DISCRETE 4

Console-grade discrete microphone preamp interface

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NEW LEVEL STUDIO POWER

Expensive-sounding discrete mic preamps and vintage gear emulation

Antelope Audio’s Discrete 4 Microphone Preamp Interface comes with 4 console grade 6-transistor discrete preamps, 121 db dynamic range conversion and rock solid clocking. Discrete 4 features the Antelope Audio premier real-time FPGA FX modeling iconic gear from BAE, Lang, Gyraf Audio and Grove Hill Audio.

Discrete 4 includes Accusonic 3D microphone and preamp models, guitar amps, transformer and tube FX, and a huge selection of classic vintage gear, which is accessible in any DAW via afx2daw .

Discrete 4's features:

4 DISCRETE MIC PREAMPS

Console-grade Class A mic pres with discrete transistor design and precise digital gain controls.

MIC PREAMP MODELING

Turn the Discrete 4 mic pres into a large selection of classic units in real-time

REAL-TIME FPGA FX

AFX including BAE, Grove Hill, Gyraf Audio and Lang classics for use in the Easy Panel or in any DAW

ROCK-SOLID CLOCKING

Fourth Generation 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology

EXPERT MONITORING

Create multiple mixes with FPGA FX included and send them to Headphone or Monitor outs

REMOTE CONTROL

Access all Discrete 4 features via its intuitive Easy Panel or download the free iOS and Android mobile apps

SONIC SUPREMACY

Console-grade and fully discrete preamps
for best-in-class sound.

Discrete 4 was developed after an extensive research of legendary microphone preamp circuitry. The Antelope Audio FPGA engine transforms its already expensive sounding Accusonic preamps into several classic units. It’s all happening real-time and with as authentic responsiveness as possible.

AUTHENTIC VINTAGE SOUND

Enjoy the sound of legendary FX gear
in your DAW

The Antelope Audio real-time FPGA platform is now extended to a complete professional studio experience – Microphones, Preamps, Conversion, Compressors, EQs, and Reverb. Use them within the Discrete 4 EasyPanel or in your preferred DAW via afx2daw. Perform and record either with FX or process in post-production.

Giving you complete control

Transform Edge & Verge
into vintage replicas

Inside the Discrete 4 FPGA Accusonic 3D modeling engine you can transform both Edge and Verge into vintage replicas giving you complete control over proximity effect and even allow you to change polar patterns during or after recording. Choose from a collection of classic and expensive microphones and track the results as you monitor live, bringing out a musician’s best possible performance.

ROCK-SOLID CLOCKING

Proprietary jitter management technologies

Like all things Antelope Audio, Discrete 4 is a rock-solid clocking solution itself. It comes packed with the 4th Generation 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology you already know from Antelope classics like Trinity, OCX HD and Pure2. Two Word Clock outputs allow you to distribute clock signal to your other digital gear.

FLEXIBLE MONITORING

Maintain multiple mixes
and exchange presets

Monitoring feature in Discrete 4 is super flexible and a breeze to set up. Create up to 4 individual monitoring mixes. Send them to Headphones or Monitor Outputs with or without the FPGA FX you’ve stacked. Vintage EQ, Compression and authentic guitar amp emulations will allow the recording artists to experience convincing sound, which is as close to the final product as possible.

With Discrete 4 users can save and load AFX presets and exchange settings with all Antelope Audio FPGA-equipped interfaces. Share your own FX settings with other devices and users.

ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL

Control Discrete 4 with free desktop and mobile apps

The free to download Discrete 4 remote App allows you to adjust all microphone input levels. It grants you full control over the Monitoring and Headphone volumes. Musicians can now control their own headphone volume through their smartphones.

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Discrete 4's specs:

  • ANALOG

    Analog Inputs
    2 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
    4 x Line Outs on TRS, +20 dBu max ( DC coupled )
    4 x Stereo Headphone Outputs

    Mic Preamp
    EIN: -128 dBu (A-weighted)
    Dynamic Range: -121 dB (A-weighted)
    THD: -106 dB
    Max input: +18 dBu
    Max Gain: 65 dB

    D/A Monitor Converter
    Dynamic Range: 121 dB
    THD + N: -100 dB

    A/D Converter
    Dynamic Range: 121 dB
    THD + N: -112 dB

    D/A Converters(Line Out)
    Dynamic Range: 118 dB
    THD + N: – 100dB
    DC Coupled

    Hi-Z Input
    Discrete JFET design
    Maximum input: 14dBu (At min. gain)
    Gain Range: 0-40dB
    Input Impedance: 1Mohm

    Headphone Output
    Output Level ( unloaded ) 20dBu max
    Output impedance 120 ohms
    Dynamic Range: 121dB
    THD + N: – 100dB
    Recommended HP Impedance 16Ω to 600Ω

  • DIGITAL

    Digital Inputs
    1 x ADAT (up to 8CH)
    1 x S/PDIF

    Digital Outputs
    1 x ADAT (up to 8CH)
    1 x S/PDIF

    USB I/O
    USB 2.0 Hi-Speed;
    Data stream up to 480 Mbits/192kHz, 16 channels I/O, Type B

    Thunderbolt™ I/O
    1 x Thunderbolt, 16 channels I/O

  • CLOCKING

    Word Clock Outputs
    2 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)
    1.7 kg/ 3.7 lbs

    Dimensions (Approx)

    Width: 261 mm / 10.2”
    Height: 44 mm / 1.7”
    Depth: 208 mm /8.2”

    Power Consumption
    15 Watts

    In the Box
    Discrete 4 Interface
    Quick Start Guide
    Wart External Power Supply Unit
    USB Cable
    Warranty Card

System requirements

For MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS visit our Support Portal

Additional Info: Internet connection required for product activation.

TUTORIALS

Quick Start Guide

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