The Antelope Discrete 4 Synergy Core Audio
Interface is ideal for musicians, artists and producers who need a
compact, road-ready recording setup that unlocks unprecedented power to
create.
Put Antelope Audio's pristine AD/DA conversion and
massive effects processing power on your desktop with the Discrete 4
Synergy Core audio interface. A hot-rodded upgrade to Antelope's popular
Discrete 4 audio interface, the Discrete 4 Synergy Core gives you dual
DSP chips plus an FPGA processor working in harmony to run Antelope's
expansive library of effects, as well as 3rd-party effects joining the
Synergy Core platform. The Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Synergy Core
interface offers 4 console-grade discrete mic preamps, 14 total inputs
and 16 outputs, renowned Antelope digital clocking, and both Thunderbolt
and USB connectivity for your Mac or PC. Best of all, the Discrete 4
Synergy Core comes with $3,000+ of Antelope's top effects plug-ins
included free, so you can record, monitor, mix, and master your projects
with world-class sound from start to finish.
Synergy Core Processing: Future-Proof Your DAW
Under
the hood, the Discrete 4 Synergy Core is loaded with twin DSP chips
plus an FPGA processor that work together to run Antelope Audio's vast
collection of vintage-inspired effects plug-ins -- without sapping power
from your host Mac or PC. Synergy Core increases your recording rig's
stability by offloading audio effects processing to your Discrete
interface's dedicated chips. Adding the Discrete 4 Synergy Core to your
system means your DAW can make more efficient use of available CPU power
-- extending the life cycle of your existing Mac or PC, so you don't
have to upgrade to a latest-spec computer just to run all your favorite
plug-ins. With Antelope effects running on Antelope hardware, your
system is optimized right out of the box -- allowing you to shorten your
audio buffer size, reduce latency, eliminate clicks and pops, and free
up your host computer to run CPU-heavy VST synths, samplers, and native
time-based effects.
1 FPGA + 2 DSP = More Effects, More Variety
Antelope
Audio's industry-leading FPGA audio processing platform gives you lower
latency in effects chains, allowing you to stack effects while adding
mere microseconds, not milliseconds, to your signal. The Discrete 4
Synergy Core fuses both FPGA + DSP chips in one Antelope audio
interface, harnessing the parallel processing power of FPGA alongside
the latest-generation state-of-the-art ARM DSP chips developed for cloud
computing and mobile tech -- processors that deliver a faster clock
rate than other DSP chips used in the audio interface market. This
exclusive hybrid architecture offers computing power synergies unique to
Antelope Audio, greatly expanding the variety of Antelope effects that
can be developed -- including time-based delays, choruses, flangers, and
beyond. Your Discrete 4 Synergy Core arrives loaded with 36 Antelope FX
included free -- classic compressors, studio EQs, must-have reverbs,
tube guitar amp models based on iconic vintage gear -- and all the
processing power you need to run them!
Uncompromising Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog Conversion Quality
A-to-D
and D-to-A converters are at the heart of every DAW-based audio
recording and playback system -- and your converters can make or break
your studio. That's why the Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Synergy Core is
loaded with proven, best-in-class AD/DA with 121 dB of dynamic range on
the analog inputs and monitor outputs -- so you can capture and monitor
your sound with Antelope clarity at up to 192 kHz/24-bit resolution.
Comprehensive I/O in a Portable Desktop Audio Interface
The
Discrete 4 Synergy Core offers all the same I/O as Antelope's hit
original Discrete 4 interface. With both USB and Thunderbolt I/O, the
Discrete 4 Synergy Core lets you choose how you want to connect to your
Mac or Windows PC. On the front panel, you'll find two XLR-1/4" combi
inputs with switchable mic/line/instrument preamps, and four independent
headphone outputs -- enough for you and all the artists you're
recording. Take a look at the back panel, and you'll see two more
XLR-1/4" combi inputs, two 1/4" outputs to feed your monitors plus 4
more line outs to connect to outboard gear, ADAT and S/PDIF digital I/O
via optical TOSlink, and two Word Clock outputs to get your studio in
sync with Antelope's legendary digital clocking. Hand-built by Antelope
engineers to give you extensive analog and digital I/O in a robust,
compact unit, the Discrete 4 Synergy Core gives you serious bang for
your I/O buck.
Antelope Audio's Proven Clocking Technology
Top
recording studios, film and broadcast facilities, and massive live
productions rely on Antelope Audio master clocks like the OCX HD and
Pure2 to maintain stability and sonic integrity in PCM digital audio. A
reliable master clock lies at the heart of every pro studio, and the
Discrete 4 Synergy Core wouldn't be an Antelope Audio interface if it
didn't offer rock-solid clocking. Loaded with Antelope's 4th-Generation
64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) jitter management algorithm,
the Discrete 4 Synergy Core offers two 75-ohm BNC Word Clock outputs so
you can expand your studio with more digital gear and clock it all to
the Discrete 4 Synergy Core. Add Antelope's industry-leading digital
clocking to your studio, and capture recordings with greater clarity,
dimension and detail.
Antelope Discrete 4 Synergy Core Audio Interface Features
- Synergy Core - New Milestone Technology & Future-proof FX processing platform
- Best-in-class AD/DA conversion with 121 dB dynamic range
- 36 Synergy Core effects plug-ins included -- a $3,000+ value
- Sub-millisecond round-trip latency
- Antelope clocking technology on board with Word Clock output to keep your studio in sync
- Desktop USB/Thunderbolt audio interface with 4 console-grade mic preamps
- 4 XLR-1/4" combi inputs for mic/line/instrument sources
- L/R Monitor TRS 1/4" line outputs plus 4 TRS 1/4" line outs
- Expandable via S/PDIF and ADAT
- 35 effects expansions available separately, including AFX2DAW Bridge
- All effects can be automated in DAW without CPU load, thanks to AFX2DAW Bridge (Mac only)
- Hand-built in a road-worthy metal case
Antelope Discrete 4 Synergy Core Audio Interface Analog Specifications
- Analog Inputs
- 2 x Mic / Line Inputs
- 2 x Mic / Line / Hi-Z Inputs
- Analog Outputs
- 1 x Monitor Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks, +20 dBu max
- 4 x Line Outs on TRS, +20 dBu max
- 4 x Stereo Headphone Outputs
- Mic Preamp
- EIN: -128 dBu (A-weighted)
- Dynamic Range: -121 dB (A-weighted)
- THD: -106 dB
- Max input: +18 dBu
- Max Gain: 65 dB
- D/A Monitor Converter
- Dynamic Range: 121 dB
- THD + N: -100 dB
- A/D Converter
- Dynamic Range: 121 dB
- THD + N: -112 dB
- D/A Converters(Line Out)
- Dynamic Range: 118 dB
- THD + N: - 100dB
- DC Coupled
Antelope Discrete 4 Synergy Core Audio Interface Digital Specifications
- Digital Inputs
- 1 x ADAT (up to 8CH)
- 1 x S/PDIF
- Digital Outputs
- 1 x ADAT (up to 8CH)
- 1 x S/PDIF
- USB 2.0 I/O
- Thunderbolt
- Word Clock Outputs
- 2 x Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz
- Clocking System
- 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking
- 64-bit DDS
- Sample Rates (kHz)
- 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Antelope Discrete 4 Synergy Core Audio Interface Includes
- Discrete 4 Synergy Core Interface
- Quick Start Guide
- Wart External Power Supply Unit
- USB Cable
- Warranty Card