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Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C audio interface
Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.
Product no: 9000-0055-1873 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
With the Orion Studio Synergy Core, Antelope Audio take yet another staggering leap into the future of high-end recording. This Thunderbolt 3/USB audio interface features two FPGA chips as well as six DSP chips to process internal effects, enabling the completion of full mixes without draining your computer's processing power. Antelope Audio have been known for their superior clocking and conversion since day one, and the conversion capabilities loaded into the Orion Studio Synergy Core have even managed to improve on perfection when compared to previous models, resulting in a jaw-dropping dynamic range of 130dB. This Thunderbolt/USB interface comes with a newly designed preamp section that delivers 75dBs of clean gain, alongside a stack of 50 AFX such as vintage edition compressors, EQs, reverbs, amps, speakers, microphone preamp emulations, and plenty more.
Specifications
Product features
| 19 inches | yes |
|---|---|
| Number of analogue Inputs | 12 |
| Number of analogue outputs | 24 |
| Number of headphone outputs | 2 |
| Computer ports | USB, Thunderbolt 3 (USB C) |
| Digital audio inputs | 1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT |
| Digital audio outputs | 1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT |
| Sustainable product | not specified |
| Phantom power | yes |
| Suitable for operating system | Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows |
| Interface for | drummers, bands & producers |
| Total guitar/bass inputs | 4 |
| Total microphone inputs | 12 |
| Low latency monitoring | yes, DSP mixer |
| Maximum sample rate | 192 kHz |
| Included data cable | USB cable |
| Included software | none |
| MIDI & other | none |
| Network connections | none |
| Software included | no |
| Analogue audio input type | balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack) |
| Analogue audio output type | balanced line out (TRS jack), balanced line out (DB25), headphone output (jack or mini-jack), Hi-Z instrument output (TS jack) |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) | 5,3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) | 64,0 x 34,0 x 11,0 cm |
Product specifications
- Thunderbolt 3/USB Audio Interface
- 6x DSP + 2x FPGA Synergy Core FX processing
- 12 discrete microphone preamps with mic/line/instrument/direct recording
- state-of-the-art AD/DA conversion
- 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking
- 2 mastering grade stereo monitor outputs
- 2x stereo headphone outputs
- 2x insert inputs and 2x ReAmp outputs
- 2x ADAT, S/PDIF, Word Clock digital I/O
- 16x line outputs via DB25 connectors
- integrated Talkback microphone
- intuitive software control panel with flexible routing
- included effects and modelling:
- 1. Gyraf Gyratec IX (Tube Mic Preamp)
- 2. VCA160 (Compressor / Limiter)
- 3. Stay-Levin (Tube Compression Amplifier)
- FET-A4 FET Compressor)
- 5. X903 (Compressor / Limiter)
- 6. PowerFFC (Compressor)
- 7. VEQ-HLF (Passive High/Low Filter)
- 8. BA-31 (Vintage Mic Preamp)
- 9. ALT-436C (Tube Compressor Amplifier)
- 10. FET-A78 (FET Compressor Limiter)
- 11. SMT-100A (Tube Leveling Amplifier)
- 12. VEQ-1A (Tube Equalizer)
- 13. VMEQ-5 (Tube Mid-Range Equalizer)
- 14. BAE-1023 (3-band Vintage EQ)
- 15. NEU-PEV (Passive Vintage EQ)
- 16. NEU-W492 (5-band Vintage EQ)
- 17. NEU-W495 (3-band Vintage Mastering EQ)
- 18. VEQ-4K BROWN (Legendary Vintage EQ)
- 19. VEQ-4K ORANGE (Legendary Vintage EQ)
- 20. VEQ-4K PINK (Legendary Vintage EQ)
- 21. VEQ-STU 089 (Vintage EQ)
- 22. VEQ-STU 169 (Vintage EQ)
- 23. VEQ-STU 900 (Vintage EQ)
- 24. Clear Q (Parametric EQ)
- 25. Auraverb (Reverb)
- 26. Power EX (Expander)
- 27. Power Gate (Gate)
- 28. Master De-Esser (De-Esser)
- 29. Plexi 59 (UK) (Tube Guitar Amp)
- 30. Bass SuperTube VR (Tube Guitar Amp)
- 31. Darkface 65 (US) (Tube Guitar Amp)
- 32. Top30 (UK) Bright (Tube Guitar Amp)
- 33. Tweed Deluxe (US) (Tube Guitar Amp)
- 34. Overange 120 (UK) (Tube Guitar Amp)
- 35. BurnSphere (DE) Lead (Tube Guitar Amp)
- 36. Marcus II (US) Lead (Tube Guitar Amp)
- 37. Modern (US) CH3 (Tube Guitar Amp)
- 38. Rock 75 (UK) (Tube Guitar Amp)
- 39. Rock 22.10 (UK) (Tube Guitar Amp)
- 40. Darkface 65 2x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
