Because the Quantum ES 2 USB-C Audio Interface Ultimate Bundle is designed for musicians and audio creators who demand high-quality recording capabilities, it includes world-class recording software and top-notch hardware components. This comprehensive bundle comes with a Studio One software license, granting you 12 months of access to an array of tools, extras, and add-ons with Studio One+. Known for its intuitive interface, Studio One allows you to compose, record, and produce music seamlessly, keeping distractions at bay.
The Quantum ES 2 USB-C Audio Interface is at the heart of this bundle, engineered to capture your creativity with precision. It features two newly redesigned high-definition MAX-HD mic preamps, offering an impressive +75 dB of gain, making it perfect for use with today's most popular microphones. Guitarists and bassists will appreciate the instrument input, developed in collaboration with Fender engineers, ensuring optimal sound quality. The Auto Gain button automatically sets the ideal gain level for your microphones and instruments, while the bright and responsive LED metering provides clear visual feedback for your inputs and outputs, making it an excellent choice for self-produced recordings.
Included in the bundle is the M9 Cardioid Condenser Microphone, which delivers a warm, vintage-inspired sound with its satin nickel finish. Its cardioid polar pattern ensures that it captures the intended sounds while minimizing background noise. With a remarkable 136 dB of SPL handling, the M9 can effortlessly manage loud instruments like snare drums or electric guitar amps, outperforming many higher-priced microphones.
The Eris E3.5 Media Reference Monitors are designed to deliver clear, accurate audio with their 25 watt/side power amp and 3.5-inch woofer, providing surprisingly loud output and rich bass. The one-inch tweeter ensures a smooth, refined sound with a wide "sweet spot." High- and low-frequency controls allow you to adjust the monitors to suit room acoustics and speaker placement, ensuring optimal sound quality.
Rounding out the bundle are the HD9 Professional Monitoring Headphones, featuring 45 mm dynamic, neodymium drivers in a closed-back acoustic design. This design provides superior listening isolation and minimizes headphone bleed. With a tailored frequency response extending from 10 Hz to 26 kHz and accurate bass response, the HD9 headphones enable precise mixes. They offer high power handling (900 mW per channel into 40 ohms) while ensuring comfort, durability, and reduced listening fatigue, making them ideal for long studio sessions.