Antelope Discrete 4 Synergy Core User Manual

Antelope Discrete 4 Synergy Core User Manual

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The Discrete 4 Synergy Core features four 6-transistor discrete preamps for console-grade sound quality. With up to
121dB of dynamic range and sample rates up to 192kHz, its best-in-class AD/DA converters ensure your meticulous
performances are captured with the highest signal quality possible. The Antelope Audio acclaimed 64-bit Acoustically
Focused Clocking algorithm delivers the kind of artifact-free audio once accessible only to the highest-tier studios.
Adding further value to your investment, the Discrete 4 Synergy Core features a compelling library of 36 real-time
studio effects, meticulously modeled after their hardware originals.

1. Safety Notes

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and related hazards:
Do not remove screws, cover, or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Do not expose the device to rain, moisture or spillover of liquid of any kind. Should any form of liquid or a
foreign object enter the device, do not use it. Switch off the device and unplug it from the power source.
Do not use the device until the foreign object is removed or the liquid has completely dried and its residues fully
cleaned up. If in doubt, please consult with the manufacturer.
Do not handle the power cables with wet hands! Make sure the device is switched off when plugging and
unplugging it from the power source.
Avoid placing any objects on the cabinet or using the device in a narrow and poorly ventilated place. Doing so
could affect its operation or the operation of other closely located components. If anything goes wrong, turn off
the device first and unplug the power.
Do not attempt to repair the device yourself: consult authorized service personnel or your dealer.
Do not install the unit near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
Do not use harsh chemicals to clean your Unit. Clean only with specialized cleaners for electronics equipment.
Connect all your devices before powering your Unit. This unit is connected via its power cord to the mains
safety earth. Never operate the unit without this earth connection.
Power supply cable should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or squeezed by items placed upon
or against it.
To completely turn off the device, unplug the power cable first from the outlet and then from the rear panel of
the unit.
Both, occasional and continued exposure to high sound pressure levels can cause permanent ear damage via
headphones and monitors.
The device is designed to operate in a temperate environment, with a correct Operating Temperature of: 0-50 °C, 32-
122 °F
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Focused Clocking algorithm delivers the kind of artifact-free audio once accessible only to the highest-tier studios. Adding further value to your investment, the Discrete 4 Synergy Core features a compelling library of 36 real-time studio effects, meticulously modeled after their hardware originals.
  • Page 2: Rear Panel

    2. Panels explained 2.1. Front Panel 1. Two Instrument / Mic Preamp / Line inputs Two console-grade Class A mic pres with discrete transistor design and individual phantom power. Mic input on XLR connector with switchable Line/Hi-Z input over TRS. 2.
  • Page 3: Thunderbolt™ Port

    8. Thunderbolt™ port Connect your interface to a Thunderbolt™ 2 or 3 port using a Thunderbolt™ cable (not included). Windows users – please read the Antelope Audio Windows Thunderbolt Driver page. 9. USB High-Speed Connect your interface to a USB port on a Windows or Mac computer with the bundled USB cable.
  • Page 4: Hardware Controls

    4 Volume. Use the rotary control to adjust volume. • Press and hold Function Button 1 to access the Discrete 4 Synergy Core System Menu (explained below). Use the rotary control to select an entry in the menu. Press the rotary control to enter the selected sub-menu.
  • Page 5: Information Panel

    3.1 Antelope Audio Launcher The Antelope Audio Launcher is a one-stop shop where you get to keep everything up-to-date, access the Control Panel, and create remote connections. Upon startup, the Antelope Audio Launcher connects to the Internet to check for available updates.
  • Page 6: Admin Button

    4. ADMIN Button Opens the Server Administration menu. Server Administration Menu 1. Server list Choose which computer to connect to over the audio network. The available computers list is available as a drop-down menu. 2. Check for updates Button Check for updates to your Discrete 4 firmware and Control Panel software. 3.
  • Page 7 4. Reinstall server Button Press this button to perform a re-install. 5. View logs Button Access logs from your network sessions.  3.2 Control Panel Designed for maximum ease of use, the EasyPanel Control Panel lets you control every aspect of the Discrete 4 Synergy Core, including signal routing, mixing, Synergy Core FX and Microphone Emulations.
  • Page 8 • Control Panel Version • Hardware Version • Serial Number • Firmware Version Additionally, there’s the Administration Button. It launches the Antelope Wizard, which has the following options: • Register device or assign features • Unregister device or assign features • Logout Pressing the Help Button offers the following shortcuts: •...
  • Page 9: Settings Button

    • Load a Session file by clicking Browse and navigating to its location on your computer. • Use the Load Last Session button to quickly recall your most recent work. • Set Defaults 12. SETTINGS Button Opens the Discrete 4 SC Control Panel Settings window. The Settings Panel 1.
  • Page 10 4. Oscillator 1 Adjust the Oscillator 1 frequency. 5. Level Choose between 0 to -18dBFS amplitude for Oscillator 1 & 2 output signal. 6. Oscillator 2 Adjust the Oscillator 2 frequency. 7. Line Out Volume Set the Line Out volume in dB. 8.
  • Page 11 Preamps 1 & 2, located on the front panel. 3.2.3 Synergy Core FX Stack and bypass audio effects. The Antelope Audio FX Rack is explored in detail later in this manual. 3.2.4 MONITOR/HP1 Contains controls for the Discrete 4 SC monitor outputs and Headphone Output 1.
  • Page 12 5. DIM Button Automatically attenuates the output. 6. MUTE Button Completely mutes headphone output. 7. AuraVerb Engages the AuraVerb reverb. The effect is covered in detail in the AFX & Mic Emulations manual. 8. MIXER Switch Switches between 8- and 16-channel mixer views. 9.
  • Page 13 use the drop-down menu to choose which channel you want routed to which output. Use the Gain knobs to adjust output volume. Feel free to link the Line Outs for convenience.
  • Page 14: Loading Effects

    3.2.8 DAW This section is dedicated to the inputs and outputs of your DAW. Inputs Record 1 to 8 go to your DAW. Outputs Play 1 to 8 are routed from the DAW. 3.3 The FX Rack The FX Rack is where you insert effects into a mixer channel, forming a Channel Strip to process audio with. It's accessible by clicking inside the empty fields below the mixer's BP buttons (in 8-channel view) or clicking the FX button (in 16-channel view).
  • Page 15: Save Button

    7. BP Button Appears next to an effect – used to bypass it. 8. HOW TO Button Launches a YouTube channel with Antelope Audio video tutorials to help you master the Control Panel & FX. 3.4 Routing System 3.4.1 Inputs and Outputs In the routing system, the inputs and outputs of the Discrete 4 SC are organized as follows: •...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    S/PDIF IN 1-2 These are the S/PDIF digital inputs. MUTE M Enjoy the silence. Oscillator O1 & O2 The two oscillators in your Discrete 4 SC can be routed to the interface’s outputs for testing purposes. 4. Troubleshooting Having trouble hearing any playback from Discrete 4? ⦁...
  • Page 17 Try a different cable and another source if available. Check the routing on the control panel. Have you routed the signal path correctly? If you have routed signals to the routing mixer, check their corresponding fader is up. Check the relevant peak meters of the control panel by selecting them in the drop down menu to see if the relevant signal is being received or is being outputted.

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