Antelope Audio Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core Audio Interface

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The Discrete 8 Pro is the new generation of a modern classic. The 1U rack audio interface packs industry-leading sound quality, transparent preamps, extensive connectivity and the powerful Synergy Core effects platform.This versatile interface embodies a zero-compromise approach to hardware – made readily accessible via its redesigned software control panel.

CLOCKING & CONVERSION

• Class-leading AD/DA conversion with up to 130dB of headroom.
• Recording, mixing and playback at up to 24-bit/192kHz.  
• Proprietary 64-bit AFC™ (Acoustically Focused Clocking) technology & Jitter
  
• Management algorithm delivering increased sound width, separation, and detail.   

ANALOG & DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY

• 8 × Discrete 6-transistor preamps with 65dB of gain for pristine recordings. All work as microphone/line and two are also Hi-Z inputs, on combo XLR jacks, and supply 48V of phantom power.
• 8 × DC-coupled line outputs over D-Sub 25.
  
• Two reamp outputs on TRS ¼ jacks for further amp processing of guitar signal. They can also be used as an additional stereo monitor output – this allows you to have two pairs of monitor speakers playing together
• simultaneously.
• Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB 2.0 port with custom macOS & Windows drivers.
• Digitally expandable over ADAT I/O, with 16 channels available.
  
• Digitally expandable over S/PDIF I/O, with 2 channels available.
  
• Three word clock outputs letting you distribute the interface’s highly stable clock signal across your studio and a word clock input allowing you to sync the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core with other gear.
  
• 1 × Dedicated stereo monitor output over ¼ TRS.
  
• Footswitch input that can be used as a single footswitch (on 1/4” TS jack) to control the dim function and a dual footswitch to control both the talkback and dim functions.
  
• Two stereo headphone outputs with separate gain control.
  
• Dedicated stereo monitor output over TRS.

WORKFLOW-ENHANCING FEATURES

• Direct monitoring with Synergy Core effects, processed in real-time with imperceptible latency.
• Expanded routing capabilities – switch audio sources per channel based on a drop-down menu sequence or make use of a virtual routing matrix.
  
• Customizable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer, and effects settings.
  
• Customizable monitoring mixes with adjustable volume, pan, and reverb.
  
• Easily accessible front-panel talkback with built-in microphone.
  
• Front panel with independent headphone and monitor volume knobs and buttons for sample rate configuration, and hands-on control of core parameters. Hardware relay-based gain knobs for each preamp, plus
• mode control (mic/line/Hi-Z) via the bottom display function button.
  
• Option to work without being connected to a computer (standalone operation).
  
• Wireless control of software features from a separate computer connected to the same network.

REAL-TIME EFFECTS PROCESSING

• Collection of 37 Synergy Core effects modeled after classic and rare analog outboard gear.
• Synergy Core proprietary onboard platform powered by 2 × DSP & 1 × FPGA chips for real-time effects processing with imperceptible latency.
  
• Modeling Engine allowing pairing with the Edge line of microphones for real-time use of vintage microphone emulations.

37 INCLUDED SYNERGY CORE EFFECTS

• VMEQ-5 (3-Band Tube Mid-Range EQ )
• VEQ-1A (2-Band Tube EQ)
• VEQ-HLF (Tube 2-Band HPF / LPF)
  
• Clear Q (Parametric EQ)
  
• VCA160 (VCA Compressor / Limiter)
  
• X903 (VCA Compressor / Limiter)
  
• Stay-Levin (Vari-Mu Tube Compressor)
  
• FET-A76 (FET Compressor / Limiting Amplifier)
  
• PowerEX (Expander)
  
• PowerGate (Noise Gate)
  
• PowerFFC (Feed-Forward Compressor)
  
• BA-31 (Germanium Mic Preamp)
  
• Gyraf Gyratec IX (Dual Tube Mic Preamp with HPF)
  
• Auraverb (Reverb)
  
• A-Tuner (Guitar Tuner)
  
• 11 x Shred Guitar Amps
  
• 11 x Shred Guitar Cabinets

IN-THE-BOX CONTENT

• Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core
• External Power Adapter & Power Cord
  
• USB cable (Type-A to B male)
  
• Getting Started Leaflet

*Note: Thunderbolt 3 cable is not included