Antelope Axino Synergy Core
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Antelope
Axino Synergy Core
Product Info
Article Number:
516975
Brand:
Antelope
Model:
Axino Synergy Core
Category:
Large Diaphragm Microphones
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Axino is a really clever piece of kit. It’s perfect for singer-songwriters, podcasters, or home recordists who want a quality mic and some built-in effects without needing a full audio interface. The modelling is surprisingly convincing, and the latency-free monitoring is a game-changer.
Product Description
- Antelope Axino Synergy Core
- USB Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone With Modelling Technology And Effects
- Including 18 microphone emulations and 10 Synergy Core analogue-modelled effects
- Powered by a built-in DSP and FPGA chips
- Capsule with a gold-coated 34 mm diaphragm
- Polar pattern: cardioid
- Power requirement: 5V / 500 mA
- Bus-powered via USB type-B
- Requires no microphone preamplifier or audio interface
- Latency-free monitoring (< 1ms)
- A/D conversion: 24 bit / 192 kHz
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Inherent noise: 17 dBA
- Max. sound pressure level: 140 dB (< 1% THD @ 1 kHz)
- 64 bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology (AFC)
- Microphone gain and headphone volume controls
- Switch for -10 dB attenuation and high-pass filter
- 1 x Stereo headphone output (3.5mm jack)
- Compatible with popular DAWs
- Suitable for PC and Mac
- Dimensions (L x D): 188 x 56 mm
- Weight: 435 g
- Incl. table stand
- shockmount and USB cable
*Included Microphone Emulations:*
- Berlin 47 FT
- Berlin 47 TU
- Berlin 49T
- Berlin 57
- Berlin 67
- Berlin 87
- Berlin K86
- Berlin M103
- Berlin M251
- Berlin V563
- Hamburg 441
- Illinois 7B
- Illinois 57
- Minnesota 20
- Tokyo 800T
- Vienna 12
- Vienna 112
- Vienna 414
*Included Synergy Core Effects:*
- VEQ-55A
- BAE-1073
- BAE-1073MP
- FET-A76
- OPTO 2A
- GYRAF GYRATEC IX
- MASTER DE-ESSER
- POWERGATE
- POWEREX
- AURAVERB
PROS
- • Gold-coated 34mm diaphragm delivers a surprisingly detailed and balanced sound
- • Synergy Core effects offer genuine creative flexibility, bypassing interface limitations
- • AFC clocking minimizes jitter for cleaner recordings, especially in complex setups
- • Integrated headphone output allows for zero-latency monitoring, a real workflow booster
CONS
- • The USB-only connectivity restricts use cases; no XLR output for traditional setups
- • While versatile, the effects processing adds complexity for beginners; learning curve exists
- • Build quality, while decent, feels slightly plasticky compared to higher-end microphones
Product Video
Key Features
Mic Type
Large Diaphragm Condenser
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Frequency Range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Max SPL
140 dB
Sensitivity
Approximately -17 dBV/Pa (estimated)
Connector
USB Type-B
Weight
Approximately 750g (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're convincingly close, capturing the general character but lack the subtle nuances and 'magic' of the original hardware – a good starting point though.
Absolutely, that's its main selling point. The built-in DSP and effects mean you don’t need a separate interface or preamp.
It's a respectable number, but you'll still need to maintain a good recording environment; it's less forgiving than some premium mics in very quiet spaces.
