Antelope Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core

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Inklusive 93 Real-Time Synergy Core Effekte

Includes 93 Real-Time Synergy Core Effects

All customers, that buy an Antelope Synergy Core Interface during the period from 01.02.2024 through 31.03.2024 will receive, after they register by 15.04.2024 at the latest, 93 Real-Time Synergy Core Effects with a total value of EUR 7713.- for free on top. Additionally you will receive a licence for Bitwig Studio automatically send by email.

Thunderbolt/USB Audio Interface

  • 26x32 Thunderbolt 3 & USB 2.0 audio interface with integrated real-time effects
  • Synergy Core onboard platform with 2x DSP and 1x FPGA chip
  • AD/DA conversion: up to 24 bit / 192 kHz
  • Up to 130 dB dynamic range
  • 8 Discrete 6-transistor preamps
  • EIN: -128 dBu (A-weighted)
  • Dynamic range: -122 dB (A-weighted)
  • THD: -116 dB
  • Max gain: 65dB
  • Phantom power: 48V
  • 37 Analogue modelled SC effects
  • 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology
  • Latency <1 ms for real-time monitoring with SC effects
  • Digitally expandable via ADAT (16 channels) and via S/PDIF (2 channels each)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 483 x 44 x 220mm
  • Weight: 3.1kg
  • Incl. USB 2.0 type-B cable and power supply unit

Note: Thunderbolt cable is not included in the scope of delivery

Connections:

  • 6 Combo inputs Mic/Line: XLR/jack
  • 2 Combo inputs Mic/Line/Hi-Z: XLR/jack
  • 1 DC-coupled line outputs (8 channels) via D-sub 25
  • 1 Monitor output L/R: 6.3 mm jack
  • 2 Reamp outputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • 2 Stereo headphone outputs: 6.3 mm jack with separate level control
  • 2 ADAT I/O (up to 16 channels)
  • 1 S/PDIF I/O
  • 1 WordClock input
  • 3 WordClock outputs
  • 1 Footswitch input
  • Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0 type-B connection
Available since March 2022
Item number 538842
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Recording / Playback Channels 26x32
Number of Mic Inputs 8
Number of Line Inputs 8
Instrument Inputs 2
Number of Line Outs 10
Headphone Outs 2
Phantom power Yes
Number of S/PDIF Connectors 1
Number of ADAT Connectors 2
Numer of AES/EBU Connectors 0
Number of MADI Connectors 0
Ethernet 0
Other Connectors Thunderbolt 3
MIDI interface No
Word Clock 1xIn, 3xOut
Max. sample rate (kHz) 192 kHz
Max. resolution in bit 24 bit
USB Bus-Powered No
Incl. power supply Yes
USB Version 2.0
Width in mm 483 mm
Depth in mm 220 mm
Height in mm 44 mm
Connection Format USB port Type B
Number of Instrument Inputs 2
Number of Line Outputs 8
Phantom Power 1
AES/EBU Connectors 0
Max. Samplerate 192 kHz
Max. Resolution in Bit 24 bit
Incl. Power Supply 1
Windows Thunderbolt driver 1
Thunderbolt Version 3
Included in delivery Power Supply, USB Cable, Quickstart Guide
Zero latency monitoring 1
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$1,275
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Uncompromised performance

The Antelope Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core is a high-performance 26-in/32-out interface which blends state-of-the-art conversion/clocking technology with console-grade analogue circuitry. It features eight discrete preamps on combo XLR (doubling as line inputs), two being Hi-Z compatible. The unit has a dedicated stereo monitor output on balanced jacks, eight line outputs on D-Sub, a pair of additional "reamping" balanced line outputs, two independent headphones outputs with gain control, 16 channels of ADAT, and two more of S/PDIF. Taking advantage of Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0, this interface is equipped with the latest generation AD/DA converters, combined with Antelope's 64-bit AF clocking technology, ensuring eight channels of mastering-quality conversion with a dynamic range of 130dB and precise word-clock I/O for external synchronisation. Its comprehensive routing options are matched with 37 premium analogue-modelled effects on the Synergy Core platform, powered by two DSPs and an FPGA chip, offering top-tier processing with no extra CPU load. What's more, this interface features an integrated talk-back mic and a footswitch, a handy addition for studio recording!

Antelope Audio interface jog wheel

Eight discrete preamps

The eight discrete microphone preamps of the Antelope Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core feature a unique six-transistor topology, providing remarkably precise and transparent amplification with a noteworthy 65dB of gain. These preamps also perfectly complement the Antelope Edge line of modelling microphones since they are designed with perfectly adapted frequency responses for the Synergy Core mic-modelling technology, which features an extensive library of all-time classic microphones. The unit’s proprietary 64-bit AF clocking technology ensures ultra-precise and crystal-clear AD/DA conversion, at rates of up to 24-bit/192kHz which capture the subtlest transients during recording and mixing sessions. It also features a word-clock input and three outputs, allowing its highly stable clock signal to be distributed across the studio, or to be slaved to other Antelope interfaces.

