Antelope Audio has today announced the availability of Zen Q Synergy Core — a compact audio interface that incorporates leading AD/DA chips, discrete ultra-linear mic preamps, and a 64-bit AFC (Acoustically Focused Clocking) system based on Antelope Audio’s acclaimed master clocks, combined with expansive I/O capabilities and a colossal collection of Synergy Core effects.

Signature Antelope Sound

Zen Q Synergy Core has Antelope Audio’s signature sound quality, AD/DA conversion, discrete ultra-linear preamps, and 64-bit AFC clocking. Empowered with the same core technologies driving high-end interfaces like the Orion Studio and the Galaxy 64 Synergy Core, home engineers and artists can raise their productions to a new level without getting up from their desk.

Synergy Core Effects

Zen Q Synergy Core comes complete with 37 bundled analog-modelled effects, and its Synergy Core platform offers immersive control of equalizers, dynamic processors, guitar amps, reverb, and more — with over 50 optional expansions available through Antelope Audio’s software store.

Fast And Efficient Workflow

Users of Zen Q Synergy Core can benefit from a USB-C interface with an optimized audio driver for low-latency playback, streaming, and recording paired with onboard software, allowing for seamless control over essential parameters such as signal routing sub-mixes and monitoring.

Features 

 Conversion And 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. 

• USB-C 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 DC-coupled monitor output over TRS. 

• 2 × Stereo headphone outputs with separate volume control. 

Workflow

• Bus-powered interface - powered by the USB 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. 

• Customisable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer and effects settings. 

• Customisable monitoring mixes with adjustable volume, pan and reverb.

The Antelope Audio Zen Q Synergy Core USB is available now for €692. You can find a dealer here.