Antelope Audio Zen Tour Synergy Core 8x14 Desktop Thunderbolt 3 & USB 2 Audio Interface

Pushing the envelope of the original classic, the Zen Tour Synergy Core brings Antelope's cutting edge Synergy Core FX processing platform into the compact, road-ready form factor of the Zen Tour.

8 inputs and 14 outputs easily interface with any computer via USB or Thunderbolt 3 making the portable Zen Tour Synergy Core the perfect traveling companion no matter the application. Plus, connections can be switched on the fly!

Four discrete preamps with 65dB of gain capture every nuance of the input delivering detailed studio-quality tracks. There are also four Hi-Z instrument inputs on TRS ¼" jacks for direct recording of guitar, bass, or other hi impedance sources.

Then the signal hits Antelope's upgraded converters designed with a best-in-class dynamic range of 124 dB at input and 127 dB on the line out. Equipped with rock-solid Acoustically Focused Clocking technology, the conversion accurately captures the analog input, no smearing or artifacts, in or out.

The real beauty of Synergy Core is the ability to run plugins on it's dedicated processing engine, taking the load off your computer and avoiding the annoying latency we've become accustomed to with native plugins. With 4 ARM DSP cores and 2 FPGA processors, the Zen Tour Synergy Core can process up to 256 FX instances over 32 audio channels with ultra-low latency and zero CPU drain.

To jumpstart your creativity, Antelope has included 36 Core FX at no cost.

You'll be up and running out of the box with 2 preamp models, 4 equalizers, 5 compressors, 22 guitar amps & cabs, 2 special processing FX, and AuraVerb reverb.

Achieve studio-quality results anywhere with the Zen Tour Synergy Core.

Antelope Audio ZEN-TOUR-SYN-CORE Includes:

• Zen Tour Synergy Core Interface
• Quick Start Guide
• Inline External Power Supply Unit
• USB Cable
• Warranty Card

Antelope Audio ZEN-TOUR-SYN-CORE Features:

• 8 x 14 Desktop audio interface with Thunderbolt & USB connection for Mac/Windows
• Four Discrete ultra-linear mic/line preamps on combo jacks with 65dB of gain for studio-quality recordings.
• Four Hi-Z/line instrument inputs on TRS ¼ jacks
• Eight DC-coupled analog output channels over a D-Sub 25 connector allowing control of modular synthesizers
• Thunderbolt 3 (up to 32 channels) and USB 2.0 (up to 24 channels) ports for native DAW application with custom macOS & Windows drivers;
• Two stereo headphone outputs
• Two monitor outputs
• Collection of 36 analog-modeled effects featuring classic as well as rarely emulated compressors, EQs, mic preamps, and guitar amps and cabs
• 4×DSP, 2×FPGA Synergy Core proprietary onboard real-time platform for effects processing with imperceptible latency
• Up to 256 effects instances per session can be loaded on 32 individual virtual racks
• Advanced digital Routing Matrix with a simple drag and drop functionality
• 4 mixers with 32 channels for creating individual cue mixes and sub-mixes
• Multifunctional touchscreen display for monitoring, operation and recall of hardware-based presets;
• Front panel with volume knobs with selectable sources
• Easily accessible talkback with built-in microphone

Antelope Audio ZEN-TOUR-SYN-CORE Specifications:

