CONTENTS Before You Begin Mandatory Online Activation Setting Up Configuring For Windows 10 Configuring For MacOS (10.
Guitar Amps & Cabs Software Re-Amping Edge & Verge Mic Emulations 51 53 54 Getting Started 54 Gain Calibration 55 Edge Solo 56 Edge Duo 58 Edge Quadro 61 Verge 64 afx2daw 66 Advanced User Tips 68 Customer Support Information 69 My Antelope Audio Product Isn't Working 70 Limited Warranty Policy 72 Safety Notes 79 Technical Specifications 80
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Congratulations on your purchase! We’d like to draw your attention to the following: As with all Antelope Audio interfaces, the software Control Panel is the “mediator” between the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core and your preferred DAW. To take complete advantage of the unit’s capabilities, you are meant to handle tasks like gain adjustments, signal routing, effects processing, 'rough' mixing and metering from the Control Panel.
Regardless of your preference, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the Control Panel application. This way, you can overcome potential stumbling blocks for users new to Antelope Audio products. For example, almost any issue concerning recording and playing back audio (on the interface’s side) can be resolved with the correct signal routing. Should you ever find yourself struggling, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Support team over phone, live chat and our ticket system.
SETTING UP Once the unit is connected to an AC power source and your computer is switched on: 1. Connect a USB 2.0 Type-B (included) or Thunderbolt™ 3 cable (not included) to the corresponding ports on the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core and your computer. 2. Visit www.antelopeaudio.com and log-in or create a customer account (if you don’t have one). 3. Download and install the latest Antelope Audio Launcher and Driver for your operating system (Windows 10 / macOS 10.
. Launch your preferred DAW and: ● Choose the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core as your main input and output device. ● Make sure your DAW and operating system sample rates match the device sample rate. Need any help? Visit the Antelope Audio Customer Support page, choose your device and go from there.
Configuring Windows 10 Windows 10 needs a few tweaks to get everything up and running. 1. Enter the ‘Sounds’ options window from the Control Panel or right-click the speaker icon in the system tray and choose ‘Open Sound settings’. 2. Make sure the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core is chosen under 'Output' and 'Input'. Next, click 'Device Properties' under 'Output'. Then, click 'Additional Device Properties'. 3. Enter the ‘Supported Formats’ tab and place checkmarks next to all the available sample rates. 4.
Tips ● If you are experiencing interruptions or failure when using your DAW and trying to playback audio from your OS at the same time, make sure that the device sample rate matches the one of your DAW session. ● You can disable the device and enable it again from the ‘Playback’ tab to refresh the driver. This will be similar to disconnecting and re-connecting your device, which makes Windows reset the playback configuration of the applications you are using.
Configuring for macOS (10.14 or later) The new security settings introduced in macOS Mojave 10.14 (and later releases) may result in no input signal reaching your DAW, despite having everything set up correctly. These steps apply when you are using the Discrete 8 Synergy Core in a DAW for the first time: 1. Launch your DAW and choose Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core as the input device. The following dialog box will appear (if using Ableton Live 10 Suite, for example): 3.
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ANTELOPE LAUNCHER The Antelope Launcher is a streamlined hub for managing and troubleshooting your Antelope Audio products. The application is organized into the following tabs: ‘Devices’ tab All Antelope Audio devices currently connected to your computer are listed in this section. In this example, we have connected the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core. However, the application functionality is identical for each Antelope device.
Bundle Version By default, this drop-down menu shows the most recent software bundle available for your device. Clicking it shows the currently installed software bundle version and lets you roll-back to an older build. To update or change the installed software version, choose your desired Bundle Version, click the check mark next to the drop-down menu, and click the ‘Update’ button. Manage Device Click to launch the Antelope Registration Wizard.
Can't see your device? If a device is missing from the list, the most common reason is driver conflict. The Antelope Launcher makes it easy to re-install drivers and troubleshoot. Click "Can't see your device?" to launch the 'Add Drivers' wizard. Choose your device and connection type from the drop-down menus, disconnect the device from your computer, and click ‘Next’ to perform a driver re-install. Note: If the issue persists, please contact Antelope Audio Customer Support.
