Antelope Discrete 8 + 6 Verge Mics + 1 Edge Duo Mic Bundle

Product Description

The Antelope Discrete 8 + 6 Verge Mics + 1 Edge Duo Mic Bundle gives you everything you need - an interface with powerful processing power and real-time FGPA FX plug-ins along with an Antelope Edge Duo large diaphragm modeling mic and six Verge small diaphragm modeling mics, both capable of emulating some of the world's most sought-after microphones, all in one bundle!

Discrete 8

The Antelope Audio Discrete 8 is a Thunderbolt/USB audio interface from Antelope Audio. Now offering eight six-transistor console grade fully discrete microphone preamps and highest quality converters to enhance the sound quality and power, it is the perfect fit for commercial facilities, home studios and mobile recording.

PREMIUM AFX COLLECTION

The Discrete 8 Premium Upgrade FX pack allows you to use 8 channel strips with 4 FX instances each. This is four times the capabilities of the Basic FX pack that comes by default with your Discrete 8 unit. The Premium Upgrade sFX library features 50+ Antelope Audio real-time FPGA FX, including Vintage EQs, Compressors, AuraVerb, Guitar Amps & Cabinet models.

ALL-STAR TECHNOLOGY & PERFORMANCE

The preamps can handle up to 121 dB of dynamic range, and are hand-designed by the team at Antelope to offer world class sound. The FPGA engine transforms the internal preamp into several classic preamps using Accusonic modeled tubes, transformer and FET based circuitry in real time. Bipolar transistors keep THD and noise extremely low, which is uncommon in a discrete design.

Discrete 8 offers a total of 28 inputs and 32 outputs via analog, S/PDIF or two ADAT connections. Also features two headphone outputs as well as two re-amp outs.

ENTIRE SIGNAL PATH OF CUSTOMIZABLE SONIC EXCELLENCE

The signal path was designed for optimal sound with any microphone and especially when used with Antelopes new Edge and Verge microphones with matching discrete electronics.

Choose between 10 different industry standard microphone preamps. The preamp can be monitored and recorded in real time using the on board DSP system. If you wish to record without printing the sound of the preamp, Accusonic modeling can be added after the recording phase, providing unlimited flexibility in the mix.

The real-time FPGA platform covers all the bases of a professional recording facility. Microphones, preamps, conversion, compressors, EQ and monitoring all have the ability to instantly recall presets, you can even load up presets from today’s top engineers with their favorite combinations of FPGA FX used on their mixes or recordings.

MONITOR FX DURING TRACKING - CONNECTAFX PLUGIN FOR THE MIX

The AFX platform is an ever expanding hardware modeling engine which powers all the functions of the Accusonic microphone and preamp modeling, guitar amp and cabinet simulation, transformer and tube FX, and the huge selection of vintage EQ’s and compressors. All can be accessible as a stand-alone plug-in or via a new ConnectFX plug-in.

Plug your guitar directly into one of the front panel hi-Z inputs and transform your sound to some of the most iconic amps and cabs on the market. You can choose to print this tone in real time, or just monitor as you perform and change the signal path to suit the mix down the road. Use the re-amp output to connect to any of your pedals or external instrument level effects and record the sound back into your DAW.

RENOWNED ANTELOPE CLOCKING

Discrete 8 features Antelope’s 4th Generation AFC clock used on the popular Trinity OCX-HD, LiveClock, Pure2, Goliath, Orion, and Zen products. There is a WC input that can de-jitter and distribute the external clock signal. With the three WC outputs, expand the Discrete 8 with other digital gear and mic preamps with it’s ADAT and S/PDIF connections, keeping all gear perfectly in sync.

EXPERT MONITORING

The monitoring section has been expanded with four individual monitoring mixes as well as a talkback section. This provides the engineer to create custom mixes for each performer with effects included so the artist can hear the recording process similar to the finished mix. You can create custom presets to easily setup various tracking scenarios.

The talkback mic and hardware button are built into the front panel. Talkback can also be engaged by inserting a footswitch to the rear panel.

REMOTE CONTROLLING

Using Antelope’s downloadable remote app, you can adjust just about every feature of the Discrete 8 remotely. This means the musicians can adjust their own headphone volumes on their phones and the engineer can be worried about recording levels in the control room.

Edge Duo Modeling Microphone

The Antelope Audio Edge Duo Modeling Microphone is a dual-membrane large-diaphragm condenser microphone capable of emulating legendary vintage microphones with unprecedented accuracy. This versatile modeling microphone features two separate XLR output channels for emulating the on- and off-axis response of over a dozen microphones in real time.

Outfitted with custom electronics designed by Antelope’s award-winning engineers, Edge Duo delivers an incredibly smooth, rich and organic response. This single capsule condenser mic features a 6-micron gold-sputtered dual-membrane for true multi-dimensional mic modeling. The low-resonance body and low-reflection headbasket produce hyper-accurate recordings with a neutral frequency response from 20 Hz - 20 kHz. Edge Duo is perfect for capturing any sound source—with an impressive dynamic range of -116 dB THD+N. But nobody buys a pack of crayons for the beige one—the real charm of the Edge Duo lies in its ability to emulate more colorful mics.

MILLION DOLLAR MIC LOCKER

Edge Solo is specifically designed to be the perfect companion to Antelope Audio’s precision mic preamps and converters. When paired together with Antelope’s native mic emulation plug-ins, the possibilities are endless. Available in VST, AU and AAX formats for both macOS and Windows, Antelope’s native AFX plug-ins allow you to shoot out some of the world’s most renowned studio microphones in real-time. Choose from the hyper-accurate emulations modeled from an exquisitely preserved collection of classic microphones in one of the most respected facilities in Germany.

iLok 2 or 3 required. Not included in the pack.

MIC EMULATIONS:

• Berlin 47 FT
• Berlin 49T
• Berlin 57
• Berlin 87
• Berlin 67
• Berlin M103
• Vienna 12
• Vienna 414
• Tokyo 800T
• Berlin V563 cardioid capsule
• Illinois 57
• Illinois 7B
• Minnesota 20
• Vienna 112
• Berlin K86
• Berlin 47 TU
• Berlin M251
• Hamburg 441

Verge

A high-performance small diaphragm condenser, the Antelope Audio Verge Modeling Microphone features a pristine, transparent response and unusually high SPL handling mean it excels on brass, drums and cymbals as well as piano, strings and acoustic guitar. When combined with the included native mic emulation plug-ins, the Verge takes on the character of some of the finest small diaphragm mics in existence, delivering stunning detail and realism with no additional hardware required.