Antelope Audio Discrete 4 | Synergy Core
UPC/EAN #853744004793
MPN #Discrete 4 Synergy Core
4x10 portable Thunderbolt 2 & USB 2 audio interface with 1 FPGA and 2 DSP processors
A hot-rodded upgrade to Antelope's popular Discrete 4 audio interface, the Discrete 4 Synergy Core gives you dual DSP chips plus an FPGA processor working in harmony to run Antelope's expansive library of effects, as well as 3rd-party effects joining the Synergy Core platform. The Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Synergy Core interface offers 4 console-grade discrete mic preamps, 14 total inputs and 16 outputs, renowned Antelope digital clocking, and both Thunderbolt and USB connectivity for your Mac or PC. Best of all, the Discrete 4 Synergy Core comes with $4,475 of Antelope's top effects plug-ins included free, so you can record, monitor, mix, and master your projects with world-class sound from start to finish.
With a price-to-performance ratio that goes toe-to-toe with any Thunderbolt or USB audio interface available, the Antelope Audio Discrete 4 is ideal for musicians, artists and producers who need a compact, road-ready recording setup that unlocks unprecedented power to create.
Discrete 4 Synergy Core includes a compelling library of 36 real-time studio effects:
Gyraf Gyratec IX / Tube Mic Preamp
VCA160 / Compressor
Stay-Levin / Compressor
FET-A76 / FET Compressor
VEQ-1A / Tube EQ
VMEQ-5 / Tube EQ
X903 / Compressor / Limiter
FeedForward Antelope Compressor / Compressor
Clear Q / Parametric EQ
Power EX / Expander
VEQ-HLF / Passive High/Low Filter
Auraverb / Reverb
BA-31 / Mic Preamp
Power Gate / Gate
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 / Guitar Cabinet
Top30 2x12 / Guitar Cabinet
Modern 4x12 / Guitar Cabinet
Green 2x12 / Guitar Cabinet
Vintage 4x12 / Guitar Cabinet
Green 4x12 / Guitar Cabinet
Caliper 50 1x10 / Guitar Cabinet
Bluelux 1x12 / Guitar Cabinet
Clst 1x12 / Guitar Cabinet
England 4x12 / Guitar Cabinet
Bass Tube 1x15 / Guitar Cabinet
Caractéristiques
- Synergy Core - New Milestone Technology & Future-proof FX processing platform
- Best-in-class AD/DA conversion with 121 dB dynamic range
- 25 Synergy Core effects plug-ins included -- a $4,475 value
- Sub-millisecond round-trip latency
- Antelope clocking technology on board with Word Clock output to keep your studio in sync
- Desktop USB/Thunderbolt audio interface with 4 console-grade mic preamps
- 4 XLR-1/4" combi inputs for mic/line/instrument sources
- L/R Monitor TRS 1/4" line outputs plus 4 TRS 1/4" line outs
- Expandable via S/PDIF and ADAT
- 35 effects expansions available separately, including AFX2DAW Bridge
- All effects can be automated in DAW without CPU load, thanks to AFX2DAW Bridge (Mac only)
- Hand-built in a road-worthy metal case
Synergy Core Processing: Future-Proof Your DAW
Under the hood, the Discrete 4 Synergy Core is loaded with twin DSP chips plus an FPGA processor that work together to run Antelope Audio's vast collection of vintage-inspired effects plug-ins -- without sapping power from your host Mac or PC. Synergy Core increases your recording rig's stability by offloading audio effects processing to your Discrete interface's dedicated chips. Adding the Discrete 4 Synergy Core to your system means your DAW can make more efficient use of available CPU power -- extending the life cycle of your existing Mac or PC, so you don't have to upgrade to a latest-spec computer just to run all your favorite plug-ins. With Antelope effects running on Antelope hardware, your system is optimized right out of the box -- allowing you to shorten your audio buffer size, reduce latency, eliminate clicks and pops, and free up your host computer to run CPU-heavy VST synths, samplers, and native time-based effects.
1 FPGA + 2 DSP = More Effects, More Variety
Antelope Audio's industry-leading FPGA audio processing platform gives you lower latency in effects chains, allowing you to stack effects while adding mere microseconds, not milliseconds, to your signal. The Discrete 4 Synergy Core fuses both FPGA + DSP chips in one Antelope 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 tech -- processors that deliver a faster clock rate than other DSP chips used in the audio interface market. This exclusive hybrid architecture offers computing power synergies unique to Antelope Audio, greatly expanding the variety of Antelope effects that can be developed -- including time-based delays, choruses, flangers, and beyond. Your Discrete 4 Synergy Core arrives loaded with 25 Antelope FX included free -- classic compressors, studio EQs, must-have reverbs, tube guitar amp models based on iconic vintage gear -- and all the processing power you need to run them!
Uncompromising Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog Conversion Quality
A-to-D and D-to-A converters are at the heart of every DAW-based audio recording and playback system -- and your converters can make or break your studio. That's why the Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Synergy Core is loaded with proven, best-in-class AD/DA with 121 dB of dynamic range on the analog inputs and monitor outputs -- so you can capture and monitor your sound with Antelope clarity at up to 192 kHz/24-bit resolution.
Comprehensive I/O in a Portable Desktop Audio Interface
The Discrete 4 Synergy Core offers all the same I/O as Antelope's hit original Discrete 4 interface. With both USB and Thunderbolt I/O, the Discrete 4 Synergy Core lets you choose how you want to connect to your Mac or Windows PC. On the front panel, you'll find two XLR-1/4" combi inputs with switchable mic/line/instrument preamps, and four independent headphone outputs -- enough for you and all the artists you're recording. Take a look at the back panel, and you'll see two more XLR-1/4" combi inputs, two 1/4" outputs to feed your monitors plus 4 more line outs to connect to outboard gear, ADAT and S/PDIF digital I/O via optical TOSlink, and two Word Clock outputs to get your studio in sync with Antelope's legendary digital clocking. Hand-built by Antelope engineers to give you extensive analog and digital I/O in a robust, compact unit, the Discrete 4 Synergy Core gives you serious bang for your I/O buck.
