Now named Discrete 4 Synergy Core and Discrete 8 Synergy Core — albeit respectively retaining the ThunderboltTM & USB Interface with 4 Discrete Mic
Preamps and ThunderboltTM & USB Interface with 8 Discrete Mic Preamps phrasing boldly blazoned across already-familiar front facias, Antelope Audio’s
game-changing additions to its acclaimed audio interface lineup literally give the game away. Simply speaking, Synergy Core’s industry-shaking
introduction intentionally signals Antelope Audio’s objective of developing a wider range of its own effects and also collaborating with leading software
developers in the industry for the benefit of all.
As such, the perfectly portable — 261 mm (W) x 44 mm (H) x 208 mm (D) — Discrete 4 Synergy Core brings best-in-class pristine Antelope Audio AD/DA
conversion (capturing and monitoring audio at up to 192 kHz/24-bit
resolution with 121dB dynamic range) and phenomenal processing power to
the
desktop. Dual DSP chips and an FPGA processor work together in perfect
harmony to run Antelope Audio’s vast collection of vintage-inspired effects
plug-ins plus any third-party effects joining the Synergy Core platform. Put it this way: with Synergy Core audio interfaces hosting additional effects
processing via those dedicated DSP chips, computer-based recording rig stability is increased. In other words, adding a Discrete 4 Synergy Core or its
Discrete 8 Synergy Core bigger
brother to such recording rigs really means that DAWs (Digital Audio
Workstations) can make more efficient use of
available CPU power to host native effects — effectively extending the
lifecycle of an existing Mac or PC, so users need not (necessarily)
upgrade to the
latest and greatest computer specification to run all of their favourite
plug-ins anytime.
As implied by that ThunderboltTM & USB Interface with 4 Discrete Mic Preamps phrasing, Discrete 4 Synergy Core offers four console-grade, discrete mic
preamps, plus a total of 14 inputs (including four LINE-1/4” JACK | MIC-XLR combi inputs for mic/line/instrument sources) and 16 outputs (including L and
R MONITOR outputs and LINE OUT on four TRS connections) — expandable via ADAT IN OUT and S/PDIF IN OUT on TOSlink, and access to Antelope Audio’s
unrivalled digital clocking technology through the WC OUT 1 2 connections. Talking to Macs and PCs of course comes naturally to Discrete 4 Synergy
Core, courtesy of those ThunderboltTM and USB connections.
But best of all, Discrete 4 Synergy Core comes complete with a compelling library of 36 Real-Time FPGA FX for free from Antelope Audio!
Worth well over
$3,000.00 USD, all are meticulously modelled after hardware originals!
On top of that, 35 optional additions are also available. All are
automatable within
a DAW without adversely affecting CPU load, thanks to the AFX2DAW bridge (currently available for ThunderboltTM on macOS only), connecting the best
of both worlds by effectively amalgamating Antelope Audio’s
acclaimed FPGA modeling engine with the advantages of fast and
intuitive DAW workflow
with near-zero latency. The ThunderboltTM driver for Windows is,
however, rated as being the third-fastest audio driver in the world
(with the first two only
available for PCI devices). With a price-to-performance ratio that more
than compares favourably to any rival ThunderboltTM or USB audio
interface
available anywhere, Discrete 4 Synergy Core is ideal for musicians and producers needing a road-ready recording setup that holds the creative key to
unlocking unprecedented power.
Processing power is what the ‘full-size’ (rack-mountable) Discrete 8 Synergy Core is also about. Loaded, likewise, with dual DSP chips and an FPGA
processor, it is perfectly positioned for mid-sized studios. Saying that, Discrete 8 Synergy Core is boosted beyond Discrete 4 Synergy Core’s
consummate
capabilities courtesy of eight console-grade, discrete mic preamps.
Indeed, its connectivity count totals 26 inputs (including eight LINE-1/4” JACK | MIC-
XLR combi inputs for mic/line/instrument sources) and 30 outputs (including L and R MONITOR outputs and two REAMP outputs on TRS connections, and
LINE OUT 1-8 on a D-SUB 25 connector) — expandable via dual ADAT (IN 1 OUT 1 and IN 2 OUT 2) and S/PDIF IN OUT on TOSlink, plus a user-friendly
FOOTSWITCH jack
to speed up workflow. This time the pristine AD/DA conversion delivers a
class-leading 130dB of dynamic range (on the monitor
outputs). Of course, those same 36 Real-Time FPGA FX — ranging from classic compressors to studio EQs and must-have reverbs to tube guitar amp
models based on iconic vintage gear — are also included for free. So Discrete 8 Synergy Core constitutes a sharp set of tools to take projects from
inspiration to final master, making in the box recording more attractive to both the converted and newbies.
Needless to say, the existing (FPGA) effects aboard Antelope Audio’s aptly-named, newly-announced Discrete 4 Synergy Core and Discrete 8 Synergy Core
audio
interfaces already ensure that recording systems are optimised out of
the box by allowing audio buffer sizers to be shortened and clicks and
pops to
be effectively eliminated; ultimately users will also be able to take
advantage of dual DSP processor-hosted effects that will be developed in
the future by
both Antelope Audio and third parties joining the Synergy Core platform,
possibly lightening the load placed on any audio production-purposed
host
computer, which would be better positioned to run CPU-intensive VST
(Virtual Studio Technology) synths, samplers, and native time-based
effects as a result.
Fusing
FPGA and DSP chips in one 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 technology —
processors that deliver a faster clock rate than the DSP chips employed
elsewhere in the audio interface market — makes for computing power
synergies that are unique to Antelope Audio, allowing for direct development of
a greater variety of effects, including choruses, flangers, and more. Synergy Core is the answer and Antelope Audio knows that for sure!
Discrete
4 Synergy Core is already available for purchase — priced at an RRP of
$999.00 USD — through Antelope Audio’s growing global network
of authorised dealers (https://en.antelopeaudio.com/
Explore Antelope Audio’s full FPGA FX library here: https://en.antelopeaudio.com/
About Antelope Audio (www.antelopeaudio.com)
Antelope Audio is
a leading manufacturer of high-end professional audio equipment.
Founded in 2004 and reinventing the industry with its flawless master
clock
technologies and versatile multi-channel interface solutions, the
company has been steadily expanding its portfolio over the years under
the guidance of visionary engineer
and CEO Igor Levin. Antelope Audio’s products offer the best of both
analog and digital technologies. Among its most recent innovations are
compact interfaces with discrete
mic pres, FPGA-based FX plug-ins for all DAWs, and next-generation
modeling microphones.These are distributed through Antelope Audio
offices in Europe, the Americas,
and Asia, and highly acclaimed by users all over the world.The company’s
customers include GRAMMY® award-winning sound engineers, top-tier producers, world-class
artists, and some of the most renowned, recording, mastering, and post-production facilities around the globe.
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