Antelope Discrete 8 User Manual Download Page 1

Page: 1 / 74

User Manual

Discrete 8

Synergy Core

THUNDERBOLT™ 2 & USB 2.0 AUDIO INTERFACE

with 8 discrete preamps and Synergy Core FX

Summary of Contents for Discrete 8

Page 1: ...User Manual Discrete 8 Synergy Core THUNDERBOLT 2 USB 2 0 AUDIO INTERFACE with 8 discrete preamps and Synergy Core FX...

Page 2: ...NTROL PANEL 23 5 1 Quick Start 24 5 2 Mouse Keyboard Shortcuts Error Bookmark not defined 5 3 Main View 28 5 3 1 Function Strip 1 28 5 3 2 Function Strip 2 Error Bookmark not defined 5 3 2 1 Settings...

Page 3: ...Bookmark not defined 7 4 Edge Duo Error Bookmark not defined 7 5 Edge Quadro Error Bookmark not defined 7 6 Verge Error Bookmark not defined 8 AFX2DAW Error Bookmark not defined 9 ADVANCED USERTIPS 36...

Page 4: ...ience you might find this approach different from what you are used to Perhaps the most familiar workflow for the modern recordist involves treating the audio interface like a box which brings audio i...

Page 5: ...ncourage you to familiarize yourself with the Control Panel application This way you can overcome potential stumbling blocks for users new to Antelope Audio products For example almost any issue conce...

Page 6: ...Synergy Core Thunderbolt USB Change Interface Thunderbolt USB Change Interface 2 www antelopeaudio com 3 Discrete 8 Synergy Core Web Windows 10 macOS 10 11 Antelope Launcher Windows Thunderbolt Antel...

Page 7: ...Synergy Core User Manual Page 7 5 Antelope Launcher Discrete 8 Synergy Core Control Panel Windows Defender macOS 6 Discrete 8 Synergy Core 7 DAW Discrete 8 Synergy Core DAW DAW Antelope Audio Custome...

Page 8: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 8 2 1 Windows 10 Windows 10 1 2 3 4 5 2 24 OK...

Page 9: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 9 OK Tips OS DAW Windows 32kHz Antelope Audio Knowledge Base Windows 10 Optimization...

Page 10: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 10 2 2 macOS 10 14 or later macOS Mojave 10 14 DAW DAW Discrete 8 Synergy Core 1 DAW Antelope Ableton Live 10 Suite 2 OK DAW DAW 1 Apple 2 DAW...

Page 11: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 11...

Page 12: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 12 3 FRONT PANEL EXPLAINED Mic combo Inputs A1 A2 2 line Hi Z XLR TRS Gain Knobs A1 A8 8...

Page 13: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 13 Display Function Buttons 3 Top Button 1 HP1...

Page 14: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 14 3 1 System Menu Device Info Change Interface USB Thunderbolt Scr Saver Time Scr Save Style Talkback HP1 1 HP1...

Page 15: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 15 Talkback HP2 2 HP2 Talkback MON 1 MON Talkback MON2 2 MON2 Note 2 REAMP R1 R2 Monitor 2 REAMP Talkback Mic A1 A8 Factory Reset Middle Button 1 4 48V 5 8 48V...

Page 16: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 16 Bottom Button 2 HP2 3 2 Control Menu Power OFF Clock Source Internal ADAT 2x 4x S PDIF USB USB Discrete 8 Synergy Core Sample Rate DAW Peak Meter 32...

Page 17: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 17 Monitor Trim dBu Line Out Trim dBu Monitor 2 REAMP Monitor Output 2 REAMP Outputs Brightness Main Rotary Control MONITOR LINE OUT MON2 REAMP...

Page 18: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 18 Talkback microphone and TBK Button TBK Headphone outputs H1 H2 with gain adjustment knobs 1 4 TRS 2...

Page 19: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 19 4 REAR PANEL EXPLAINED 18V 20W Power Input Antelope Audio Word Clock I O 1 3 BNC...

Page 20: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 20 S PDIF I O RCA 2 S PDIF Footswitch Input Antelope Audio ADAT I O...