- 41. Top30 2x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
- 42. Modern 4x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
- 43. Green 2x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
- 44. Vintage 4x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
- 45. Green 4x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
- 46. Caliper 50 1x10 (Guitar Cabinet)
- 47. Bluelux 1x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
- 48. Clst 1x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
- 49. England 4x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
- 50. Bass Tube 1x15 (Guitar Cabinet)
- dimensions: 483 x 226 x 44mm
- weight: 3kg
- included:
- power adapter
- USB cable
- warranty
- quick-start guide
Wrote the following about Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C audio interface
Wrote the following about Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C audio interface
Wrote the following about Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C audio interface
Since I took receipt of the unit, it does not disappoint, and the integration into my workflow has been very positive. With the mic modelling technology, the units onboard processing, the plug-in emulations, and the clarity of the mic-pre’s make this unit a serious bit of kit which can easily work in a pro environment to home recording spaces.
Awesome
Wrote the following about Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C audio interface
Wrote the following about Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C audio interface
This company produces pristine hardware and software, but be aware that they drop the driver update process of old hardware quite quickly, and that third-party plugins like Autotune are excluded from promotions.
The support is very responsive to queries, and they remotely fix issues
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Wrote the following about Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C audio interface
Wrote the following about Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C audio interface
Wrote the following about Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C audio interface
The converters are sublime, I hear so much more detail in recordings. Extensively configurable routing options via the software interface and enough inputs and outputs. Furthermore, a large number of useful effects are included as standard. Just activate the Orion Studio Synergy Core and download the latest drivers via the Antelope website. Effects run independently on the unit and require no computing power from your computer Perfect!!
Wrote the following about Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C audio interface
It has all the ins and outs I need with plenty of extra connectivity. Preamps and converters are magnificent. Connections and knobs are sturdy and professional quality. Effects are top notch and plenty with no latency monitoring and relief of cpu usage during mixing/mastering. Routing is comprehensive and full of handy, smart options.
Last but not least: great customer support!
I highly recommend this gear! I love it and will never regret the money I spent on it. Not cheap maybe, but well worth every penny.
Wrote the following about Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C audio interface
Le son, le meilleur de cette gamme de prix. Mes mixages sonnent vreiment clair et spacieux par rapport à mon ancienne carte son.
Excellents convertisseurs A / N - N / A.
Construction solide. Ce n'est pas chinoise comme la Universal Audio Apollo. ;)
Très bon routing, vous pouvez faire ce que vous voulez.
Les plugins sont excellents, un son analogique incroyable.
C'est une carte son haute gamme.
Le SAV ça marche bien.
Les inconvénients:
Le logiciel a besoin d'être amélioré, en particulier les "Save and Load".
Le plugin Vca 160 est très bon, mais les paramètres sont perdus lors de l'ouverture d'une session enregistrée.
Parfois, le plugin opto 2A (teletronix) arrête de fonctionner sans explication.
Afx2daw ne fonctionne pas à 96 kHz dans Pro Tools. Mais a 48 khz ça marche bien.
Si Antelope est capable d'améliorer le logiciel et de rendre le système plus stable, je pense que ce serait la meilleure interface dispo dans ce prix.
Merci.
| Description | Type | Language | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core handleiding | Manual | Dutch |
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