Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 And USB Audio Interface

The Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core is a flagship Thunderbolt 3 and USB audio interface designed to sit at the centre of a modern professional studio. With 12 discrete mic preamps, mastering grade conversion, huge I/O and powerful onboard DSP, it gives engineers, producers and artists a complete recording, mixing and monitoring environment in a single 1U rack.

Built around Antelope Audio’s acclaimed 64 bit AFC clocking and Synergy Core processing platform, Orion Studio delivers pristine sound quality, near zero latency effects and flexible routing for even the most demanding hybrid and in the box workflows. Whether you are tracking full bands, mixing immersive formats or running complex multi computer setups, this interface is designed to grow with your studio for years to come.

Studio Grade I/O For Any Session

Orion Studio Synergy Core offers 30 inputs and 44 outputs of simultaneous connectivity, giving you the freedom to handle anything from solo vocal sessions to full band recordings and complex outboard setups. The 12 discrete mic preamps provide up to 75 dB of gain with mic, line and direct inputs, while four Hi Z inputs cater for guitars and basses. Dual independent headphone outs, two stereo monitor pairs, 16 DC coupled line outputs and dedicated reamp outputs make it easy to build sophisticated cue mixes, hardware chains and monitoring setups without running out of I/O.

Mastering Grade Conversion And Clocking

At the heart of Orion Studio is Antelope’s proprietary 64 bit AFC clocking and mastering grade AD/DA conversion, delivering up to 130 dB of dynamic range and ultra low jitter performance. Recording, mixing and playback at up to 24 bit/192 kHz ensures your audio is captured and reproduced with exceptional depth, clarity and stereo imaging. A Direct In mode lets you bypass the preamp circuit entirely when you want the purest possible signal path from your favourite external preamps or processors.

Synergy Core DSP For Real Time Effects

Powered by a combination of 2 FPGA and 6 DSP chips, the Synergy Core platform lets you run up to 144 effects instances simultaneously without touching your computer CPU. With 51 included plug ins covering compressors, EQs, guitar effects and mic preamps, you can track and monitor through polished, mix ready sounds with sub millisecond latency. The onboard processing also handles Antelope Room Correction, providing integrated room analysis and calibration that runs directly on the interface for more accurate monitoring.

Advanced Workflow And Dual Host Streaming

Orion Studio Synergy Core is built to streamline complex studio workflows. Antelope’s virtual patchbay gives you flexible routing and custom monitoring setups, while session presets make it easy to recall your favourite configurations. Dual Host Streaming allows you to connect two computers at once via USB and Thunderbolt 3, treating each as an independent interface with bidirectional audio and automatic sample rate sync. With DC coupled I/O for CV control, talkback, dedicated hardware inserts and standalone operation, it is a powerful hub for hybrid, immersive and multi computer production environments.

• 30 x 44 Simultaneous I/O - With 12 discrete mic preamps, 4 Hi Z inputs, 16 DC coupled line outputs, dual stereo monitor outs, two headphone outs, reamp outputs and expandable ADAT/S/PDIF, Orion Studio Synergy Core provides the connectivity to handle full band tracking, complex outboard chains and advanced monitoring setups without additional interfaces.
• Mastering Grade Conversion And 64 Bit Clocking - Antelope’s 64 bit AFC clocking and AD/DA conversion with up to 130 dB dynamic range deliver exceptional clarity, punch and stereo detail at up to 24 bit/192 kHz, helping your recordings, mixes and masters translate accurately across different playback systems.
• Powerful Synergy Core DSP Effects - The combination of 2 FPGA and 6 DSP chips runs up to 144 real time effects, including 51 included compressors, EQs, guitar processors and mic preamps, so you can monitor and record through polished chains with sub millisecond latency and no strain on your computer.
• Dual Host Streaming And Advanced Routing - USB and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity with Dual Host Streaming lets you connect two computers simultaneously and route audio freely between them, ideal for separating recording and mixing rigs, streaming, or running dedicated soft synth and processing machines, all managed via Antelope’s flexible virtual patchbay.

Audio Performance

• Conversion: Mastering grade AD/DA
• Dynamic Range: Up to 130 dB
• Resolution: Up to 24 bit/192 kHz
• Clocking: Proprietary 64 bit AFC technology

Analogue Inputs

• Mic Preamps: 12 discrete mic/line/direct inputs
• Gain: Up to 75 dB
• Phantom Power: 48 V on mic inputs
• Instrument Inputs: 4 x Hi Z inputs

Analogue Outputs

• Line Outputs: 16 x DC coupled line outputs (D Sub 25)
• Monitor Outputs: 2 independent stereo monitor pairs (TRS)
• Headphone Outputs: 2 independent headphone outputs with individual mixes
• Reamp Outputs: 2 dedicated reamp outputs (TS)

Digital I/O And Clocking

• ADAT/S/PDIF: Expandable digital I/O providing 18 additional channels
• Word Clock: 1 x input, 1 x output
• Clock Technology: 64 bit AFC jitter management

Processing And Effects

• DSP Platform: Synergy Core with 2 FPGA and 6 DSP chips
• Included Effects: 51 Synergy Core effects (compressors, EQs, guitar effects, mic preamps)
• Maximum Effects Instances: Up to 144 effects loaded simultaneously
• Room Correction: Built in room analysis and correction tool with sub millisecond latency
• Immersive Monitoring: Atmos ready monitoring and calibration up to 9.1.6 (additional purchase required)

Connectivity And Control

• Computer Connectivity: Thunderbolt 3 and USB
• Dual Host Streaming: Simultaneous connection of two computers with bidirectional audio
• Routing: Antelope virtual patchbay with flexible routing
• Hardware Inserts: 2 dedicated hardware inserts for external processors
• Drivers: Custom low latency macOS/Windows drivers, class compliant on macOS
• DC Coupled I/O: CV control of compatible analogue synths and modular gear
• Talkback: Integrated talkback with configurable input and output routing
• Standalone Operation: Full I/O and effects available without a connected computer
• Remote Control: Compatible with SRC or MRC hardware remote controllers (available separately)