Page 21: ...of 24 bit 48kHz audio Up to 8 I O channels of 24 bit 96kHz audio over S MUX Up to 4 I O channels of 24 bit 192kHz audio over S MUX All ADATaudio is transmitted in 24 bit resolution Note ADAT Thunderbo...

Page 22: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 22 8 DB 25 TASCAM DC Coupled Monitor Outputs L R 1 4 REAMP Outputs R1 R2 1 4 DI...

Page 23: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 23 Important 2 REAMP Mic Line Inputs 6 XLR A3 A8 Hi Z TS TRS 5 SOFTWARE CONTROL PANEL...

Page 24: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 24 Antelope Audio Control Panel EasyPanel Discrete 8 Synergy Core DAW 5 1 Quick Start A1 1 HP1 A1 1 PREAMPS 48V...

Page 25: ...2 AFX PREAMPS PREAMP 1 3 PREAMPS GAIN HEADPHONE 1 Synergy Core FX AFX Synergy Core FX ADD NEW EFFECT FX 1 A1 Discrete 4 Synergy Core Monitor LR 2 PREAMPS 3 AFX PREAMPS PREAMP 1 4 AFX Synergy Core FX...

Page 26: ...ope Audio Edge Verge A1 A2 Edge Duo 3 PREAMPS AFX PREAMPS PREAMP 1 4 Edge Duo 5 A1 A2 HP1 1 2 6 DAW 3 PREAMPS EMU MIC DAW Discrete 4 Synergy Core DAW DAW DAW 1 16 TO DAW Record 1 16 16 AFX Synergy Cor...

Page 27: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 27 DAW 1 16 COMPUTER PLAY 1 16 Synergy Core FX DAW 4 5 2 Ctrl Windows Command macOS...

Page 28: ...Synergy Core User Manual Page 28 5 3 Main View 5 3 1 Function Strip 1 On Off Button Device Menu Antelope Audio Antelope Launcher Help Button ContactTech Support No Japanese ADMINISTRATION Minimize Clo...

Page 29: ...User Manual Page 29 5 3 2 Function Strip 2 Clock Source Menu Internal ADAT 2x 4x S PDIF USB USB Discrete 4 Synergy Core Sample Rate Menu DAW Lock Indicator Discrete 4 Synergy Core ADAT Session Menu a...

Page 30: ...for the Monitor Outputs from the drop down menu Panning Law Click to specify Panning Law compensation between 0dB none to 4 5dB from the drop down menu TBK Input Click to changeTalkback input from th...

Page 31: ...p down menu Mute Mute Oscillator 2 output Line Out Volume Use the fader to adjust line outputs volume in dB Click the adjacent Mute button to mute and unmute the line outputs Brightness Use the fader...

Page 32: ...ore User Manual Page 32 5 3 3 PREAMPS Strip PREAMPS Discrete 8 Synergy Core A1 A8 8 Gain Knob Mic 12dB 64dB Line 6dB 20dB Hi Z inputs A1 and A2 0dB 40dB 48V Button in mic mode 48V Peak Meter Link Butt...

Page 33: ...cord dry and mic emulation audio on different channels COMPUTER PLAY 1 32 These inputs represent DAW Outputs 1 32 This is where you receive audio from your DAW Assign an audio track to Output 1 32 in...

Page 34: ...Manual Page 34 5 3 5 AFX Strip AFX MONITORS HEADPHONES DAW AFX FX Rack Synergy Core FX BP FX FX Rack SAVE LOAD FX BP ALL FX DEL ALL FX ADD NEW EFFECT Synergy Core FX FX BP Ctrl Windows Command Mac Ho...

Page 35: ...Synergy Core User Manual Page 35 5 3 6 Output Tabs Discrete 8 Synergy Core 4 MONITORS HEADPHONES 4 32 8 Synergy Core FX AFX 4 Solo Mute Pan Link Volume 4 HEADPHONES 1 MONITOR 2 MONITOR 2 AuraVerb 8 3...

