Antelope Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core

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Antelope Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core

Antelope

Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 543058
Brand: Antelope
Model: Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core
Price: $1,153.90

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The Discrete 4 Pro is a serious contender for project studios and hybrid musicians. Its Synergy Core processing really shines, letting you dial in incredible effects without impacting latency, and those preamps are surprisingly clean and musical. It's a premium-priced unit, but the sonic performance and flexibility justify the investment for those demanding high-quality recording and creative options.

Product Description

  • Antelope Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core
  • Thunderbolt/USB Audio Interface
  • 14x20 Thunderbolt 3 & USB 2.0 audio interface with integrated real-time effects
  • Synergy Core onboard platform with 2x DSP and 1x FPGA chip
  • AD/DA conversion: up to 24Bit / 192kHz
  • Up to 130dB dynamic range
  • 4 Discrete 6-transistor preamps
  • ON: -128dBu (A-weighted)
  • Dynamic range: -122dB (A-weighted)
  • THD: -116dB
  • Max gain: 65dB
  • Phantom power: 48V
  • 37 Analogue modelled SC effects
  • 64Bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology
  • Latency <1ms for real-time monitoring with SC effects
  • Digitally expandable via ADAT (8 channels) and via S/PDIF (2 channels)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 261 x 44 x 208 mm
  • Weight: 1.7 kg
  • Incl. USB A/B cable and power supply unit
  • Note: Thunderbolt cable not included in the scope of delivery

*Connections:*

  • 2 Combo inputs Mic/Line: XLR/jack
  • 2 Combo inputs Mic/Line/Hi-Z: XLR/jack
  • 4 DC-coupled line outputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • 1 Monitor output L/R: 6.3 mm jack
  • 4 Stereo headphone outputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • 1 ADAT I/O (8 channels)
  • 1 S/PDIF I/O (2 channels)
  • 2 Word clock outputs
  • Thunderbolt 3
  • USB 2.0 Type-B
PROS
  • • Exceptional dynamic range (130dB) reveals subtle nuances in recordings.
  • • Synergy Core DSP offers powerful, low-latency real-time effects processing.
  • • Discrete 6-transistor preamps deliver clean, musical gain with character.
  • • Flexible I/O (ADAT, S/PDIF) expands connectivity for larger setups.
CONS
  • • Thunderbolt cable omission feels like a cost-cutting measure for this price point.
  • • USB 2.0 connectivity limits bandwidth and potential performance with complex setups.
  • • Form factor, while compact, might feel cramped for users with lots of cabling.

Product Video

Key Features

Inputs 14
Outputs 20
Max Sample Rate 192kHz
Bit Depth 24Bit
Preamps 4 Discrete 6-transistor
Weight 1.7 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Antelope's Synergy Core uses FPGA for more flexible processing, often offering unique algorithms not found elsewhere, though the UAD ecosystem has a larger library of plugins overall.
For basic recording tasks, it's manageable, but larger projects with many simultaneous tracks and heavy DSP usage will benefit significantly from Thunderbolt's higher bandwidth.
AFC intelligently analyzes and compensates for jitter, resulting in tighter, more coherent recordings, especially when working with multiple devices or external clocks.

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