Antelope Audio Zen Q Synergy Core 14x10 Bus-Powered Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

Take the quantum leap to pro recordings

Empower your desktop setup with high-end technology and take the next step in your creative quest. The Zen Q Synergy Core allows you to thrive without restraints by giving you access to renowned sound quality, real-time processing of analog-modeled effects and expandable I/O.

Features

• Conversion & Clocking
• Class-leading AD/DA conversion with up to 127dB 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.
• Connectivity
• 2 × Discrete ultra-linear preamps with 65dB of gain for studio-quality recordings. Both work as microphone/line/ Hi-Z inputs, on combo XLR jacks, and supply 48V of phantom power;
• 2 × Hi-Z/line instrument inputs over TRS;
• 2 × DC-coupled line outputs over TRS;
• Thunderbolt™ 3 port carrying up to 16 input and 16 output channels in any popular DAW with custom macOS & Windows drivers;
• Digitally expandable over ADAT IN , with 8 channels available;
• Digitally expandable over S/PDIF I/O, with 2 channels available;
• 1 × Stereo monitor output over TRS;
• 2 × Stereo headphone outputs with separate volume control.
• Workflow-enhancing features
• Bus-powered interface – powered by the Thunderbolt™ connection without need for a dedicated power source;
• Direct monitoring with Synergy Core effects, processed in real-time with imperceptible latency;
• Simplified I/O routing with pre-configured settings, allowing immediate recording and playback;
• Front panel with easily accessible controls over input and output levels, and other settings;
• Customizable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer and effects settings;
• Customizable monitoring mixes with adjustable volume, pan and reverb.
• 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.
• In-the-Box Content
• Zen Q Synergy Core
• Getting Started leaflet
• Note: Thunderbolt cable not included.