Discrete 8 microphone preamp interface
Antelope Audio's Discrete 8 Microphone Preamp Interface brings a new level of sound quality and power to home studios and mobile recordists. It comes with 8 console grade 6-transistor discrete preamps, 121 db dynamic range conversion and rock-solid clocking.

Both the Discrete 4 and the Discrete 8 come with DC coupled analogue line outputs to be used at CV (control voltage) interfaces. Primarily for recording with and taking full advantage of analogue synths.

Discrete 8 features all the Antelope Audio 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.

The Antelope Audio real-time FPGA platform is now extended to a complete professional studio experience:

Microphones

Edge Solo emulations (available with Antelope's Edge Solo Modeling Microphone)

Berlin 47 FT

Berlin 49T

Berlin 57

Berlin 87

Berlin 67

Berlin M103

Vienna 12

Vienna 414

Tokyo 800T

Berlin V563 cardioid capsule

Illinois 57

Illinois 7B

Minnesota 20

Vienna 112

Berlin K86

Berlin 47 TU

Berlin M251

Hamburg 441

Verge emulations (available with Antelope's Verge Modeling Microphone)

Berlin 184

Perth 55

Freiburg 6

Aalborg 4006

Hamburg 40

Mic Preamps

Gyratec IX

VPA 76

BAE-1073MP

RD-47

BA-31

Conversion

Reel to Reel

Guitar Amps

Bass SuperTube VR

Burnsphere (DE)

Marcus II (US)

Overange 120 (UK)

Tweed Deluxe

Top30

Darkface

Modern

Plexi 59

Rock 75

Rock 22.10 Guitar Cabinets: Darkface 65 2x12

Top30 2x12

Modern 4x12

Green 2x12

Vintage 4x12

Green 4x12

Caliper 50 1x10

Bluelux 1x12

Clst 1x12

England 4x12

EQ Legends

VEQ-55b

VEQ-STU 089

VEQ-STU 169

VEQ-STU 900

VEQ HA32C

BAE 1023

BAE 1084

NEU-W492

NEU-W495

NEU-PEV

VEQ-4K Black

VEQ-4K Brown

VEQ-4K Pink

VEQ-4K Orange

BAE-1073

VEQ-HLF

VEQ-1A

VMEQ-5

VEQ-55A

Lang PEQ2

UK-69

ClearQ (coming soon)

Vintage Compressors

FeedForward Antelope Compressor

FET-A76

VCA160

x903

Tube176

Gyraf Gyratec X

Grove Hill Liverpool

Stay Levin

ALT-436C

SMT-100A

FET-78A

BA-6A

Tubechild670

Impresser

Reverb

AuraVerb

Antelope Modeling Microphone
Discrete 8 meets Edge Solo and Verge

Combined with the already highly acclaimed Antelope Audio FPGA Vintage Compressors & EQ's, these modeling microphones will comprise a true cutting-edge front end that will usher in a new era for modern recording.

Edge Solo & Verge are two of Antelope Audio's powerful modeling microphones that combine outstanding modeling potential with fast and user-friendly workflow. Bundled with the Discrete 8 Mic Preamp Interface they make for a perfect and versatile recording setup. The bundle gives users access to an exquisite collection of vintage mic emulations and authentic FX models of legendary studio gear.

Edge Solo is a single capsule mic by Antelope Audio, specifically designed to recreate the true sound of a multitude of vintage cardioid-pattern microphones. For maximum accuracy
Edge Solo can be used with any of Antelope Audio's mic preamp-equipped interfaces, whose built-in FPGA processing capabilities allow real-time vintage mic emulation.

Verge is a small diaphragm modeling microphone suited for both nuanced accuracy and high SPL recording. Also exhibiting excellent performance on its own, it can take on the character and personality of the world's best small diaphragm condensers and electrets

Discrete 8
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

1 x ReAmp Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks

1 x Line Outs on DB25, +20 dBu max

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 Gain Range: 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

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 2.0 I/O

USB 2.0 Type B connector

Thunderbolt Thunderbolt connector

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

Edge Solo

Microphone type: Condenser microphone

Diaphragm: Large condenser, single-sided 6 gold-sputtered membrane

Diaphragm diameter: 34mm

Polar pattern: Cardioid (fixed)

Freq. response: 20HZ ~ 20KHZ

Sensitivity: -35dB | 18mV/Pa (-1 to +3dB)

THD+N: -116dB

Self-noise: 19dB(A)

SNR: 75dB(A)

Output impedance: 50 Ohms @ 1kHz

Power requirements: 48V DC Phantom Power

Output connector: 5-pin male XLR

Color: Black matte

Breakout cable: Not included (standard 3-pin XLR cable)

Mount: Not included

Case: Standard small suitcase

Verge

Diaphragm: Condenser (back electret type)

Freq. response: 40Hz ~20kHz

Sensitivity: -40dB (+/-3dB)

Max input SPL: 146dB

Power Requirements: 48V DC Phantom Power