Antelope Audio - Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core
Antelope Audio is a 26-in, 32-out Thunderbolt™ 3/USB 2 audio interface featuring 8 discrete Class A mic preamps, high-fidelity converters with 64-bit AFC™ clocking technology, and 37 built-in DSP effects. It delivers exceptional sound quality, flexible audio routing, and seamless DAW integration, making it ideal for professional recording and music production professionals.
Specifications
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Antelope Audio
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Interface: Thunderbolt™ 3/USB 2
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Number of inputs/outputs: 26 × 32
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Mixing with DSP effects in your DAW
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Included DSP effects: 37 FX
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Microphone inputs: 8 (Discrete Class A mic preamps, Console-grade: EIN: -128 dBu (A-weighted); Dynamic range: -122 dB (A-weighted); THD: -116 dB; Max input level: +18 dBu; Max gain: 65 dB)
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Line inputs: 8
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Headphone outputs: 2
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Line outputs: 8
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ADAT I/O: Up to 16 channels
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Word Clock I/O: 1 in / 3 out
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A/D conversion dynamics: 122dB; THD + N: -116 dB
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D/A conversion dynamics: 130dB; THD + N: -115 dB
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D/A converters (line outputs): Dynamic range: 121 dB; THD + N: - 100dB; DC Coupled
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CLOCK:
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Word Clock Input: 1 x Input @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz
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Word Clock Outputs: 3 x Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz
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Clock System: Fourth Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking 64-bit
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Sample Rates (kHz): 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
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Net Weight (approx): 3 kg
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Dimensions (Approx, W x H x D): 483 mm x 44 mm x 220 mm
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Power Consumption: 25 Watts
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• High fidelity conversion for detailed sound in recording and playback based on clock technology 64-bit AFC™ delivers spacious stereo imaging with extreme instrument separation.
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• Eight console quality, six-transistor mic preamps on XLR combo jacks for professional recording. Inputs are mic and line compatible, and two accept high-impedance instruments.
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• Eight DC coupled analog outputs on D-Sub 25 connectors, two TRS reamp outputs, ADAT & S/PDIF I/O. All inputs/outputs can be used simultaneously in real time.
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• 37 analog modeled Synergy Core effects included, plus over 60 optional effects. Real-time processing with imperceptible latency.
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• Two routing options available – standard routing that lets you choose the audio source for each channel via a drop down menu, and virtual patching that allows for sophisticated drag-and-drop I/O configurations.
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Effects Included:
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2 Preamps (Gyraf Gyratec IX, BA 31)
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4 Equalizers (incl. VEQ 1A, VMEQ-5)
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5 Compressors & Limiters (incl. Stay Levin, FET-A76, VCA160)
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22 Guitar Amps & Speakers (incl. Bluelux 1x12, Tube Guitar Amp)
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2 Special Processing Effects (Expander, Noise Gate)
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1 Reverb (Auraverb)
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1 Guitar Tuner (A Tuner).
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Outputs in detail:
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1 TRS Jacks Monitor stereo output, +20 dBu max
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2 TRS Jacks re amplification outputs
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8 Line outputs on DB25 connector, +20 dBu max
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2 Stereo headphone outputs
Presentation
The Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core now allows you to use 16 channels of effects (still 8 effects maximum per channel) and introduces a simplified virtual patch system.
The performance in terms of Analog / Digital conversion gains 1 dB.
This audio interface has been revised to give it more flexibility in all situations. With the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core, it is now possible to:
- route your inputs / outputs by choosing the audio source for each channel using a drop-down menu or by using the virtual drag-and-drop patch
- create presets to recall your routing, internal mix without latency and the entire session
- access talkback easily from the front panel
- use rotary relay potentiometers for each preamp and headphone outputs
- connect your interface of your choice via a Thunderbolt™ 3 or USB 2.0 port (macOS & Windows specific drivers)
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Antelope Audio has been a leading manufacturer of high-end professional and consumer audio devices for over 20 years, harnessing the power of digital audio without sacrificing the warmth typically associated with analog devices. The FPGA and Synergy Core (FPGA + DSP) technologies built into its audio interfaces allow for highly accurate component-level modeling of legendary studio equipment such as vintage EQs and compressors, exceptional microphones, guitar amps and cabinets, tube mic presets, tape saturation, and more to be found in the Synergy Core interfaces and modeling mics.