Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core  From Antelope

Orion Studio Synergy Core is designed to be the heart of your professional recording studio for years to come. Featuring 12 Discrete microphone preamps, top-tier AD/DA conversion, extensive analog and digital I/O, and integrated room analysis and calibration, the rackmount interface provides a complete production environment for recording, mixing, and monitoring.

With Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB connectivity, the Orion Studio Synergy Core supports Dual Host streaming, allowing audio to run simultaneously between two computers for flexible workflows, collaboration, and added redundancy during critical sessions. Optional Dolby Atmos monitoring and calibration support (available via additional purchase) further expands the system for immersive audio production.

• Class-leading conversion with up to 130dB dynamic range on both pairs of monitor outputs, paired with Antelope Audio’s 64-bit AFC™ clocking technology for detailed recording and accurate playback;
• 12 Discrete microphone preamps with up to 75dB of gain for pristine recordings, with Direct In mode for bypassing the preamps and recording line-level sources straight into the converters;
• Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB connectivity with Dual Host streaming, allowing playback and recording on two computers simultaneously;
• 30 in / 42 out total I/O, including analog, ADAT, S/PDIF, monitor, headphone, ReAmp, and DB25 line outputs;
• Synergy Core real-time effects processing, allowing up to 144 mono effects to be loaded simultaneously with near-zero latency;
• 51 included real-time effects modeled after vintage analog compressors, EQs, mic preamps, guitar amps, cabinets, and studio processors;
• Integrated room analysis and calibration for applying corrective EQ curves directly from the Orion Studio control panel with near-zero latency and no additional CPU load;
• Atmos-ready monitoring and calibration support with up to 9.1.6 format (additional purchase).

Unparalleled Conversion and Clocking

The Orion Studio Synergy Core delivers top-tier AD/DA conversion with up to 130dB dynamic range on both pairs of monitor outputs for accurate, confident mix decisions, while providing the clarity and detail needed to capture performances exactly as they sound at the source.

It also features Antelope Audio’s 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking with 64-bit DDS, along with Word Clock I/O and support for sample rates up to 192kHz, making it a reliable central clocking and conversion hub for professional studios.

12 Discrete Preamps for Professional Recording

The Orion Studio Synergy Core features 12 Discrete microphone preamps with up to 75dB of gain, delivering clean, detailed recordings with plenty of headroom for any source.

Direct-In mode bypasses the preamp circuits completely, routing line-level signals straight into the converters for a transparent path when using outboard gear.

Synergy Core: The Power of DSP and FPGA Processing

Track and monitor with up to 144 mono effects simultaneously, ideal for demanding sessions and complex setups. The included effects cover a wide range of studio tools, including vintage-style compressors, EQs, mic preamps, reverbs, and guitar amp and cabinet models. 

Thanks to near-zero latency and powerful onboard processing, these effects are also ideal for live use, adding no perceptible latency while maintaining stability and flexibility in real time.

Revolutionary Dual Host Streaming

Orion Studio Synergy Core offers both Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB connectivity for Mac and Windows systems. Its Dual Host streaming feature allows audio to stream through both connections simultaneously, providing built-in redundancy for critical sessions so recording continues even if one connection drops. At the same time, it enables flexible routing for two-computer workflows, collaboration, streaming, and backup recording setups. Greater reliability means fewer risks when every take matters.

Hear Your Mix, Not Your Room

With the brand-new room analysis & calibration tool deeply integrated into the Orion Studio control panel, you can measure your speakers and room acoustics, then generate corrective EQ curves tailored specifically to your listening environment and automatically apply it to the device. This powerful technology operates with near-zero latency, requires no additional CPU load, and eliminates the need for third-party software, giving you a complete monitoring solution.

Digital Patch Bay for Pro Studios

The digital patch bay and four latency-free mixers in the software control panel let you route signal wherever it needs to go. Create monitor mixes, send audio to outboard gear, patch digital sources, configure multi-speaker monitoring, and manage complex studio workflows from one central interface.

Features

• Conversion & Clocking
• Class-leading AD/DA conversion with up to 130dB dynamic range on both pairs of monitor outputs.
• Recording, mixing, and playback at up to 24-bit/192kHz.
• Proprietary 64-bit AFC™ Acoustically Focused Clocking technology for increased detail, width, and separation.
• Word Clock I/O for integrating the Orion Studio Synergy Core with other digital studio equipment.
• Connectivity
• Rackmount Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB audio interface with 30 in / 42 out
• 12 Discrete microphone preamps with up to 75dB of gain.
• 8 x Mic / Line Inputs / Direct In.
• 4 x Mic / Line / Hi-Z Inputs / Direct In.
• 2 x Hardware Inserts on TRS for inputs 1 and 2.
• 2 pairs of monitor outputs on TRS 1/4” jacks, able to work simultaneously or in A/B mode.
• 2 x ReAmp outputs on TRS 1/4” jacks.
• 16 line output channels over 2 x DB25 connectors.
• 2 x stereo headphone outputs.
• 2 x ADAT inputs and 2 x ADAT outputs, with up to 16 channels available.
• S/PDIF input and output on RCA.
• DC-coupled I/O for CV control of analog modular synths.
• Workflow-enhancing features
• Dual Host streaming allows playback and recording via USB and Thunderbolt on two computers simultaneously.
• Built-in room analysis and calibration tool for improved monitoring and mixing accuracy.
• Digital patch bay for flexible routing across analog, digital, computer, and mixer channels.
• 4 x Latency-free mixers for custom monitoring workflows.
• Direct monitoring with Synergy Core effects processed in real time with near-zero latency.
• Direct In mode for bypassing the microphone preamps when recording line-level sources.
• Multichannel monitoring tools with support for advanced speaker setups (additional purchase)
• Atmos-ready monitoring and calibration with up to 9.1.6 format (additional purchase)
• Real-time effects processing
• Synergy Core proprietary onboard platform powered by 2 FPGA and 6 DSP chips.
• Up to 144mono real-time effect instances loaded simultaneously.
• 51 included real-time effects modeled after classic and rare analog outboard gear.
• Real-time tracking, monitoring, and mixing with near-zero latency.
• Effects processed inside the interface, placing no additional load on the host computer CPU.
• In-the-Box Content
• Orion Studio Synergy Core 
• Quick Start Guide
• 1 In-Line DC Power Supply
• 1 USB Cable

Included Real-Time Effects

• Orion Studio Synergy Core comes with 51 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
• A-Tuner - Guitar Tuner