ANTELOPE ZEN Q SYNERGY CORE 2-Channel Audio Interface

2-Channel Audio Interface

The ANTELOPE ZEN Q SYNERGY CORE is a 2-channel audio interface that allows you to work without limits, providing access to renowned sound quality, real-time processing of analog-modeled effects, and expandable I/O.
The ANTELOPE ZEN Q SYNERGY CORE has all the qualities for which high-end Antelope Audio interfaces are known, allowing you to take advantage of a seamless workflow for any desktop studio layout.
The 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking™ technology gives the ANTELOPE ZEN Q SYNERGY CORE efficient AD/DA conversion, a deep soundstage, clean channel separation, and ensures 127dB of headroom with undeniable definition, while the 2 ultra-linear preamps feature a true console-grade circuit that imparts warmth and captures the natural details of any instrument or recorded vocal.
In addition to AuraVerb, the ANTELOPE ZEN Q SYNERGY CORE comes with a virtual library of 37 free effects from the Synergy Core effects platform. You'll have access to everything you need to capture and process a rich and dynamic sound. The collection includes analog-modeled compressors, EQs, and microphone preamps, as well as guitar cabinets and amplifiers to dial in the perfect guitar tone. 50 optional expansions are also available. The selection grows over time and includes emulations of classic gear and third-party special effects. Antelope Audio is proud to include Grove Hill's Liverpool, Gyratec's legendary EQs, Antares Auto-Tune, and Inertia's Instinct.
With multiple connectivity options and compact dimensions, the ANTELOPE ZEN Q SYNERGY CORE can be easily integrated into any working setup. Its portability allows you to work wherever you want to go, whether in the studio or during a live set on stage.
Bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 connectivity offers extremely low latency and maximum stability, allowing you to record from anywhere without ever questioning the reliability of the ANTELOPE ZEN Q SYNERGY CORE.
The ANTELOPE ZEN Q SYNERGY CORE comes with 2 combo XLR jacks and 2 additional TRS LINE/Hi-Z inputs, and is expandable via ADAT for 8 additional input channels and S/PDIF with 2 input and output channels.
For convenient online broadcast setup, you can use the loopback features for streaming and recording/playback from your OS/DAW and interface inputs simultaneously.
Finally, to enhance your workflow, you can customize and save session presets, and then recall them effortlessly from the hardware.

Specifications

• Class-leading AD/DA conversion with up to 127dB of headroom
• Record, mix, and playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz
• Proprietary 64-bit AFC™ (Acoustically Focused Clocking) technology and jitter management algorithm providing increased sound width, separation, and detail.
• 2 ultra-linear discrete preamps with 65dB of gain for studio-quality recordings. Both function as mic/line/Hi-Z inputs, on combo XLR jacks, and provide 48V phantom power.
• 2 Hi-Z/line instrument inputs on TRS
• 2 DC-coupled line outputs on TRS
• Thunderbolt™ 3 port carrying up to 16 input channels and 16 output channels to any popular DAW with custom drivers for macOS and Windows
• Digitally expandable via ADAT IN, with 8 available channels
• Digitally expandable via S/PDIF I/O, with 2 available channels
• 1 stereo monitor output on TRS;
• 2 stereo headphone outputs with separate volume control.
• Powered by Thunderbolt™ connection
• Direct monitoring with Synergy Core effects with imperceptible latency
• Simplified I/O routing with pre-configured settings
• Front panel with easily accessible controls for input and output levels and other settings
• Customizable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer, and effect settings
• Customizable monitoring mixes with adjustable volume, pan, and reverb.
• Collection of 37 Synergy Core effects modeled after classic and rare analog gear
• Modeling Engine that allows pairing with the Edge microphone line for real-time use of vintage microphone emulations