Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Audio Interface

This is a professional rackmount Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0 audio interface designed for Mac and Windows. It offers unmatched sound quality via 12 discrete ultra-linear mic preamps, DC-coupled I/O, and a powerful Synergy Core FX engine featuring 2 FPGA + 6 DSP processors for low-latency real-time effects.

Featuring 32 × 32 I/O over Thunderbolt (24×24 over USB), expandable via ADAT/S/PDIF, and equipped with world-class conversion (up to 24-bit/192 kHz with up to 130 dB dynamic range), this device is tailored for immersive and surround monitoring setups. It includes virtual patchbay, low-latency mixers, and a fully customizable control panel.

Key Features

• Interface Type: Rackmount, Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0 connectivity
• Mic Preamps: 12 discrete ultra-linear preamps with 75 dB gain, Mic/Line/Hi-Z/Direct-In options (front/back panel)
• Inserts: Two analog inserts on Preamp 1 & 2
• Sampling: Up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution
• Conversion & Clocking: Best-in-class AD/DA converters with up to 130 dB dynamic range and 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking jitter management
• FX Processing: Synergy Core real-time FX with 2 FPGA and 6 DSP processors, includes 50+ legendary audio effects
• I/O Flexibility: 16 analog line outputs (via DB25), S/PDIF & ADAT expansion, 2 headphone outs, 2 monitor outputs, 2 Re-amp outputs
• Routing & Monitoring: Virtual patchbay, low-latency mixer, direct monitoring, customizable presets
• Immersive Audio Ready: Compatible with Atmos-Ready system with room calibration, supports over 23 audio formats (stereo to Dolby Atmos)

Technical Specifications

• Channels: Up to 32×32 via Thunderbolt, 24×24 via USB
• Analog Inputs: 12 mic preamps; 4 are Hi-Z compatible for instrument inputs
• Analog Outputs: 16 line outputs (DB25), 2 monitor (TRS), 2 headphone, 2 Re-amp outputs
• Digital I/O: 2× ADAT (up to 16 channels in/out), 1× S/PDIF in/out
• Clock I/O: Word Clock I/O (BNC), 4th gen Acoustically Focused Clocking
• Sample Rates: 44.1 to 192 kHz
• FX Units: 2 FPGA + 6 DSP processors
• Effects Included: 50+ Synergy Core real-time FX
• Operation: Not bus-powered (external PSU included)
• Extras: DC-coupled I/O for CV control of modular synths
• Build: Rackmount 1U, hand-assembled in Europe
• Processing Integration: AFX2DAW plugin support