Antelope Audio Discrete 8 Oryx
Overview
26×38 USB-C Audio Interface with Synergy Core Real-Time FX Processing
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The Discrete 8 Oryx brings Antelope Audio’s latest innovations into a powerful, affordable studio hub for producers, engineers, and bands. Built for multi-instrument recording and hybrid workflows, it combines pristine conversion and clocking, console-grade preamps, real-time FX processing, advanced headphone tools, and expansive routing — all in one rack unit.
Key Highlights
- Uncompromising Sound Quality – Latest-generation AD/DA converters with up to 130dB of dynamic range, backed by Antelope’s proprietary 64-bit AFC™ clocking for superior stereo imaging.
- World-Class Preamps – Eight discrete 6-transistor preamps with 75dB of gain, inspired by classic consoles, delivering ultra-clean recordings.
- Synergy Core Real-Time FX – Powered by 2 DSP + 1 FPGA c hips, running 37 included effects (compressors, EQs, amps, mic pres) with imperceptible latency.
- Advanced Signal Processing – Four independent headphone outs, each with X-feed and calibration options for precise monitoring and natural stereo image.
- Advanced Routing – Virtual patch bay with simultaneous use of all analog and digital I/O, providing over 60 channels of flexible connectivity.
Experience every mix with uncompromising clarity.
At the heart of the Discrete 8 Oryx are Antelope’s latest AD/DA converters (up to 130dB headroom) and fourth-generation 64-bit AFC™ clocking. Together, they deliver wider stereo imaging, depth, and detail that go far beyond the specs of the converter chips alone. Careful implementation and decades of clocking expertise ensure a sound that stands out in both recording and playback, beloved by audio professionals worldwide.
Record with vintage warmth and modern precision.
The eight Discrete preamps are based on a six-transistor topology reminiscent of vintage consoles. With up to 75dB of gain and exceptionally low noise, they capture every nuance with clarity, making them equally suited for delicate ribbon mics and punchy drum recordings.
Shape your sound in real time without latency.
Powered by 2 DSP and 1 FPGA, the onboard Synergy Core platform lets you run a collection of world class analog-modeled effects — from compressors and EQs to amps and reverbs — in real-time with zero perceptible latency. Perfect for giving vocalists polished monitoring chains with reverb, or for offloading CPU-intensive processing during tracking and live performance. 37 FX come included, with more available on the Antelope Software Store.
Transform your headphones into a true soundstage.
All four independent headphone outputs come with X-feed (crossfeed) to mimic listening on speakers, as well as headphone calibration to ensure ultra-precise sound reproduction and stereo imaging. Each performer can enjoy their own optimized mix with Real-Time FX on top, all handled by the interface itself with no added latency.
Connect everything and work without limits.
With 26×38 simultaneous connectivity — including 8 preamps, 8 DC-coupled line outs, ADAT, S/PDIF, reamp outs, monitor outs, and 4 headphone outs — the Discrete 8 Oryx serves as the centerpiece of any studio. Antelope’s intuitive virtual patch bay makes complex routing simple, letting you use every analog and digital channel at once for true hybrid flexibility.
Features
Conversion & Clocking
- Class-leading AD/DA conversion with up to 130dB of headroom.
- Recording, mixing and playback at up to 24-bit/192kHz.
- Proprietary 64-bit AFC™ (Acoustically Focused Clocking) technology & Jitter Management algorithm delivering increased sound width, separation, and detail.
Connectivity
- 8 × Discrete 6-transistor preamps with 75dB of gain for pristine recordings. All work as microphone/line and two are also Hi-Z inputs, on combo XLR jacks, and supply 48V of phantom power.
- 8 × DC-coupled line outputs over D-Sub 25 and 8 x DC-coupled line inputs
- Two reamp outputs on TRS ¼ jacks for further amp processing of guitar signal. They can also be used as an additional stereo monitor output - this allows you to have two pairs of monitor speakers playing together simultaneously.
- USB 2.0 type-C port with custom macOS & Windows drivers.
- Digitally expandable over ADAT I/O, with 16 channels available.
- Digitally expandable over S/PDIF I/O, with 2 channels available.
- Three word clock outputs let you distribute the interface’s highly stable clock signal across your studio and a word clock input allows you to sync the Discrete 8 Oryx with other gear.
- Footswitch input that can be used as a single footswitch (on 1/4” TS jack) to control the dim function and a dual footswitch to control both the talkback and dim functions.
- Four stereo headphone outputs with separate gain control.
- Dedicated stereo monitor output over TRS.
Workflow-enhancing features
- Direct monitoring with Synergy Core FX, processed in real-time with imperceptible latency.
- X-feed - Headphone crossfeed mode with calibration, mimicking the stereo sound stage of monitor speakers.
- Customizable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer and effects settings.
