Thunderbolt & USB audio interface with 12 discrete microphone preamps
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When you purchase this eligible Antelope Audio interface between 1 July and 30 September 2026, you’ll receive Antelope Cosmos free of charge for 1 year. Once the interface has been activated, the offer will be available in your personal Antelope User Area. Bitwig Studio Essentials is also included.
Antelope Cosmos offers over 75 professional plugins for recording, mixing and mastering, including emulations of classic studio hardware as well as modern effects. The plugins run natively within your DAW and can also be used without Antelope hardware.
Here’s how it works:
Purchase the interface by 30 September 2026, activate it by 15 October 2026 at the latest, and unlock Antelope Cosmos for 1 year free of charge in the “My Offers” section of the Antelope User Area.
Synergy Core Processing Platform with 2 FPGA and 6 DSP chips for latency-free mixing and real-time effects processing
50 high-quality Antelope FX included, expandable by over 100 additional plug-ins (e.g. equaliser, compressors, guitar amps)
30 simultaneous inputs and 22 outputs for maximum flexibility in the studio
12 discrete microphone preamps with Class A circuitry and up to 75 dB of gain
2 pairs of monitor outputs with 130 dB dynamic range and A/B monitoring mode for two-speaker setups
DC-coupled inputs and outputs for CV control of analogue modular systems
Thunderbolt 3 and USB ports for fast and stable data transfer
Word clock inputs and outputs featuring Antelope’s legendary 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology
Mastering-quality AD/DA converters with up to 192 kHz / 24-bit resolution
Low-latency monitoring with direct access via the Antelope Control Panel
Two Reamp outputs and dedicated instrument inputs for guitars or synthesisers
Two headphone outputs with separate volume control
Integrated talkback microphone for convenient communication in the studio
Digital connections: ADAT (2 × In, 2 × Out), S/PDIF I/O, line I/O via D-Sub 25
Expandable routing matrix
Routing Matrix explained simply
High-quality studio interface with integrated effects engine
Antelope presents the Antelope Orion Studio Synergy Core, a professional, efficient and modern Thunderbolt 3 & USB AD/DA interface, featuring 12 discrete microphone preamps, six built-in DSP and two FPGA chips, as well as a massive effects library with 50 Antelope plugins for processing your recordings. As the heart of your studio, the Orion Studio Synergy Core not only delivers first-class sound but also reduces the load on your computer thanks to its external processors. Put simply, you can handle larger productions, load more plugins and VSTs, minimise your latency, increase the buffer size and thus keep the system running smoothly.
With 6 DSP and 2 FPGA chips under the bonnet, enabling the integration of a vast effects library from Antelope Audio and platform partners, the Orion Studio Synergy Core takes the strain off your host Mac or PC, allowing you to create larger mixes and compositions without bringing the system to its knees. Thanks to Antelope’s state-of-the-art Synergy Core FX processors, you have enormous processing potential for any kind of project – now and in the future!
50 Antelope FX
Antelope’s Orion Studio Synergy Core comes with 50 of the best real-time effects plug-ins – including impressive microphone preamp emulations, compressors, EQs, reverb, guitar amp and cabinet models – simply everything you need to bring your tracks to life and shape them. And thanks to the Synergy Core architecture, all the processing plug-ins you need for your session can be run simultaneously.
Thunderbolt 3 + USB connectivity
The system serves as a cross-platform audio interface for Windows and Mac, offering both USB and Thunderbolt 3 connections to your DAW host computer. You can even charge your MacBook via the Orion Studio Synergy Core.
130 dB D/A dynamic range for critical listening
Why would you entrust your projects to anything less than the best D/A converters? The Antelope Orion Studio Synergy Core delivers 130 dB dynamic range on both monitor outputs – which can run simultaneously or in A/B mode.
