Take pro-grade conversion, clocking, and preamps anywhere you go with the Antelope Zen Go Synergy Core, a desktop 4x8 USB-C audio interface that puts premium sound quality in a convenient bus-powered format that's priced within reach of artists and musicians recording at home, mobile producers, and content creators. In addition to the revealing quality of its hardware, the Zen Go Synergy Core empowers you with 37 analog-modeled real-time effects, which are powered by the onboard DSP and FPGA chips to ensure ultralow latency and no burden on your computer's CPU.
Each of the two Antelope Discrete mic / line / Hi-Z preamps has its own phantom power and up to 65 dB of gain, so the interface is primed and ready for recording all sorts of microphones, instruments, or even line-level signals from outboard gear. Equipped with two independently adjustable headphone outputs and mirrored balanced/unbalanced monitor outs, the Zen Go Synergy Core can act as your home studio's hub for multiple sets of headphones, mixes, and monitor feeds. Its S/PDIF digital I/O ports are perfect for expanding your setup with digital gear such as external converters, and a secondary USB-C is provided, so you can charge your smartphone or tablet.
Rise above the Sound You Know
The Zen Go Synergy Core shrinks the gap in sound quality between artists with access to premium studios and home creators. The pristine sound is due to a combination of professional-grade AD/DA converters and Antelope Discrete ultralinear preamps that share circuits with legendary American and British consoles. The standout sonic quality of the device would not be possible without the main pillar of the Antelope Audio sound—the 64-bit AFC clocking technology from the company's high-end master clocks. It is employed in prestigious studios around the world and has been trusted with the scoring of Hollywood blockbusters.
Full Production Pack, from the Get-Go
Zen Go Synergy Core comes with 37 premium analog-modeled effects that will help you create stunning, sonically rich productions. Aside from the exclusive compressors, EQs, and preamps, the interface comes with 22 guitar amps and cabs, a guitar tuner, and a signature reverb that are all ready to be applied in real time to your tracking and mixing session. The Synergy Core effects processing allows you to stack up your chain with many effects instances while monitoring through the interface without fear of overloading.
At any time, you can expand your effects collection by purchasing more classic go-to units, true rarities never before recreated in digital form, and 3rd party effects like Antares Auto-Tune Synergy.
Create from Anywhere, Anytime
Antelope Audio's first bus-powered interface is optimized for ultralow-latency recording, high-resolution playback, creative beatmaking, and podcasting from virtually anywhere. With just a USB-C cable (included), you can power the Zen Go Synergy Core from your computer and use it to its full potential without having to carry a dedicated power supply with you. The interface can also be powered with any USB-C charger if you are away from your computer and still want to use its core functionalities.
Better Recording and Producing Workflow
Every feature available to you in the interface's control panel has been added to improve the important aspects of your workflow. Since DAW monitoring inevitably adds latency, you can monitor directly through the interface to reduce delay to the absolute minimum. With the routing options, you can easily set up a near-zero latency mix and stack it with your favorite Synergy Core effects without fear of overloading the onboard platform. Dedicated signal metering is available for both input and output levels on the front-panel display and in the software control panel.
Smart Connectivity in a Small Package
The two XLR-1/4" combo input jacks give you the flexibility to choose between Antelope's Discrete mic preamps and line / Hi-Z inputs; they are easily configurable via the control panel. The two 1/4" TRS balanced outputs, mirrored with the stereo RCA output, allow you to send the signal from the professional-grade D/A converter to two separate sound systems. Use one for your main monitors and the other for a DJ mixer or any other sound system with RCA connectivity, whilst preserving sound integrity.
Conversion and Clocking
Analog and Digital Connectivity
Loopback Function for Streaming
Send your monitoring mixes containing any signal source from the interface's inputs and OS/DAW return back into your computer's virtual inputs to easily set up online broadcasting.
Session Recall
For every individual recording scenario, you can save session files and create exact snapshots of your effects chains, so you can load them later without losing your progress.
Workflow-Enhancing Features
37 Real-Time Effects
Collection of 37 Synergy Core effects modeled after classic and rare analog outboard gear, powered by the Synergy Core proprietary onboard platform, which uses DSP and one or more FPGA chips for real-time effects processing with imperceptible latency.
Channels of I/O | Analog: 2 Inputs / 6 Outputs Digital: 2 Inputs / 2 Outputs |
Built-In DSP | Yes |
Maximum Sampling Rate | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
Number of Microphone Inputs | 2 Preamps |
Built-In Microphone | No |
Input Level Adjustment | 1 x Knob |
Expansion Slots | No |
Signal Processing
Pad | No |
Gain/Trim Range | Mic Inputs: 65 dB |
High-Pass Filter | No |
Solo/Mute | No |
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O | 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output (DC-Coupled) 1 x Stereo RCA Coaxial Unbalanced Monitor Output 2 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel) |
Phantom Power | 48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs) |
Digital Audio I/O | 1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input 1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output |
Host Connection | 1 x USB-C (Class-Compliant) |
Host Connection Protocol | USB 2.0 |
USB (Non-Host) | 1 x USB-C (Device Charging) |
Sync I/O | No |
Network I/O | No |
MIDI I/O | No |
Performance
Maximum Input Level | Mic Inputs: +20 dBu |
Maximum Output Level | Monitor Outputs: +20 dBu |
Dynamic Range | Mic Inputs: 121 dB (A-Weighted) A/D Converters: 120 dB D/A Converters: 127 dB (A-Weighted) |
THD | Mic Inputs: -106 dB |
THD+N | A/D Converters: -100 dB D/A Converters: -115 dB |
EIN | Mic Inputs: -128 dBu A-Weighted |
Digital Audio
Sample Rates | 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz |
Sample Rate Conversion | No |
Bit Depths | 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion) 64-Bit (Clocking) |
Sync Sources | Internal, S/PDIF |
Audio Storage & Playback
Memory Card Slot | No |
Compatibility
OS Compatibility | macOS Windows *As of November, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Included Software | No |
Compatible Software (Not Included) | Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software |
Included Plug-Ins | Preamp & Channel Strip: BA-31 Gyraf Gyratec IX Equalization: Clear Q VEQ-1A VEQ-HLF VMEQ-5 Dynamics: FET-A76 PowerFFC Power EX Power Gate Stay-Levin VCA160 X903 Reverb & Room: Auraverb Tuning: A-Tuner Guitar & Bass: Bass SuperTube VR Bass Tube 1x15 Bluelux 1x12 BurnSphere (DE) Lead Clst 1x12 Caliper 50 1x10 Darkface 65 2x12 Darkface 65 (US) England 4x12 Green 2x12 Green 4x12 Marcus II (US) Lead Modern 4x12 Modern (US) CH3 Overange 120 (UK) Plexi 59 (UK) Rock 22.10 (UK) Rock 75 (UK) Top30 2x12 Top30 (UK) Bright Tweed Deluxe (US) Vintage 4x12 |
Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins | Proprietary |
Mobile App Compatible | No *As of April, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Mobile Device Compatibility | No |
Required Hardware | Available USB-C Port USB Cable (Included) |
Internet Connection | Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download, Plug-In Authorization |
Power
Power Requirements | USB Bus Power |
Physical
Anti-Theft Features | Kensington Security Slot |
Dimensions | 7.8 x 4.6 x 2.26" / 19.8 x 11.7 x 5.75 cm |
Weight | 1.5 lb / 0.7 kg |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 2.325 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.9 x 7.1 x 3.7" |