User Manual

Antelope Audio Zen Go Synergy Core User Manual
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Dual microphone/line level/high-impedance instrument (Hi-Z) mono inputs on combined 3-pin
XLR and 1/4-inch TS/TRS connectors. Use the Windows/macOS Control Panel application to
choose the mode of operation (Mic/Line/Hi-Z) and to activate or deactivate 48V phantom
power for condenser microphones.
Important! Always use the following connections:
● Connect microphones with 3-pin XLR microphone cables. As a general precaution,
make sure 48V phantom power is switched off before connecting dynamic and ribbon
mi
crophones.
● Connect line-level audio sources (such as synthesizers and keyboards) with 1/4-inc
h
T
S (unbalanced, mono) or TRS (balanced, mono and stereo) audio cables.
● Connect high-impedance electric musical instruments (such as electric guitars and
basses) with 1/4-inch TS (unbalanced, mono) instrument cables.
In the professional audio realm, it is not uncommon to connect line-level equipment using 3-
pin balanced XLR (microphone) cables instead of 1/4-inch TS/TRS audio cables. However, this
is not the correct approach here.
Connecting line-level equipment to the Zen Go Synergy Core with XLR cables will activate the
interface's microphone preamps and the line-level signal will be amplified to the point of
audible distortion. Note that choosing 'Line' from the 'PREAMPS' tab in the Windows/macOS
Control Panel application will not prevent this.
If your line-level equipment is limited to XLR connections, you can still use balanced XLR
(microphone) cables by attaching standard 3-pin XLR to 1/4-inch TRS adapters to them. 3-
pin XLR to 1/4-inch TRS audio/microphone cables are also readily available. Make sure to
correctly identify the type of XLR connector (male or female - usually male) used for your
equipment's line outputs in order to obtain the right adapter or cable.