Page 36: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 36 5 3 6 1 AuraVerb AuraVerb 8 Color Brian Vibberts 24 AuraVerb SEND Returns AuraVerb...

Page 37: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 37 Parameters AuraVerb Color 0 100 PreDelay 0 32...

Page 38: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 38 Early Reflection Gain Late Reflection Delay AuraVerb Late Reflection Delay...

Page 39: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 39 Richness Richness 0 Reverb Time ReverbTime Room Size 50 Room Size...

Page 40: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 40 Room Size Reverb Level AuraVerb Mixer 1 Send Send Reverb Level...

Page 41: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 41 REVERB FX ON OFF Switch AuraVerb Preset Manager S L...

Page 42: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 42 DIGITAL OUTS ADAT S PDIF ADAT S PDIF ANALOG OUTS REAMP REAMP...

Page 43: ...ergy Core User Manual Page 43 DAW DAW MONITORS HEADPHONES 4 1 16 DAW 1 16 4 Input 1 1 DAW MONITORS HEADPHONES AFX DAW FX DAW COMPUTER PLAY FROM DAW COMPUTER PLAY 1 16 DAW 1 16 DAW Synergy Core FX 1 16...

Page 44: ...crete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 44 6 GUITAR AMPS CABS 11 Synergy Core 1 A1 Discrete 4 Synergy Core 2 PREAMPS 3 AFX PREAMPS PREAMP 1 4 AFX Synergy Core FX Rack ADD NEW EFFECT Modern US Modern 4 x...

Page 45: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 45 Cabine Mic A Mic B Phase Mic A Mic B Rear Mic 45 Mic 45 ReSPiRe Overloud ReSPiRe HPF LPF BP Synergy Core IR DAW IR...

Page 46: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 46 6 1 Software Re amping Synergy Core DI 1 DAW DI 1 16 DAW COMPUTER PLAY 2 DAW 1 4 DAW COMPUTER 3 AFX FX FX 4 DAW...

Page 47: ...e 47 7 EDGE VERGE MIC EMULATIONS Edge Verge Antelope Audio Edge Verge 7 1 HP1 Antelope Audio Edge Verge A1 A2 Edge Duo 1 PREAMPS AFX PREAMPS PREAMP 1 2 Edge Duo 3 A1 A2 HP 1 1 2 7 2 Edge Solo Verge Ed...

Page 48: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 48 Antelope Audio 7 3 Edge Solo Edge Solo Phase Invert 48V...

Page 49: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 49 Edge Solo Edge Solo 1 1 MIC EMU Edge Solo 2 Edge Solo PREAMP DAW Edge Solo EMU MIC PREAMP DAW PREAMP EMU MIC DAW Edge Solo...

Page 50: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 50 7 4 Edge Duo Edge Edge Edge Duo Edge Duo Edge Edge Duo Phase Invert 48V Channel Swap Edge Duo 2 Pattern Edge Duo Edge Duo 1 Y XLR 1 XLR...

Page 51: ...rete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 51 2 2 EMU MIC XLR 1 Edge Duo Edge Duo Edge Duo PREAMP DAW 1 16 Edge Duo 2 1 Edge Duo PREAMP DAW 1 16 Edge Duo Edge Duo Edge Duo PREAMP MIC EMU DAW 1 16 Edge Duo 4...

Page 52: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 52 PREAMP MIC EMU DAW 1 16 Edge Duo...

Page 53: ...e 53 7 5 Edge Quadro Edge Quadro Edge Quadro 4 2 360 M S X Y Blumlein 3D Y XLR T B Edge Quadro Discrete 4 Synergy Core XLR 1 1 Top Head Front Membrane 2 Top Head Rear Membrane 3 Bottom Head Front Memb...

Page 54: ...es 2 Bottom Head Front and Rear Membranes 3 Top Head Front Membrane Bottom Head Front Membrane 4 Top Head Front Membrane Bottom Head Rear Membrane 5 Top Head Rear Membrane Bottom Head Front Membrane 6...

