Our friends at Antelope Audio have announced new editions to their audio interface line up with the immediate release of the Discreet 8 Pro Synergy Core, and the forthcoming Discreet 4 Pro Synergy Core.

Here’s the details from the official press release…

With updated converters, blazing-fast Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, and a reimagined control capabilities featuring the ultra-powerful virtual patch-bay known from studio staples like Orion Studio and Galaxy 32, the new Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core and Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core give producers, studio owners, bands, and recording engineers the powerful tools they need to create the sound they want.

Uncompromising Sound Quality

The new Discrete Pro interfaces feature the same Discrete ultra-linear mic preamps with 6-transistor circuit topology inspired by classic consoles as their famed predecessors. Added to that are new and improved AD/DA converters, with up to 130dB of dynamic range even in the smaller Discrete 4 Pro, and the same AFC™ clocking technology as Antelope’s industry-standard master clocks. This ensures crystal clear sound during both recording and playback, with unprecedented detail and a more spacious stereo image with clear instrument and vocal separation.  

Total Control For Any Routing Scenario

For the new Discrete Pro series, the control software has been redesigned from the ground up to combine the ease-of-use of the drop-down routing from previous Discrete generations, and the total control of the routing matrix – the virtual patch-bay found in high-end studio interfaces like the Galaxy 32. The new software allows connection between any signal source and any destination for turning any session scenario into reality.

More Effects Processing

The new Discrete Pro interfaces feature updated onboard real-time processing capability, with the onboard FPGA and DSP chips containing the processing power of a complex multi-rack setup – enabling users to load effects on up to 16 channel strips.

Users can start producing with the 37 included effects immediately after activating the device – and there are more than 60 available for additional purchase on the Antelope Audio software store.

You can check out the last update as well as our original review of the Discreet 8 in our article here.

Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core Key Features

• 26 × 32 Total I/O

• 8 Discrete Class-A preamps

• 8 × Analog Inputs

• 8 × Line Outputs

• ADAT I/O, 16 in/16 out ch.

• S/PDIF I/O, 2 in/2 out ch.

• 1 × WC In, 3 × WC Out

• 2 × Headphone outputs

• 2 × Monitor outputs

• 2 × Reamp / Monitor Outs

• Footswitch input

• Talkback mic

• AD/DA conversion with up to 130 dB head room, for recording, mixing and playback at up to 24-bit/192kHz

• Reimagined control panel with full routing functionality

• Real-time Synergy Core processing fornear-zero latency recording and monitoring with effects

• FREE bundle of 37 Synergy Core compressors, EQs, reverb, mic pre and guitar amps – modeled after classic studio gear

• Color display with adaptive source-based metering

Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core is available now from dealers worldwide as well as AntelopeAudio.com priced €1995, with Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core to follow soon.