DiGiCo expands Quantum112 and Quantum225 Pulse console capabilities through software

Quantum112 Pulse gains inputs, busses and matrix capacity

DiGiCo’s Quantum112 Pulse upgrade increases the desk’s input channel count to 96 from 80. The change gives engineers more available input capacity for sessions that need to accommodate additional microphones, instruments, playback channels or return paths while retaining the compact console format.

The same upgrade expands aux/subgroup busses to 48 from 24. That additional routing capacity can matter in live production, fixed-install work and productions that require more independent mixes or subgroup controls than the earlier configuration provided.

The matrix also expands from 12×8 to 12×12. Engineers should review saved show files, routing assumptions and control layouts before applying the software, because the available routing structure has changed alongside the input and bus counts.

Quantum225 Pulse adds features for larger control surfaces

DiGiCo also released software upgrades for the Quantum225 Pulse. The available evidence describes the update as adding channels and new features to the two compact Quantum range desks, but does not provide a separate numerical breakdown for every Quantum225 Pulse capability.

For engineers already using the platform, the practical question is which existing show files need to be checked before the new software is deployed. Input, routing and control changes can affect signal flow even when the physical console remains the same.

The two-model release gives users a common software path across compact Quantum desks while preserving different hardware configurations. Production teams should compare their current routing requirements with the upgraded platform before migrating critical scenes or tours.

Console software becomes the upgrade path

The announcement emphasizes software rather than a hardware replacement. For users, that means an existing Quantum112 Pulse or Quantum225 Pulse may gain additional production capability through an update, subject to the individual model’s supported feature set.

This matters for studios and production companies deciding whether a compact desk needs new hardware. The strongest documented case is the Quantum112 Pulse: its input, aux/subgroup and matrix capacity increases are concrete changes to the desk’s operational envelope.

Engineers should treat the release as a routing and show-control change, not merely a feature announcement. A pre-update check of input assignments, bus allocation, matrix paths and saved scenes can prevent surprises when a production moves onto the expanded configuration.

What creators and audio teams can verify

The release gives audio teams a practical checklist for evaluating the upgrade. First, compare the current Quantum112 Pulse input count with the upgraded 96-input capacity. Next, identify whether productions need more than the prior 24 aux/subgroup busses or a matrix larger than 12×8. Finally, test show files and scenes on the upgraded software before they are used in a live event or fixed installation.

The Quantum225 Pulse should be assessed against the specific features included in its own software release. Creators and engineers should document the console model, software state and routing dependencies so the upgrade can be rolled back safely if an existing production relies on assumptions from the earlier setup.