12 Discrete Microphone Preamps + Direct Inputs
The Antelope Orion Studio Synergy Core offers 12 microphone preamps based on Antelope’s ultra-linear Discrete MP standalone preamp, delivering 75 dB of uncoloured gain. Want to process line-level signals? No problem – the Orion Studio Synergy Core’s Direct In bypasses the microphone preamps and feeds directly into the A/D converters (124 dB dynamic range)
Digital patchbay for professional studios
Thanks to the integrated software control panel, audio signals can be routed anywhere – digital, flexible routing and monitoring, just like with an analogue patchbay.
Antelope’s 4th generation of clocking
Antelope Audio is renowned for building robust digital audio clocks, which can be found in top-class recording studios and broadcast facilities around the world. The Orion Studio Synergy Core wouldn’t be an Antelope interface if it didn’t deliver world-class clocking. With Word Clock I/O, the Orion Studio Synergy Core synchronises your studio with Antelope’s 4th generation of clocking and uses 64-bit DDS to keep your audio in lockstep at up to 192 kHz.
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 Equaliser)
VMEQ-5 (Tube Mid-Range Equaliser)
BAE-1023 (3-band Vintage EQ)
NEU-PEV (Passive Vintage EQ)
NEU-W492 (5-band Vintage EQ)
NEW-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) (valve guitar amp)
Top30 (UK) Bright (valve guitar amp)
Tweed Deluxe (US) (valve guitar amp)
Overange 120 (UK) (Valve Guitar Amp)
BurnSphere (DE) Lead (Valve Guitar Amp)
Marcus II (US) Lead (Valve Guitar Amp)
Modern (US) CH3 (Valve Guitar Amp)
Rock 75 (UK) (Valve Guitar Amp)
Rock 22.10 (UK) (Valve 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
Analogue Inputs
8 x Mic / Line Inputs / Direct In
4 x Mic / Line / Hi-Z Inputs / Direct In
Analogue Inserts
2 x inserts on TRS (inputs 1, 2)
Analogue Outputs
2 x Monitor Out on TRS 1/4-inch jacks: Can operate both simultaneously and in A/B mode
2 x ReAmp Out on TRS 1/4-inch jacks
2 x Line Out (16 channels) on DB25, +20 dBu max, balanced impedance
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: -115 dB
Discrete mic preamps
IN: -128 dBu
Dynamic range: -121 dB
THD: -106 dB
Max input: +20 dBu
Maximum gain: 75 dB
DIGITAL
Digital Inputs
2 x ADAT (up to 16 channels)
1 x S/PDIF on RCA
Digital Outputs
2 x ADAT (up to 16 channels)
1 x S/PDIF via RCA
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
USB 2.0 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, 3 Vpp on BNC, 32–192 kHz
Word Clock Outputs
1 × outputs @ 75 ohms, 3 Vpp on BNC, 32 – 192 kHz
Clocking System
4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking
64-bit DDS
Oven-controlled crystal oscillator
Clocking Stability
‹ +/-0.02 ppm, oven-controlled at 64.5º C / 148.1º F
Clock ageing
‹ 1 ppm per year
Clock calibration
<+/-0.001 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
Dimensions
Width: 483 mm / 19”
Height: 44 mm / 1.7”
Depth: 220 mm / 8.6”
Electrical specifications
DC universal input: 18 V
Power consumption: 25 watts max
In the box
Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB AD/DA interface with 12 discrete mic preamps
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 with Thunderbolt™ 3 and/or USB ports
OS X: macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and later – macOS 10.14 (Mojave) recommended
Memory: (RAM) 4 GB minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
Additional information: An internet connection is required for product activation.
Manufacturer information
Elektrosfera Ltd. Bul. Tzarigradsko shosse, 7th km, BIC-IZOT, office 600 1784 Sofia Bulgaria office@antelopeaudio.com www.antelopeaudio.com EU economic operator AUDIO PRO HEILBRONN Elektroakustik GmbH Pfaffenstr. 25 74078 Heilbronn Germany info@audiopro.de www.audiopro.de +49 7131 2636 0
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