Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
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We have a great relationship with Antelope and their products will be shipped directly from the manufacturer! Please allow 4-6 days for shipping!A desktop audio interface in a league all its own, the Antelope Audio Zen Tour Synergy Core packsAntelope’s cutting-edge Synergy Core FX processing platform into the compact, road-ready formfactor of the Zen Tour. Small yet mighty, the Zen Tour Synergy Core offers comprehensive analog anddigital I/O, with both USB and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. A major step up from the hit original ZenTour interface, the Synergy Core adds upgraded pro-class A/D and D/A conversion, Antelope'ssignature Acoustically Focused Clocking technology, and the easy-to-use touchscreen control fromAntelope’s flagship Goliath interfaces. Simply put, the Zen Tour Synergy Core outperforms anycompeting product with its unbeatable value and vast studio potential -- a complete all-aroundsolution for artists and producers, both on your desktop and on the go.Stacked with Effects PotentialWant to record wet/dry and monitor in real-time through a mic preamp emulation, EQ,compressor(s), modulation, and reverb? With your plug-ins offloaded to the dedicated FX processingbuilt into the Zen Tour Synergy Core, complex FX chains are no sweat. The Synergy Core platformtakes the load off your host CPU, eliminating the distracting latency that plagues DAW native plug-ins– so you can reduce your buffer size and improve your recording system’s stability. Loaded with 4ARM DSP cores and 2 FPGA processors, the Zen Tour Synergy Core can process up to 256 FX instancesover 32 audio channels with ultra-low latency and zero CPU drain.Kickstart Your Production With 36 Core FX – Included FreeGet creative in the studio and enhance your tracks with a vast variety of effects, including AntaresAuto-Tune Synergy, Vari-Speed Tremolo, Space Flanger, Opto-2A, and tons more. Your Zen TourSynergy Core comes with 36 premier FX from Antelope’s growing library, so you can get goingimmediately -- including 2 preamp models, 4 equalizers, 5 compressors, 22 guitar amps & cabs, 2special processing FX, and AuraVerb reverb.Hear the Truth: Updated Converters + Antelope ClockingAntelope Audio re-engineered the Zen Tour’s input and output stages with upgraded op-amps andupdated converter chips. Utilizing Antelope’s signature Acoustically Focused Clocking technology, theZen Tour Synergy Core maintains pristine AD/DA conversion for artifact-free recording and criticallistening, with a best-in-class dynamic range of 124 dB on the ADC, 127 dB on the line out DAC, and130 dB dynamic range on the monitor output. You get the pro-class conversion found in the OrionStudio Synergy Core interface – in a much more portable package.Small Interface, Massive I/OZen Tour Synergy Core's comprehensive connectivity rivals that of rackmount pro audio interfaceswith 4 Instrument/Line inputs, 4 Mic/Line Ins, 8 Line Outs (DC-Coupled), 1 Stereo Monitor Out, 2Headphone Outs and 2 Re-Amp Outs – a total of 8 inputs and 14 outputs – with ADAT & S/PDIFexpandability for an additional 10 channels of digital I/O. The Zen Tour Synergy Core is ready to pluginto your Mac or Windows PC, with Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) as well as USB 2 (Type-B) for cross-platform compatibility -- and users of multiple computers/operating systems can switch connectionson the fly.Route Any Audio, AnywhereThe comprehensive Routing Matrix inside Antelope’s software Control Panel houses a full-fledgeddigital patch bay, so you can freely route audio between the interface's analog and digital inputs.Process DAW tracks through Synergy Core FX and re-amp guitar DIs with the Shred Guitar Amps &Cabs, or integrate external audio equipment. With the 'training wheels' removed, your workflow canbe as intricate as you want it to be.Sturdy & PortableHand-assembled in Europe, the Zen Tour Synergy Core can rock both your studio desktop and yourband’s practice space – and live to tell about it!Like the Original Zen Tour Interface – Only BetterEver since it hit the pro audio world back in 2016, the original Antelope Zen Tour interface has been ina league of its own. Never before had artists and producers enjoyed this kind of connectivity, soundquality, and touchscreen control on a desktop unit. The Zen Tour Synergy Core more than lives up toits predecessor’s