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Antelope Audio Zen Q Synergy Core - Desktop Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

Antelope Audio Zen Q Synergy Core - Desktop Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

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*Please note -- this item is pre-owned and may show signs of use. Includes a six-month Alto Music warranty.

The Zen Go Synergy Core is a portable desktop interface that allows self-recording artists to record from virtually anywhere. This device incorporates the same Antelope Audio technology employed by award-winning producers, from our renowned 64-bit AFC clocking technology to the powerful, effects-packed Synergy Core onboard platform. Simply put, the resulting sound quality and processing capabilities are in a class of their own, making it ideal for any home studio.

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Product Name Antelope Audio Zen Q Synergy Core - Desktop Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface
Brand Antelope Audio
Condition Pre-Owned
MPN ZENqSYNCORE
UPC 853744004885

What's in the Box?

  • Antelope Audio Zen Q Synergy Core - Desktop Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

Conversion & 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.
  • Thunderbolt™ 3 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 monitor output over TRS.
  • 2 × Stereo headphone outputs with separate volume control.

Workflow-enhancing features

  • Bus-powered interface - powered by the Thunderbolt™ 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.
  • Customizable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer and effects settings.
  • Customizable monitoring mixes with adjustable volume, pan and reverb.

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 × DSP & 1 × 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

Antelope Audio Zen Q Synergy Core - Desktop Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

Details

*Please note -- this item is pre-owned and may show signs of use. Includes a six-month Alto Music warranty.

The Zen Go Synergy Core is a portable desktop interface that allows self-recording artists to record from virtually anywhere. This device incorporates the same Antelope Audio technology employed by award-winning producers, from our renowned 64-bit AFC clocking technology to the powerful, effects-packed Synergy Core onboard platform. Simply put, the resulting sound quality and processing capabilities are in a class of their own, making it ideal for any home studio.

More Information
Product Name Antelope Audio Zen Q Synergy Core - Desktop Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface
Brand Antelope Audio
Condition Pre-Owned
MPN ZENqSYNCORE
UPC 853744004885

What's in the Box?

  • Antelope Audio Zen Q Synergy Core - Desktop Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

Features

Conversion & 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.
  • Thunderbolt™ 3 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 monitor output over TRS.
  • 2 × Stereo headphone outputs with separate volume control.

Workflow-enhancing features

  • Bus-powered interface - powered by the Thunderbolt™ 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.
  • Customizable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer and effects settings.
  • Customizable monitoring mixes with adjustable volume, pan and reverb.

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 × DSP & 1 × 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
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