'Plug-ins’ tab This section lets you install, update, and uninstall Antelope Audio software such as native mic emulations and afx2daw. By default, the Bundle Version drop-down menus show the most recent software bundle available for each product. Clicking the menu shows the currently installed software bundle version and lets you roll-back to an older build.
'System’ tab Here, you can do the following: ● Update or roll-back the Manager Server, USB and Thunderbolt™ Driver versions. Choose your desired Bundle Version from the drop-down menu, click the check mark, then click the ‘Update’ button. NOTE: It is highly recommended to install the latest available Manager server version to ensure normal behavior. ● Restart the Manager Server and enable/disable remote connections from other computers on your network. ● Install the Antelope Audio Thunderbolt™ driver.
● Uninstall the Antelope Audio Thunderbolt™ and/or USB driver(s) present on your system. Login button Click and enter your Antelope Audio username and password, then click ‘Login’. If you don't have an Antelope Audio account, click ‘Register’ and follow the on-screen instructions. Settings button Click to open the Settings window.
Here, you can do the following: ● Click ‘View Logs’ to view, save, and send activity logs to Antelope Audio Customer Support.
Make your selection(s) in the drop-down menu(s) and click 'OK'. ● Click ‘Network’ to view network status and logs.
FRONT PANEL EXPLAINED Left to right, top to bottom: Mic/combo Inputs A1 - A2 2 mic preamp/line/Hi-Z inputs on combo XLR connectors. Labeled A1 and A2. Note: Record line-level sources using TS/TRS cables, period. Gain Knobs A1 - A8 Gain adjustment knobs for the eight mic/combo inputs. Turn to adjust input gain. While the input menu is active, press down the bottom Function button, to switch between input modes (Hi-Z/Mic/Line).
Display Shows peak metering, menu content, firmware update progress and other information. Function Buttons The three function buttons have the following functionality: Top Button ● Press to mute or un-mute Headphone Output 1 (HP1).
Control Menu The control menu contains the following sub-menus. Turn the main rotary control to select entries and adjust values. Press the main rotary control to enter and/or confirm. Press any button to exit. Power OFF Press the main rotary control to power off the unit. Clock Source Choose a clock source from the following options: ● Internal (when the device is connected via Thunderbolt – clock source should be Internal) ● ADAT (2x, 4x) ● S/PDIF ● USB.
Peak Meter Choose the audio source for the peak meters on the display. Up to 32 audio channels are shown. Brightness Dim or illuminate the display. Monitor Trim Adjust monitor output signal trim (in dBu). Line Out Trim Adjust line output signal trim (in dBu). Monitor 2 / REAMP Switch the second pair of analog outputs between 'Monitor Output 2' and 'REAMP Outputs' mode. Note that in both modes, the outputs can technically function as Sends for external audio equipment.
● Press-and-hold to enter the System Menu. System Menu The System menu contains the following sub-menus. Turn the main rotary control to scroll and select entries. Press the main rotary control to enter and/or confirm. Press any function button to exit. Device Info Shows the device serial number, hardware and firmware revisions. Useful for troubleshooting with customer support. Scr Save Time Choose how long it takes for the screensaver to appear.
Send Talkback to Headphone Output 2 (HP2). On by default. Press the main rotary control to disable. Talkback MON Send Talkback to Monitor Output 1 (MON). On by default. Press the main rotary control to disable. Talkback MON2 Send Talkback to Monitor Output 2 (MON2). On by default. Press the main rotary control to disable. Note: Monitor Output 2 and REAMP Outputs R1 - R2 are found on the same jacks. Switch between 'Monitor 2' and 'REAMP' mode from the Control Menu or the software Control Panel.
Main Rotary Control Large, stepped attenuator for precise gain and value adjustments, also used for menu navigation. Pressing down confirms selections. ● Turn to adjust volume for the currently selected output. While the volume adjustment menu is active, pressing down the top function button switches between ‘MONITOR 1’ and ‘MONITOR 2’ and pressing down the bottom function button switches between the selected monitor output and ‘LINE OUT’. ● Press to mute or un-mute the selected output.
