ADAT and S/PDIF compatibility for digital expansion
50 real-time plug-ins including compressors, EQs, and guitar amps
Antelope Audio presents the Orion Studio Synergy Core—a professional, efficient, and future-proof Thunderbolt 3 and USB AD/DA interface. Equipped with 12 discrete microphone preamps, six DSP and two FPGA chips, plus a comprehensive library of 50 real-time Antelope plug-ins, it delivers pristine sound quality and outstanding processing power. As the heart of your studio, the Orion Studio Synergy Core provides not only world-class audio performance, but also offloads heavy DSP tasks from your computer. This means you can work on larger projects, use more plug-ins and VSTs, enjoy lower latency, and maintain system stability even with high buffer settings.
MRC Multichannel Monitoring System Overview:
Hardware extension for multichannel monitoring with Antelope audio interfaces
Supports 23+ formats, from stereo up to Dolby Atmos 9.1.6
Customizable preset recall for instant switching between inputs, outputs, and configurations
Individual mute and solo functions for each connected speaker
Rotary volume control for calibrated multichannel output or dedicated stereo monitor out
Mute and Dim functions for the selected output
Plug & Play compatibility with Atmos-ready Antelope interfaces via a single USB connection
Predefined LED-lit buttons for easy operation
Compact metal housing with black aluminum finish for desktop or mobile use
The Antelope MRC Monitoring System supports more than 23 audio formats, ranging from stereo to Dolby Atmos 9.1.6. It includes precise speaker and room calibration tools, such as 8-band EQ per channel and delay offsets. The intuitive color-coded layout, fast preset recall, and tactile controls make it a perfect solution for surround and immersive audio production, ensuring efficient and reliable monitoring.
With 6 DSP and 2 FPGA chips under the hood, the Orion Studio Synergy Core delivers enormous processing power for Antelope’s renowned Synergy Core FX. This hybrid system enables the integration of a large effects library from Antelope Audio and its partners, offloading your host computer and allowing complex sessions and large mixes without performance loss.
50 Antelope FX
The interface ships with 50 premium real-time effects plug-ins, including mic preamp emulations, compressors, EQs, reverbs, guitar amps, and cabinet models. Thanks to the Synergy Core architecture, you can run all required plug-ins simultaneously and latency-free, directly within your signal chain.
Thunderbolt 3 + USB connectivity
The cross-platform interface works seamlessly with macOS and Windows systems and offers both USB and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for flexible integration with your DAW. You can even power your MacBook directly via the Orion Studio Synergy Core.
130 dB dynamic range D/A for critical listening
With a 130 dB dynamic range on both monitor outputs usable simultaneously or in A/B mode the Orion Studio Synergy Core ensures exceptional precision for critical listening and professional mixing environments.
12 Discrete Microphone Preamps + Direct Inputs
The interface features 12 discrete microphone preamps, based on Antelope’s ultra-linear Discrete MP preamp design, offering up to 75 dB of crystal-clear gain. Line-level signals can be connected via Direct Inputs, which bypass the preamps and feed the signal straight into the A/D converters (124 dB dynamic range).
Digital patchbay for pro studios
A fully integrated software control panel provides flexible digital routing and monitoring, allowing the Orion Studio Synergy Core to function like a modern digital patchbay—powerful, efficient, and completely latency-free.
Antelope's 4th Generation of clocking
Antelope Audio’s reputation for world-class digital clocking is carried forward in the Orion Studio Synergy Core. Featuring Word Clock I/O, it employs Antelope’s 4th-Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking technology and 64-bit Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) to maintain ultra-stable, jitter-free synchronization up to 192 kHz.
50 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)
Technical data of the Orion Studio Synergy Core
ANALOG
Analog inputs:
8 x microphone/line inputs/Direct In
4 x microphone/line/Hi-Z inputs/Direct In
Analog inserts:
2 x inserts on TRS (inputs 1 and 2)
Analog outputs:
2 x monitor outputs on 6.35 mm TRS sockets: can be used simultaneously or in A/B mode
2 x ReAmp outputs on 6.35 mm TRS sockets
2 x line outputs (16 channels) via DB25, +20 dBu max., balanced impedance
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: -115 dB
Discrete microphone preamplifier:
Input noise (ON): -128 dBu
Dynamic range: -121 dB
THD: -106 dB
Maximum input: +20 dBu
Maximum gain: 75 dB
DIGITAL
Digital inputs:
2 x ADAT (up to 16 channels)
1 x S/PDIF via RCA
Digital outputs:
2 x ADAT (up to 16 channels)
1 x S/PDIF via RCA
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed: USB 2.0 type B port (up to 24 channels)
Thunderbolt™ 3 I/O: Thunderbolt™ 3 connection (up to 32 channels)
CLOCKING
Word Clock input: 1 × input @ 75 Ohm, 3 Vpp on BNC, 32 - 192 kHz
Word Clock output: 1 × output @ 75 Ohm, 3 Vpp on BNC, 32 - 192 kHz
Clocking system
4. Generation of the Acoustically Focused Clocking technology
64-bit DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis)
Oven-controlled crystal oscillator
Clocking stability: ' +/-0.02 ppm, oven-controlled at 64.5 °C