Discrete 8 Oryx Synergy Core

Redefine what's possible

The Discrete 8 Oryx brings our 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.

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Sound quality

Experience every mix with uncompromising clarity

At the heart of the Discrete 8 Oryx are the 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.

Microphone preamps

Eight channels of clarity

The Discrete 8 Oryx features eight discrete Class-A microphone preamps, each crafted with six transistors and inspired by the circuitry of legendary recording consoles. The result is exceptional clarity, depth, and an ultra-low noise floor, along with an upgraded 75 dB of gain to accommodate even the most demanding microphones.

All eight inputs are DC-coupled and support both XLR and line-level TS/TRS connections, while the two front-panel inputs can also be switched to Hi-Z for direct instrument recording.

Connect everything.
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. Our intuitive virtual patch bay makes complex routing simple, letting you use every analog and digital channel at once for true hybrid flexibility.

Mic/Combo Inputs A1 – A2 – (XLR, LINE, HI-Z)

Input Gain Knobs A1- A8

IPS Display Screen

Function Buttons

Main Rotary Control

Talkback button & Built-In microphone input

Headphone outputs H1 – H2 – H3 – H4

18V/20W Power Input

Word Clock I/O (1x W.C. in – 3x W.C. Outs)

Footswitch Input

2x S/PDIF Ports – 2 channels of I/O (Up to 24-bit, 192kHz)

4 x ADAT Ports – 16 channels of I/O (up to 24-bit, 48kHz – I/O reduced at higher sample rate)

USB 2.0 Type-C Port – 24 channels of I/O (Up to 24-bit, 192kHz)

D’Sub 25 Line Outputs – 8 channels (Up to 24-bit, 192kHz,)

Main Monitor Output (1/4″ TRS ballanced ,DC-Coupled)

Re-amp outputs R-1, R-2 – (Instrument outputs) Alternative Speaker Output

Mic/Line Inputs A3 – A8 XLR/LINE

Go one step further in your workflow

With a wide range of I/O options, the Discrete 8 Oryx easily adapts to any recording environment. These dedicated features are designed to enhance your workflow as your studio needs grow.

Word clock I/O

Keep your digital gear in perfect sync with three Word Clock outputs, taking advantage of our best clocking technology. The Word Clock input also allows the interface to operate as a slave, giving you greater flexibility in your clocking setup.

Reamp outputs

Send your clean guitar signal out of the interface and re-record it through your favorite amp or cabinet setup—no external reamp box required.

Talkback

Use any of the eight mic inputs or the built-in front-panel talkback mic to communicate directly through your monitor and headphone outputs.

Footswitch input

This input works as a dual footswitch (1/4″ TRS jack) to manage both the talkback and dim controls simultaneously.

Connectivity Examples

Band Recording

Capture the energy of a full band performing together – every take, every emotion, every subtle detail. With 4 independent headphone outputs, each musician can have a personalized monitor mix tailored to their preferences, including playback from your computer. Expand your setup via ADAT and record all instruments simultaneously without compromise. Use the Word Clock outputs to synchronize all digitally expanded channels with absolute precision, turning Discrete 8 Oryx into the heartbeat and master clock of your studio.

Mixing

Transform Discrete 8 Oryx into the creative center of your studio. Connect two pairs of monitors to hear your mixes from different perspectives and control mute and DIM functions instantly via footswitch. Integrate your favorite outboard hardware through the DB25 connector and bring analog warmth, depth, and character into your productions.

Whether you work on macOS or Windows, Discrete 8 Oryx gives you the freedom to record and playback up to 24 channels directly from and into your DAW. Need even more flexibility? Expand your studio with up to 18 additional digital I/O channels through ADAT and S/PDIF connectivity.

Modular Synthesis

Take complete control of your modular ecosystem. The DC-coupled inputs and outputs allow you to send and receive Control Voltage directly to and from your modular synthesizers using Bitwig Studio or Ableton Live, opening the door to complex modulation, precise sequencing, and limitless sonic experimentation.

Guitar Rig

From crushing high-gain walls of sound to delicate shimmering cleans, Discrete 8 Oryx gives your guitar recordings the power and character they deserve. Shape your tone using the built-in Synergy Core guitar amp and cabinet simulations or use the dedicated reamp outputs to explore new sonic possibilities later with your favorite hardware gear.
Using a digital guitar processor? Connect directly through S/PDIF for a pure digital signal path into your computer. Synchronize your setup using Discrete’s digital outputs and experience the clarity and precision of Antelope Audio’s legendary clocking technology.

Virtual patch-bay

The ultimate control at your fingertips

A redesigned software control panel puts efficiency and flexibility at your fingertips, offering a sleek, intuitive layout that adapts to your workflow. Explore the quick drag-and-drop routing, simultaneous operation of all digital and analog ports, and direct low-latency monitoring with onboard effects. This software upgrade significantly streamlines operation and expands the creative control available within the Discrete 8 Oryx.

4 headphones

Perfect monitoring for everyone

Maximize your session flow and artist comfort with four independent stereo headphone outputs with premium DACs to ensure clean and powerful monitoring. Utilizing Oryx’s comprehensive routing and four low-latency virtual mixers, you can dedicate a completely separate, individual mix for each musician, providing custom cue mixes tailored to their specific needs. Level up these personalized monitor mixes with zero-latency Real-Time FX from the powerful Synergy Core platform, delivering a perfect, finished sound that dramatically enhances performance and captures the best take.

A new headphone experience

X-Feed is a precision-engineered headphone crossfeed system designed to emulate the spatial behavior of loudspeakers in a stereo listening environment. The result is a more cohesive soundstage and a listening experience closer to monitoring on speakers. Additionally, you can ensure accuracy with the headphone calibration option, selecting from built-in profiles of the most popular headphone models to make your monitoring sound neutral and precise. Finally, an intuitive two-band EQ gives you the freedom to easily customize the sound to your personal taste.
X-feed is exclusively designed to go hand in hand with Discrete 8 Oryx’s four high-quality headphone outs.

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 Real-Time FX come included, with more available on the Antelope Software Store.

With the Discrete 8 Oryx you can load effects on up to sixteen channel strips.

You can process any signal source – including all digital and analog inputs and outputs.

The interface is mic modeling ready, featuring an extensive library of all-time favorites to emulate when using the Edge series microphones.

Have fan favorites like these,
at your fingertips

REAL-TIME FX

BA-31

VEQ-1A

x903

Stay-Levin

FET-A76

Gyratec-IX

VMEQ-5

A-Tuner

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Processes effects in real-time with imperceptible latency while monitoring, tracking or mixing.

Offloads all processing to the interface thus saving your host computer CPU & memory.

Explore Synergy Core

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“Antelope audio interfaces—specifically the Discrete 8 Oryx and the Zen Quadro in my case—are the gold standard in my studio. Thanks to their flexibility and impeccable quality, as well as their adaptability and transparency, they enable the best analog-to-digital workflow I’ve ever had in my more than 20 years as a producer and mixing engineer. Without Antelope Audio, I would feel that something very important was missing from my daily work.”

Nico Astegiano

Producer and engineer - the largest Spanish-language music production and technical channel

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“Always striving for the highest fidelity in my productions and band recordings, the Antelope Oryx has been a game-changer in my studio. I use it as the core system for rehearsal residencies and assisted pre-production, managing multiple In-Ear Monitor (IEM) mixes with zero latency. Being able to deliver the sound from my preamps and Synergy Core DSP plugins directly to the musicians’ ears, in real time and with total stability, makes all the difference before a recording session or tour. Studio-quality fidelity, live-performance agility.”