Antelope Audio Discrete 8

ENJOY THE SOUND OF LEGENDARY FX GEAR IN YOUR DAW

Discrete 8 features all of Antelope Audio's premier real-time FPGA FX

Including authentic models of iconic gear from BAE, Lang, Gyraf Audio and many more.

The Antelope AFX platform is a rapidly expanding hardware modeling engine. Discrete 8 includes Accusonic 3D microphone and preamp models, guitar amps, transformer and tube FX, and a huge selection of classic vintage gear, which will soon be accessible in any DAW via the upcoming AFX2DAW Plugin (sold separately).

The Antelope Audio real-time FPGA platform is now extended to a complete professional studio experience – Microphones, Preamps, Conversion, Compressors, EQs, and Reverb. Use them within the Discrete 8 EasyPanel or in your preferred DAW via the upcoming AFX2DAW plug-in (sold separately). Perform and record either with FX or process in post-production. The Discrete 8 ReAmp outputs will allow you to use any outboard gear and route the resulting sound back in your DAW of choice.

• ANALOG

  Analog Inputs
  6 x Mic / Line Inputs
  2 x Mic / Line / Hi-Z Inputs

  Analog 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

  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

• CLOCKING

  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

• Other

  Operating Temperature
  0-50°C, 32-122°F

  Weight (Approx)
  3.0 kg/ 6.61 lbs

  Dimensions (Approx)

  Width: 483 mm / 19”
  Height: 44 mm / 1.7”
  Depth: 220 mm /8.6”

  Power Consumption
  20 Watts

  In the Box
  Discrete 8 Interface
  Quick Start Guide
  Wart External Power Supply Unit
  USB Cable
  Warranty Card