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Product Description
The Antelope Audio Discrete 8 Synergy Core is cutting-edge Thunderbolt and USB audio interface equipped with eight console-grade preamps, Antelope Audio’s pristine-sounding digital audio converters, and a massive collection of DSP-powered plug-ins. Designed for mid-sized studios, the Discrete 8 Synergy Core is expandable up to 26 inputs and 30 outputs.
HARDWARE CONNECTIONS
Discrete 8 Synergy Core is equipped with eight world-class preamps, including two front-panel XLR-1/4” inputs with switchable mic/line/Hi-Z options. Two 1/4-inch monitor outputs, eight additional line outs, and two dedicated Re-Amp outputs offer plenty of flexibility for mixing.
Discrete 8 Synergy Core is designed to grow with your studio. Seamlessly sync additional devices with two banks of ADAT I/O, and S/PDIF I/O. Quickly connect to your Mac or Windows PC using USB or Thunderbolt connections.
CUTTING-EDGE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Equipped with Antelope Audio’s uncompromising digital audio converters, Discrete 8 Synergy Core delivers pristine sound with zero artifacts. With 121 dB of dynamic range on the analog inputs and a class-leading 130 dB of dynamic range on the monitor outputs, the Discrete 8 offers unparalleled clarity.
Synergy Core interfaces come equipped with Antelope Audio’s rock-solid 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology for sample-accurate jitter-free recordings. Capture recordings with greater clarity, dimension and detail with Discrete 8’s industry-leading digital clocking.
THE FUTURE OF SIGNAL PROCESSING
Create radio-ready mixes with 36 Synergy Core effects plug-ins. Powered by dual DSP chips and an integrated FPGA processor, Synergy Core interfaces are capable of recording and mixing using Antelope FX in real time with zero latency.
Get your mix to pop out of the speakers with 36 powerful vintage-modeled plug-ins. Tweak your tone using classic studio EQs and compressors. Add space and depth your mixes with lush reverbs. Dial in roaring guitar tones with iconic tube amps. Or take your mixes to the next level and expand your FPGA collection with an arsenal of additional effects available from Antelope Audio.
Included Effects
Discrete 8 Synergy Core includes a compelling library of 36 real-time studio effects:
- Gyraf Gyratec IX Tube Mic Preamp
- VCA160 Compressor
- Stay-Levin Compressor
- FET-A76 FET Compressor
- VEQ-1A Tube EQ
- VMEQ-5 Tube EQ
- X903 Compressor/Limiter
- FeedForward Antelope CompressoR
- Clear Q Parametric EQ
- Power EX Expander
- VEQ-HLF Passive High/Low Filter
- Auraverb Reverb
- BA-31 Mic Preamp
- Power Gate
- Plexi 59 (UK) Tube Guitar Amp
- Bass SuperTube VR Tube Guitar Amp
- Darkface 65 (US) Tube Guitar Amp
- Top30 (UK) Bright Tube Guitar Amp
- Tweed Deluxe (US) Tube Guitar Amp
- Overange 120 (UK) Tube Guitar Amp
- BurnSphere (DE) Lead Tube Guitar Amp
- Marcus II (US) Lead Tube Guitar Amp
- Modern (US) CH3 Tube Guitar Amp
- Rock 75 (UK) Tube Guitar Amp
- Rock 22.10 (UK) Tube Guitar Amp
- Darkface 65 2x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Top30 2x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Modern 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Green 2x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Vintage 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Green 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Caliper 50 1x10 Guitar Cabinet
- Bluelux 1x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Clst 1x12 Guitar Cabinet
- England 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Bass Tube 1x15 Guitar Cabinet
Features
Specifications
| Channels | |
|---|---|
| Chassis | |
| Clock Io | |
| Digital Format | ADAT, S/PDIF |
| Input Connectors | BNC, Digital Coaxial, Optical, XLR Combo Jack TRS |
| No Of Preamps | |
| Output Connectors | BNC, Analog DB25, Digital Coaxial, Optical, 1/4-inch TRS |
| Max. Sampling Rate | |
| Device interface | Thunderbolt, USB |
| Rack format | 19-inch rackmount 1U |