Headphone outputs H1 - H2 with gain adjustment knobs Two stereo headphone outputs on 1/4-inch TRS jacks with adjacent volume adjustment knobs.
18V/20W Power Input For use with the provided Antelope Audio power supply only! Word Clock I/O One Word Clock Input and three Word Clock outputs on BNC connectors.
Carries incoming and outgoing 2-channel S/PDIF digital audio over coaxial RCA cables. Footswitch Input Connect a footswitch to activate or mute Talkback. A footswitch is not supplied or sold by Antelope Audio, but any standard footswitch will do. There are no settings or adjustments for this functionality. This input supports either a single footswitch (on 1/4" TS jack) to control the dim function or a dual footswitch to control both the talkback and dim functions.
ADAT I/O 2 inputs and 2 outputs carrying up to 16 I/O audio channels over Toslink fiber optic cables. Note that ADAT runs on S/MUX. Standard ADAT audio limits apply: ● Up to 16 I/O channels of 24-bit, 48kHz audio. ● Up to 8 I/O channels of 24-bit, 96kHz audio (over S/MUX). ● Up to 4 I/O channels of 24-bit, 192kHz audio (over S/MUX). ● All ADAT audio is transmitted in 24-bit resolution. Note: Devices do not need to be powered off for connecting or disconnecting ADAT.
USB Port USB 2.0 Type-B port for computer connection. D-SUB 25-pin Line Outputs DB-25 breakout cable connector carrying 8 balanced mono analog audio channels. Compatible with TASCAM Standard Pin Layout. DC-Coupled. Monitor Outputs L/R Left and Right monitor speaker outputs on signal-balanced 1/4-inch jacks. Note that these outputs boast the highest dynamic range in the system.
REAMP Outputs R1 - R2 Instrument-level outputs on 1/4-inch mono jacks. Designed for use with guitar amplifiers and other equipment suitable for re-amping DI tracks. Important! These outputs also work as a second pair of Monitor outs. Switch between Monitor and REAMP mode from the device Control Menu or the software Control Panel. Mic/Line Inputs Six mic/line inputs on combo XLR connectors. Labeled A3 to A8. Hi-Z is not available on these inputs. Important! Record line-level sources using TS/TRS connectors.
CONTROL PANEL Welcome to the software Control Panel! More than just an alternative to the front panel controls, the Control Panel provides straightforward and comprehensive access to each aspect of the interface's functionality. This includes settings, inputs, signal routing, audio mixing, effects stacking, monitoring, metering, and presets. The Discrete 8 Pro allows connection between any signal source and any destination for turning any session scenario into reality.
Quick Start Let’s begin with some quick examples of essential tasks being accomplished in the Control Panel. Note: These examples do not convey the "correct" or "only" way of accomplishing the following tasks. They merely illustrate some fundamental logic and offer solutions to the initial stumbling blocks most often encountered by novice users.
Monitor incoming audio via headphones Say you want to monitor incoming audio from mic/combo input A1 via Headphone output 1 (HP1), both on the front panel. Connect your equipment and open the Control Panel. Do the following: 1. In the 'PREAMPS' section, head to the leftmost preamp and click the middle symbol to the right of the volume indicator until you get: ● A microphone symbol, if you plugged in a mic. If it's a condenser, activate 48V phantom power from the button below the gain knob.
Play guitar through the virtual amps and cabinets, listening from studio monitors 1. Connect your guitar to A1 and your studio monitors to the Monitor L/R outputs of the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core. 2. Open the Control Panel and head to the leftmost area in the 'PREAMPS' row. Click the middle symbol to the right of the volume indicator until you get an electric guitar symbol. 3. Go to the ‘AFX’ tab and select ‘PREAMP 1’ on any available channel, we’ll use the first effects rack for this example. 4.
You should be hearing mic audio in your headphones at this point. Use the ‘HEADPHONES 1’ volume knob or the mix faders for Channels 1 and 2 to adjust output volume. Record in your DAW Recording with the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core is very simple. First, make sure the interface is chosen as your main input and output device in your DAW. Next, open the Control Panel and click 'DAW'. Note the following: Inputs 1 - 32 in your DAW correspond to the 32 channels labeled 'Record 1 - 32 in the 'TO DAW' row.
