Antelope Zen Tour Synergy Core Audio Interface

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The Antelope Zen Tour Synergy Core Audio Interfacefrom Antelope Zen Tour Synergy Core Audio Interfaceis a desktop interface designed to bring studio-quality sound to your home, studio, or on-the-road productions. Use it to record vocals and instruments or reamp clean recorded guitars back out through amplifiers for a more realistic tone. With USB 2 and Thunderbolt over USB Type-C, the interface facilitates connection to both Mac and Windows operating systems. ADAT and S/PDIF I/O ports facilitate digital expansion, letting you add up to ten more channels of audio.

The mic preamps provided in this interface are ultralinear, fully discrete designs that work seamlessly with Antelope's mic modeling technology. Should you have a separately available Antelope modeling microphone and software, you'll be able to get the sound of a vintage, prized mic chain, from capsule to preamp. Additionally, the interface offers FPGA Synergy Core FX Processing, so you can run Antelope's FPGA effects.

The Zen Tour Synergy offers a bevy of analog connection points. You'll find four mic/line inputs, four instrument inputs, eight line outputs over DB25 connections, two reamp outputs, two monitor outputs, and two independent headphone outputs. The 64-bit clocking ensures you'll have clean, delineated signal in your recording chain and when you're mixing with monitors or through headphones. An intuitive touchscreen on the interface lets you control the Zen Tour Synergy with ease, while a software mixer offers flexible routing. A power adapter is included along with a USB cable.

USB 2.0 or Thunderbolt 3 Interface 4 Ultralinear Transparent Mic Pres 4 Instrument Inputs and 2 Reamp Outputs ADAT and S/PDIF Digital I/O Monitor and Headphones Outputs FPGA Processing 64-Bit Clocking Desktop Design for Portability Includes USB Cable and Power Supply

Key Specs
Channels of I/O	ADAT: 8 Input / 8 Output at 44.1/48 kHz 4 Input / 4 Output at 88.2/96 kHz 2 Input / 2 Output at 176.4/192 kHz S/PDIF: 2 Input / 2 Output at 44.1/192 kHz USB: 24 Input / 24 Output Thunderbolt: 32 Input / 32 Output Analog: 8 Input / 14 Output
Maximum Sampling Rate	192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs	8
Analog Audio I/O	4x 1/4" TS Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input 4x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line Input 8x DB-25 25-Pin Line Output (on Optional Breakout Cable) 2x 1/4" TRS Stereo Output 2x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output 2x 1/4" TRS Mic/Re-Amp Output
Digital Audio I/O	1x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input 1x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output 1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input 1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
Host Connection	1x USB-B 1x USB-C
OS Compatibility	macOS 10.12 or Later Windows 10
Power Requirements	AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
Parameters
Channels of I/O	ADAT: 8 Input / 8 Output at 44.1/48 kHz 4 Input / 4 Output at 88.2/96 kHz 2 Input / 2 Output at 176.4/192 kHz S/PDIF: 2 Input / 2 Output at 44.1/192 kHz USB: 24 Input / 24 Output Thunderbolt: 32 Input / 32 Output Analog: 8 Input / 14 Output
Built-In DSP	4x
Maximum Sampling Rate	192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs	8
Built-In Microphone	Yes
Input Level Adjustment	via Touchscreen 1x Knob
Signal Processing
Pad	No
High-Pass Filter	No
Solo/Mute	No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O	4x 1/4" TS Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input 4x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line Input 8x DB-25 25-Pin Line Output (on Optional Breakout Cable) 2x 1/4" TRS Stereo Output 2x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output 2x 1/4" TRS Mic/Re-Amp Output
Digital Audio I/O	1x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input 1x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output 1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input 1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
Host Connection	1x USB-B 1x USB-C
Host Connection Protocol	USB 2.0 Thunderbolt 3
USB (Non-Host)	No
Sync I/O	No
Network I/O	No
MIDI I/O	No
Expansion Slots	No
Performance
THD	Mic: -106 dB
EIN	Mic: -128 dBu
Digital Audio
Sample Rates	Up to 192 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion	On All Inputs (44.1 to 192 kHz)
Bit Depths	Up to 24-Bit
Clocking	Internal:
Audio Storage & Playback
Media/Memory Card Slot	No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility	macOS 10.12 or Later / Windows 10 or Later
OS Compatibility	macOS 10.12 or Later Windows 10
RAM Requirements	4 GB, 8 GB Recommended
Storage Requirements	4 GB
Mobile Device Compatibility	No
Power
Power Requirements	AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
AC Input Power	18 VAC, 60 Hz
AC/DC Power Adapter	18 VAC (Included)
Power Consumption	25 W
Physical
Operating Conditions	32 to 122°F / 0 to 50°C
Dimensions	10 x 6.6 x 2.4" / 25.4 x 16.8 x 6.1 cm
Weight	3.5 lb / 1.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight	7.535 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	11.7 x 8.9 x 6.7"

