Antelope Audio Zen Quadro Synergy Core Interface

Antelope Audio Zen Quadro Synerge Core USB C & USB-A adapter

 

A revolutionary audio interface that stretches the limits of modern audio technology by implementing top-shelf components into an affordable price and portable form factor.  With console-grade Discrete preamps, best conversion we’ve ever had in a bus-powered interface, and revolutionary dual-USB design, it is a no-brainer for all budding producers, musicians, and streamers looking to take their setup to the next level.

 

Main Features:

 

• Class-leading AD/DA conversion with up to 130dB 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.
• 4 × Discrete 6-transistor preamps with 75dB of gain for pristine recordings. All work as microphone/line and two are also Hi-Z inputs, on combo XLR jacks, and supply 48V of phantom power.
• 2 x monitor outs and 2 x line outputs via TRS
• Two stereo headphone outputs with separate gain control and mix
• Two independent USB-C ports (OTG) for simultaneous playback & recording
• ADAT Input (up to 8 ch) and S/PDIF I/O (2 ch)
• DC-coupled inputs and outputs for controlling modular synths with control voltage (CV)

 

Hear every detail with flagship conversion and clocking

For the first time ever in a bus-powered interface, we’ve implemented the highest quality converters with up to a whopping 130dB dynamic range – the same we use in our flagship Galaxy units.  Paired with our proprietary 64-bit AFC™ clocking technology, the Zen Quadro provides you with a new level of detail in your recordings and wider soundstage for an exceptional stereo image in audio playback – allowing you to make the best decisions for your mix.

 

Record with 4 crystal clear preamps

Inspired by the British and American analog console designs of the eighties and nineties, the 4 preamps are built with Discrete 6-transistor topology, offering maximum noise reduction and precise sound capture.  With extremely low noise and up to 75dB gain, you can power even your quietest dynamic and ribbon mics with no additional hardware.

 

Combining two interfaces in one unit

The Zen Quadro’s dual USB-C ports unlock a new world of possibilities for creators of all kinds. It’s like having two interfaces in one – freely route signals and create mixes between the two USB connections, using Mac, PC, iOS (USB-C) or Android devices together.  The convenient loopback makes it great for streaming, and the secondary port can charge your mobile device while the primary port provides power for the Zen Quadro.

 

Synergy Core: The magic of real-time DSP and FPGA processing

Synergy Core combines DSP with FPGA chips to model each and every individual component of legendary analog hardware. This ensures sound and behavior that’s virtually indistinguishable from the real thing—with near-zero latency, and zero strain on your computer’s CPU.  With the Zen Quadro you can instantly start recording through 37 legendary compressors, EQs, guitar amps and cabs, modulation effects and more, that can be applied in real-time during recording, streaming or live performances.  Up to 48 mono effect instances can be loaded on 6 input chains simultaneously, putting the power of a complex multi-rack setup on your desktop.