Antelope Discrete 8 Synergy Core Thunderbolt & USB Audio Interface

Bring Antelope Audio's ultra-flexible effects processing power, renowned digital clocking, and pro-level conversion quality to your project studio with the Discrete 8 Synergy Core audio interface. The next generation of Antelope's hit Discrete 8 Thunderbolt/USB interface, the Discrete 8 Synergy Core is loaded with dual DSP chips and an FPGA processor working together to run award-winning Antelope FX, as well as 3rd-party effects joining the Synergy Core platform. Ideal for mid-sized studios, the Discrete 8 Synergy Core features Thunderbolt and USB connectivity, 8 console-grade microphone preamps, 26 total inputs, and 30 outputs -- including two dedicated ReAmp outputs. There's even a footswitch jack to speed up your workflow. And with 36 top Antelope effects, plug-ins included free, the Discrete 8 Synergy Core gives you a sharp set of creative tools to take your projects from inspiration to final master.

Key Features

• Synergy Core - New Milestone Technology & Future-proof FX processing platform

• Pristine AD/DA conversion with 130 dB of dynamic range on monitor outputs
• <36 Synergy Core effects plug-ins included -- a $3,000 value
• Sub-millisecond round-trip latency
• >Antelope's 4th-Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking and Word Clock I/O
• USB/Thunderbolt audio interface with 8 console-grade mic preamps
• 26 total inputs and 30 outputs, including 2 dedicated ReAmp outputs
• Footswitch jack
• 35 effects expansions available separately, including AFX2DAW Bridg

• All effects can be automated in DAW without CPU load, thanks to AFX2DAW Bridge (Mac only)

Specifications:

ANALOG

Analog Inputs

6 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

2 x ReAmp Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks

1 x Line Out (8 channels) on DB25, +20 dBu max 

2 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: 130 dB

THD + N: -115 dB

A/D Converter

Dynamic Range: 121 dB

THD + N: -112 dB

D/A Converters(Line Out)

Dynamic Range: 121 dB

THD + N: - 100dB

DC Coupled

Digital Inputs

2 x ADAT (up to 16CH)

1 x S/PDIF

Digital Outputs

2 x ADAT (up to 16CH)

1 x S/PDIF

USB 2.0 I/O 

USB 2.0 Type B connector

Thunderbolt 

Thunderbolt connector

Word Clock Input

1 x Input @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz

Word Clock Outputs

3 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

Discrete 8 Synergy Core Interface

Quick Start Guide

Wart External Power Supply Unit

USB Cable

Warranty Card