Product Overview
Sonic supremacy is yours for the taking with the Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Microphone Preamp. It's a console-grade discrete microphone preamp interface that comes equipped with 4 console-grade 6-transistor discrete preamps, along with 121 db dynamic range conversion and rock solid clocking. Discrete 4 features the Antelope Audio premier real-time FPGA FX, which models iconic gear from BAE, Lang, Gyraf Audio, and FET.
Discrete 4 includes Accusonic 3D microphone and preamp models, guitar amps, transformer and tube FX, plus a huge selection of classic vintage gear, all now accessible in any DAW thanks to the Antelope AFX2DAW Plugin.
Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Features:
- 4 Discrete Mic Preamps - Console-grade Class A mic pres with discrete transistor design and precise digital gain controls.
- Mic Preamp Modeling - Turn the Discrete 4 mic pres into a large selection of classic units in real-time
- Real-Time FPGA FX - AFX including BAE, Grove Hill, Gyraf Audio, and Lang classics for use in the Easy Panel or in any DAW
- Rock-Solid Clocking - Fourth Generation 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology
- Expert Monitoring - Create multiple mixes with FPGA FX included and send them to Headphone or Monitor outs
- Remote & Mobile Control - Access all Discrete 4 features via its intuitive Easy Panel or download the free iOS and Android mobile apps
- Additional Features
- 50+ Premier real-time FX also accessible in DAW
- Precise and recallable stepped gain control
- Dedicated knobs for each mic pre
- ConnectAFX Plugin for accessing the FPGA FX in your DAW
- (4) Analog ins on combo XLR (2 mic / line, 2 Hi-Z / mic / line)
- Thunderbolt & USB connectivity
- 2 Word Clock outputs
- Additional digital connectivity via S/PDIF and 2 ADAT’s
- Talkback mic & button on front panel
- Create & share custom presets
- Remote control via Mac/PC/iOS/Android apps
Antelope Audio Discrete 4 Specifications:
- Analog
- Inputs:
- 2 x Mic / Line Inputs
- 2 x Mic / Line / Hi-Z Inputs
- Outputs:
- 1 x Monitor Out on TRS ¼" Jacks, +20 dBu max
- 4 x Line Outs on TRS, +20 dBu max
- 4 x Stereo Headphone Outputs
- Mic Preamp:
- EIN: -128 dBu (A-weighted)
- Dynamic Range: -121 dB (A-weighted)
- THD: -106 dB
- Max input: +18 dBu
- Gain Range: 65 dB
- D/A Monitor Converter:
- Dynamic Range: 121 dB
- THD + N: -100 dB
- A/D Converter
- Dynamic Range: 121 dB
- THD + N: -112 dB
- D/A Converters(Line Out)
- Dynamic Range: 118 dB
- THD + N: – 100dB
- Digital
- Inputs:
- 1 x ADAT (up to 16 channels)
- 1 x S/PDIF
- Outputs:
- USB I/O: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; data stream up to 480 Mbits/192 kHz, 24 channels I/O, Type B
- Thunderbolt™ I/O: 1 x Thunderbolt, 32 channels I/O
- Clocking
- Word Clock Outputs: 2 x Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192 kHz
- Clocking System:
- 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking
- 64-bit DDS
- Sample Rates (kHz): 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
- Other/General
- Operating Temperature: 32 - 122° F (0 - 50° C)
- Weight (Approx): 3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg)
- Dimensions (Approx., W x H x D): 10.2" x 1.7" x 8.2" (261 x 44 x 208mm)
- Power Consumption: 15 Watts
