Antelope Discrete 8 Microphone Preamp Interface With Premium FX Pack
Antelope Discrete 8 Console-Grade Microphone Preamp Interface With Premium FX, 8 Class A Mic Pres, Real-Time FPGA FX
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Microphone Preamp Interface With Premium FX Pack
Antelope - Discrete 8
PREMIUM TECHNOLOGY & PERFORMANCEAntelope Audio’s Discrete 8 Microphone Preamp Interface adds a new level of sound quality and power to home studios and mobile recordists. It features 8 console grade 6-transistor discrete preamps, 121 db dynamic range conversion and rock solid clocking. Discrete 8 includes all of the Antelope Audio premier real-time FPGA FX, such as authentic models of iconic gear from BAE, Lang, Gyraf Audio and much more.
The Antelope AFX platform is a quickly expanding hardware modeling engine. Discrete 8 comes with Accusonic 3D microphone and preamp models, guitar amps, transformer and tube FX, and a huge range of classic vintage gear, which are accessible in any DAW via the afx2daw.
Amazing Features
• Console-grade Class A mic pres with discrete transistor design and precise digital gain controls
• Premier real-time FX including BAE, Grove Hill, Gyraf Audio and Lang classics to use in the Easy Panel or in a DAW
• Turn the expensive sounding Discrete 8 mic pres into classic units via Tube, Transformer and FET based circuitry in real-time
• Control all Discrete 8 features via its intuitive Easy Panel or download the free iOS and Android mobile apps
• Create up to 4 custom monitoring mixes with FPGA FX included and send them to Headphone or Monitor outs
• Discrete 8 features Antelope’s 4th Generation 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology
Legendary FX Gear In Your DAW
premier real-time FPGA FX The Antelope Audio real-time FPGA platform is now extended to a complete professional studio experience – Microphones, Preamps, Conversion, Compressors, EQs, and Reverb – along with authentic models of iconic gear from BAE, Lang, Gyraf Audio and many more. Use them within the Discrete 8 EasyPanel or in your preferred DAW via afx2daw. Perform and record either with FX or process in post-production. The Discrete 8 ReAmp outputs will enable you to use any outboard gear and route the resulting sound back in your DAW of choice.
Giving You Complete Control
Transform Edge & Verge Into vintage replicasInside the Discrete 8 FPGA Accusonic 3D modeling engine you can transform both Edge and Verge into vintage replicas providing complete control over proximity effect and allowing you to change polar patterns during or after recording. Select from a collection of classic and expensive microphones and track the results as you monitor live, bringing out a musician’s best possible performance.
ANTELOPE-STYLE CLOCKINGDiscrete 8 is designed as a professional clocking solution in its own right. It includes Antelope’s 4th Generation 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology from highly acclaimed clock units like Trinity, OCX HD, LiveClock and Pure2. Discrete 8 comes with a Word Clock (WC) Input that can de-jitter and distribute an external clock signal. Three WC outputs allow you to distribute clock to your other digital gear and mic preamps in your setup connected via ADAT and S/PDIF. Discrete 8 will make sure all your gear is perfectly synced.
EXPERT LEVEL MONITORINGMonitoring and Talkback sections in Discrete 8 are easy to set. Up to 4 individual monitoring mixes can be sent to Headphones or Monitor Outputs with or without FPGA FX. Custom headphone mixes might be tailored for each performer. Vintage EQ, Compression and guitar amps let the artists hear a sound as close to the final product as possible. Discrete 8 can save and load AFX presets and exchange settings with the entire Antelope line of FPGA equipped pro audio interfaces. Share your own FX settings with other Antelope users or see how the pros are setting up their sessions.
Advanced Remote ControlThe Discrete 8 downloadable remote app allows you to adjust all microphone input levels, Talkback levels, along with Monitoring and Headphone volumes. Musicians can now control their own headphone volume through their phones. The engineer can check input levels from the tracking room. The device can be accessed from different computers connected to the same network.
Introducing Discrete 8 | Antelope Audio
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specifications | Analogue Inputs | 6 x Mic / Line Inputs 2 x Mic / Line / Hi-Z Inputs |
|---|---|
| Analogue Outputs | 1 x Monitor Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks, +20 dBu max 2 x ReAmp Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks 1 x Line Outs on DB25, +20 dBu max ( DC coupled ) 2 x Stereo Headphone Outputs |
| Mic Preamp | EIN: -128 dBu (A-weighted) Dynamic Range: -121 dB (A-weighted) THD: -106 dB Max input: +18 dBu Max Gain: 65 dB |
| D/A Monitor Converter | Dynamic Range: 124 dB THD + N: -101 dB |
| A/D Converter | Dynamic Range: 121 dB THD + N: -112 dB |
| D/A Converters (Line Out) | Dynamic Range: 121dB THD + N: – 100dB DC Coupled |
| Hi-Z Input | Discrete JFET design Maximum input: 14dBu (At min. gain) Gain Range: 0-40dB Input Impedance: 1Mohm |
| Headphone Output | Output Level (unloaded) 20dBu max Output impedance 120 ohms Dynamic Range: 121dB THD + N: – 100dB Recommended HP Impedance 16Ω to 600Ω |
| Digital Inputs | 2 x ADAT (up to 16CH) 1 x S/PDIF |
| Digital Outputs | 2 x ADAT (up to 16CH) 1 x S/PDIF |
| USB I/O | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; Data stream up to 480 Mbits/192kHz, 24 channels I/O, Type B |
| Thunderbolt™ I/O | 1 x Thunderbolt, 32 channels I/O |
| Word Clock Input | 1 x Input @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz |
| Word Clock Outputs | 3 x Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz |
| Clocking System | 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking 64-bit DDS |
| Sample Rates (kHz) | 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 |
| Operating Temperature | 0-50°C, 32-122°F |
| Power Consumption | 20 Watts |
| In the Box | Discrete 8 Interface Quick Start Guide Wart External Power Supply Unit USB Cable Warranty Card |
| Dimensions (Approx) | Width: 483 mm / 19” Height: 44 mm / 1.7” Depth: 220 mm /8.6” |
| Weight (Approx) | 3.0 kg/ 6.61 lbs |
