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ANTELOPE Discrete 8 PRO Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

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Antelope Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core

26x32 Thunderbolt 3 & USB 2.0 audio interface incl. 37 onboard effects

Overview

Conversion & Clocking

High-quality AD/DA conversion with up to 30dB headroom
Recording, mixing and playback at up to 24-bit/192kHz.
Proprietary 64-bit AFC™ (Acoustically Focused Clocking) technology and jitter management.
Algorythm for increased detail and sonic breadth

Connectors

8 × Discrete 6-transistor preamps (combo jacks) with 65dB gain for crystal-clear recordings. including 2 Hi-Z inputs
8 × DC-coupled line outputs via D-Sub 25
2x Reamp outputs (TRS) for further processing of guitar signals (suitable as additional monitor output)
Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB 2.0 port for Mac & PC
ADAT I/O with 16 channels
S/PDIF I/O with 2 channels
3x word clock outs for stable clocking throughout the studio
Footswitch Input (either for single footswitches with dim function or as dual footswitch for talkback and dim functions)
2x headphone outputs with separate volume controls
Stereo monitor out

Improved workflow features

Direct and latency-free monitoring when using the onboard FX in real time
Enhanced routing options to change audio sources per channel via drop-down menu or to create a virtual routing matrix
Modifiable presets for signal routing, level, mixer and effect settings
Modifiable monitoring mixes with adjustable volume, pan and reverb
Easy-to-reach front panel talkback with built-in microphone
Front panel with independent headphone and monitor volume knobs as well as for sample rate configuration and other parameters
Standalone operation possible
Wireless control of software features possible from a separate computer on the same network

Real-time effects processing

Incl. 37 Synergy Core effects based on hardware classics
2 × DSP and 1 × FPGA chips for real-time effects use without latency when monitoring during recording
The modeling engine allows to combine the edge-line microphones and use the vintage mic emulations

Included in delivery

Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core
Quickstart manual
USB 2.0 Type B cable
External power supply
Note: Thunderbolt cable is not included!

Included onboard effects (37 audio effects in total)

Gyraf Gyratec IX - Dual Tube Mic Preamp with HPF
VCA160 - VCA Compressor / Limiter
Stay-Levin - Vari-Mu Tube Compressor
FET-A76 - FET Compressor / Limiting Amplifier
VEQ-1A - 2-band Tube EQ
VMEQ-5 - 3-Band Tube Mid-Range EQ
X903 - VCA Compressor / Limiter
PowerFFC - Feed-Forward Compressor
Clear Q - Parametric EQ
Power EX - Expander
VEQ-HLF - Tube 2-band HPF / LPF
Auraverb - Reverb
BA-31 - Germanium Mic Preamp
Power Gate - Noise Gate
A-Tuner - Guitar Tuner
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 - 2x12 Guitar Cabinet
Top30 2x12 - 2x12 Guitar Cabinet
Modern 4x12 - 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
Green 2x12 - 2x12 Guitar Cabinet
Vintage 4x12 - 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
Green 4x12 - 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
Caliper 50 1x10 - 1x10 Guitar Cabinet
Bluelux 1x12 - 1x12 Guitar Cabinet
Clst 1x12 - 1x12 Guitar Cabinet
England 4x12 - 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
Bass Tube 1x15 - 1x15 Guitar Cabinet

Antelope's Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core is a high-quality, highly flexible and top-featured audio interface that offers both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0 interfaces for Mac and PC users. Benefit from top-notch and redesigned converters, revamped software for various routing/mixing options, 37 onboard effects that can be used in real-time while recording, and fast connection to the computer for even lower latency than before. Here's an overview of the best features:

High-fidelity conversion for detailed sound when recording and streaming audio, and 64-bit AFC™ clocking technology for a spatial stereo image with clear separation;
Eight discrete 6-transistor preamps with combo jacks (XLR/jack) including two HI-Z inputs for professional vocal and instrument recording
Eight DC-coupled analog output channels via D-Sub 25, two reamp outputs and ADAT & S/PDIF connections for digital expansion of your system
37 Synergy Core effects, based on rare and high-quality hardware classics
Two routing options to switch audio sources per channel or use a virtual patch bay with drag & drop features

A/D & D/A conversion and clocking without compromise

Converters and signal clocking are the heart of any studio, which is why the Discrete 8 Pro has been designed to meet the demands of any modern production, no matter how complex or extensive. The latest upgrade to the audio interface now delivers up to 130dB of headroom and, together with the "console-grade" preamps, ensures crystal-clear, extremely detailed recordings as well as impressive output with a wide stereo image. And thanks to 64-bit AFC clocking technology, you'll benefit from top-of-the-line hardware synchronization for expanding your setup without hesitation.

Connections

Whether guitars, drums, vocals, keyboards...the 19" interface allows many recording possibilities and combinations on only one space-saving height unit in your rack! Eight preamps including combo jacks together with the digital ADAT and S/PDIF I/Os give you enough room for all kinds of recordings. or with or without additional hardware from your studio and even in standalone mode. Use DC-coupled line outs via D-Sub 25 connectors, reamp your guitars via the corresponding Output and listen to your projects on two different monitors!

Real-time effects thanks to Oboard DSP and FPGA chips

Do you ever imagine how your vocals or instruments could sound "finished" while recording? Thanks to the two internal DSP chips and the FPGA chip, you can do just that and get creative while recording. From equalizers, compressors and limiters to guitar amp emulations, reverbs and virtual mic preamps - with a total of 37 onboard effects, Antelope makes producers', musicians' and sound engineers' hearts beat faster! Thanks to internal calculation, the technology enables latency-free recording including effects without putting an additional load on your computer CPU. Even an upgrade to up to 60 effects for your Synergy Core is optionally possible via Antelope!