Antelope Zen Go USB-C Interface
Antelope Audio puts its clock, powered plugins, converters and preamps into a bus-powered portable interface.
18 January 2021
Antelope Audio is set to shake up the studio landscape with a high quality portable desktop interface package. The Zen Go Synergy Core features Antelope’s world-class 64-bit AFC proprietary clocking, combined with two discrete ‘ultra linear’ preamps, along with a professional conversion stage. All for well under A$1000 (A$699 / US$499 / 499 Euros).
‘Synergy Core’ is all about powering your plugins, and the Zen Go offers a generous 37 analogue modelled Antelope effects in the package, all DSP-powered by the Zen Go.
Zen Go Synergy Core is a USB-C interface and Antelope’s first to be bus powered, if so desired.
FEATURES
- Portable bus-powered plug-and-play audio interface with USB-C connection for Mac/Windows
- Two Discrete ultra-linear preamps working as microphone/line/Hi-Z inputs, on combo XLR jacks
- Four analog outputs including line/monitor output over RCA, monitor output pair and 2 stereo headphone outputs
- Digitally expandable over S/PDIF
- USB-C port for native DAW application with custom macOS & Windows drivers
- Proprietary 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology
- High-resolution A/D and D/A conversion and mastering-grade monitoring output
- 37 Analog-modeled effects included and over 45 available for additional purchase
- Synergy Core proprietary onboard platform for effects processing
- Direct hardware monitoring with effects, processed in real-time with imperceptible latency
- Multi-functional colour TFT display
TECH SPECS
ANALOG
Analog Inputs
2 × Mic / Line Inputs / Hi-Z Inputs
48V phantom power and independent preamp gain for each input
Analog Outputs
1 × Primary Monitor Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks, +20dBu max, signal balanced, DC-coupled
1 × Secondary Monitor Out on RCA mirrored from the primary out
2 × Stereo Headphone Outputs
Mic Preamp
EIN: -128 dBu (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range: -121dB (A-weighted)
THD: -106dB
Max input level: +20dBu
Max Gain: 65dB
Monitor
Max output level +20dBu
D/A Monitor Converter
Dynamic Range: 127dB (A-Weighed)
THD + N: -115dB
A/D Converter
Dynamic Range: 120dB
THD + N: -100dB
DIGITAL
Digital Inputs
1 × S/PDIF
Digital Outputs
1 × S/PDIF
Computer I/O
1 × USB-C (compatible with USB Type A) 2.0 audio class compliant
Power
Bus-powered through USB-C
Additional USB-C connector available for power only. Supports reverse charging (phone connected to the main USB-C connector)
CLOCKING
Clocking System
4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC™)
64-bit DDS
Sample Rates (kHz)
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Physical Dimensions:
198 х 117 х 57.5mm
Weight: 700g (approx.)
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