● Adjust parameter values in smaller increments (all knobs and faders) - hold Ctrl (Windows) / Command (macOS) and drag. ● Click any peak meter to clear it. Main View From left to right, the Control Panel is organized as follows: Function Strip 1 On/Off Button Click to power on/off the hardware unit. Device Menu Click the drop-down menu to switch between multiple connected Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core devices.
Function Strip 2 Clock Source Menu Click the drop-down menu to choose a clock source. The following options are available: ● Internal ● W.C. ● ADAT (2x, 4x) ● S/PDIF ● USB. In USB mode, the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core still uses its internal clock, but locks to the sample rate set for the computer audio. Sample Rate Menu Click the drop-down menu to choose the device sample rate. Please make sure your choice matches the operating system and DAW sample rates.
Click the drop-down menu to load a Session. Use the adjacent Save and Load buttons to store and load Session files (*.as). 'Sessions' are complete "snapshots" of entire Control Panel configurations. When Saving a Session, you can choose the exact components you want stored and export Session files for storage and sharing from the ‘Save As’ button. When loading a Session, you can browse your computer for session files (*.as) and choose which components to load.
Monitor Out Trim Click to choose the signal trim amount (in dBu) for the Monitor Outputs from the drop-down menu. Panning Law Click to specify Panning Law compensation between 0dB (none) to 4.5dB from the drop-down menu. TBK Input Click to change Talkback input from the internal mic to any microphone connected to mic/line inputs A1 - A8. TBK HP1 Click to send Talkback input to Headphone output 1 (HP1).
experience audio glitches, CPU overload, etc. ASIO Settings For Windows users - click to launch the Discrete 8 Synergy Core USB ASIO Control Panel. The 'Buffer Settings' tab lets you choose your preferred ASIO Buffer Size for an optimal balance between latency and performance. PREAMPS Strip Labeled 'PREAMPS' on the far left. Contains controls for the eight mic/combo inputs labeled A1 – A8 on the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core.
Peak Meter Visualizes input gain. Link Button ('stereo' symbol) Click to link adjacent inputs in pairs of two. Any change made to one channel applies the same exact change to its neighboring channel. Input Type Button ('mic' symbol) Click to switch inputs between mic, line, or Hi-Z (inputs A1 - A2). Mic Emulations Button ('cog' symbol, when in mic mode) Click to open the 'Mic Emulations' window. More information is available in the Edge & Verge Mic Emulations chapter.
route DAW audio to the internal mixers, analog and digital outputs and apply Synergy Core FX to it. ADAT IN 1 - 16 ADAT audio inputs 1 - 16. S/PDIF IN 1 - 2 Two channels of incoming S/PDIF stereo digital audio. AFX OUT 1 – 16 MIXER 1 - 4 OUT The processed output signal from the AFX channels. Whichever source you put in the AFX channels, you receive a processed signal with added effects. The summed output signal from each 32-channel mixer.
MIXERS This tab allows you to access the four 32-channel virtual mixers. Use the Input Selectors to assign an audio input to each channel. Each mixer is completely independent. You can have different inputs for each mixer. Each channel strip has the following components: • • • • • • Panning knob with values between –30 (hard left) and 30 (hard right), Volume fader which allows you to adjust the volume of the signal Peak meter which shows you the real time signal in dB in a range from –60 to 0dB.
DIGITAL OUTS This tab lets you route all available audio sources to the ADAT and S/PDIF digital outputs. Each ADAT and S/PDIF output channel has a dedicated Input Selector and Peak Meter. LINE OUTS This tab allows you to route all available audio sources and send them out of the D-sub line outputs. Each channel strip contains the following: • • • • Input selector which allows you to choose the audio source you want to send. Trim knob with adjustment between 14 and 20dBu.
DAW This tab provides an overview of audio going in and out of your DAW. The most important aspect of this section is selecting which Signal source to send for recording inside your DAW. TO DAW section manages this feature. TO DAW This section contains a total of 32 channel strips which represent the INPUT channels inside your DAW. Above each channel strip there is an Input selector which allows you to choose the signal source you want to send for recording inside your DAW.
all 32 available channels in the DAW section without using the extended view. This scroll is available in the 8-channel mode view only. NOTE: 32 channels are available via Thunderbolt only. If you are using USB – there are 24 inputs and outputs available. AFX On top of each channel strip, you have the option to select the signal source which you want to add effects to. By clicking on the source, you open a dropdown menu where you can select which signal you want to process (for example PREAMP 1).
