The Antelope Audio Zen Quadro Synergy Core brings professional studio performance to a compact desktop interface that’s equally at home in a recording studio, home workspace, or mobile production setup. Combining Antelope Audio’s renowned 64-bit AFC™ clocking technology with high-resolution AD/DA conversion, Zen Quadro captures every performance with remarkable clarity, depth, and precision. Its sleek, portable design makes it an excellent choice for musicians, producers, podcasters, streamers, and content creators who require premium audio quality wherever inspiration strikes.
Powered by the Synergy Core processing platform, Zen Quadro allows you to record and monitor through an extensive collection of studio-grade vintage effects in real time with virtually zero latency. Built-in FPGA and DSP processors handle the processing load independently of your computer, allowing you to use classic compressors, EQs, preamps, guitar amplifiers, cabinets, reverbs, and modulation effects without taxing your CPU. Whether you’re recording vocals, guitars, keyboards, or acoustic instruments, Zen Quadro delivers professional results with an efficient workflow.
Despite its compact footprint, Zen Quadro offers impressive flexibility with multiple microphone preamps, Hi-Z instrument inputs, balanced outputs, dual independent headphone outputs, USB-C connectivity, and comprehensive software control. The intuitive routing matrix and onboard effects make it ideal for recording, live streaming, podcasting, music production, and content creation. For creators seeking premium sound quality and powerful real-time processing in a portable package, the Zen Quadro Synergy Core is a complete professional recording solution.
Specifications
General
- Model: Zen Quadro Synergy Core
- Type: USB-C Audio Interface
- Desktop Form Factor
- Bus Powered via USB-C
- Compatible with macOS and Windows
Audio Quality
- High-resolution AD/DA conversion
- Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz audio resolution
- 64-bit AFC™ (Acoustically Focused Clocking)
- Ultra-low jitter clocking technology
- Ultra-low latency monitoring
Processing
- Synergy Core real-time effects platform
- Hybrid FPGA and DSP architecture
- Hardware-accelerated effects processing
- Extensive collection of vintage-modeled studio effects
- Real-time monitoring with effects
Analog Inputs
- 2 Discrete ultra-linear microphone preamps
- 2 Hi-Z instrument inputs
- 2 Balanced line inputs
Analog Outputs
- 2 Balanced monitor outputs
- 2 Independent headphone outputs with dedicated level controls
Digital Connectivity
- USB-C connectivity
- USB audio interface functionality
Monitoring
- Direct low-latency monitoring
- Independent headphone mixes
- Flexible monitor routing
- Software-controlled mixer
Software Features
- Antelope Audio Launcher
- Routing Matrix
- Custom Mixer
- Preset Management
- Firmware Updates
- Synergy Core Effects Library
Effects
- Vintage EQs
- Classic Compressors
- Studio Preamps
- Guitar Amplifiers
- Guitar Cabinets
- Reverbs
- Delays
- Chorus
- Phaser
- Flanger
- Modulation Effects
- Dynamics Processors
Synchronization
- 64-bit AFC™ Clocking
- Professional Low-Jitter Clock Generator
- Precision Digital Synchronization
Applications
- Music Production
- Home Recording
- Mobile Recording
- Podcasting
- Live Streaming
- Content Creation
- Voiceover Recording
- Mixing
Key Features
- Portable USB-C Design
- Synergy Core DSP/FPGA Processing
- Studio-Quality Microphone Preamps
- Real-Time Effects Monitoring
- Premium AD/DA Conversion
- Dual Independent Headphone Outputs
- Professional Clocking Technology
- Low-Latency Recording
- Compact Desktop Design
- Cross-Platform Compatibility
