Discrete 4 Synergy Core
Put Antelope Audio's pristine AD/DA conversion and massive effects processing power on your desktop with the Discrete 4 Synergy Core audio interface. 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 $3,000+ 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.
Key Features:
- Synergy Core - New Milestone Technology & Future-proof FX processing platform (DSP + FPGA)
- Best-in-class AD/DA conversion with 121 dB dynamic range
- 36 Synergy Core effects plug-ins included -- a $3,000+ 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
36 Synergy Core effects plug-ins included -- a $3,000+ value
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| Plugin | Type |
| 1 | Gyraf Gyratec IX | Tube Mic Preamp |
| 2 | VCA160 | Compressor |
| 3 | Stay-Levin | Compressor |
| 4 | FET-A76 | FET Compressor |
| 5 | VEQ-1A | Tube EQ |
| 6 | VMEQ-5 | Tube EQ |
| 7 | X903 | Compressor / Limiter |
| 8 | FeedForward Antelope Compressor | Compressor |
| 9 | Clear Q | Parametric EQ |
| 10 | Power EX | Expander |
| 11 | VEQ-HLF | Passive High/Low Filter |
| 12 | Auraverb | Reverb |
| 13 | BA-31 | Mic Preamp |
| 14 | Power Gate | Gate |
| 15 | Plexi 59 (UK) | Tube Guitar Amp |
| 16 | Bass SuperTube VR | Tube Guitar Amp |
| 17 | Darkface 65 (US) | Tube Guitar Amp |
| 18 | Top30 (UK) Bright | Tube Guitar Amp |
| 19 | Tweed Deluxe (US) | Tube Guitar Amp |
| 20 | Overange 120 (UK) | Tube Guitar Amp |
| 21 | BurnSphere (DE) Lead | Tube Guitar Amp |
| 22 | Marcus II (US) Lead | Tube Guitar Amp |
| 23 | Modern (US) CH3 | Tube Guitar Amp |
| 24 | Rock 75 (UK) | Tube Guitar Amp |
| 25 | Rock 22.10 (UK) | Tube Guitar Amp |
| 26 | Darkface 65 2x12 | Guitar Cabinet |
| 27 | Top30 2x12 | Guitar Cabinet |
| 28 | Modern 4x12 | Guitar Cabinet |
| 29 | Green 2x12 | Guitar Cabinet |
| 30 | Vintage 4x12 | Guitar Cabinet |
| 31 | Green 4x12 | Guitar Cabinet |
| 32 | Caliper 50 1x10 | Guitar Cabinet |
| 33 | Bluelux 1x12 | Guitar Cabinet |
| 34 | Clst 1x12 | Guitar Cabinet |
| 35 | England 4x12 | Guitar Cabinet |
| 36 | Bass Tube 1x15 | Guitar Cabinet |
Specifications:
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