- Customizable monitoring mixes with adjustable volume, pan and reverb.
- Easily accessible front-panel talkback with built-in microphone.
- Front panel with color display, navigation buttons for hands-on control of core parameters. Hardware relay-based gain knobs for each preamp, plus mode control (mic/line/Hi-Z) via push sequence.
- Option to work without being connected to a computer (standalone operation).
- Remote control of software features from a separate computer connected to the same network.
Real-time effects processing
- Collection of 37 Synergy Core effects modeled after classic and rare analog outboard gear.
- Synergy Core proprietary onboard platform powered by 2 × DSP & 1 × FPGA chips for real-time effects processing with imperceptible latency.
- Modeling Engine allowing pairing with the Edge line of microphones for real-time use of vintage microphone emulations
In-the-Box Content
- Discrete 8 Oryx
- Getting started guide
- USB 2.0 type-C cable
- USB type-C to type-A adapter
- External power supply unit
Included Synergy Core Real-Time FX:
- 2 Preamps (Gyraf Gyratec IX, BA-31)
- 4 Equalizers (incl. VEQ-1A, VMEQ-5)
- 5 Compressors & Limiters (incl. Stay-Levin, FET-A76, VCA160)
- 22 Guitar Amps & Cabs (incl. Bluelux 1x12, Tube Guitar Amp)
- 2 Special Processing Effects (Expander, Noise Gate)
- 1 Reverb Effect (Auraverb)
- 1 Guitar Tuner (A-Tuner)
Full list of effects
- Gyraf Gyratec IX - Dual Tube Mic Preamp with HPF
- VCA160 - VCA Compressor / Limiter
- Stay-Levin - Vari-Mu Tube Compressor
- FET-A76 - FET Compressor / Limiting Amplifier
- VEQ-1A - 2-Band Tube EQ
- VMEQ-5 - 3-Band Tube Mid-Range EQ
- X903 - VCA Compressor / Limiter
- PowerFFC - Feed-Forward Compressor
- Clear Q - Parametric EQ
- Power EX - Expander
- VEQ-HLF - Tube 2-Band HPF / LPF
- Auraverb - Reverb
- BA-31 - Germanium Mic Preamp
- Power Gate - Noise Gate
- A-Tuner - Guitar Tuner
- Plexi 59 (UK) - Tube Guitar Amp
- Bass SuperTube VR - Tube Guitar Amp
- Darkface 65 (US) - Tube Guitar Amp
- Top30 (UK) Bright - Tube Guitar Amp
- Tweed Deluxe (US) - Tube Guitar Amp
- Overange 120 (UK) - Tube Guitar Amp
- BurnSphere (DE) Lead - Tube Guitar Amp
- Marcus II (US) Lead - Tube Guitar Amp
- Modern (US) CH3 - Tube Guitar Amp
- Rock 75 (UK) - Tube Guitar Amp
- Rock 22.10 (UK) - Tube Guitar Amp
- Darkface 65 2x12 - 2x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Top30 2x12 - 2x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Modern 4x12 - 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Green 2x12 - 2x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Vintage 4x12 - 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Green 4x12 - 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Caliper 50 1x10 - 1x10 Guitar Cabinet
- Bluelux 1x12 - 1x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Clst 1x12 - 1x12 Guitar Cabinet
- England 4x12 - 4x12 Guitar Cabinet
- Bass Tube 1x15 - 1x15 Guitar Cabinet
Technical Specifications
ANALOG
Analog Inputs
6 x Mic / Line Inputs
2 x Mic / Line / Hi-Z Inputs
DC-Coupled
Analog Outputs
1 x Monitor Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks, +20 dBu max
2 x ReAmp Out on TRS 1/4 Jacks
1 x Line Out (8 channels) on DB25, +20 dBu max
4 x Stereo Headphone Outputs
Mic Preamp
EIN: -128dBu (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range: -121dB (A-weighted)
THD: -106 dB
Max input: +20 dBu
Max Gain: 75 dB
D/A Monitor Converter
Dynamic Range: 130 dB
THD + N: -115 dB
A/D Converter
Dynamic Range: 121 dB
THD + N: -112 dB
D/A Converters (Line Out)
Dynamic Range: 121 dB
THD + N: - 100dB
DC-Coupled
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-C 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 - Unit (Approx)
3.1 kg/ 6.83 lbs
Dimensions - Unit (Approx)
Width: 483 mm / 19”
Height: 44 mm / 1.7”
Depth: 220 mm /8.6”
Weight - Box (Approx)
4.9 kg / 10.8 lbs
Dimensions - Box (Approx)
Width: 645 mm / 25.4”
Height: 100 mm / 3.9”
Depth: 340 mm / 13.4”
Power Consumption
25 Watts
Antelope Audio Discrete 8 Oryx