impressiveness – and unlocks Antelope’s future-proof Synergy Core FX processingplatform, too.Features:• Synergy Core FX processing: 4x ARM DSP + 2x FPGA handling up to 256 effects instances persession• 36 Synergy Core FX plug-ins included• Compatible with the Antelope Audio AFX2DAW bridge plug-in• USB (Type-B) & Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) computer connectivity• Up to 130 dB dynamic range AD/DA conversion at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution• Proprietary 4th-generation Acoustically Focused Clocking & Jitter Management clockingtechnology with 64-bit DDS• 4 Discrete transistor mic preamps with mic modeling support (for Antelope Audio Edge &Verge modeling microphones)• Dedicated mastering monitor out DAC for critical listening• Two pairs of headphone outputs• Two pairs of re-amp outputs• 8 DC-coupled line outs on DB25 for sending CV/Gate to your analog synthesizers• ADAT and S/PDIF digital connectivity. External converters can be clocked via ADAT• Multifunctional touchscreen display for monitoring and operation• Hand-assembled in Europe• Free technical support is available 20 hours/business day over phone, chat & ticketing systemZen Tour Synergy Core comes with 36 Synergy Core FX (a $2120 value when purchased separately): FX Plugin Type1 Gyraf Gyratec IX Dual Tube Mic Preamp with HPF2 VCA160 VCA Compressor / Limiter3 Stay-Levin Vari-Mu Tube Compressor4 FET-A76 FET Compressor / Limiting Amplifier5 VEQ-1A 2-Band Tube EQ6 VMEQ-5 3-Band Tube Mid-Range EQ7 X903 VCA Compressor / Limiter8 PowerFFC Feed-Forward Compressor9 Clear Q Parametric EQ10 Power EX Expander11 VEQ-HLF Tube 2-Band HPF / LPF12 Auraverb Reverb13 BA-31 Germanium Mic Preamp14 Power Gate Noise Gate15 Plexi 59 (UK) Tube Guitar Amp16 Bass SuperTube VR Tube Guitar Amp17 Darkface 65 (US) Tube Guitar Amp18 Top30 (UK) Bright Tube Guitar Amp19 Tweed Deluxe (US) Tube Guitar Amp20 Overange 120 (UK) Tube Guitar Amp21 BurnSphere (DE) Lead Tube Guitar Amp22 Marcus II (US) Lead Tube Guitar Amp23 Modern (US) CH3 Tube Guitar Amp24 Rock 75 (UK) Tube Guitar Amp25 Rock 22.10 (UK) Tube Guitar Amp26 Darkface 65 2x12 2x12 Guitar Cabinet27 Top30 2x12 2x12 Guitar Cabinet28 Modern 4x12 4x12 Guitar Cabinet29 Green 2x12 2x12 Guitar Cabinet30 Vintage 4x12 4x12 Guitar Cabinet31 Green 4x12 4x12 Guitar Cabinet32 Caliper 50 1x10 1x10 Guitar Cabinet33 Bluelux 1x12 1x12 Guitar Cabinet34 Clst 1x12 1x12 Guitar Cabinet35 England 4x12 4x12 Guitar Cabinet36 Bass Tube 1x15 1x15 Guitar CabinetSpecifications:ANALOGAnalog Inputs4 x Hi-Z / Line Inputs4 x Mic / Line Inputs on Combo XLR jacksAnalog Outputs1 x Stereo Monitor Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks (Pair), +20 dBu max8 x Line Outs on TRS, +20 dBu max (DC-Coupled)2 x Stereo Headphone Outputs2 x Re-amp OutputsMic PreampEIN: -128 dBu (A-weighted)Dynamic Range: -121 dB (A-weighted)THD: -106 dBMax input: +20 dBuMax Gain: 65 dBD/A Monitor ConverterDynamic Range: 130 dBTHD + N: -115 dBD/A Converter (Line Out)Dynamic Range: 127 dBTHD + N: - 106 dBDC CoupledA/D ConverterDynamic Range: 124 dBTHD + N: -110 dBDIGITALDigital Inputs1 x ADAT (up to 8CH)1 x S/PDIF (up to 2CH)Digital Outputs1 x ADAT (up to 8CH) also transmitting word clock1 x S/PDIF (up to 2CH) also transmitting word clockUSB 2.0 I/OUSB 2.0 Type B connector(Up to 24 channels)Thunderbolt™ 3Thunderbolt™ 3 Type C connector(Up to 32 channels)CLOCKINGClocking System4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking64-bit DDSSample Rates (kHz)44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192OTHEROperating Temperature0-50°C, 32-122°FWeight (Approx)1.6 kg/ 3.5 lbsDimensions (Approx)Width: 255 mm / 10.0”Height: 62 mm / 2.4”Depth: 168 mm /6.6”Power Consumption25 WattsIN THE BOXZen Tour Synergy Core InterfaceQuick Start GuideInline External Power Supply UnitUSB CableWarranty CardSystem RequirementsWINDOWSPC: Computer with USB ports and Thunderbolt™ 3 (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt™ 2)OS: Windows 10 x64 with the latest updatesRAM: 4GB minimum (8GB or more recommended)CPU: Intel Core i3™ or AMD FX and higherMACModel: Apple Mac 2012 or newer with USB ports and Thunderbolt™ 3 (backwards compatible withThunderbolt™ 2)OS X: macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and higher - Recommended macOS 10.14 (Mojave)Memory: (RAM)4GB minimum (8GB or more recommended)Additional Info: Internet connection required for product activation.
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