Orion Studio Synergy Core
 
The Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core is a major step forward for Antelope's workhorse Orion series of audio interfaces, designed to be the heart of your professional recording studio for years to come. Hot-rodded with Antelope Audio's future-proof Synergy Core FX processing platform, this updated Orion Studio is loaded with 2 FPGA and 6 DSP chips working in harmony to run Antelope's vast library of effects plug-ins. You get 50 of Antelope's top FX bundled with the hardware, including spot-on models of vintage analog gear and a killer collection of guitar amp and cabinet emulations.
 
With Thunderbolt 3 and USB connectivity, 12 of Antelope's Discrete microphone preamps, extensive analog and digital I/O, upgraded digital-to-analog converters with dynamic range up to 130 dB, and unprecedented FX processing power on board, the Orion Studio Synergy Core is a well-oiled machine -- up for any recording or mixing project your studio throws its way.
 
Features:
- Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 & USB audio interface with 12 Discrete mic preamps
- Synergy Core processing platform with 2 FPGA + 6 DSP chips
- 2 pairs of monitor outputs run concurrently or in A/B mode with 130 dB dynamic range 
- 30 simultaneous inputs x 22 simultaneous outputs
- DC-coupled I/O for CV control of analog modular synths
- Hand-built in Europe to be your pro studio's centerpiece for years to come
 
50 real-time effects included:
Gyraf Gyratec IX (Tube Mic Preamp)
VCA160 (Compressor / Limiter)
Stay-Levin (Tube Compression Amplifier)
FET-A76 (FET Compressor)
X903 (Compressor / Limiter)
PowerFFC (Compressor)
VEQ-HLF (Passive High/Low Filter)
BA-31 (Vintage Mic Preamp)
ALT-436C (Tube Compressor Amplifier)
FET-A78 (FET Compressor Limiter)
SMT-100A (Tube Leveling Amplifier)
VEQ-1A (Tube Equalizer)
VMEQ-5 (Tube Mid-Range Equalizer)
BAE-1023 (3-band Vintage EQ)
NEU-PEV (Passive Vintage EQ)
NEU-W492 (5-band Vintage EQ)
NEU-W495 (3-band Vintage Mastering EQ)
VEQ-4K BROWN (Legendary Vintage EQ)
VEQ-4K ORANGE (Legendary Vintage EQ)
VEQ-4K PINK (Legendary Vintage EQ)
VEQ-STU 089 (Vintage EQ)
VEQ-STU 169 (Vintage EQ)
VEQ-STU 900 (Vintage EQ)
Clear Q (Parametric EQ)
Auraverb (Reverb)
Power EX (Expander)
Power Gate (Gate)
Master De-Esser (De-Esser)
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 (Guitar Cabinet)
Modern 4x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
Green 2x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
Vintage 4x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
Green 4x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
Caliper 50 1x10 (Guitar Cabinet)
Bluelux 1x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
Clst 1x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
England 4x12 (Guitar Cabinet)
Bass Tube 1x15 (Guitar Cabinet)
 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
 
ANALOG
Analog Inputs
8 x Mic / Line Inputs / Direct In
4 x Mic / Line / Hi-Z Inputs / Direct In
Analog Inserts
2 x Inserts on TRS (inputs 1,2)
Analog Outputs
2 x Monitor Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks: Can work both simultaneously and in A/B mode
2 x ReAmp Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks
2 x Line Out (16 channels) on DB25, +20 dBu max, impedance balanced
2 x Stereo Headphone Outputs
D/A Monitor Converter
Dynamic Range: 130 dB
THD + N: -115 dB
A/D Converter
Dynamic Range: 124 dB
THD + N: -112 dB
D/A Converter
Dynamic Range: 128 dB
THD + N: -115dB
Discrete Mic Preamps
EIN: -128 dBu
Dynamic Range: -121 dB
THD: -106 dB
Max input: +20 dBu
Max Gain: 75 dB
DIGITAL
Digital Inputs
2 x ADAT (up to 16CH)
1 x S/PDIF on RCA
Digital Outputs
2 x ADAT (up to 16CH)
1 x S/PDIF on RCA
USB 2.00 Hi-Speed
USB 2.00 Type B connector
(up to 24 channels)
Thunderbolt™ 3 I/O
Thunderbolt™ 3 connector
(up to 32 channels)
CLOCKING
Word Clock Input
1 × Input @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz
Word Clock Outputs
1 × Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz
Clocking System
4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking
64-bit DDS
Oven-controlled crystal oscillator
Clocking Stability
<+/-0.002 ppm, oven controlled at 64.5ºC/ 148.1ºF
Clock Aging
< 1 ppm per year
Clock Calibration
<+/-0.0001 ppm
Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 (kHz)
 
OTHER
Operating Temperature
0-50°C, 32-122°F
Weight
3.1 kg/ 6.83 lbs (Approx.)
Dimensions (Approx.)
Width: 483 mm / 19”
Height: 44 mm / 1.7”
Depth: 220 mm /8.6”
Electrical specs
DC Universal input: 18V
Power Consumption: 25 Watts Max
 
In the box
Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB AD/DA Interface with 12 Discrete Mic Pres
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
1 In-Line DC Power supply
1 USB cable
 
System Requirements
 
WINDOWS
PC: Computer with Thunderbolt™ 3 and/or USB ports
OS: Windows 10 x64 with the latest updates
RAM: 4GB minimum (8GB or more recommended)
CPU: Intel Core i3™ or AMD FX and higher
 
MAC
Model: Apple Mac 2012 or newer Thunderbolt™ 3 and/or USB ports
OS X: macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and higher - Recommended macOS 10.1