Quantum 338: Leap ahead
 
Representing a dramatic leap forward in power and connectivity within a remarkably compact format, Quantum 338 follows the Quantum 7 in defining the future of audio mixing.
Boasting a wealth of new design features and enhancements to create ultimate flexibility of use plus the speed of operation that only Quantum can deliver, Quantum 338 is based on seventh generation FPGAs with an entirely new system architecture. The console merges tried and tested workflows with immense processing muscle and bold innovation including a striking new dark mode.
 
Under The Hood – Ultimate Stadius!
 
Quantum 338 puts a trio of 17-inch, 1000 nit, high brightness multitouch screens at your disposal, with both the meter bridge and soft quick select buttons displayed on each screen for quick, intuitive operation. In addition, 70 individual TFT channel displays join the floating Quantum chassis with 38 100mm touch sensitive faders laid out in three blocks of 12 fader banks plus two dedicated user-assignable faders, each with high resolution metering.
Superior local audio connectivity and performance comes courtesy of new “Ultimate Stadius” 32-bit ADC and DAC conversion, which is built into the Quantum 338 as standard alongside six single or three redundant MADI connections, dual DMI slots and a built-in UB MADI USB recording interface.
Also included as standard are Mustard Processing channel strips, Spice Rack plugin style native FPGA processing options, Nodal Processing and True Solo.
 
I/O
 
With a maximum of 128 input channels with 64 busses and a 24 x 24 matrix, all with full channel processing, Quantum 338 takes built-in console I/O to new levels of performance.
The console’s 8 local mic/line inputs and eight local line outputs all feature 32-bit “Ultimate Stadius” converters, while users have access to 4 stereo AES/EBU in/out, triple redundant MADI in/out (which can also be configured as 6 MADI I/O at 48kHz), dual DMI card slots, support for dual second generation Optocore loops, a built-in UB MADI USB interface and more. Waves connectivity can also be added with a SoundGrid Interface card, adding up to an additional 64 I/O.
 
Quantum 338 Specifications
 
General Specifications
Faders: 38 x 100mm touch-sensitive, motorised
Screens: 3 x 17” LCD high – brightness, high – resolution touch screens
Input Channels: 128
Busses: Up to 64 Aux / Group busses with full processing Mono / Stereo / LCR / LCRS / 5.1
Matrix: Up to 24 Input / 24 Outputs with full processing
Control Groups: Up to 24, selectable for VCA-style, Moving fader, Mute Group
Graphic Eq: 24 x 32-band, Gain +/- 12dB
Internal FX: Up to 24 stereo effects comprising floating point reverbs and delay/chorus/pitch/enhancer
Spice Rack: 8 mono / 4 stereo Rack Slots
Mustard Proc: 36 Processing Strips
Nodal Proc: 64 Nodal Processors
Local I/O: 8 x 32bit mic/line I/O, 8 x AES I/O
MADI interface: 6 x interfaces @ 48kHz,  3 interfaces @ 96kHz, BNC connectivity
Optocore Interface: Optional (dual loop available)
Sampling rates: 48kHz / 96kHz
GPI/GPO: 16
DMI: 2 x DiGiCo Multichannel Interface
Waves: Optional
Ext Sync: Wordclock, AES, MADI, Optocore
Quantum 338 Dimensions: 1595mm (w) x 805mm (d) x 482mm (h)
Quantum 338 Weight: 70Kg / 154lbs (198Kg / 437 lbs. with flightcase)
Quantum 338 Flightcase: 1717mm (w) x 642mm (d) x 1144mm (h)
Power Requirements 100V-240V, 50-60Hz, 295VA
 
Audio Specification
Sample Rate: 48kHz or 96kHz
Processing Delay: 1ms Typical (channel, SD Rack input through L-R Buss to Stage Output @ 96kHz)
Internal Processing: Up to 40-bit, Floating Point
A>D & D>A: 32-bit Converter Bit Depth
Frequency Response: +/- 0.15dB (20Hz – 20kHz)
THD: <0.002% @ Unity Gain, 0dB Input @ 1kHz
Channel Separation: Better Than 120dB: (40Hz – 15kHz)
Residual Output Noise: <100dBu Typical (20Hz – 20kHz)
Microphone Input: Better Than -128dB Equivalent Noise
Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
Maximum Input Level: +22dBu