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The Antelope Zen Quadro Synergy Core is a high-quality audio interface with 4 analogue and 10 digital outputs. Featuring an integrated, digital Synergy Core signal processor for real-time implementation of effects, which effectively renders the processing power of a DAW superfluous, the interface can also be connected to two computers or smartphones to provide a flexible workflow, while the AD/DA conversion boasting a maximum 24bit and 192kHz recording quality makes the Antelope Zen Quadro Synergy Core a suitable jitter-free audio interface for professional productions – from music to podcasts. A major standout feature of the Antelope Zen Quadro Synergy Core, however, is the internal signal processor, which enables seamless live streaming. Packed full of features, there can be no doubt that the powerful Antelope Zen Quadro Synergy Core is the perfect allrounder for a multitude of productions.
The converters in the Antelope Zen Quadro Synergy Core, which are feature in the manufacturer’s Galaxy series, boast a dynamic range of up to 130dB. Clocking is provided courtesy of the proprietary 64-bit AFC technology, which provides an excellent level of detail and an exceptional stereo image in audio playback. Inspired by the British and American consoles of the eighties and nineties, the internal preamps operate on the basis of six discrete transistors, offering excellent noise suppression and precise sound capture. With up to 75dB of gain, even the quietest dynamic and ribbon mics can be used with maximum success. XLR combo jacks are available as analogue input sockets for flexible connectivity. The front of the interface is fitted with special Hi-Z inputs for guitars and basses.
The Antelope Zen Quadro Synergy Core was created for all musicians and streamers who are looking to achieve a seamless signal flow with real-time effects. The dual USB ports allow a computer and smartphone to be connected simultaneously, enabling the free routing of signals and creation of mixes between the two devices. A loopback function is also available for streaming. Two practical headphone outputs located at the front of the device provide the perfect setup for two-person podcast productions. Additional digital signals can be fed in via the S/PDIF connections and the inputs and outputs are DC-coupled to enable control voltage output for hardware control. With linear preamps, integrated real-time effects, and standalone operation, the Antelope Zen Quadro Synergy Core is the gateway to achieving the perfect audio production.
Antelope Audio is a manufacturer of professional audio equipment that was founded by developer Igor Levin, who invented the famous AardSync clock generator with which his then-company Aardvark made waves in the world of audio engineering at the end of the 20th century. In 2005, Igor Levin went – as he himself put it – back to his roots and continued to develop the AardSync concept. The result of this development work was the “Oven Clock”, a word clock generator that is kept at a constant temperature of 64.5 °C to provide increased stability and improve jitter performance. The newly founded Antelope Audio caused a similar splash in 2005 with its OCX Clock Generator. Today, Antelope Audio, which is based in Sofia, Bulgaria, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality audio interfaces and AD/DA converters and includes big names such as Rihanna, Jay-Z, and the Wu-Tang Clan among its users.
The effects incorporated into the Synergy Core DSP can be accessed by connecting the interface to a computer. Synergy Core uses FPGA chips to model analogue hardware, ensuring exceptional productions that are virtually indistinguishable in sound from the legendary devices. A total of 37 effects are available, including compressors, equalisers, modulation effects, and guitar amps and cabs, with even more effects available to purchase via the Antelope Audio Shop. What is more, all effects can also be applied during streaming, not just after recording, with near-zero latency and zero processing strain on the connected computer! Up to 48 mono effect instances can be distributed simultaneously across six tracks, enabling a complex signal chain for demanding productions.