PreSonus’ Quantum 2626 is an amazing audio interface. It's the fastest and best - sounding on the planet. Thanks to Thunderbolt 3's incredible speed, 8 top - notch PreSonus XMAX analog mic preamps, and pure ADA converters. With a round - trip latency of less than 1 ms on the Thunderbolt 3 bus, it allows you to record and monitor through your favorite plug - ins in real - time at up to 24 - bit/192 kHz. The 8 front - mounted XMAX analog mic preamps are of high quality. There are 2 direct preamp outputs and 2 line returns for outboard effects. The 8 balanced DC coupled analog outputs can control external analog equipment via a DAW plug - in. Expand it via ADAT Optical for up to 26 simultaneous inputs and outputs. Record and monitor effortlessly with this fast audio interface. The Quantum 2626 uses Thunderbolt 3 speed for minimal latency. Its high - definition digital conversion and 8 ultra - transparent analog XMAX mic preamps ensure great audio. Insert outboard gear easily and expand your system. Streamline your recording and make music faster. Key features include being the world's fastest Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with low latency, 8 front - mounted preamps, high - definition 24 - bit A/D/A conversion up to 192 kHz, 2 direct outputs with line - level returns, up to 26 - in/26 - out via dual ADAT Optical, multiple input types, various output options, and it comes with Studio One Artist and Studio Magic Plug - in Suite.

Using the PreSonus Quantum 2626 is a breeze. First, connect it to your computer via the Thunderbolt 3 cable. You can then start using the 8 front - mounted XMAX analog mic preamps to record your vocals or instruments. Just plug in your mic or instrument to the appropriate input. For outboard effects, use the 2 direct preamp outputs and 2 line returns. To expand your input and output channels, connect via ADAT Optical. When using the DAW plug - in, you can control external analog equipment with the 8 balanced DC coupled analog outputs. As for note - taking, make sure your computer meets the Thunderbolt 3 requirements. Also, keep the cables well - connected to avoid any signal loss. For maintenance, keep the interface in a clean and dry place. Wipe it gently with a soft cloth if it gets dirty. And don't forget to update the software regularly to ensure optimal performance.