Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core - USB Audio Interface

The Discrete 4 Pro SC carries the heritage of Antelope Audio’s Discrete line and builds upon it with latest generation AD/DA converters and improved software features. With blazing-fast Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0, ultra-low latency performance, and even better effects processing capabilities, the audio interface caters to desktop setups and recording studios alike.

Features:

• High-fidelity conversion for detailed sound when recording and streaming audio, and 64-bit AFC™ clocking technology delivering spacious stereo image with distinct separation.
• Four Discrete console-grade 6-transistor preamps on combo XLR jacks for professional recordings. The combo jacks work as microphone/line inputs, and two of them are Hi-Z compatible.
• Four DC-coupled analog line outputs (TRS), a stereo monitor output (TRS), four independent headphone outputs (TRS), ADAT and S/PDIF I/O. All I/O can be used simultaneously.
• 37 Synergy Core analog-modeled effects included and over 60 available as optional expansions. Processed in real-time with imperceptible latency.
• Two routing options are available – standard routing that lets you select audio sources per channel via drop-down menu and virtual patch-bay allowing the execution of advanced input/output routing via drag and drop.

Professional sound quality
The quality A-D/D-A converters and clocking are the mainstay of any professional-sounding audio recording. The Discrete 4 Pro has been upgraded with latest generation converters reaching up to 130dB of headroom on the monitor DAC. As with all of Antelope Audio’s current generation interfaces, the proprietary 64-bit AFC™ clocking provides a new level of detail in your recordings and exceptional stereo image in audio playback.

Transparent is always better
Antelope Audio’s discrete preamp technology is a product of an extensive study of the greatest console preamps in recording history. Designed with a unique 6-transistor topology, the Discrete preamps result in maximum noise reduction and, most importantly, precise sound capture for most transparent recordings.
 
Advanced features for creative sessions
The virtual routing patch-bay on the Discrete 4 Pro streamlines the routing process, allowing you to route any signal source to any output. Apart from the intuitive routing, the software control panel allows you to create presets, quickly configure mixes with 4 fully independent 32-channel virtual mixers, and more.
With the enhanced processing, you can now add effects on any input source. Create different versions of the same recording with unique effect chains, print them all simultaneously, and even send them to all performers via the four independent headphone outputs. You want to keep everyone in the band happy, right?

Connectivity options of a rack-mount interface
The Discrete 4 Pro SC packs rich connectivity in a small package. Four mic/line inputs, two instrument inputs, four DC-coupled line outputs, a pair of monitor outputs, four headphone outputs, ADAT and S/PDIF I/O are at your disposal. For your computer connection, you have USB 2.0 or Thunderbolt 3 ports. All I/O is available at any time and can be used simultaneously.

Give spice to your recordings
The 37 effects included with Discrete 4 Pro are modeled after iconic studio equipment and can be applied in real-time. The extremely low latency is guaranteed by the option to monitor directly through the interface during tracking and recording. All analog-modeled compressors, EQs and preamps, are processed entirely inside the interface, putting zero load on your host CPU. The onboard Synergy Core processing power enables you to load effects on up to 16 channel strips – this is 4 times as many as the original Discrete 4 SC.

At any time, you can expand your collection by purchasing more analog-modeled effects such as Grove Hill's Liverpool, and 3rd party effects like Antares’ Auto-Tune.

Included Effects:

• Gyraf Gyratec IX - Dual Tube Mic Preamp with HPF
• VCA160 - VCA Compressor / Limiter
• Stay-Levin - Vari-Mu Tube Compressor
• FET-A76 - FET Compressor / Limiting Amplifier
• VEQ-1A - 2-Band Tube EQ
• VMEQ-5 - 3-Band Tube Mid-Range EQ
• X903 - VCA Compressor / Limiter
• PowerFFC - Feed-Forward Compressor
• Clear Q - Parametric EQ
• Power EX - Expander
• VEQ-HLF - Tube 2-Band HPF / LPF
• Auraverb - Reverb
• BA-31 - Germanium Mic Preamp
• Power Gate - Noise Gate
• A-Tuner - Guitar Tuner
• Plexi 59 (UK) - Tube Guitar Amp
• Bass SuperTube VR - Tube Guitar Amp
• Darkface 65 (US) - Tube Guitar Amp
• Top30 (UK) Bright - Tube Guitar Amp
• Tweed Deluxe (US) - Tube Guitar Amp
• Overange 120 (UK) - Tube Guitar Amp
• BurnSphere (DE) Lead - Tube Guitar Amp
• Marcus II (US) Lead - Tube Guitar Amp
• Modern (US) CH3 - Tube Guitar Amp
• Rock 75 (UK) - Tube Guitar Amp
• Rock 22.10 (UK) - Tube Guitar Amp
• Darkface 65 2x12 - 2x12 Guitar Cabinet
• Top30 2x12 - 2x12 Guitar Cabinet
• Modern 4x12 - 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
• Green 2x12 - 2x12 Guitar Cabinet
• Vintage 4x12 - 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
• Green 4x12 - 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
• Caliper 50 1x10 - 1x10 Guitar Cabinet
• Bluelux 1x12 - 1x12 Guitar Cabinet
• Clst 1x12 - 1x12 Guitar Cabinet
• England 4x12 - 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
• Bass Tube 1x15 - 1x15 Guitar Cabinet