Antelope Discrete 4 (Premium FX) Console-Grade Microphone Preamp Interface + FX

Premium FX Collection

Discrete 4 Premium comes with the premium FX pack, which gives you access to all the Antelope Audio FPGA FX. They are authentic digital re-creations of iconic classic hardware processors. The premium FX pack allows you to employ the full studio power of the Antelope Audio FPGA FX, allowing you to utilise 4 channel strips with 4 FX instances each, and up to 16 channel strips using the new AFX2DAW plug-in. The included effects and processors can be used in your preferred DAW using the AFX2DAW plug-in, allowing you to control many of these classic, high quality processors, right inside your favourite DAW. FPGA FX models iconic gear from BAE, Lang, Gyraf Audio, and FET, giving you a vast amount of processing software. Discrete 4's effects deliver exceptional quality and accurate emulations of the vintage processors. The premium FX library includes over 50 Antelope Audio real-time FPGA FX including compressors, reverbs, EQs, and much more. Antelope Audio are constantly working to provide you with new and free vintage processors in the future.

Accusonic 3D Modelling

The Antelope Audio Discrete 4 features 4 console-grade preamps that feature a fully discrete design. Discrete 4 features the Accusonic 3D modeling engine that allows you to replicate the sound of many classic microphones. You can choose whether to record with or without it, adjust proximity effect, off-axis response, and polar patterns, all before and after recording. Choose between difference mic and preamp models whilst mixing, to get the sound you want.

Rock Solid Clocking

Discrete 4 features Antelope's 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking. Included is a word clock input so you can de-jitter and distribute an external clock signal. The 3 WC outputs allows you to distribute your signal to your other digital gear and mic preamps, whilst keeping all your equipment fully synced together.

Versatile Monitor

Mixing Antelope Audio Discrete 4 allows you to monitor up to 4 individual monitor mixes. The Discrete 4 features a comprehensive monitoring section with built-in talkback. Discrete 4 allows you to send 4 individual monitor mixes to headphones or monitor output, with or without FPGA FX. This allows you to tailor monitor mixes to each performer. Use the handy levels on the front panel of the Discrete 4 to always keep track of your levels.

Advanced Remote Control

Discrete 4 allows for easy remote control with its downloadable remote app. The app allows you to take control of microphone input levels, talkback levels, and monitoring and headphone loudness levels. Additionally, musicians can also take control of their own monitor mixes (if they have the app), allowing them to have exactly what they want in their headphones, and provide you with a more efficient recording session.

Highlights

• 4 console-grade discrete mic preamps with precise gain controls
• Mic preamp modelling with Accusonic 3D modelling
• Thunderbolt/USB connectivity
• 50+ real-time FPGA FX including BAE, Grove Hill, Gyra Audio, and Lang Classics in Easy Panel or DAW
• Rock-solid clocking
• Range of versatile inputs and outputs
• Features Antelope's 4th generation 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology
• Create up to 4 individual custom monitor mixes with or without FPGA FX
• Control all Discrete 4 features via Easy Panel, or free download iOS and Android mobile apps
• Precise and recallable stepped gain control
• Dedicated knobs for each mic pres
• New ConnectAFX plug-in for accessing the FPGA FX in your DAW
• 4 analog ins on combo XLR (2 mic/line, 2 Hi-Z/mic/line)
• 2 word clock outputs
• Additional digital connectivity via S/PDIF and 2 ADAT's
• Talkback mic & button on front panel
• Create and share custom presets
• Remote control via Mac/PC/iOS/Android apps

Technical Specifications

• 2 x mic/line
• 2 x mic/line/hi-z
• 1 x ADAT (up to 16CH)
• 1 x S/PDIF

• 1 x monitor out on RS 1/4 jacks, +20dBu
• 4 x line outs on DB25, +20 dBu max
• 4 x stereo headphone outputs
• 1 x ADAT (up to 16CH)
• 1 x S/PDIF

• EIN: -128 dBu (A-weighted)
• Dynamic Range: -121 dB (A-weighted)
• THD: -106dB
• Max Input: +18 dBu
• Max Gain: 65dB
• D/A Monitor Converter:
• Dynamic Range: 121dB
• THD + N: -100dB
• A/D Converter:
• Dynamic Range: 121dB
• THD + N: -112Db
• D/A Converters (Line Out):
• Dynamic Range: 118dB
• THD + N: -100dB

• USB 2.0 hi-speed; data stream up to 480 mb/192kHz, 24 channels I/O
• Type B

• 1 x Thunderbolt, 32 channels I/O
• Sample Rates (kHz):
• 32, 44.1, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 19
• Weight: 1.7kg
• Dimensions: 261 x 44 x 208mm (WxHxD)

System Requirements

PC

• Operating System: Windows 10
• Disk Space: Minimum 1GB available
• USB: 1 x USB 2.0 port
• CPU: Intel or AMD equivalent CPU with at least 2 GHz operating frequency
• Memory (RAM): 4GB minimum (8GB or more recommended)

Mac

• OS X: 10.11/10.12/10.13 (Sierra recommended)
• Disk Space: Minimum 1GB available
• USB: 1 x USB 2.0 port
• Thunderbolt: 1 x Thunderbolt
• Memory (RAM): 4GB minimum (8GB or more recommended)
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo (minimum) Intel Core i3 or higher (recommended)