The following functionality is available: ● Use the 'SAVE' and 'LOAD' buttons to store and recall FX Chains. ● Click the 'BP ALL' button to bypass all FX in the rack. Click again to re-activate. ● Click the 'DEL ALL' button to clear the FX Rack - Left click + hold Ctrl (Windows) / Command (Mac). ● Click the drop-down menu below the input label to load factory presets. ● Click the 'ADD NEW EFFECT' button to choose and load Synergy Core FX. Their controls appear in the right section.
ROUTING This tab contains the Routing Matrix for analog and digital audio routing. It is important to know that all changes in the routing matrix affect the settings in the other tabs and sections in the control panel. The opposite is also valid – making routing changes with the Input Selectors in the Mixers, Digital outs, Line outs and HP/Monitor outs affect the routing matrix. The Routing Matrix is row-based.
EMU MIC - This row represents mic preamp inputs 1 - 8 with mic emulations applied to incoming microphone audio. This offers some interesting possibilities, such as: ● Simultaneous monitoring and recording of dry microphone audio from the ‘PREAMP’ row and mic emulation audio from the ‘EMU MIC’ row on separate audio tracks in your DAW – with and without Synergy Core FX added on top. ● Setting up multiple monitoring mixes, e.g.
row works only when the output is set to REAMP mode that can be switched from the MONITOR 2 section in the main control panel. COMP REC - This row represents DAW Inputs 1 – 32 (Thunderbolt™) or DAW Inputs 1 – 24 (USB). This is where you send audio to your DAW for recording. To record using a ‘COMP REC’ channel, route audio to it from the ‘Routing’ tab. Create a new track in your DAW and assign the input with the matching number: - example 'COMP REC' 1 = DAW 'Input 1'.
Parameters The following parameters are available in AuraVerb: Color The Color control lets you adjust the overall tone of the reverb. At 0, the space created is darker, like a lushly carpeted area. At 100, the reverb is at its brightest, which can add some ‘sizzle’ to a lead vocal, for example. PreDelay Common for most reverbs, the pre-delay lets you create a bit of space between the source and the onset of reverb.
Natural settings for this are based on the size of the environment and range from 0 to 32 milliseconds. Fine adjustment of this parameter with respect to the tempo of the song or dramatic timing of the piece can help set the feel of the reverb within the mix. Early Reflection Gain This is the linear gain value for all early reflections. These reflections are perceptually grouped with the direct sound when set at lower levels and can nicely thicken a track when increased.
Richness Richness controls the complexity of the reverb envelopment and dampening nuances. At 0, there is less dampening and a brighter decay. This sound is light or airy, but by increasing the Richness, you can add a sense of spaciousness to the sound and smoothly increase reverb time for lower frequencies. Reverb Time Reverb Time controls the length of decay, while Room Size increases the virtual space dimensions.
Reverb Level This is the output level control of the reverb. Since inputs for AuraVerb are assigned to Send knobs on Mixer 1’s channels, we recommend balancing the channel volume levels from the Send controls and using Reverb Level to adjust the amount of reverb in the Master bus. Reverb FX ON/OFF Switch Use it to enable and disable AuraVerb. Preset Manager The Preset Manager lets you load pre-defined presets. Use the drop-down menu to choose a preset.
MONITORING CONTROL This section allows you to route different signals directly to the Monitor and Headphone outputs and adjust their volume. On the top left corner, you can switch between MONITOR 1, HEADPHONES 1, HEADPHONES 2 and MONITOR 2. Each tab has the following: • • • • • • 2 Input selectors for the left and right channels – you select the audio source you want to send to the outputs. Volume knob – adjust the volume of the outputs.
