Antelope Zen Quadro Synergy Core

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Antelope Zen Quadro Synergy Core

Antelope

Zen Quadro Synergy Core

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 591213
Brand: Antelope
Model: Zen Quadro Synergy Core
Price: $687.50

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The Zen Quadro is a seriously capable interface, particularly if you're into creative sound design or need pristine tracking. The Synergy Core engine is the real draw – it’s powerful and sounds great, making it a perfect fit for producers, composers, and serious home studio owners who want professional-grade processing without the latency.

Product Description

  • Antelope Zen Quadro Synergy Core
  • 14 x 10 dual USB-C audio interface with Synergy Core real-time effects
  • AD/DA conversion: 24 bit / 192 kHz
  • Dynamic range: Up to 130 dB
  • 4 discrete
  • ultra-linear 6-transistor preamps with 75 dB gain
  • Input sensitivity: -128 dBu (A-weighted)
  • Dual USB-C: Supports simultaneous playback and recording with two systems (2 x computer or 1 x computer and 1 x mobile device)
  • Synergy Core real-time FX platform with FPGA and DSP chips (for up to 48 mono effects at once)
  • 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology (AFC) and jitter management
  • DC-coupled analogue inputs and outputs
  • Loopback function
  • 48 V phantom power
  • Bus-powered
  • Supports standalone operation
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 210 x 58 x 136 mm
  • Weight: Approx. 0.9 kg
  • Includes software bundle with 37 Synergy Core real-time effects
  • USB-C cable
  • and USB-C to USB-A adapter
  • *Connections*
  • 2 x mic/line/Hi-Z combo inputs (XLR/jack)
  • 2 x mic/line combo inputs (XLR/jack)
  • 2 x monitor outputs (6.3 mm jack)
  • 2 x line outputs (6.3 mm jack)
  • 2 x stereo headphone outputs (6.3 mm jack)
  • 1 x optical ADAT input with up to 8 channels @ 44.1 / 48 kHz (supports SMUX)
  • 1 x S/PDIF 2-channel input and 1 x S/PDIF 2-channel output (cinch)
PROS
  • • Excellent AD/DA conversion provides transparent, detailed audio reproduction.
  • • Synergy Core effects offer genuinely usable, low-latency processing.
  • • Discrete preamps deliver clean gain with minimal noise and coloration.
  • • Dual USB-C connectivity enables flexible workflow and redundancy.
CONS
  • • Synergy Core processing can still be CPU intensive with complex effect chains.
  • • The compact size means limited physical knob control for effects tweaking.
  • • DC-coupled inputs, while offering flexibility, may require careful gain staging.

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Key Features

Inputs 14
Outputs 10
Max Sample Rate 192 kHz
Bit Depth 24 bit
Preamps 4 discrete, ultra-linear 6-transistor
Weight 0.9 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Synergy Core’s FPGA-based processing offers significantly lower latency than most software plugins, which is a huge benefit for real-time monitoring and performance.
They are designed to be very clean and transparent, but they do offer a subtle warmth and depth – a welcome departure from overly sterile interfaces.
DC coupling allows for a wider dynamic range and more precise control over low-frequency signals, especially beneficial for synthesizers and sub-bass instruments.

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