Zen Tour Synergy Core includes a compelling library of 36 real-time studio effects:

Gyraf Gyratec IX (Dual Tube Mic Preamp with HPF)
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Stay-Levin (Vari-Mu Tube Compressor)
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VEQ-1A (2-Band Tube EQ)
VMEQ-5 (3-Band Tube Mid-Range EQ)
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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)
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 (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)
32. Caliper 50 1x10 (1x10 Guitar Cabinet)
33. Bluelux 1x12 (1x12 Guitar Cabinet)
34. Clst 1x12 (1x12 Guitar Cabinet)
35. England 4x12 (4x12 Guitar Cabinet)
36. Bass Tube 1x15 (1x15 Guitar Cabinet)

The Zen Tour Synergy Core offers a choice of four instrument/line inputs, four mic/line inputs, eight line outputs, two monitor outputs, two headphone outputs and two reamp outputs. The unit is digitally expandable over ADAT and S/PDIF for an additional 10 digital input and 10 output channels. Additionally, all line outputs are DC coupled and ready for control voltage (CV) applications such as controlling modular synthesizers. As a final touch, an integrated talkback microphone lets you demo vocals and propel your voice to the live room.

Fully discrete ultralinear microphone preamps offer stellar studio-quality sound. Musical and transparent, these pres are designed to complement the Antelope Audio Edge and Verge modeling microphones' sonic characteristics and deliver the power of Antelope's Accusonic 3D mic modeling technology right on your desktop.

Antelope's proprietary 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology and Jitter Management algorithm helps deliver artifact-free audio with impeccable stereo separation and instrument delineation.

Record and monitor with maxed-out effects chains at high sample rates and low buffer sizes without taxing your CPU. You can enjoy latency-free direct monitoring over four independent internal mixers with 32 assignable inputs and stereo outputs.

The Zen Tour Synergy Core has touchscreen controls giving immediate access to metering, level controls, presets, and settings. The intuitive interface and precise tactile control facilitate fast, efficient work at all times, without staring at a monitor.

Zen Tour Synergy Core is a desktop-sized solution. With it, all you need to make great recordings in your project studio, rehearsal space, or on the road is power, a decent laptop, and reliable headphones. The Synergy Core architecture lets you run processing-heavy projects without carrying external equipment like DSP accelerators, FX processors, and authorization dongles.

Built inside the software Control Panel, a comprehensive Routing Matrix houses a full-fledged digital patch bay to freely route audio between the interface's analog and digital inputs and outputs. Run DAW playback through Synergy Core FX, reamp guitar DIs through the Shred Guitar Amps and Cabs, and integrate external equipment.

The Zen Tour Synergy Core carries both Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) and USB 2.0 (USB Type-B) ports for cross-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows machines.

4 DSP and 2 x FPGA Synergy Core FX Processing
64-bit acoustically focused clocking and jitter management algorithms
Mastering-grade stereo monitor outputs
2 individual stereo headphone outputs
2 transformer-based reamp Outputs
ADAT and SPDIF digital I/O
8 line outputs on DB25 connector (DC-coupled)
Integrated talkback microphone

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I have a mid 2011 Mac mini. Can this Interface work with this computer given the particular adapter?

A: Your 2011 Mac Mini may not be compatible for use with the Antelope Zen Go Synergy Core. Here are the system requirements for Mac that are listed in the user manual:: •Apple Mac 2012 or newer with USB 2.0/3.0/3.1 port (native or using an adapter) •Minimum: Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra / Recommended: Mac OS X 11.02 Big Sur •Available storage space (Minimum 4 GB) •Memory (RAM): 4 GB minimum (8 GB or more recommended)

Q: 2. Will this work with old record players that need pre-amps to operate?

A: No the Antelope Zen Go Synergy Core Desktop 4x8 USB Type-C Audio Interface BH #ANZGSC is UB audio interface and does not have a phono preamp built in.

Q: 3. Approximately how much watts or milliwats of power can this provide to my Beyerdynamic Dt 1990 pro headphones?

A: The specific information regarding the headphone output impedance or power on the Antelope Zen Q Synergy Core Desktop 14x10 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface is not made publicly available by the manufacturer.

Q: 4. Is the zen go compatible with M1 Apple silicon chip? Does Xen Go work fine using Logic Pro X?

A: Yes, the Antelope Zen Go Synergy Core USB-C Audio Interface is compatible for use with Mac computers that are equipped with the Apple M1 silicon chip. The Zen Go Synergy Core is also compatible with Apple Logic Pro X software.

Q: 5. Hi so does this have an app that has noisegate or is it like plugin open the main app and activate the noise gate?

A: The Antelope Zen Tour Synergy Core's FPGA effects (including the noise gate) can be accessed and applied in real time using the interface's control software, the Zen Tour Synergy Control Panel.

Q: 6. Is The Zen Go compatible with iOS devices?

