Thunderbolt & USB audio interface with 12 discrete mic preamps
Free Software
When you purchase this Antelope Audio interface during the promotional period from April 1 to June 30, 2026, you’ll receive additional software for free. Once activated, you’ll get Bitwig Studio Essentials as well as 3 months of access to Antelope Cosmos, which includes over 75 plugins for mixing and production. You must activate your license by July 15, 2026, at the latest.
Antelope presents Antelope Orion Studio Synergy Core, a professional, efficient and modern Thunderbolt 3 & USB AD/DA interface including 12 discrete microphone preamps, six built-in DSP and two FPGA chips as well as a solid effects library with 50 Antelope plug-ins for editing your recordings. As the heart of your studio, the Orion Studio Synergy Core not only provides top-notch sound, but also takes the load off your computer with its external processors. Simply put, you can run larger productions, add more plugins and VSTs, minimize latency, increase buffer size and keep your system stable.
With 6 DSP + 2 FPGA chips under the hood, allowing you to incorporate a huge effects library from Antelope Audio and platform partners, the Orion Studio Synergy Core takes the load off your host Mac or PC, allowing you to create larger mixes and compositions without bringing the system to its knees. Thanks to Antelope's state-of-the-art Synergy Core FX processors, you'll have tremendous processing power for any type of project - now and in the future!
50 Antelope FX
Antelope's Orion Studio Synergy Core brings you 50 of the best real-time effects plug-ins - impressive mic preamp emulations, compressors, EQs, reverbs, guitar amps and cabinet models, everything you need to bring your tracks to life and edit. And thanks to the Synergy Core architecture, all the processing plug-ins you need for your session can be run simultaneously.
Thunderbolt 3 + USB Connectivity
The system provides a cross-platform audio interface for Windows and Mac, offering both USB and Thunderbolt 3 connections to your DAW host computer. Even charging your MacBook is even possible via the Orion Studio Synergy Core.
130 dB dynamic range D/A for critical listening.
Why trust your projects with anything less than the best D/A converters? The Antelope Orion Studio Synergy Core delivers 130 dB dynamic range on both monitor outputs - which can run simultaneously or in A/B mode.
12 Discrete Mic Preamps + Direct Inputs
The Antelope Orion Studio Synergy Core gives you 12 mic preamps based on Antelope's ultra-linear Discrete MP standalone preamp, delivering 75 dB of pristine gain. Want to process line-level signals? No problem - the Orion Studio Synergy Core's Direct In bypasses the mic preamps and drives directly into the A/D converters (124 dB dynamic range).
Digital Patchbay for Pro Studios
Thanks to the integrated software control panel, audio signals can be beautiful anywhere - digital, flexible routing and monitoring just like an analog patchbay.
Antelope's 4th Generation Clocking
Antelope Audio is known for building solid digital audio clocks that are found in world-class recording studios and broadcast facilities around the world. The Orion Studio Synergy Core wouldn't be an Antelope interface if it didn't deliver world-class clocking. With Word Clock I/O, the Orion Studio Synergy Core synchronizes your studio to Antelope's 4th generation clocking and uses 64-bit DDS to keep your audio in lockstep at up to 192 kHz.
50 Realtime 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)
Technical specifications
ANALOG
Analog Inputs
8 x Mic / Line Inputs / Direct In
4 x Mic / Line / Hi-Z Inputs / Direct In
Analog Inserts
2 x Inserts on TRS (inputs 1,2)
Analog Outputs
2 x Monitor Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks: Can work both simultaneously and in A/B mode
2 x ReAmp Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks
2 x Line Out (16 channels) on DB25, +20 dBu max, impedance balanced
2 x Stereo Headphone Outputs
D/A Monitor Converter
Dynamic Range: 130 dB
THD + N: -115 dB
A/D Converter
Dynamic Range: 124 dB
THD + N: -112 dB
D/A Converter
Dynamic Range: 128 dB
THD + N: -115dB
Discrete Mic Preamps
ON: -128 dBu
Dynamic Range: -121 dB
THD: -106 dB
Max input: +20 dBu
Max gain: 75 dB
DIGITAL
Digital Inputs
2 x ADAT (up to 16CH)
1 x S/PDIF on RCA
Digital Outputs
2 x ADAT (up to 16CH)
1 x S/PDIF on RCA
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
USB 2.0 Type B connector
(up to 24 channels)
Thunderbolt™ 3 I/O
Thunderbolt™ 3 connector
(up to 32 channels)
CLOCKING
Word Clock Input
1 × Input @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 - 192kHz
Word Clock Outputs
1 × Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 - 192kHz
Clocking System
4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking
64-bit DDS
Oven-controlled crystal oscillator
Clocking Stability
<+/-0.02 ppm, oven controlled at 64.5ºC/ 148.1ºF
Clock Aging
< 1 ppm per year
Clock Calibration
<+/-0.001 ppm
Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 (kHz)
OTHER
Operating Temperature
0-50°C, 32-122°F
Weight
3.1 kg/ 6.83 lbs (Approx.)
Dimensions (Approx.)
Width: 483 mm / 19"
Height: 44 mm / 1.7"
Depth: 220 mm /8.6"
Electrical specs
DC Universal input: 18V
Power Consumption: 25 Watts Max
In the box
Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB AD/DA Interface with 12 Discrete Mic Pres
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
1 In-Line DC Power supply
1 USB cable
System Requirements
WINDOWS
PC: Computer with Thunderbolt™ 3 and/or USB ports
OS: Windows 10 x64 with the latest updates
RAM: 4GB minimum (8GB or more recommended)
CPU: Intel Core i3™ or AMD FX and higher
MAC
Model: Apple Mac 2012 or newer Thunderbolt™ 3 and/or USB ports
OS X: macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and higher - Recommended macOS 10.14 (Mojave)
Memory: (RAM)4GB minimum (8GB or more recommended)
Additional Info: Internet connection required for product activation.
Manufacturer information
Elektrosfera Ltd. Bul. Tzarigradsko shosse, 7th km, BIC-IZOT, office 600 1784 Sofia Bulgaria office@antelopeaudio.com www.antelopeaudio.com
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