utilize the 2nd Heaphone output as Channels 11 and 12 for a 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos mix ono a single interface, or are you required to use the 2nd interface for that? 2. Are you using Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Multichannel with Measurement Microphone for your room calibration/Speaker EQ 3. What would be the Maximum sample rate and anticipated latency figures with 7.1.4 setup

[eaglepass]

Great review!! Thank you!! The round trip latency results are encouraging as I was concerned about the fact that these were USB 2.0 protocol interfaces.

[likethehotels]

Curious. Do you typically leave UC in bypass mixer? If you do end up wanting zero latency monitoring, do you do it by using blue z in s1 or by turning on UC? Whats the difference?

[ReynaldoIvanPena]

How does it do w/ iZotope plugins active while in record?

[GVDub]

Got one on order to replace my Thunderbolt 2 OG Quantum, largely for the new preamps and 32-bit converters. Thanks for the overview.

[TheVALLEYBOY]

Hell of a review ! I been lookin at this cuz I need a new interface but I need to bypass the preamps ! Is that possible ? I wanna use my ISA one and 1073 ! Can you let me know if that’s possible ?

[tonygunz]

Great review. I had the Quantum 2626 pretty much since it came out and have had the new HD8 for a few weeks, so for anyone considering getting the new HD8 one thing worth considering is the fact that the new interface does not have send/returns on any of the inputs. If you have outboard preamps, it's no big deal, but having send/returns on Channels 1 and 2 on the Quantum 2626 was a great feature, allowing you to use outboard gear while tracking through the built-in preamps. The reamp feature on the new interface is really useful though. It's made using guitar pedals and outboard gear during production/mixing a breeze. Overall, I'm really happy with the upgrade.

[Apo_Stamos_Official]

if i connect trs cables at the back inputs (instead of xlr)are the preamps bypassed?

[drumphil]

Hi...Can U do a video on stacking these properly and set up for 2 interfaces? Question...is the 2 interfaces thunderbolt then the cable usb C going in the DAW?

[adilsonobelard]

how can you make a statement about the durability if this device is brand new? thanks for the video I am think about because of the reamp capability

[jessesimon]

Great overview of the HD8. One question that I didn't hear covered... does this unit have talkback ability?

[olleyollet]

do you know if the es interfaces can be used as monitor controllers for the hd8s? i assume no just curious if you know