The Antelope Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core introduces new Antelope Audio software features and allows studio owners, musician groups and sound engineers to record with legendary sound quality. With ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 and universal USB 2.0, ultra-low latency, and even better built-in effects processing capabilities, the audio interface well deserves to carry the name of the model that launched Synergy Core technology.
Its strong points:
- High-fidelity conversion for detailed sound in recording and playback based on 64-bit AFC clock technology provides a spacious stereo image with extreme separation of each instrument.
- 8 console-quality mic preamps equipped with six transistors on combo XLR jacks for professional recordings. The inputs are mic and line compatible and two of them accept high-impedance instruments.
- 8 DC-coupled analog outputs on 25-pin D-Sub connector, two reamping outputs (TRS), ADAT & S/PDIF I/O. All inputs/outputs can be used simultaneously in real time.
- 37 analog-modeled Synergy Core effects included and over 60 others available as options. Real-time processing with imperceptible latency.
- Two possible routing options. Standard routing that lets you choose the audio source for each channel via dropdown menu and virtual patch that allows sophisticated input/output configurations via drag and drop.
A-D/D-A converters and clock signal are at the heart of every studio. The Discrete 8 Pro has been updated with the latest generation of converters (up to 130dB dynamic range) and Antelope Audio's proprietary 64-bit AFC™ clocking technique. With this interface in your rack, you can discover new details in your recordings and appreciate a wider soundstage for exceptional stereo imaging.
The key to transparent recordingsThe design of Antelope Audio's discrete component preamps is inspired by the best console preamps. Based on a combination of transistors, the Discrete preamps have maximum noise reduction and allow precise sound capture for the most transparent recordings possible.
Extended connectivity for the entire studioThe Discrete 8 Pro SC offers an impressive number of analog and digital inputs/outputs in a single rack unit. Eight mic/line inputs, two instrument inputs, eight DC-coupled line outputs on 25-pin D-Sub connector, two reamping outputs, one stereo monitor output, two headphone outputs, ADAT and S/PDIF I/O are at your disposal. For connection to your computer, you have the choice between USB 2.0 & Thunderbolt 3. All I/Os are permanently available and can be used simultaneously allowing easy work on multiple sessions.
Expanding built-in effects processingThe 37 effects delivered with the Discrete 8 Pro are modeled after legendary studio equipment and can be applied in real time for monitoring, post-production and live recording. Analog-modeled compressors, equalizers and preamps are handled by the interface with near-zero latency, without taxing your computer's CPU at all. The Synergy Core processor has sufficient computing power to create a 16-channel effects rack configuration - double the number available on the original Discrete 8 SC.
>Complete flexibilityThe Discrete 8 Pro's virtual routing patch optimizes the routing process and adds new creative possibilities. In addition to intuitive drag-and-drop routing, the software control panel allows you to create presets, quickly configure mixes, and more. Now you can assign effects to any source.
37 effects included with the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core- 2 Preamps (Gyraf Gyratec IX, BA-31)
- 4 Equalizers (incl. VEQ-1A, VMEQ-5)
- 5 Compressors & Limiters (incl. Stay-Levin, FET-A76, VCA160)
- 22 Guitar amps & cabinets (incl. Bluelux 1x12, Tube Guitar Amp)
- 2 Special processing effects (Expander, Noise Gate)
- 1 Reverb (Auraverb)
- 1 Guitar tuner (A-Tuner)
Complete effects list- Gyraf Gyratec IX - Tube mic preamp with high-pass filter
- VCA160 - VCA Compressor / Limiter
- Stay-Levin - Vari-Mu tube compressor
- FET-A76 - FET Compressor / Limiter
- VEQ-1A - 2-band bass treble tube equalizer
- VMEQ-5 - 3-band midrange tube equalizer
- X903 - VCA Compressor / Limiter
- PowerFFC - Feed-Forward Compressor
- Clear Q - Parametric equalizer
- Power EX - Expander
- VEQ-HLF - 2-band tube high-pass / low-pass filter
- Auraverb - Reverb
- BA-31 - Germanium mic preamp
- Power Gate - Noise Gate
- A-Tuner - Guitar tuner
- Plexi 59 (UK) - Tube guitar amp
- Bass SuperTube VR - Tube bass amp
- Darkface 65 (US) - Tube guitar amp
- Top30 (UK) Bright - Tube guitar amp
- Tweed Deluxe (US) - Tube guitar amp
- Overange 120 (UK) - Tube guitar amp
- BurnSphere (DE) Lead - Tube guitar amp
- Marcus II (US) Lead - Tube guitar amp
- Modern (US) CH3 - Tube guitar amp
- Rock 75 (UK) - Tube guitar amp
- Rock 22.10 (UK) - Tube guitar amp
- Darkface 65 2x12 - 2x12 guitar cabinet
- Top30 2x12 - 2x12 guitar cabinet
- Modern 4x12 - 4x12 guitar cabinet
- Green 2x12 - 2x12 guitar cabinet
- Vintage 4x12 - 4x12 guitar cabinet
- Green 4x12 - 4x12 guitar cabinet
- Caliper 50 1x10 - 1x10 guitar cabinet
- Bluelux 1x12 - 1x12 guitar cabinet
- Clst 1x12 - 1x12 guitar cabinet
- England 4x12 - 4x12 guitar cabinet
- Bass Tube 1x15 - 1x15 bass cabinet
Specifications:- Thunderbolt/USB audio interface
- 26x32 Thunderbolt 3 & USB 2.0 audio interface with integrated real-time effects
- Synergy Core embedded platform with 2x DSP and 1x FPGA chip
- AD/DA conversion: up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
- Up to 130 dB dynamic range
- 8 discrete 6-transistor preamps
- EIN: -128 dBu (A-weighted)
- Dynamic range: -122 dB (A-weighted)
- THD: -116 dB
- Max gain: 65 dB
- 48V phantom power
- 37 analog modeling SC effects
- 6 Mic/Line combo inputs: XLR/jack
- 2 Mic/Line/Hi-Z combo inputs: XLR/jack
- 1 DC-coupled line output (8 channels) via 25-pin D-Sub
- 1 L/R monitor output: 6.3mm jack
- 2 Reamp outputs: 6.3mm jack
- 2 stereo headphone outputs: 6.3mm jack with separate level control
- 2 ADAT inputs / outputs (up to 16 channels)
- 1 S/PDIF input / output
- 1 Wordclock input
- 3 Wordclock outputs
- 1 Footswitch input
- Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0 type B connection
- 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology
- Latency time <1 ms for real-time monitoring with SC effects
- Digitally expandable via ADAT (16 channels) and via S/PDIF (2 channels each)
- Included: USB 2.0 type B cable and power adapter
- Dimensions (L x H x D): 483 x 44 x 220mm
- Weight: 3.1 kg
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Note: Thunderbolt cable not included
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