The Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core is a feature-rich audio interface designed to serve as the heart of your professional recording studio. It is equipped with a range of capabilities to support your recording and mixing needs. Here are its key features:
**Main Features:**
1. **Rackmount Interface:** The Orion Studio Synergy Core is a rackmount Thunderbolt 3 and USB audio interface. It's designed to fit seamlessly into your studio setup.
2. **Synergy Core Processing:** This interface is powered by the Synergy Core processing platform, featuring 2 FPGA and 6 DSP chips. It enables real-time processing of Antelope's extensive library of effects plug-ins.
3. **Monitor Outputs:** It provides two pairs of monitor outputs that can run concurrently or in A/B mode, delivering a dynamic range of 130 dB.
4. **I/O Configuration:** The interface offers a total of 30 simultaneous inputs and 22 simultaneous outputs, making it highly versatile for various recording scenarios.
5. **DC-Coupled I/O:** Orion Studio Synergy Core features DC-coupled I/O for CV control of analog modular synthesizers, expanding its usability beyond standard audio recording.
6. **High-Quality Mic Preamps:** It is equipped with 12 Discrete microphone preamps that offer exceptional audio quality and versatility for your recording needs.
7. **Analog and Digital Connectivity:** The interface provides a range of analog and digital inputs and outputs, ensuring compatibility with a wide variety of studio equipment.
8. **Real-Time Effects:** The interface comes bundled with 50 real-time effects, including models of vintage analog gear, compressors, equalizers, and a variety of guitar amp and cabinet emulations.
9. **Hand-Built in Europe:** Antelope Audio's Orion Studio Synergy Core is hand-built in Europe, reflecting its commitment to quality and durability.
**Specifications:**
- **Analog Inputs:** 8 x Mic/Line Inputs, 4 x Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs, 2 x Insert on TRS (inputs 1, 2), 1 x Talkback Mic Preamp on TRS.
- **Analog Outputs:** 2 x Monitor Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks, 2 x ReAmp Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks, 2 x Line Out (16 channels) on DB25, 2 x Stereo Headphone Outputs.
- **D/A Monitor Converter:** Dynamic Range: 130 dB, THD + N: -115 dB.
- **A/D Converter:** Dynamic Range: 124 dB, THD + N: -112 dB.
- **D/A Converter:** Dynamic Range: 128 dB, THD + N: -115 dB.
- **Discrete Mic Preamps:** EIN: -128 dBu, Dynamic Range: -121 dB, THD: -106 dB, Max input: +20 dBu, Max Gain: 75 dB.
- **Digital Inputs:** 2 x ADAT (up to 16 channels), 1 x S/PDIF on RCA.
- **Digital Outputs:** 2 x ADAT (up to 16 channels), 1 x S/PDIF on RCA.
- **USB 2.0 Hi-Speed:** USB 2.0 Type B connector (up to 24 channels).
- **Thunderbolt™ 3 I/O:** Thunderbolt™ 3 connector (up to 32 channels).
- **Clocking System:** 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking, 64-bit DDS, Oven-controlled crystal oscillator.
- **Sample Rates:** 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz.
- **Operating Temperature:** 0-50°C, 32-122°F.
- **Weight:** Approximately 3.1 kg (6.83 lbs).
- **Dimensions:** Width: 483 mm (19"), Height: 44 mm (1.7"), Depth: 220 mm (8.6").
- **Power Supply:** DC Universal input: 18V, Power Consumption: 25 Watts Max.
**System Requirements:**
- **Windows:** Windows 10 x64 with the latest updates, 4GB minimum RAM (8GB or more recommended), Intel Core i3™ or AMD FX and higher.
- **MAC:** Apple Mac 2012 or newer with Thunderbolt™ 3 and/or USB ports, macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and higher (recommended macOS 10.14 - Mojave), 4GB minimum RAM (8GB or more recommended).
The Orion Studio Synergy Core is designed to be a versatile and powerful centerpiece for your professional recording studio, offering high-quality audio conversion, extensive I/O options, and a wide range of real-time effects processing capabilities.