Discrete 8 Synergy Core
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 Bridge
- All effects can be automated in DAW without CPU load, thanks to AFX2DAW Bridge (Mac only)
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
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
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
CLOCKING
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
Other
Operating Temperature
0-50°C, 32-122°F
Weight (Approx)
3.0 kg/ 6.61 lbs
Dimensions (Approx)
Width: 483 mm / 19”
Height: 44 mm / 1.7”
Depth: 220 mm /8.6”
Power Consumption
20 Watts