Antelope Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core Audio Interface
The Discrete 8 Pro is the new generation of a modern classic. The 1U rack audio interface packs industry-leading sound quality, transparent preamps, extensive connectivity and the powerful Synergy Core effects platform. This versatile interface embodies a zero-compromise approach to hardware - made readily accessible via its redesigned software control panel.
Clocking & Conversion
- 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(TM) (Acoustically Focused Clocking) technology & Jitter
- Management algorithm delivering increased sound width, separation, and detail.
Analog & Digital Connectivity
- 8 x Discrete 6-transistor preamps with 65dB 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.
- 8 x DC-coupled line outputs over D-Sub 25.
- Two reamp outputs on TRS 1/4 jacks for further amp processing of guitar signal. They can also be used as an additional stereo monitor output - this allows you to have two pairs of monitor speakers playing together simultaneously.
- Thunderbolt(TM) 3 and USB 2.0 port with custom macOS & Windows drivers.
- Digitally expandable over ADAT I/O, with 16 channels available.
- Digitally expandable over S/PDIF I/O, with 2 channels available.
- Three word clock outputs letting you distribute the interface's highly stable clock signal across your studio and a word clock input allowing you to sync the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core with other gear.
- 1 x Dedicated stereo monitor output over 1/4 TRS.
- Footswitch input that can be used as a single footswitch (on 1/4" TS jack) to control the dim function and a dual footswitch to control both the talkback and dim functions.
- Two stereo headphone outputs with separate gain
- Dedicated stereo monitor output over TRS.
Workflow-enhancing features
- Direct monitoring with Synergy Core effects, processed in real-time with imperceptible latency.
- Expanded routing capabilities - switch audio sources per channel based on a drop-down menu sequence or make use of a virtual routing matrix.
- Customizable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer, and effects settings.
- Customizable monitoring mixes with adjustable volume, pan, and reverb.
- Easily accessible front-panel talkback with built-in microphone.
- Front panel with independent headphone and monitor volume knobs and buttons for sample rate configuration, and hands-on control of core parameters. Hardware relay-based gain knobs for each preamp, plus mode control (mic/line/Hi-Z) via the bottom display function button.
- Option to work without being connected to a computer (standalone operation).
- Wireless control of software features from a separate computer connected to the same network.
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 x DSP & 1 x 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.
37 Included Synergy Core Effects:
- VMEQ-5 (3-Band Tube Mid-Range EQ )
- VEQ-1A (2-Band Tube EQ)
- VEQ-HLF (Tube 2-Band HPF / LPF)
- Clear Q (Parametric EQ)
- VCA160 (VCA Compressor / Limiter)
- X903 (VCA Compressor / Limiter)
- Stay-Levin (Vari-Mu Tube Compressor)
- FET-A76 (FET Compressor / Limiting Amplifier)
- PowerEX (Expander)
- PowerGate (Noise Gate)
- PowerFFC (Feed-Forward Compressor)
- BA-31 (Germanium Mic Preamp)
- Gyraf Gyratec IX (Dual Tube Mic Preamp with HPF)
- Auraverb (Reverb)
- A-Tuner (Guitar Tuner)
- 11 x Shred Guitar Amps
- 11 x Shred Guitar Cabinets
In-the-box Content
- Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core
- External Power Adapter & Power Cord
- USB cable (Type-A to B male)
- Getting Started Leaflet
*Note: Thunderbolt 3 cable is not included
Weight & Dimensions (Approx)
- 3.0 kg/ 6.61 lbs
- Dimensions (Approx)
Width: 483 mm / 19"
Height: 44 mm / 1.7"
Depth: 220 mm /8.6"
Power Consumption
20 Watts