• FX PROCESSING
  • 4x DSP + 2x FPGA Synergy Core Architecture
  • 36 FX included, expansions available online
  • ANALOG I/O
  • 4x Instrument/Line inputs on TRS Jacks
  • 4x Mic/Line inputs on TRS/XLR Combo Jacks
  • 8x Line Outputs * on DB25 (TASCAM Standard 25-pin Layout)
  • 2x Monitor Outputs on TRS Jacks
  • 2x Headphone Outputs on TRS Jacks
  • 2x Transformer-based Reamp Outputs on TRS Jacks
  • * All line outputs are DC-Coupled and support CV applications such as controlling modular synthesizers.
• DIGITAL I/O
  • ADAT
    • 44.1/48 kHz – 8 inputs / 8 outputs
    • 88.2/96 kHz – 4 inputs / 4 outputs
    • 176.4/192 kHz – 2 inputs / 2 outputs
  • SPDIF
    • 44.1 to 192 kHz – 2 inputs / 2 outputs
  • USB
    • USB 2.0 - Type B Connector: (Up to 24 audio channels)
  • THUNDERBOLT™
  • Thunderbolt™ 3 - Type C Connector: (Up to 32 audio channels)
• MIC PREAMPS
  • EIN: -128 dBu
  • Dynamic Range: 121 dB
  • THD: -106 dB
  • Max input: +20 dBu
  • Max Gain: 65 dB
• CONVERSION
  • A/D Converter:
    • 124dB DNR
    • -110 THD+N
  • D/A Converter:
    • 127dB DNR
    • -106 THD+N
  • D/A Monitor Converter:
    • 130dB DNR
    • -115 THD+N
  • Sample Rates (kHz):
  • 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
• CLOCKING SYSTEM
  • 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking & Jitter Management
  • 64-bit DDS
• OTHER
  • Operating Temperature : 0-50°C, 32-122°F
  • Weight (Approx.) : 1.6 kg/ 3.5 lbs
• Dimensions (Approx.)
  • Width: 255 mm / 10.0”
  • Height: 62 mm / 2.4”
  • Depth: 168 mm /6.6”
  • Power Consumption : 25 Watts
• System Requirements:
• Mac
  • Apple Mac 2012 or [newer] with available Thunderbolt™ & USB 2.0/USB 3.0/3.1 port.
  • Minimum Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra. Recommended Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave.
  • Available Hard Drive Storage Space
  • Memory (RAM): 4 GB Minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
• Windows:
• PC computer with available USB 2.0/USB 3.0/3.1 or Thunderbolt™ port
• Windows 10 x64 Bit with latest Microsoft Updates
• Available Hard Drive Storage Space
• Memory (RAM): 4 GB Minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
• Minimum) CPU: Intel Core i3™ or AMD FX or Higher.
• FX PROCESSING
  • 4x DSP + 2x FPGA Synergy Core Architecture
  • 36 FX included, expansions available online
  • ANALOG I/O
  • 4x Instrument/Line inputs on TRS Jacks
  • 4x Mic/Line inputs on TRS/XLR Combo Jacks
  • 8x Line Outputs * on DB25 (TASCAM Standard 25-pin Layout)
  • 2x Monitor Outputs on TRS Jacks
  • 2x Headphone Outputs on TRS Jacks
  • 2x Transformer-based Reamp Outputs on TRS Jacks
  • * All line outputs are DC-Coupled and support CV applications such as controlling modular synthesizers.
• DIGITAL I/O
  • ADAT
    • 44.1/48 kHz – 8 inputs / 8 outputs
    • 88.2/96 kHz – 4 inputs / 4 outputs
    • 176.4/192 kHz – 2 inputs / 2 outputs
  • SPDIF
    • 44.1 to 192 kHz – 2 inputs / 2 outputs
  • USB
    • USB 2.0 - Type B Connector: (Up to 24 audio channels)
  • THUNDERBOLT™
  • Thunderbolt™ 3 - Type C Connector: (Up to 32 audio channels)
• MIC PREAMPS
  • EIN: -128 dBu
  • Dynamic Range: 121 dB
  • THD: -106 dB
  • Max input: +20 dBu
  • Max Gain: 65 dB
• CONVERSION
  • A/D Converter:
    • 124dB DNR
    • -110 THD+N
  • D/A Converter:
    • 127dB DNR
    • -106 THD+N
  • D/A Monitor Converter:
    • 130dB DNR
    • -115 THD+N
  • Sample Rates (kHz):
  • 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
• CLOCKING SYSTEM
  • 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking & Jitter Management
  • 64-bit DDS
• OTHER
  • Operating Temperature : 0-50°C, 32-122°F
  • Weight (Approx.) : 1.6 kg/ 3.5 lbs
• Dimensions (Approx.)
  • Width: 255 mm / 10.0”
  • Height: 62 mm / 2.4”
  • Depth: 168 mm /6.6”
  • Power Consumption : 25 Watts
• System Requirements:
• Mac
  • Apple Mac 2012 or [newer] with available Thunderbolt™ & USB 2.0/USB 3.0/3.1 port.
  • Minimum Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra. Recommended Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave.
  • Available Hard Drive Storage Space
  • Memory (RAM): 4 GB Minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
• Windows:
• PC computer with available USB 2.0/USB 3.0/3.1 or Thunderbolt™ port
• Windows 10 x64 Bit with latest Microsoft Update
• Available Hard Drive Storage Space
• Memory (RAM): 4 GB Minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
• Minimum) CPU: Intel Core i3™ or AMD FX or Higher.