In a League of its Own - The Antelope Audio Zen Tour Synergy Core Audio Interface

The Antelope Audio Zen Tour Synergy Core packs Antelope’s cutting-edge Synergy Core FX processing platform into the compact, road-ready form factor of the Zen Tour. Small yet mighty, the Zen Tour Synergy Core offers comprehensive analog and digital I/O, with both USB and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. A major step up from the hit original Zen Tour interface, the Synergy Core adds upgraded pro-class A/D and D/A conversion, Antelope's signature Acoustically Focused Clocking technology, and the easy-to-use touchscreen control from Antelope’s flagship Goliath interfaces. Simply put, the Zen Tour Synergy Core outperforms any competing product with its unbeatable value and vast studio potential -- a complete all-around solution for artists and producers, both on your desktop and on the go.

• Synergy Core FX processing: 4x ARM DSP + 2x FPGA handling up to 256 effects instances per session
• 37 Synergy Core FX plug-ins included
• Compatible with the Antelope Audio AFX2DAW bridge plug-in
• USB (Type-B) & Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) computer connectivity
• Up to 130 dB dynamic range AD/DA conversion at up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution
• Proprietary 4th-generation Acoustically Focused Clocking & Jitter Management clocking technology with 64-bit DDS
• 4 Discrete transistor mic preamps with mic modeling support (for Antelope Audio Edge and Verge modeling microphones)
• Dedicated mastering monitor out DAC for critical listening
• Two pairs of headphone outputs
• Two pairs of re-amp outputs
• 8 DC-coupled line outs on DB25 for sending CV/Gate to your analog synthesizers
• ADAT and S/PDIF digital connectivity. External converters can be clocked via ADAT
• Multifunctional touchscreen display for monitoring and operation
• Hand-assembled in Europe
• Free technical support is available 20 hours/business day over phone, chat, and ticketing system

SPECIFICATIONS

Analog

• Analog Inputs
• 4 x Hi-Z / Line Inputs
• 4 x Mic / Line Inputs on Combo XLR jacks
• Analog Outputs
• 1 x Stereo Monitor Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks (Pair), +20 dBu max
• 8 x Line Outs on TRS, +20 dBu max (DC-Coupled)
• 2 x Stereo Headphone Outputs
• 2 x Re-amp Outputs
• Mic Preamp
• EIN: -128 dBu (A-weighted)
• Dynamic Range: -121 dB (A-weighted)
• THD: -106 dB
• Max input: +20 dBu
• Max Gain: 65 dB
• D/A Monitor Converter
• Dynamic Range: 130 dB
• THD + N: -115 dB
• D/A Converter (Line Out)
• Dynamic Range: 127 dB
• THD + N: - 106 dB
• A/D Converter
• Dynamic Range: 124 dB
• THD + N: -110 dB

Digital

• Digital Inputs
• 1 x ADAT (up to 8 CH)
• 1 x S/PDIF (up to 2 CH)
• Digital Outputs
• 1 x ADAT (up to 8CH) also transmitting word clock
• 1 x S/PDIF (up to 2CH) also transmitting word clock

Clocking

• Clocking System: 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking, 64-bit DDS
• Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz

Other

• Operating Temperature: 0-50°C, 32-122°F
• Weight (Approx): 1.6 kg/ 3.5 lbs
• Width: 255 mm / 10.0 inches
• Height: 62 mm / 2.4 inches
• Depth: 168 mm /6.6 inches
• Power Consumption: 25 Watts

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