Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Audio Interface
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With Thunderbolt 3 and USB connectivity, 12 of Antelope's Discrete microphone preamps,
extensive analog and digital I/O, upgraded digital-to-analog converters with dynamic range up to 130 dB, and unprecedented FX processing power on board, the Orion Studio Synergy Core is a well-oiled machine - up for any recording or mixing project your studio throws its way.
Synergy Core: FPGA + DSP = Future-Proof Effects Processing
With 6 DSP + 2 FPGA chips under the hood running a massive effects library by Antelope Audio and platform partners, the Orion Studio Synergy Core frees up your host Mac or PC to record and play back more tracks strapped with CPU-hungry virtual instruments and effects. Take on big projects, build intricate mixes, reduce latency, shorten buffer size, and keep your system stable - all thanks to Antelope's state-of-the-art Synergy Core dedicated FX processors. With massive processing potential on board, this Orion can grow with your studio.
50 Antelope FX Included
The Orion Studio Synergy Core unlocks 50 of Antelope's top real-time effects plug-ins. Right out of the box you get mic preamp emulations, compressors, EQs, reverb, and guitar amp and cabinet models to bring your tracks to life. And thanks to Synergy Core architecture, you've got the processing muscle to run all the simultaneous FX your sessions need.
Thunderbolt 3 + USB Connectivity
A cross-platform audio interface for Windows or Mac, Orion Studio Synergy Core offers both USB and Thunderbolt 3 connection to your DAW host computer. You can even power/charge your MacBook from the Orion Studio Synergy Core.
130 dB Dynamic Range D/A for Critical Listening
Why trust your projects to anything less than the best D/A converters? The Antelope Orion Studio Synergy Core delivers 130 dB dynamic range on both pairs of monitor outs - which can run simultaneously, or in A/B mode.
12 Discrete Microphone Preamps + Direct Inputs
The Orion Studio Synergy Core gives you 12 mic preamps based on Antelope's ultra-linear Discrete MP standalone preamplifier, with 75 dB of pristine gain. Recording line-level signals? The Orion Studio Synergy Core's Direct In hard-bypasses the mic pres, directly sailing into the A/D converters with 124 dB dynamic range. Get ready to hear the truth.
Digital Patch Bay for Pro Studios
Send audio anywhere you need it with the digital patch bay and latency-free mixer in your Orion Studio Synergy Core's software control panel. As the "brain" of your pro studio, this interface gives you robust, flexible tools for routing and monitoring.
Antelope's 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking
Antelope Audio is renowned for building rock-solid digital audio clocks found in top recording studios and broadcast facilities around the globe. The Orion Studio Synergy Core wouldn't be an Antelope interface if it didn't deliver world-class clocking. With Word Clock I/O, the Orion Studio Synergy Core syncs up your studio with Antelope's 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking, employing 64-bit DDS to keep your audio in lockstep at up to 192 kHz.
Features
• Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 & USB audio interface with 12 Discrete mic preamps
• Synergy Core processing platform with 2 FPGA + 6 DSP chips
• 2 pairs of monitor outputs run concurrently or in A/B mode with 130 dB dynamic range
• 30 simultaneous inputs x 22 simultaneous outputs
• DC-coupled I/O for CV control of analog modular synths
• Hand-built in Europe to be your pro studio's centerpiece for years to come
50 real-time effects included:
1. Gyraf Gyratec IX (Tube Mic Preamp)
2. VCA160 (Compressor / Limiter)
3. Stay-Levin (Tube Compression Amplifier)
4. FET-A76 (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)
Specifications
ANALOG
Analog Inputs
• 8 x Mic / Line Inputs / Direct In
• 4 x Mic / Line / Hi-Z Inputs / Direct In
• 2 x Analog Inserts on TRS 1/4 Jacks
Analog Outputs
• 2 x Monitor Out (Pair) on TRS 1/4 Jacks: Can work both in parallel or in A/B mode
• 2 x ReAmp Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks
• 2 x Line Out (16 channels) on DB25, +20 dBu max, impedance balanced
• 2 x Stereo Headphone Outputs
Mic Preamp
• EIN: -128 dBu
• Dynamic Range: -121 dB
• THD: -106 dB
• Max input: +20 dBu
• Max Gain: 75 dB
D/A Monitor Converter
• Dynamic Range: 130 dB
• THD + N: -115 dB
A/D Converter
• Dynamic Range: 124 dB
• THD + N: -112 dB
D/A Converter
• Dynamic Range: 128dB
• TTHD + N: -115dB
DIGITAL
Digital Inputs
• 2 x ADAT (up to 16 channels)
• 1 x S/PDIF (up to 2 channels)
Digital Outputs
• 2 x ADAT (up to 16 channels)
• 1 x S/PDIF (up to 2 channels)
USB 2.0 I/O
• USB 2.0 Type B connector (up to 24 channels)
Thunderbolt™
• Thunderbolt™ 3 connector (up to 32 channels)
CLOCKING
• Word Clock Input
• 1 Input @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp
on BNC 32 192kHz
Word Clock Outputs
• 1 Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp
on BNC 32 192kHz
Clocking System
• 4th Generation Acoustically
Focused Clocking
• 64-bit DDS
Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
OTHER
Operating Temperature: 0-50C, 32-122F
Weight (Approx): 3.1 kg/ 6.83 lbs
Dimensions (Approx) W x H x D: 483 x 44 x 220 mm / 19" x 1.7" x 8.6"
Power Consumption: 25 Watts
In the box
- Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB AD/DA Interface with 12 Discrete Mic Pres
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
- 1 In-Line DC Power supply
- 1 USB cable
System Requirements
WINDOWS
PC: Computer with Thunderbolt™ 3 and/or USB ports
OS: Windows 10 x64 with the latest updates
RAM: 4GB minimum (8GB or more recommended)
CPU: Intel Core i3™ or AMD FX and higher
MAC
Model: Apple Mac 2012 or newer Thunderbolt™ 3 and/or USB ports
OS X: macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and higher - Recommended macOS 10.14 (Mojave)
Memory: (RAM)4GB minimum (8GB or more recommended)
Additional Info: Internet connection required for product activation.
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