GUITAR AMPS & CABS A suite of 11 guitar amps and matching cabinets lets you hear and record the roar of your electric guitar in real-time. These also include a bass rig as well. If you don’t play guitar, but like the sound of cooked-up tubes and speaker cabinets pushing air, you can route any audio into these precise emulations! Getting Started Guitar amps and cabs are used like almost any other Synergy Core effect. Here are the basics: 1.
Here are some additional tips regarding the cabinet modules: ● Change the cabinet model anytime from the ‘Cabinet’ drop-down menu. ● Change your cabinet’s mics from the ‘Mic A’ and ‘Mic B’ drop-down menus. Click the adjacent ‘Phase’ button if your choice of microphones results in phasing issues. ● Click and drag the virtual microphones to adjust their vertical and horizontal positioning. ● Click and turn the ‘Mic A’ and ‘Mic B’ knobs to dial-in the amount of signal you want from each microphone.
In addition to hardware re-amping through the REAMP outputs, you can re-amp DI guitar tracks through the Synergy Core amps & cabs: 1. Open your DAW. Place your DI on a track and assign it to one of Outputs 1 – 32. Remember: DAW Outputs = 'COMPUTER PLAY' channels. 2. Open the Control Panel and click the AFX tab. Click an Input Selector and choose the 'COMPUTER PLAY' channel with the same number as your DAW output. 3. Stack your amps, cabs and FX from the FX Rack. 4.
1. Open the Control Panel and head to the leftmost preamp from the PREAMPS row. Click the middle symbol to the right of the volume indicator until you reach the 'mic' symbol. Then, click the 'cog wheel' symbol. This will launch the mic emulations window. Choose Edge Duo with the dial. 2. Adjust microphone gain with the gain knobs. Note that preamps A1 and A2 are now linked and have identical settings between them. 3.
In the ‘Mic Emulations’ window, click and rotate the dial to access the emulations available for your modeling microphone: Following is a guide to using the mic emulations for each Antelope Audio modeling microphone. Edge Solo Edge Solo Mic Emulations Window The following functionality is available: ● Choose mic emulations from the drop-down menu on the right.
● Click and turn the ‘Phase Invert’ dial to flip the microphone’s polarity. ● Click and drag the ‘48’V switch to activate or turn off phantom power. Recording and Monitoring Edge Solo Edge Solo is a single-membrane condenser microphone. This means the microphone will occupy one physical mic preamp input and one virtual ‘EMU MIC’ channel. Edge Solo mic emulations work on a single input audio channel. Recording and monitoring both ‘dry’ and ‘mic emulation’ audio means dealing with two mono tracks.
Edge Duo Note to owners of the legacy ‘Edge’ modeling microphone: 'Edge' and 'Edge Duo' have nearly identical hardware, so feel free to use the ‘Edge Duo’ emulations with your legacy ‘Edge’ mic. Edge Duo Mic Emulations Window The following functionality is available: ● Choose mic emulations from the drop-down menu in the middle. ● Click and turn the ‘Phase Invert’ dial to flip the microphone’s polarity. ● Click and drag the ‘48V' switch to activate or turn off phantom power.
membrane. The Left (white) connector is the front membrane, the Right (red) is for the rear membrane. The microphone occupies two physical mic preamp inputs and two ‘EMU MIC’ virtual outputs. Note: You can use Edge Duo as a single-membrane condenser mic by disconnecting one of the XLR connectors. In this case, the mic emulations will be visible, but they won’t function correctly, you cannot swap inputs and you cannot adjust polar pattern.
With the Edge Duo, monitoring and recording ‘dry’ and ‘mic emulation’ audio simultaneously means handling four concurrent mono signals – two ‘dry’ tracks and two ‘mic emulation’ tracks. ‘Dry’ audio comes from the ‘PREAMP’ inputs, and ‘Mic Emulation’ audio comes from the ‘EMU MIC’ outputs. Route them anywhere you want and record by routing the signals in the DAW tab. For more information about Edge Duo, visit its product page.
Edge Quadro Connecting Edge Quadro Edge Quadro is a quad-membrane condenser microphone – it has two heads, each with dual membranes. The Top head rotates 360-degrees, enabling stereo recording techniques such as M/S, X/Y, Blumlein, and even 3D sound. Therefore, the microphone is bundled with a pair of Y-XLR cables. Their Left (White) connectors are for the front membranes, and their Right (red) connectors are for the rear membranes.
