Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core

The Synergy Core platform combines two FPGA chips and six DSP chips to handle your plug-in processing directly on the interface. This offloads the heavy lifting from your computer's CPU, allowing you to run complex analog-modeled effects with near-zero latency while recording.

Yes, the Orion Studio Synergy Core supports both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0 connectivity. Keep in mind that Thunderbolt 3 offers higher channel counts—up to 32 channels—compared to the 24 channels available via USB.

Absolutely. The unit features DC-coupled I/O, which allows you to send control voltage (CV) signals from your DAW directly to your modular gear, making it an excellent choice for hybrid setups.

The Direct-In function bypasses the internal preamp circuitry entirely, sending your signal straight to the high-quality A/D converters. This is useful if you want to use your own external boutique preamps while still utilizing the interface's conversion and routing capabilities.

You can connect up to 12 microphones simultaneously. The interface is equipped with 12 discrete preamps, each offering 75 dB of gain, which is plenty of headroom for even the most demanding ribbon or dynamic microphones.

Antelope’s 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking is designed to minimize jitter and improve the overall depth and clarity of your digital audio. While it is a technical spec, it contributes to the interface's reputation for a very stable, precise, and professional-sounding stereo image.