PreSonus Quantum ES 4 4 x 4, 24-bit / 192 kHz USB-C Audio Interface With 6-Month Studio One+ Membership Included

I already have the 24c so on paper, this wasn’t that much of an upgrade (other than four rather than two channel.)However, it didn’t take long to realise the following advantages;Auto level set. I sit a distance from my desk when home recording. Using Universal Control to set a mic level with my iPhone is a game changer.Slightly better preamps. The practical advantage is that I can get a far better gain on a dynamic mic, meaning my lack of studio environment affects mic less, as my SM58 is a far tighter pattern than a condenser mic and concentrated on the frequency range you need.48v on individual channels. I can use condenser and ribbon mics simultaneously.Two monitor outputs. At the click of a button or onscreen in Studio One I can switch instantly between monitor speakers and my HiFi, hear how it will sound to others whilst mastering. Great!My Sennheiser headphones are fairly high impedance, so a bit quiet on my 24c, but there is a far higher gain output on this ES4.Integration with Studio One. Whilst it will work with any DAW, having the controls baked into your channels is much easier.Zero latency. Not low but just about zero. Put effects on your mic to make singing a better experience, let it record dry and no latency whilst doing so, whilst maintaining a decent buffer against drop out. All with USB, no need for expensive Thunderbolt interface.Yes, I thought long and hard as I have a perfectly good interface anyway but really glad I bought it. It also added six months to my Presonus membership for the professional Studio One, meaning it cost £80 less in effect.

I have used a number of audio interfaces and this is by far the simplest to get decent recording and playback levels. Well built using quality parts for the price range. Very impressed