XLR inputs on an Antelope Audio interface

Unleashing the power of Synergy Core

With its extensive connectivity in a compact 1U rack format, the Antelope Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core is ideal for small studios, producers, bands, and solo musicians – as well as DAW specialists wishing to reduce CPU load. It also features the expandable and ever-growing Synergy Core library, which features 37 pro-audio real-time effects, including top-tier software emulations of vintage analogue gear and boutique rarities like compressors, EQs, and guitar effects. Powered by two DSPs and an FPGA chip, Synergy Core efficiently can handle 16 channels of effects without noticeable latency or CPU load. Each effect is easily programmable through an intuitive interface, ensuring the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core’s impeccable performance in tracking, mixing, and live scenarios, and demonstrating its versatility and adaptability.

Antelope Audio interface headphone outputs

About Antelope Audio

Antelope Audio is a manufacturer of professional audio equipment that was founded by developer Igor Levin, who invented the famous AardSync clock generator with which his then-company Aardvark made waves in the world of audio engineering at the end of the 20th century. In 2005, Igor Levin went – as he himself put it – back to his roots and continued to develop the AardSync concept. The result of this development work was the "Oven Clock", a word clock generator that is kept at a constant temperature of 64.5°C to provide increased stability and improve jitter performance. The newly founded Antelope Audio caused a similar splash in 2005 with its OCX Clock Generator. Today, Antelope Audio, which is based in Sofia, Bulgaria, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality audio interfaces and AD/DA converters and includes big names such as Rihanna, Jay-Z, and the Wu-Tang Clan among its users.

Virtual patchbay for flexible routing

The Antelope Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core's virtual patchbay provides remarkable routing flexibility with minimal complexity. Its intuitive control panel allows for the quick assignment of sound sources to any analogue or digital output through an easy drag-and-drop system, with the capability to route to multiple outputs simultaneously. The software interface offers comprehensive control over the entire interface, enabling the simultaneous use of all digital connections. It features four 32-channel low-latency virtual mixers, perfect for creating personalised headphone mixes for musicians, including Synergy Core effects, and direct monitoring. All routing parameters, level adjustments, mixing components, and Synergy Core effects can be conveniently saved as presets, significantly enhancing efficiency and adaptability in various professional audio settings.

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RM
The only thing is the damn Routing Matrix (UPDATE: And their plugins/DAW Bridge)
Ri Mi 14.06.2022
Everything about this preamp is incredible. Apart from Antelopes dumb routing matrix. It's soooooo confusing.
I'm finally all routed and recording though, and the thing is amazing.
Sounds great, and once the routing matrix becomes more familiar, it's a joy to use.
Advice to Antelope: Start making some proper useful "how to" videos, instead of these dumb ones you have at the moment which only seem to serve as advertising vids. Not useful at all.

Overall though, super super happy.

UPDATE:
Yeah, the Antelope plugins are pretty useless as their AFX2DAW DAW Bridge is glitchy and makes the plugins pretty much useless. Unless you waste I/O's
I spent a lot of money on their plugins and on the AFX2DAW and did explain the problems to Antelope on several occassions, but with no satisfactory outcome.

They just kind of skim over my observations with various spin.
And, didn't really care as I'd already paid.
Which is now doubly annoying as they are giving away all their software for free with every hardware purchase.

My loss... Nevermind.
But, @antelopoe - sort your customer care out a bit more please.
It doesn't make for any guaranteed future purchases from me.
Even though your hardware is bloody amazing :-)
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subaa 15.12.2022
The product is very cool
I recommend it to everyone
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Ljubi?ica 15.08.2023
The sound is phenomenal, the software needs time and patience..afxdaw on win 10 th3 cracks at 64 mil sec buffer size...
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Boissos 29.07.2023
J’ai opté pour antelope après des semaines voir des mois à lire les différents avis ( qui sont souvent les mêmes peu nombreux et dates un peu )
J’ai demandé conseil à des amis ingénieur du son propriétaire d’une ancienne version et je crois sincèrement que tous les problèmes était là
Les anciennes versions du contrôle panel et hardware
J’ai pris là discret 8 pro sg et c’est une dinguerie
La qualité de son est incroyable les afx fonctionne à merveille ( y compris en usb j’ai pas encore reçu mon câble Thunderbolt )
L’interface du launcher est ultra intuitive et la communauté est extrêmement réactive répond sous 30 à 40 minutes et plein de vidéo tutoriel en français explique super bien la base
Bref je ne regrette pas et le edge solo offert c’est trop bien ça fonctionne bien avec et sans émulation de micro
Bref allez y vous ne serez pas déçu
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