Page 55: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 55 Edge Quadro Edge Duo 2 1 2 2 2 Edge Quadro Edge Quadro 360 4 4 MIC EMU Edge Quadro 8 2 2 2 1 2 2 Edge Duo...

Page 56: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 56 7 6 Verge Verge Edge Solo Verge Mic Phase Invert 48V Verge Verge 1 1 MIC EMU...

Page 57: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 57 Verge 2 Verge PREAMP Verge EMU MIC PREAMP PREAMP EMU MIC DAW 1 16 Verge...

Page 58: ...Synergy Core FX I O DSP FPGA AFX2DAW DAW Synergy Core FX AFX2DAW Thunderbolt Mac Windows AFX2DAW AFX2DAW AFX2DAW Antelope Audio Claim Code 1 antelopeaudio com Claim features Claim Code 2 Antelope Lau...

Page 59: ...Core User Manual Page 59 5 Register device or assign features AFX2DAW Discrete 4 Synergy Core 6 DAW AFX2DAW Control Panel FX Rack ADD NEW EFFECT FX SAVE LOAD FX BP ALL DEL ALL FX BP Command Ctrl FX D...

Page 60: ...Master Slave arrangement where the Master device clocks the Slave device with its timing reference signal To set up the Discrete 8 Synergy Core as a Master clock connect Word Clock Out 1 or 2 to the...

Page 61: ...3 European time 6AM 2AM GMT Monday Friday UK Phone Number 44 1925933423 Live Chat US time 12AM midnight 2PM CST Monday Friday European time 6AM 8PM GMT Monday Friday Note If you re trying to reach us...

Page 62: ...If you can t find a solution on your own please get in touch with us so we check if you are having a hardware related issue If this is the case we ll guide you through the repair process If the produc...

Page 63: ...le layers between the unit and the box walls to prevent from shock vibration and various tears and scratches Please remove any labels or old shipment markings it may have and ensure you add your shipp...

Page 64: ...ns in their country of purchase or if different their country of residence the benefits conferred by Antelope Audio s Limited Warranty are in addition to and not instead of rights and remedies convene...

Page 65: ...ranty applies to products purchased on or after January1 2018 For prior versions of the Antelope Audio limited warranty please contact customer service Limited Factory Refurbished B stock Warranty Ant...

Page 66: ...teen 14 days of the expiration of the warranty period i Antelope Audio has received written notice of any nonconformity ii after Antelope Audio s written authorization customer has returned the noncon...

Page 67: ...y iv Any improper operation maintenance or installation including any use not in accordance with any supplied product instructions v Connection to any improper voltage supply vi Use of consumables or...

Page 68: ...ct incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply in your jurisdiction ANTELOPE AUDIO WILL NOTASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANY OTHER PERSONTO ASSUME FOR ITANY OTHER LIABILITY...

Page 69: ...e package and include a copy of your RMA confirmation mail within the package In certain situations for in warranty units we may entirely at our opinion offer you a temporary replacement unit provided...

Page 70: ...e or appear inadequately packed will be refused and returned to the sender at the sender s expense We are not responsible for damage incurred during shipping to our RMA receiving locations or for lost...

Page 71: ...Discrete 8 Synergy Core User Manual Page 71...

Page 72: ...t to from the power source Avoid placing things on the cabinet or using the device in a narrow and poorly ventilated place which could affect its operation or the operation of other closely located co...

Page 73: ...operate in a temperate environment with a correct OperatingTemperature of 0 50 C 32 122 F 14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Analog Inputs 6 x Mic Line Inputs 2 x Mic Line Hi Z Inputs Analog Outputs 2 x Moni...

Page 74: ...1 x S PDI USB 2 0 I O USB 2 0Type B connector Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 2 connector Word Clock Inputs 1 x Input 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 192kHz Word Clock Outputs 3 x Outputs 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 192kH...

Search results

Summary of Contents for Discrete 8

Reviews:

Related manuals for Discrete 8

Brands by name

Popular brands

Antelope Discrete 8, User Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for Discrete 8

Reviews:

Related manuals for Discrete 8

Brands by name

Popular brands