Antelope Audio's Proven Clocking Technology
Top recording studios, film and broadcast facilities, and massive live productions rely on Antelope Audio master clocks like the OCX HD and Pure2 to maintain stability and sonic integrity in PCM digital audio. A reliable master clock lies at the heart of every pro studio, and the Discrete 4 Synergy Core wouldn't be an Antelope Audio interface if it didn't offer rock-solid clocking. Loaded with Antelope's 4th-Generation 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) jitter management algorithm, the Discrete 4 Synergy Core offers two 75-ohm BNC Word Clock outputs so you can expand your studio with more digital gear and clock it all to the Discrete 4 Synergy Core. Add Antelope's industry-leading digital clocking to your studio, and capture recordings with greater clarity, dimension and detail.
Spécifications
ANALOG
Analog Inputs
2 x Mic / Line Inputs
2 x Mic / Line / Hi-Z Inputs
Analog Outputs
1 x Monitor Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks, +20 dBu max
4 x Line Outs on TRS, +20 dBu max
4 x Stereo Headphone Outputs
Mic Preamp
EIN: -128 dBu (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range: -121 dB (A-weighted)
THD: -106 dB
Max input: +18 dBu
Max Gain: 65 dB
D/A Monitor Converter
Dynamic Range: 121 dB
THD + N: -100 dB
A/D Converter
Dynamic Range: 121 dB
THD + N: -112 dB
D/A Converters(Line Out)
Dynamic Range: 118 dB
THD + N: - 100dB
DC Coupled
DIGITAL
Digital Inputs
1 x ADAT (up to 8CH)
1 x S/PDIF
Digital Outputs
1 x ADAT (up to 8CH)
1 x S/PDIF
USB 2.0 I/O
USB 2.0 Type B connector
Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt connector
CLOCKING
Word Clock Outputs
2 x Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 - 192kHz
Clocking System
4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking
64-bit DDS
Sample Rates (kHz)
32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Other
Operating Temperature
0-50°C, 32-122°F
Weight (Approx)
1.7 kg/ 3.7 lbs
Dimensions (Approx)
Width: 261 mm / 10.2"
Height: 44 mm / 1.7"
Depth: 208 mm /8.2"
Power Consumption
15 Watts
In the box
Discrete 4 Synergy Core InterfaceQuick Start GuideWart External Power Supply UnitUSB CableWarranty Card
Écrire une évaluation à propos du Antelope Audio Discrete 4 | Synergy Core
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5.0
Vincent Guité
Montréal, Qc
27 avril 2021
Antelope Discrete 4
Belle machine, les convertisseurs sont A1. Les effets sont A1. Lovin' it.
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5.0
Dominic
Montreal
1 février 2021
Such a great soundcard!
This is the best soundcard I have ever had. It comes with great software and it just sounds very professional.
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5.0
Whyliam Bergeron
Drummondville
7 janvier 2021
Super produits
Carte de son élégante, interface intuitive et qualité sonore époustouflante!.. Quoi dire de plus?
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5.0
JP Nault
Montreal QC
20 décembre 2020
Great product
Great sounding, well built and flexible interface. Amazing value for 4 high quality preamps, solid clock and conversion from Antelope. I was very impressed with the software and routing possibilities, the onboard DSP and plugins and mostly surprised with the Antelope Edge solo mic and the emulations.
Lire plus I do not regret this purchase. Hard to beat at this price point!
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5.0
Israel
16 octobre 2020
Solid product
It's a step up from any others that I've used. Well built easy to use and the on board plugins are the best I've heard!
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5.0
John McMillan
Edmonton, AB
31 août 2020
Great
Excellent sounding interface. Very clean preamps and the plugins are excellent. The build feels solid as well. Very high quality for this price point.
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5.0
Roman
Montreal, qc
1 août 2020
Excellent choice
As a pc user I chose this as an alternative to the apollo and I love it. It's nice to have 4 good pre amps you can put effects on, especially voices can have an eq template to take some load off your daw, there's a diverse library and honestly I don't even regret not having the pc integration for daw integration of the effects,
Lire plusI mostly find it useful because it delivers quality and processes so efficiently.
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5.0
Roman Schmitt
Montreal, QC
21 juillet 2020
Pristine
As mentioned above I was highly surprised by the quality and ease of use of the interface. As a pc user I had no real choice to pick UAD so I went for the Discrete 4 synergy core and It's perfect, I highly recommend it in combination with their mics,
Lire plusthe results are amazing no need to go anywhere else
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5.0
Rémi Leclerc
Montréal, Qc
26 avril 2020
Une superbe interface audio
Après avoir beaucoup magasiner pour une très bonne carte de son compacte, j'ai fais mon choix pour la Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Synergy Core et je ne le regrette pas du tout. La fabrication est exemplaire. Les caractéristiques impressionnantes et j'apprécie beaucoup avoir quatre excellents préamplificateurs.
Lire plusLe software est aussi très agréable à utiliser. Je la recommande !
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5.0
Mathieu Charron
Montreal, QC
27 janvier 2020
Antelope discrete 4 synergy core
Amazing interface! I went to studio economik not sure what to buy and their representative recommended the antelope discrete 4 and i do not regret it. The sound is super clear its a high level performance interface! Very professional sound for a very reasonable price.
Lire plusAlthough i had some issues programming the interface, antelope has technicians who helped me setting everything up and made it very easy for me. I don't regret my purchase and i recommend it to everyone.
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