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The Quantum112 brings full Digico workflow and processing into a footprint small enough for flypacks, broadcast suites, and portable church production environments.
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"This isn't a 'lite' version of a larger console. It's a full-featured platform in a smaller form factor," shares Digico's Matt Larson,
At the NAB Show New York this past October, DiGiCo’s Matt Larson walked through a demo of the company’s then-new Quantum112 console—a compact, flypack-oriented mixer that immediately stood out for what it wasn’t.
This wasn’t a scaled-down, entry-level desk. It was a high-end DiGiCo console built into a significantly smaller footprint. And, as Larson noted during that conversation, it’s a product the company expects to gain traction in the church market.
In a follow-up interview, Larson unpacked what the Quantum112 is designed to do—and why it may be a compelling option for churches navigating space constraints, multi-site growth, and volunteer-driven teams.
A Full Quantum System in a Smaller Footprint
When DiGiCo develops a new console, Larson explains, the goal is never to target just one vertical market.
“What we do whenever we develop a new product is we’re trying to make certain that the product fits in various markets… touring, theater, broadcast, house of worship and as you might expect, airplanes.”
At first glance, the Quantum112 might seem aimed primarily at touring or flypack applications—and that’s not wrong. But the underlying design philosophy has broader implications.
“It really went on a diet, but actually has all the best features you can ever imagine… it has the Quantum338 screens on it, the Quantum engine… 32-bit ‘John Stadius Ultimate’ microphone preamps and 32-bit outputs built into the surface… so it really has all the things you’d ever want.”
In other words, this isn’t a “lite” version of a larger console. It’s a full-featured platform in a smaller form factor, and that combination—size plus capability—is what opens the door for church applications.
“It’s not a scaled-down console—it’s a compact version of a full system.”
Designed for the Reality of Modern Churches
One of the clearest connections Larson makes is between the Quantum112 and the realities of how many churches now operate.
“We’ve especially seen the trend over the last few years going from the mega churches to the satellite churches… or think of the portable church where we’re loading into the high school… on Sunday at 6:00 AM.”
In those environments, size and weight aren’t just conveniences—they’re constraints, sometimes dictated by trailer capacity or limited on-site storage.
The Quantum112 was intentionally designed to address that need.
“It really packs in a ton of inputs and outputs… it’s a really, really big system in a small footprint.”
For churches operating in portable environments, secondary spaces, or satellite campuses, that balance of capability and footprint can be significant. It allows teams to deploy a high-end console without the physical and logistical demands typically associated with systems at this level.
The rear panel of the Quantum112 tells the real story: Dante, MADI, AES, USB recording, dual DMI slots, and local analog I/O packed into one remarkable compact console.
Built to Scale
Despite its compact size, the Quantum112 carries the full Quantum processing engine and a deep feature set.
Along with 32-bit microphone preamps and outputs, the console includes dual power supplies, multiple I/O options, and expansion via two DMI card slots, allowing integration with protocols like Dante and AVB. It also supports multitrack recording directly via USB and can function either as a standalone console or as part of a larger DiGiCo ecosystem.
That scalability is particularly important for churches managing multiple spaces or preparing for future growth.
As Larson explains:
“I could convert my session from a smaller venue and go into the larger sanctuary or even the broadcast location, simply by using the free DiGiCo Convert application.”
This allows sessions created in one environment to translate into another without rebuilding workflows from scratch.
Simplifying Complex Systems for Volunteer Teams
While capability matters, Larson repeatedly returns to usability—especially in church environments where volunteers often play a central role.
“As complex systems get designed, we have the luxury at DiGiCo to make the workflow straightforward and simple to use and setup. We’re trying to make it so that volunteers can actually run it, but still have really the ability to have all the tools that you would need for a complex system.”
To support that goal, DiGiCo has built workflows designed to promote consistency.
One example is the use of locked templates, which allow integrators or technical leaders to create a known starting point for each service.
“Each Sunday… whoever it is mixing… can come in, load this locked template… you’re always coming from a good known starting point.”
In environments where different operators may be behind the console week to week, that kind of structure can help maintain audio quality over time.
Churches Push Systems Harder Than Expected
Larson points out that houses of worship often demand more from audio systems than people assume.
“We always thought that Broadway really pushed the system the most… [but] house of worship actually pushes the system harder—more ins, more outs.”
Part of that challenge comes from the pace and variability of church services.
“Every 90 minutes is another one-off… so it’s really critical to make it simple and easy to flip around.”
To address that, the Quantum platform includes flexible preset functionality that allows engineers to store and recall settings at both the channel and group level. Entire channel strips—or even groups of channels—can be stored and recalled, making it possible to move between different configurations quickly and consistently.
For churches where musicians, teams, and service formats change frequently, that flexibility can significantly reduce setup time while maintaining consistency.
“Broadway pushes their systems hard, but houses of worship actually push the systems harder—more ins, more outs.”
Built to Evolve
Following the Quantum112’s release, DiGiCo expanded the platform with a major software update that reinforced an important aspect of the console’s design philosophy: it’s built to evolve over time.
Deeper integration with Fourier Audio’s transform.engine allows plugin processing to be controlled directly from the Quantum touchscreen, streamlining workflows that would otherwise require multiple systems.
At the same time, new integration with Sound Devices wireless systems brings RF and battery data directly onto the console surface. The platform also integrates with KLANG:technologies immersive personal mixing systems, allowing remote control of musicians’ personal mixers directly from the DiGiCo surface.
For churches, where teams, systems, and service demands are constantly changing, that combination of integration and ongoing development reinforces the long-term value of the platform.
More Than an Entry-Level Option
Ultimately, the Quantum112 reflects a broader shift in how high-end audio tools are being deployed. It brings advanced processing, routing, and integration capabilities into a form factor that fits a wider range of environments.
For churches, that means access to a level of performance that might previously have required a much larger—and less practical—console.
At the same time, Larson emphasizes that support remains just as important as the product itself.
“It’s not about selling something… it’s about, ‘Hey, it’s Saturday night… I just need a little bit of support help.’”
The Quantum112 isn’t positioned as an entry-level compromise. It’s a high-end system in a smaller format—designed to bring advanced capabilities into environments where portability, flexibility, and space matter.
For churches navigating multi-site expansion, portable setups, and volunteer-driven teams, it represents a different kind of fit: not a compromise, but a rethinking of what a compact console can be.
