![]() ![]() The included software control–panel utility automatically ensures that all software is updated to the latest version, assuming the studio computer is connected to the Internet. The analogue connections are accompanied by small trim pots that allow the user to fine-tune their levels manually. ![]() The rear panel is rather more densely populated, with the following connections, running from left to right: AC power input, word-clock input, 10M input (which makes it possible to synchronise the internal clock with Antelope’s 10MHz ‘super reference’ clock), Toslink, S/PDIF and AES3 inputs and outputs, USB port, eight word-clock outputs (which allow the Pure2 to serve as a master clock) and, finally, two analogue XLR/TRS combi inputs, two analogue XLR main outputs and two TRS monitor outputs. Although quite small, the level meters have an accurate response and provide a very clear indication of the signal level. The display features three level meters, which show the analogue, USB and digital input levels, as well as indicating the clock source and currently selected sample rate. The front–panel layout is clean and simple, with a power button, LEDs indicating the digital sync source, buttons for changing the sample rate, a volume knob, a button for toggling between monitor or headphone volume control, three preset buttons and a headphones output. Like all Antelope Audio’s products, the Pure2, with its metal buttons, sleek layout and OLED display, has an appealing, professional feel. As a happy Orion 32 owner, I jumped at the opportunity to evaluate their new Pure2, a stereo A–D/D–A converter with built-in monitor controller and USB audio–interfacing facilities. ![]() Each of the new Synergy Core series interfaces includes Antelope’s renowned converters, clocks and preamps, along with a collection of popular analog-modeled effects for recording and mixing.We take Antelope’s latest mastering–grade converter and monitor controller for a spinĪntelope Audio may be a fairly young company but they’ve garnered an enviable reputation both for their expensive high–end A–D/D–A converters and master clocks, and more recently for their Orion 32 and Zen Studio audio interfaces, which draw on the same technology and offer very impressive value for money. To showcase this new technology, Antelope Audio developed a line of no-compromises portable desktop interfaces that combine professional sound quality and versatile I/O with the new Synergy Core technology. Most of the modeled analog gear is considered industry-standard “golden units,” while other effects emulate rare and expensive pieces of hardware that are difficult to find, giving musicians and producers the ability to create studio-quality recordings right from home. Synergy Core technology takes the processing power off of your computer entirely, allowing you to record and mix with hyper-accurate analog-modeled plug-ins in real-time. In 2019, Antelope Audio developed its innovative Synergy Core platform, which combines FPGA and DSP technology to deliver unparalleled processing power. Before we get too far into the Zen Q's features, let's talk a little bit about the Synergy Core series and how the latest interface fits into the lineup. In this blog, we'll explore the new Zen Q Synergy Core interface and deep dive into its feature set. ![]() The brand has just announced its latest addition to the line, the Zen Q Synergy Core ($899).
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