The Antelope Audio Zen Tour Synergy Core is a versatile desktop audio interface that incorporates Antelope's Synergy Core FX processing platform, making it a powerful and compact recording solution. Here are the key features and specifications:
**Key Features:**
1. **Synergy Core FX Processing:** The Zen Tour Synergy Core is equipped with 4 ARM DSP and 2 FPGA chips that can handle up to 256 effects instances per session. It includes 36 Synergy Core FX plugins for various audio processing needs.
2. **Computer Connectivity:** The interface offers both USB (Type-B) and Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of computer systems.
3. **High-Quality AD/DA Conversion:** The Zen Tour Synergy Core provides up to 130 dB of dynamic range for AD/DA conversion at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution, ensuring high-quality audio capture and playback.
4. **Mic Preamps:** It features 4 discrete transistor mic preamps with mic modeling support, specifically designed for use with Antelope Audio Edge and Verge modeling microphones.
5. **Mastering Monitor Out:** A dedicated mastering monitor out DAC is included, offering exceptional audio quality for critical listening.
6. **Multiple Outputs:** The interface offers two pairs of headphone outputs and two pairs of re-amp outputs, making it suitable for various studio applications.
7. **CV/Gate Support:** 8 DC-coupled line outs on DB25 connectors allow for CV/Gate control of analog modular synthesizers.
8. **Digital Connectivity:** It includes digital inputs with 1 x ADAT (up to 8 channels) and 1 x S/PDIF (up to 2 channels), as well as digital outputs with 1 x ADAT and 1 x S/PDIF.
9. **Clocking Technology:** The Zen Tour Synergy Core utilizes Antelope Audio's 4th-generation Acoustically Focused Clocking and Jitter Management technology with a 64-bit DDS oscillator for precise clocking.
10. **Touchscreen Display:** The multifunctional touchscreen display offers convenient monitoring and operation.
11. **Hand-Assembled:** The Zen Tour Synergy Core is hand-assembled in Europe, reflecting Antelope Audio's commitment to quality.
12. **Technical Support:** Free technical support is available for 20 hours/business day via phone, chat, and ticketing system.
**36 Synergy Core FX Plugins Included:**
The interface comes with a comprehensive collection of Synergy Core FX plugins, including various preamps, compressors, equalizers, and guitar amp and cabinet emulations.
**Analog Inputs:**
- 4 x Hi-Z/Line Inputs
- 4 x Mic/Line Inputs on Combo XLR jacks
**Analog Outputs:**
- 1 x Stereo Monitor Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks (Pair), +20 dBu max
- 8 x Line Outs on TRS, +20 dBu max (DC-Coupled)
- 2 x Stereo Headphone Outputs
- 2 x Re-amp Outputs
**Mic Preamp Specifications:**
- EIN: -128 dBu (A-weighted)
- Dynamic Range: -121 dB (A-weighted)
- THD: -106 dB
- Max Input: +20 dBu
- Max Gain: 65 dB
**D/A Monitor Converter:**
- Dynamic Range: 130 dB
- THD + N: -115 dB
**D/A Converter (Line Out):**
- Dynamic Range: 127 dB
- THD + N: -106 dB
- DC Coupled
**A/D Converter:**
- Dynamic Range: 124 dB
- THD + N: -110 dB
**Digital Connectivity:**
- Digital Inputs: 1 x ADAT (up to 8 channels), 1 x S/PDIF (up to 2 channels)
- Digital Outputs: 1 x ADAT (also transmitting word clock), 1 x S/PDIF (also transmitting word clock)
**Computer Connectivity:**
- USB 2.0 Type B connector (up to 24 channels)
- Thunderbolt™ 3 Type C connector (up to 32 channels)
**Clocking:**
- 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking
- 64-bit DDS
- Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 (kHz)
The Antelope Audio Zen Tour Synergy Core is a compact and powerful audio interface with advanced processing capabilities, making it suitable for both recording and mixing tasks in a compact form factor.