A: No, the Zen Go Synergy Core is not compatible with iOS devices. It is designed for use with Mac and Windows computers. However, its core functionalities can be used without a computer and it can be powered by a USB charger or power bank (the same type that you would use to charge a mobile phone or tablet).

Q: 7. When recording 32 tracks via a DAW with TB3, can a second Daw be connected to run a backup recording?

A: No this can only be connected to one computer at a time.

Q: 8. Does the Zen go has talk back function?

A: No, the Zen Go does not have a talkback feature like you would have in a recording studio to communicate between the control room and the live studio. It does have two independently adjustable headphone outputs as well as mirrored monitor outputs that allow you to listen to the audio while recording.

Q: 9. What does Discrete ultra-linear preamps mean or do can this cancel out background noise pick up?

A: "Discrete" means that the preamps are made up of individually crafted components, and "linear" means that they amplify the signal at a fixed ratio. Neither of these terms entail any type of noise cancellation, which is not a normal function of microphone preamps. The Antelope Zen Tour Synergy Core Desktop Audio Interface is able to run real-time audio effects, some of which (filters and noise gate) can be used to mitigate background noise.

Q: 10. Is the Zen Go compatible with M1 Macs?

A: As of today (January 18, 2021), Antelope Audio interfaces are not yet compatible with M1 Mac computers. A note on their website states "We are still in the process of providing compatibility with M1 Apple Silicon powered Macs... We are actively following the development on Apple's side and are looking forward to making an announcement regarding this." While compatibility with M1 Macs is still in development, Antelope Audio products are compatible with the latest macOS 11.00 Big Sur. Please check back with Antelope Audio for more details. You can find information on system compatibility here: http://support.antelopeaudio.com/support/solutions/articles/42000067002-antelope-audio-os-compatibility-chart

Zach	28/09/2024
[25 W] When I bought this I was hunting for something to replace my Focusrite Clarett 8pre. I didn't want to lose the ability to record up to 16 tracks with ADAT, I wanted DSP plugins to improve the tracking experience and I needed to fit it in a small backpack. This thing checks all those requirements. The software almost feels like a modern digital mixing desk with the nearly unlimited patching/routing options. Antelope does seem to be a smaller brand and I have run into some software glitches. That being said, customer support has always had my back. If your criteria is similar to mine, this is the interface for you. 5

Allan	21/09/2024
[4 GB] Antelope really did it again with the Synergy Core! thunderbolt to mac makes it easy to add FX plugins before the day and recording smooth tracks without nay CPU overload. Great sounding pre amps and very portable size. Great service by the company too. 5

Tayon	14/08/2024
[8] This Interface right is the way to go, best inclass for it's top notch Quality sound and features have the best A/D and D/A converter, that's is next to none, Dspx2 and FPGAx1 technology like none other, by far Antelope is leading the way, this thing right here will gives you 127db of Dynamic Range, you just can't go wrong getting this. 5

DJ Kris	02/08/2024
[4 GB] I love this thing! Set-up was fairly easy, it sounds great and the included inboard processing and effects are really good. I am just getting into some minor viice over production and hopefully some music. I was really happy to get the free plugin bundle which is being offered until September 2021! Not to mention the zero or nearly zero latency really helps with recording and the easy set up with Windows for the loopback function has helped me step up my video streaming capabilities. Happy Customer here. 5

DJ Kris	02/08/2024
[4 GB] I love this thing! Set-up was fairly easy, it sounds great and the included inboard processing and effects are really good. I am just getting into some minor viice over production and hopefully some music. I was really happy to get the free plugin bundle which is being offered until September 2021! Not to mention the zero or nearly zero latency really helps with recording and the easy set up with Windows for the loopback function has helped me step up my video streaming capabilities. Happy Customer here. 5

Raphael	03/07/2024
[Up to 192 kHz ] I was looking for a high end bus powered interface that would be usable with both Mac and PC. My previous interface did not work great with windows machine because of the thunderbolt connection. When I saw the Antelope was releasing a budget-friendly version of their Zen live, I had to give it a try. The build quality is amazing but thee sound is even better, I'm very happy with my decision. Antelope all the way. 5

Jeremías	15/06/2024
[7.535 lb] La he comprado y no me arrepiento de nada, diría que es una de las interfaces con mejor conversión que he tenido, por el precio no hay duda que es la mejor de este rango, si quieres calidad a bajo precio esta es lejos la mejor opción! 5

Tayon	13/06/2024
[Up to 24-Bit] When it's comes to professionalism this Audio Interface is the Master of it all by far the best in it's class, with a whooping Dynamic Range of 127db with the additional of it's own processing technology Dspx2 and FPGAx1 and it's World renown A/D and D/A Converter, for this price it's a steal, you can't hesitate to get this Little Monster. Antelope is the Way. 5

BILL	07/06/2024
[7.535 lb] Absolutely the best interface on the planet, really top notch you willnot be sorry believe me and B&H REALLY ROCKS. Bill 5