Zen Studio Overview
A short overview of the features and functions of the powerful, portable Zen Studio Audio Interface.
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Studio quality and functionality in a sleek easy to carry box
Zen Studio is the professional, portable audio interface with the most competitive analog and digital connectivity. The 12 world-class mic pres, Antelope's signature clocking, the on-board DSP effects with multiple monitor mixers and the proprietary low-latency USB connectivity make Zen a world-class mobile recording system, that can easily fit inside a backpack or gear bag. Zen Studio is designed to meet the needs of the modern day producer or engineer on-the-go, as well as location sound engineers, sound designers, independent bands and musicians in search of greater sound quality and flexibility.
Proven technologies for supreme audio
Antelope Audio Acoustically Focused Clocking provides the most authentic analog sounding A/D & D/A conversion on the market. Antelope's clocking and conversion along with the custom USB technology implemented in Zen are identical to the ones in the top-selling 32-channel Orion interface which is a centerpiece in the playback rigs for artists such as Rihanna, Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake, and inside the mixing and mastering studios of engineers like Eric Sarafin (aka Mixerman), Brian Vibberts, Howie Wienberg or electronic music producers like Robert Babicz and Dusty Kid.
Intuitive control and signal routing bringing unique versatility
Zen Studio is fully controllable using an intuitive desktop application on both PC and Mac, offering flexible signal routing and DSP-based effects alongside custom presets. Users can create up to four independent, zero-latency mixes assignable to any outputs, including the two independent headphone outputs and monitor outputs. All audio I/O is available simultaneously for a total of 38 possible input and 32 output channels, plus 24 simultaneous I/O channels via custom USB, supporting 24-bit, 192 kHz audio
DSP effects and flexibility to enable creative audio production
In addition to proven sound quality, Zen Studio offers an extremely powerful DSP, based on a custom FPGA device with massive parallel processing capabilities. The proprietary FPGA makes the DSP chip in Zen Studio eight times more powerful than the ones used in similar devices. This allows fast and easy simultaneous processing of multiple effects, enhancing the workflow like no other device on the market.
Inputs
| Analog Inputs | 4 x Mic / Line Instrument on XLR combos on the front 8 x Mic / Line on XLR combos on the rear 8 x Lines on DB25 (8 channels) |
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| Analog Inserts | 2 x Inserts on TRS (inputs 1,2) |
| Digital Inputs | 2 x ADAT (up to 16) 1 x S/PDIF |
| World Clock Input | 1 x Input @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 - 192kHz |
Outputs
| Analog Outputs | 8 x Lines on DB25 (8 channels) 1 x Monitor out on TRS (2 channels) 2 x Stereo Headphone outs on TRS (4 channels) |
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| Digital Outputs | 2 x ADAT 1 x S/PDIF |
| USB I/O | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; Data stream up to 480 Mbits/192kHz, 24 channels I/O, Type B |
| Word Clock Output | 1 x Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 - 192kHz |
D/A Converter
| Dynamic Range | 118dB |
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| THD + N | -98 dB |
A/D Converter
| Dynamic Range | 118dB |
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| THD + N | -105 dB |
Mic Preamp
| Gain: | 0,10 – 65 dB |
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| THD + N | -108 dB |
Clock Specs
| Clocking System | 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking 64-bit DDS Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator |
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| Clocking Stability | <+/-0.02 ppm, oven controlled at at 64.5ºC/ 148.1ºF |
| Clock Aging | < 1 ppm per year |
| Clock Calibration | <+/-0.001 ppm |
| Sample Rates (kHz) | 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 |
Additional Information
| Operating Temperature | 0-50ºC/32- 122ºF |
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| Weight | 2 kg/4.41 lb approx. |
| Dimensions (approx.) | Width: 418 mm/16.8” Height: 45 mm/1.8” Depth: 145 mm/5.8” |
| Power Supply | DC Universal Input 18V |
| Power Consumption: | 25 Watts Max |
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