Antelope Audio has today announced the availability of Zen Q Synergy Core — a compact audio interface that incorporates leading AD/DA chips, discrete ultra-linear mic preamps, and a 64-bit AFC (Acoustically Focused Clocking) system based on Antelope Audio’s acclaimed master clocks, combined with expansive I/O capabilities and a colossal collection of Synergy Core effects.
Signature Antelope Sound
Zen Q Synergy Core has Antelope Audio’s signature sound quality, AD/DA conversion, discrete ultra-linear preamps, and 64-bit AFC clocking. Empowered with the same core technologies driving high-end interfaces like the Orion Studio and the Galaxy 64 Synergy Core, home engineers and artists can raise their productions to a new level without getting up from their desk.
Synergy Core Effects
Zen Q Synergy Core comes complete with 37 bundled analog-modelled effects, and its Synergy Core platform offers immersive control of equalizers, dynamic processors, guitar amps, reverb, and more — with over 50 optional expansions available through Antelope Audio’s software store.
Fast And Efficient Workflow
Users of Zen Q Synergy Core can benefit from a USB-C interface with an optimized audio driver for low-latency playback, streaming, and recording paired with onboard software, allowing for seamless control over essential parameters such as signal routing sub-mixes and monitoring.
Features
Conversion And 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.
USB-C 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 DC-coupled monitor output over TRS.
2 × Stereo headphone outputs with separate volume control.
Workflow
Bus-powered interface - powered by the USB 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.
Customisable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer and effects settings.
Customisable monitoring mixes with adjustable volume, pan and reverb.
The Antelope Audio Zen Q Synergy Core USB is available now for €692. You can find a dealer here.