ANTELOPE ZEN TOUR SYNERGY CORE Thunderbolt and USB Audio Interface

Thunderbolt and USB audio interface

The ANTELOPE ZEN TOUR SYNERGY CORE is a Thunderbolt and USB audio interface with 4 DSPs and 2 FPGA processors that sets a new standard for real-time audio effects in its category.
The ANTELOPE ZEN TOUR SYNERGY CORE improves system stability by offloading CPU processing and optimizing audio I/O. It allows most signal processing to be offloaded to the audio interface with hundreds of FX instances (at sample rates up to 192kHz), thus avoiding latency buildup in complex effect chains.
The ANTELOPE ZEN TOUR SYNERGY CORE includes 36 Synergy Core FX, including 2 preamplifiers, 4 equalizers, 5 compressors, 22 guitar amps and cabinets, 2 utility FX, and 1 reverb. Everything happens inside your audio interface with the lowest possible latency, thanks to the enormous parallel processing capabilities of FPGA, DSP processing, and fast Thunderbolt™ connectivity.
Auto-Tune Synergy adds live pitch correction to the Antelope Audio experience. Industry-leading pitch correction, fully adjustable Retune Speed, Flex-Tune, and Humanize parameters with automatic key and scale detection, low-latency real-time performance with the Edge Go modeling microphone and any Antelope Audio Synergy Core interface. The "classic" mode pays homage to the legendary "Auto-Tune 5 sound" heard on countless hit recordings.
The ANTELOPE ZEN TOUR SYNERGY CORE offers a choice of 4 instrument/line inputs, 4 mic/line inputs, 8 line outputs, 2 monitor outputs, 2 headphone outputs, and 2 re-amp outputs, for a total of 8 analog inputs and 14 outputs. The unit is digitally expandable via ADAT and SPDIF for an additional 10 digital inputs and 10 output channels. In addition, all line outputs are DC-coupled and ready for control voltage (CV) applications such as controlling modular synthesizers, and, as a final touch, an integrated Talkback microphone.
The ultra-linear discrete microphone preamplifiers have a sound quality comparable to that of an excellent mixer. The 64-bit acoustically focused clocking technology and jitter management algorithm help deliver the type of artifact-free audio once only accessible to the most prestigious studios.
The ANTELOPE ZEN TOUR SYNERGY CORE has modern touchscreen controls that provide immediate access to metering, level controls, presets, and settings. The intuitive interface and precise tactile control make quick and efficient work possible at all times, without staring at a monitor.
Built within the software control panel, a comprehensive routing matrix houses a true digital patchbay for freely routing audio between the interface's analog and digital inputs and outputs.
The ANTELOPE ZEN TOUR SYNERGY CORE features both Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) and USB 2.0 (Type-B) ports for multi-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows computers.

Specifications

• 4 instrument/line inputs on TRS jacks
• 4 Mic/Line inputs on combo TRS/XLR jacks
• 8 line outputs on DB25 (standard 25-pin TASCAM layout)
• 2 monitor outputs on TRS jacks
• 2 headphone outputs on TRS jacks
• 2 transformer-based Reamp outputs on TRS jacks
• All line outputs are DC-coupled and support CV applications such as controlling modular synthesizers.
• ADAT: 44.1/48 kHz 8 inputs/8 outputs; 88.2/96 kHz 4 inputs/4 outputs; 176.4/192 kHz 2 inputs/2 outputs
• SPDIF: 44.1 to 192 kHz - 2 inputs / 2 outputs
• USB 2.0: Type B connector. (Up to 24 audio channels)
• Thunderbolt™ 3: Type C connector. (up to 32 channels)
• Mic Preamps: EIN 128 dBu; Dynamic Range -121 dB; THD -106 dB; Max input +20 dBu; Max gain 65 dB
• A/D Converter: 124 dB DNR; -110 THD+N
• D/A Converter: 127dB DNR; -106 THD+N
• Monitor D/A Converter: 130 dB DNR; -115 THD+N
• Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
• Clocking: 4th generation acoustically focused clock and jitter management; 64-bit DDS