Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core 14x20 Thunderbolt/USB Interface

The Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core Audio Interface carries the heritage of Antelope Audio’s Discrete line and builds upon it with latest generation AD/DA converters and improved software features. With blazing-fast Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0, ultra-low latency performance, and even better effects processing capabilities, the audio interface caters to desktop setups and recording studios alike. While running on a hybrid system of a FPGA and two DSP chips, users can monitor, record and mix with an ever-expanding library of plug-ins without putting strain on your device.

The Discrete 4 Synergy Core features unique 6-transistor discrete microphone preamps for console-grade sound quality. These mic preamps are the result of years of R&D by the Antelope Audio team, who studied the legendary gear behind countless classic records. The mic preamps will play extremely well with the brand’s Edge and Verge microphones, but will also sound great with any mics you already have in your studio.

PROFESSIONAL SOUND QUALITY

Quality AD/DA converters and clocking are the mainstay of any professional-sounding audio recording. The Discrete 4 Pro has been upgraded with latest generation converters reaching up to 130 dB of headroom on the monitor DAC. As with all of Antelope Audio’s current generation interfaces, the proprietary 64-bit AFC clocking provides a new level of detail in your recordings and exceptional stereo image in audio playback with your favorite plug-ins.

TRANSPARENT IS ALWAYS BETTER

The virtual routing patch-bay on the Discrete 4 Synergy Core streamlines the routing process, allowing you to route any signal source to any output. Apart from the intuitive routing, the software control panel allows you to create presets, quickly configure mixes with 4 fully independent 32-channel virtual mixers, and more.

With the enhanced processing, you can now add effects on any input source. Create different versions of the same recording with unique effect chains, print them all simultaneously, and even send them to all performers via the four independent headphone outputs. You want to keep everyone in the band happy, right?

ADVANCED FEATURES FOR CREATIVE SESSIONS

The virtual routing patch-bay on the Discrete 4 Pro streamlines the routing process, allowing you to route any signal source to any output. Apart from the intuitive routing, the software control panel allows you to create presets, quickly configure mixes with 4 fully independent 32-channel virtual mixers, and more.

With the enhanced processing, you can now add effects on any input source. Create different versions of the same recording with unique effect chains, print them all simultaneously, and even send them to all performers via the four independent headphone outputs. You want to keep everyone in the band happy, right?

CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS OF A RACK-MOUNT INTERFACE

The Discrete 4 Synergy Core packs rich connectivity in a small package. Four mic/line inputs, two instrument inputs, four DC-coupled line outputs, a pair of monitor outputs, four headphone outputs, ADAT and S/PDIF I/O are at your disposal. For your computer connection, you have USB 2.0 & Thunderbolt 3 ports. All I/O is available at any time and can be used simultaneously.

GIVE SPICE TO YOUR RECORDINGS

The 37 plug-ins included with Discrete 4 Pro are modeled after iconic studio equipment and can be applied in real-time. The extremely low latency is guaranteed by the option to monitor directly through the interface during tracking and recording. All analog-modeled compressors, EQs and microphone preamps are processed entirely inside the interface, putting zero load on your host CPU. The onboard Synergy Core processors power enables you to load effects on up to 16 channel strips – this is four times as many as the original Discrete 4 Synergy Core.

FEATURES:

CONVERSION & CLOCKING:

• Class-leading AD/DA conversion with up to 130 dB of headroom
• Recording, mixing and playback at up to 24-bit/192 kHz
• Proprietary 64-bit AFC (Acoustically Focused Clocking) technology & Jitter Management algorithm delivering increased sound width, separation, and detail

CONNECTIVITY:

• 4 × Discrete 6-transistor preamps with 65 dB of gain for pristine recordings - all work as microphone/line and two are also Hi-Z inputs, on combo XLR jacks, and supply 48V of phantom power
• Four DC-coupled analog output channels on TRS jacks
• Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0 port with custom macOS & Windows drivers
• Digitally expandable over ADAT, with up to 8 I/O channels available
• Digitally expandable over S/PDIF, with up to 2 I/O channels available
• Two word clock outputs letting you distribute the interface’s highly stable clock signal across your studio
• Four independent stereo headphone outputs
• Dedicated stereo monitor output over TRS

WORKFLOW-ENHANCING FEATURES:

• Direct monitoring with Synergy Core effects, processed in real-time with imperceptible latency
• Expanded routing capabilities - select audio sources per channel with a drop-down menu sequence or use of a virtual patch-bay
• Customizable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer and effects settings
• Four independent mixers for the monitor and headphone outputs with adjustable levels, panning, stereo link and real-time effects
• Front panel with main volume knob and buttons for hands-on control of core parameters
• Option to work without being connected to a computer (standalone operation)
• Wireless control of software features from a separate computer connected to the same network

REAL-TIME EFFECTS PROCESSING:

• Collection of 37 Synergy Core effects modeled after classic and rare analog outboard gear
• Synergy Core proprietary onboard platform powered by 2 × DSP & 1 × FPGA chips for real-time effects processing with imperceptible latency
• Modeling Engine allowing pairing with the Edge line of microphones for real-time use of vintage microphone emulations

INCLUDED ONBOARD EFFECTS

Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core comes with 37 effects included:

• 2 Preamps (Gyraf Gyratec IX, BA-31)
• 4 Equalizers (incl. VEQ-1A, VMEQ-5)
• 5 Compressors & Limiters (incl. Stay-Levin, FET-A76, VCA160)
• 22 Guitar Amps & Cabs (incl. Bluelux 1x12, Tube Guitar Amp)
• 2 Special Processing Effects (Expander, Noise Gate)
• 1 Reverb Effect (Auraverb)
• 1 Guitar Tuner (A-Tuner)