An audio interface with onboard real-time effects and high-fidelity conversion.
The Discrete 4 Pro SC carries the heritage of Antelope Audio’s Discrete line and builds upon it with latest generation AD/DA converters and improved software features. With blazing-fast Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0, ultra-low latency performance and even better effects processing capabilities, this audio interface caters to desktop setups and recording studios alike.
Specifications
- Includes: Discrete 4 Pro Synergy Core, quick start guide, USB type-B to type-A cable and external power supply unit
- Analog inputs: 2 x Mic / Line Inputs, 2 x Mic / Line / Hi-Z Inputs
- Analog outputs: 1 x Monitor Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks, +20dBu max, 4 x Line Outs on TRS, +20dBu max, 4 x Stereo Headphone Outputs
- Mic preamp EIN: -128dBu (A-weighted)
- Dynamic range: -122dB (A-weighted)
- THD: -116dB
- Max input: +18dBu
- Max Gain: 65dB
- D/A Monitor Converter dynamic range: 130dB
- A/D Converter dynamic range: 122dB
- D/A Converters (Line Out) dynamic range: 121 dB
- Digital inputs: 1 x ADAT (up to 8CH), 1 x S/PDIF
- Digital outputs: 1 x ADAT (up to 8CH), 1 x S/PDIF
- USB 2.0 I/O: Type B connector
- Thunderbolt 3: On USB-C connector
- Word clock outputs: 2 x Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32–192kHz
- Clocking system: 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking, 64-bit DDS
- Sample rates (kHz):v44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
- Operating temperature: 0-50°C, 32-122°F
- Weight: 3.7 lb.
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 10.2" x 1.7" x 8.2"
- Power consumption: 15 Watts
Features
- Class-leading AD/DA conversion with up to 130dB of headroom
- Recording, mixing and playback at up to 24-bit/192kHz
- Proprietary 64-bit AFC (Acoustically Focused Clocking) technology and Jitter Management algorithm delivering increased sound width, separation and detail
- 4 × Discrete 6-transistor preamps with 65dB of gain for pristine recordings
- Four DC-coupled analog output channels on TRS jacks
- Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0 port with custom macOS and Windows drivers
- Digitally expandable over ADAT, with up to 8 I/O channels available
- Digitally expandable over S/PDIF, with up to 2 I/O channels available
- 2 word clock outputs letting you distribute the interface’s highly stable clock signal across your studio
- Four independent stereo headphone outputs
- Dedicated stereo monitor output over TRS
- Direct monitoring with Synergy Core effects, processed in real-time with imperceptible latency
- Expanded routing capabilities, select audio sources per channel with a drop-down menu sequence or use of a virtual patch-bay
- Customizable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer and effects settings
- Four independent mixers with adjustable levels, panning, stereo link and real-time effects
- Front panel with main volume knob and buttons for hands-on control of core parameters
- Option to work without being connected to a computer (standalone operation)
- Wireless control of software features from a separate computer connected to the same network
- Collection of 37 Synergy Core effects modeled after classic and rare analog outboard gear
- Synergy Core proprietary onboard platform
- Modeling Engine allowing pairing with the Edge line of microphones for real-time use of vintage microphone emulations