Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core
Thunderbolt 3 & USB Audio Interface with Synergy Core FX Processing

The Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core is a major evolution of Antelope’s renowned Orion series, designed to serve as the centerpiece of a professional recording studio for years to come. Powered by Antelope Audio’s future‑proof Synergy Core FX platform, Orion Studio Synergy Core combines massive processing power, premium audio conversion, and world‑class clocking into a single rackmount interface.

HOT‑RODDED SYNERGY CORE FX PLATFORM
At the core of Orion Studio Synergy Core are 2 FPGA and 6 DSP chips working together to run Antelope Audio’s extensive real‑time effects library. This dedicated processing dramatically reduces host CPU load, allowing you to run more tracks, virtual instruments, and plug‑ins with lower latency, smaller buffer sizes, and improved system stability. With its enormous processing headroom, Orion Studio Synergy Core is built to grow alongside your studio.

50 ANTILOPE FX INCLUDED
Out of the box, Orion Studio Synergy Core includes 50 premium Antelope Audio real‑time effects. These include spot‑on models of vintage microphone preamps, compressors, equalizers, reverbs, and an extensive lineup of guitar amp and cabinet simulations. Thanks to the Synergy Core architecture, you can run large numbers of simultaneous effects with zero‑latency monitoring.

THUNDERBOLT 3 AND USB CONNECTIVITY
Designed for both Mac and Windows systems, Orion Studio Synergy Core offers Thunderbolt 3 and USB connectivity for flexible studio integration. Thunderbolt 3 provides ultra‑low latency and high channel counts, while USB ensures broad compatibility. The interface can even power and charge a connected MacBook directly over Thunderbolt.

130 dB DYNAMIC RANGE D/A CONVERSION
Orion Studio Synergy Core features upgraded digital‑to‑analog converters delivering up to 130 dB of dynamic range on both pairs of monitor outputs. The monitor outs can run simultaneously or be switched in A/B mode, making the interface ideal for critical listening and professional monitoring environments.

12 DISCRETE MICROPHONE PREAMPS AND DIRECT INPUTS
The interface is equipped with 12 Discrete microphone preamps based on Antelope’s acclaimed Discrete MP design, offering up to 75 dB of clean, ultra‑linear gain. For line‑level recording, the Direct In inputs bypass the mic preamps entirely, feeding the A/D converters directly for maximum transparency and a dynamic range of up to 124 dB.

DIGITAL PATCH BAY FOR PRO STUDIO ROUTING
The Orion Studio Synergy Core software control panel features a powerful digital patch bay and latency‑free mixer. This allows flexible routing, monitoring, and signal management, making the interface the central hub of complex studio setups.

FOURTH‑GENERATION ACOUSTICALLY FOCUSED CLOCKING
Antelope Audio is globally respected for its clocking technology, and Orion Studio Synergy Core is no exception. Featuring Antelope’s 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking with 64‑bit DDS and an oven‑controlled crystal oscillator, the interface ensures rock‑solid sync up to 192 kHz via Word Clock I/O.

FEATURES
• Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 and USB audio interface
• Synergy Core processing with 2 FPGA and 6 DSP chips
• 12 Discrete mic preamps with up to 75 dB of gain
• 2 pairs of monitor outputs with 130 dB dynamic range
• 30 simultaneous inputs and 22 simultaneous outputs
• DC‑coupled I/O for CV control of modular synths
• Hand‑built in Europe for long‑term studio reliability

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, Orange, Pink (Legendary Vintage EQs)
VEQ‑STU 089, 169, 900 (Vintage EQs)
Clear Q (Parametric EQ)
Auraverb (Reverb)
Power EX (Expander)
Power Gate (Gate)
Master De‑Esser
Plexi 59 UK (Tube Guitar Amp)
Bass SuperTube VR
Darkface 65 US
Top30 UK Bright
Tweed Deluxe US
Overange 120 UK
BurnSphere DE Lead
Marcus II US Lead
Modern US CH3
Rock 75 UK
Rock 22.10 UK
Multiple guitar cabinet emulations

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ANALOG I/O
Analog Inputs:
• 8 × Mic / Line / Direct In
• 4 × Mic / Line / Hi‑Z / Direct In

Analog Inserts:
• 2 × Inserts on TRS (Inputs 1–2)

Analog Outputs:
• 2 × Monitor Outs on 1/4" TRS (Simultaneous or A/B)
• 2 × ReAmp Outs on 1/4" TRS
• 16 × Line Outs on DB25 (+20 dBu max)
• 2 × Stereo Headphone Outputs

Converters:
D/A Monitor Dynamic Range: 130 dB
A/D Dynamic Range: 124 dB
D/A Dynamic Range: 128 dB

Mic Preamps:
EIN: –128 dBu
Max Gain: 75 dB

DIGITAL I/O
• 2 × ADAT In (Up to 16 channels)
• 2 × ADAT Out (Up to 16 channels)
• 1 × S/PDIF In and Out (RCA)

USB:
USB 2.0 Type‑B (Up to 24 channels)

Thunderbolt:
Thunderbolt 3 (Up to 32 channels)

CLOCKING
• Word Clock In and Out (32–192 kHz)
• 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking
• 64‑bit DDS with oven‑controlled crystal oscillator

OTHER
Operating Temperature: 0–50°C
Weight: Approx. 3.1 kg / 6.83 lb
Dimensions: 19" W × 1.7" H × 8.6" D
Power: 18V DC, 25W max

IN THE BOX
• Orion Studio Synergy Core Audio Interface
• Thunderbolt 3 and USB AD/DA Interface
• DC Power Supply
• USB Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Card