1. Top Head – Front and Rear Membranes. 2. Bottom Head – Front and Rear Membranes. 3. Top Head – Front Membrane. Bottom Head – Front Membrane. 4. Top Head – Front Membrane. Bottom Head – Rear Membrane. 5. Top Head – Rear Membrane. Bottom Head – Front Membrane. 6. Top Head – Rear Membrane. Bottom Head – Rear Membrane. As a quad-membrane rotatable condenser microphone. Connect all XLRs from both heads with the corresponding cables. This is the only option for using the Edge Quadro mic emulations.
polar patterns that are also swappable. All in all, the functionality is the same, but with two mic emulation selectors and two polar pattern changers. Monitoring and recording Edge Quadro Taking full advantage of the Edge Quadro’s 360-degree recording and dual-emulation capabilities means the microphone will occupy four physical mic preamp inputs and four ‘EMU MIC’ virtual outputs.
Verge Mic Emulations Window The following functionality is available: ● Choose mic emulations from the drop-down menu on the right. ● Click and turn the ‘Phase Invert’ dial to flip the microphone’s polarity. ● Click and drag the ‘48’V switch to activate or turn off phantom power. Recording and Monitoring Verge Verge is a single-membrane, small-diaphragm condenser microphone. This means the microphone will occupy one physical mic preamp input and one ‘EMU MIC’ virtual output.
● Route ‘PREAMP’ and ‘EMU MIC’ blocks to your desired outputs to monitor and record both ‘dry’ and ‘mic emulation’ audio. ● Record into your DAW by routing in the DAW tab. For more information about Verge, visit its product page.
AFX2DAW Available as a separate purchase or included in a bundle, afx2daw is a bridge plug-in for using Synergy Core FX as inserts in your DAW. All Synergy Core FX processing and I/O audio streaming activity is handled by the DSP and FPGA processors in your interface. afx2daw provides a more immediate workflow with the added bonus of Synergy Core FX automation in your DAW, which isn’t available otherwise. afx2daw is supported on Mac and Windows computers via Thunderbolt.
3. Choose 'Register device or assign features' and follow the on-screen instructions to assign afx2daw or the bundle including it to your Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core. 4. Launch your DAW and load an instance of afx2daw on a mono or stereo track. The plug-in behaves almost exactly like the Control Panel 'FX Rack'. The following functionality is available: ● Click the ‘ADD NEW EFFECT’ drop-down menu to choose and add effects. Their instances will appear in the FX Rack to the right.
This is done in a Master - Slave arrangement where the Master device "clocks" the Slave device with its timing reference signal. To set up the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core as a Master clock, connect Word Clock Out 1 or 2 to the Slave device's Word Clock In using a standard BNC cable. The Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core does not require any specific setup, but the receiving device might require modifying its settings to act as a Slave.
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RMA Return Addresses We have multiple RMA receiving locations worldwide. Your RMA confirmation will specify the specific return address you must use when sending your RMA package. Any packages received at an unauthorized location may be refused and returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
SAFETY NOTES To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and related hazards: ● Do not remove screws, cover, or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ● Do not expose this device to rain, moisture or spillover of liquid of any kind. ● Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the device, do not use it. Switch off the device and then unplug it from the power source.
● To completely turn off the device, unplug the power cable first from the outlet and then from the rear panel of the unit. ● Both occasional and continued exposure to high sound pressure levels can cause permanent ear damage via headphones and monitors. ● Your unit should always be un-racked when traveling or in a flight case. ● The device is designed to operate in a temperate environment, with a correct Operating Temperature of 0-50° C, 32-122° F.
Digital Inputs Digital Outputs USB 2.0 I/O 2 x ADAT (up to 16CH) 1 x S/PDIF 2 x ADAT (up to 16CH) 1 x S/PDI USB 2.0 Type B connector Thunderbolt™ Thunderbolt™ 3 connector Word Clock Inputs 1 x Input @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz Word Clock Outputs 3 x Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking & Jitter Clocking System Management 64-bit DDS Sample Rates (kHz) Bit depth 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.
