Antelope Audio Discrete 8 Oryx Synergy Core USB Audio Interface

Get Hybrid Studio Power with the Antelope Audio Discrete 8 Oryx

The Discrete 8 Oryx is a powerful 1U studio hub built for producers, engineers, and bands who need pristine conversion, console-grade preamps, real-time FX, advanced headphone tools, and expansive routing in one interface. With up to 26×38 simultaneous connectivity, Antelope’s latest AD/DA conversion (up to 130 dB headroom), and 4th-generation 64-bit AFC™ clocking, it’s designed to handle multi-instrument recording and hybrid workflows with clarity, depth, and control.

• Latest AD/DA conversion with up to 130 dB headroom for wider imaging, depth, and detail
• 4th-generation 64-bit AFC™ clocking for stable, accurate performance
• 8 discrete Class-A mic preamps with ultra-low noise floor and up to 75 dB of gain
• Inputs are DC-coupled and support XLR plus line-level TS/TRS connections
• Two front-panel inputs switchable to Hi-Z for direct instrument recording
• 26×38 simultaneous connectivity for true hybrid flexibility
• 8 DC-coupled line outputs plus monitor outs and dedicated reamp outs
• 4 independent stereo headphone outputs with premium DACs and separate cue mixes
• X-Feed headphone crossfeed plus headphone calibration profiles and 2-band EQ
• Synergy Core onboard processing (2 DSP + 1 FPGA) for real-time FX with imperceptible latency
• Includes 37 real-time effects, with more available via Antelope Software Store
• Load effects on up to 16 channel strips and process any analog or digital I/O
• Virtual patch-bay software for fast drag-and-drop routing and low-latency monitoring
• Word Clock I/O with 1 input and 3 outputs for robust studio synchronization
• Talkback via built-in mic or any of the 8 mic inputs, routed to monitors/headphones
• Footswitch input (1/4" TRS) for talkback and dim control

SPECIFICATIONS

• Form Factor: 1U rack audio interface / studio hub
• Mic Preamps: 8 discrete Class-A
• Max Preamp Gain: 75 dB
• Conversion / Clocking: Latest AD/DA converters (up to 130 dB headroom), 4th-gen 64-bit AFC™ clocking
• Simultaneous Connectivity: 26×38
• Analog Inputs: Mic/Line inputs (XLR and line-level TS/TRS), 2 front inputs switchable to Hi-Z
• Analog Outputs: 8 DC-coupled line outputs (D-Sub 25), main monitor out (1/4" TRS balanced, DC-coupled), 2 reamp outputs
• Headphone Outputs: 4 independent stereo headphone outs
• Digital I/O: ADAT (4 ports, up to 16 channels @ 48 kHz; reduced at higher sample rates), S/PDIF (2 channels up to 24-bit/192 kHz)
• Computer Connection: USB 2.0 Type-C (up to 24 channels of I/O, up to 24-bit/192 kHz)
• Word Clock: 1 x W.C. In, 3 x W.C. Outs
• Footswitch: 1/4" TRS dual footswitch input
• Onboard FX Platform: Synergy Core (2 DSP + 1 FPGA), 37 included real-time effects

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