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Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core Thunderbolt & USB Audio Interface

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Thunderbolt & USB Audio Interface, 14 x 20 I/O Channels, 2 Discrete Preamps, ADAT Optical Input, 64-bit Clocking, Real-time FX Included, Loopback for Streaming - Mac/Win
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The Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core is designed for stellar recordings at home and in the studio. It features industry-leading sound quality made possible by our latest generation AD/DA converters and transparent preamps. This desktop-format audio interface embodies our zero-compromise approach to hardware and the intuitive software control panel helps you streamline your sessions.

VIRTUAL PATCHBAY ROUTING Remove complexity, add creativity

The Discrete 4 Pro allows connection between any signal source and any destination for turning any session scenario into reality. Yes, seriously: every analog or digital output, effect strip or DAW track can receive any of the analog or digital inputs, effect returns, computer source channels or the four stereo mixes. All this flexibility is easily accessible via a drop-down menu on every channel or from the virtual patchbay screen – the choice is yours.

Connectivity options of a rack-mount interface

The Discrete 4 Pro packs rich connectivity in a small package. This can make it your go-to for a wide variety of applications both in a home studio, and in a larger facility – voice overs, small band recordings, multi-synth setups and more. And with both USB and Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity, the interface achieves cutting-edge performance and easy integration with any setup.

SOUND QUALITY Record and monitor with uncompromising detail

What is expansive connectivity if you don’t rock the best sound? The Discrete 4 Pro boasts industry-leading AD/DA converters, offering up to 130dB of dynamic range. The new converters are backed up by our 64-bit AFC™ clocking technology – for even better transients, crystal-clear highs, and a stereo image with incomparable depth and detail.

MICROPHONE PREAMPS Circuit design inspired by legends

Designed with a unique 6-transistor topology, our Discrete preamps are now synonymous with precise sound capture for most transparent recordings. This design is a product of an extensive study of the greatest console preamps in history and is a main in the Antelope Audio sound. The four Discrete preamps work wonders for any microphoneand perfectly complement the Edge line of modeling microphones and their frequency response.

EFFECTS PROCESSING Stack up your processing chain and send to any output

Synergy Core transforms the Discrete 4 Pro into a studio with racks full of vintage effects, adding some distinctive flavor to your sound, in real-time. Running on a hybrid system of one FPGA and two DSP chips, you can monitor, record and mix using an ever-expanding library of low-latency processors, without strain on your computer.

NOW AVAILABLE afx2daw

Taking advantage of high-speed Thunderbolt™, the afx2daw plug-in lets you use Synergy Core effects inside most popular DAWs, providing native workflow while keeping all the processing inside the interface. afx2daw is coming to Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core soon, for macOS and Windows.

4 onboard stereo mixers

These 32 channel input mixers allow direct ultra-low latency monitoring of any signal source. Adjust levels and panning, input the 16 effects processing channels and create mixes for any of the interface’s outputs, or even use them for loopback during streaming.

4 Headphone outputs

The four independent headphone outputs allow you to send different mixes to every band member you are recording. This provides flexibility in every session and is a guarantee to make the artist happy.

Session recall

Don’t want to lose your progress? For every individual recording scenario, you can easily save session files and create exact snapshots of all your settings.

Word clock outputs

Take advantage of the world-renowned Antelope clock signal and sync the rest of your digital hardware to your Discrete 4 Pro with two Word Clock outputs.

Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core Thunderbolt & USB Audio Interface Features:

  • Proprietary 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology for increased width, separation, and detail in musical performances;
  • Proprietary Jitter Management algorithm delivering truthful and expanded soundstage;
  • Ultra-accurate A/D and D/A conversion ensuring lush, bold, & expansive recordings and reproduction of your instruments and vocals.
  • Proprietary 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology for increased width, separation, and detail in musical performances;
  • Proprietary Jitter Management algorithm delivering truthful and expanded soundstage;
  • Ultra-accurate A/D and D/A conversion ensuring lush, bold, & expansive recordings and reproduction of your instruments and vocals.
  • A hybrid control panel combining the best of both worlds – a flexible routing patch-bay together with a simplified control panel – both accessable depending on your preferences;
  • Easily adjust the monitor mixes for the monitor output and separate headphone mix that can be split into individual cue mixes and sub-mixes while applying pan, reverb, other effects and stereo link;
  • Customizable presets complete with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer settings and sub-mixes;
  • Direct hardware monitoring with effects, processed in real-time with imperceptible latency;
  • Easily accessible front panel with independent monitor volume knob and buttons for easy access to essential device settings and functionalities.
  • Collection of 37 analog-modeled effects featuring classic as well as rare compressors, EQs, mic preamps, and guitar amps and cabs;
  • 2×DSP, 1×FPGA Synergy Core proprietary onboard real-time platform for effects processing with imperceptible latency;
  • Up to 80 effects instances per session loaded simultaneously on 16 individual virtual racks.

    Computer Connectivity Thunderbolt 3 & USB 2.0
    Form Factor Desktop
    Simultaneous I/O 14 x 20
    A/D Resolution 24-bit/192kHz
    Number of Preamps 4
    Phantom Power Yes
    Analog I/O 4 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input, 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output, 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output
    Digital I/O
    1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input, 1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input, 1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output, 1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
    Headphones
    4 x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output (Front Panel)
    USB 1 x USB-C/B
    Software Not included (afx2daw recommended) 
    OS Requirements - Mac OS X 10.11 or later
    OS Requirements - PC Windows 8.1 or later
    Power Supply
    18 VAC, 60 Hz
    Height 1.7" / 4.4cm
    Width
    10.3" / 26.1cm
    Depth 8.2" / 20.8cm
    Weight 3.7 lb / 1.7 kg
    Manufacturer Part Number 853744004960