Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core THUNDERBOLT™ 3 & USB 2.0
$2115
Built to perform. Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core has been nominated for BEST MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIRES at the 38th TEC AWARDS! The Discrete 8 Pro is the new generation of a modern classic. The 1U rack audio interface packs industry-leading sound quality, transparent preamps, extensive connectivity and the powerful Synergy Core effects platform. This versatile interface embodies a zero-compromise approach to hardware – made readily accessible via its redesigned software control panel.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| CLOCKING & CONVERSION | • 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. |
| ANALOG & DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY | • 8 × Discrete 6-transistor preamps with 65dB 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. • 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. • Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB 2.0 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 letting you distribute the interface’s highly stable clock signal across your studio and a word clock input allowing you to sync the Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core with other gear. • 1 × Dedicated stereo monitor output over ¼ TRS. • 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. • Two stereo headphone outputs with separate gain control. • Dedicated stereo monitor output over TRS. |
| WORKFLOW-ENHANCING FEATURES | • Direct monitoring with Synergy Core effects, processed in real-time with imperceptible latency. • Expanded routing capabilities – switch audio sources per channel based on a drop-down menu sequence or make use of a virtual routing matrix. • 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 independent headphone and monitor volume knobs and buttons for sample rate configuration, and hands-on control of core parameters. Hardware relay-based gain knobs for each preamp, plus mode control (mic/line/Hi-Z) via the bottom display function button. • Option to work without being connected to a computer (standalone operation). • Wireless 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. |
| 37 INCLUDED SYNERGY CORE EFFECTS | VMEQ-5 (3-Band Tube Mid-Range EQ ) VEQ-1A (2-Band Tube EQ) VEQ-HLF (Tube 2-Band HPF / LPF) Clear Q (Parametric EQ) VCA160 (VCA Compressor / Limiter) X903 (VCA Compressor / Limiter) Stay-Levin (Vari-Mu Tube Compressor) FET-A76 (FET Compressor / Limiting Amplifier) PowerEX (Expander) PowerGate (Noise Gate) PowerFFC (Feed-Forward Compressor) BA-31 (Germanium Mic Preamp) Gyraf Gyratec IX (Dual Tube Mic Preamp with HPF) Auraverb (Reverb) A-Tuner (Guitar Tuner) 11 x Shred Guitar Amps 11 x Shred Guitar Cabinets |
| IN-THE-BOX CONTENT | ● Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core ● External Power Adapter & Power Cord ● USB cable (Type-A to B male) ● Getting Started Leaflet *Note: Thunderbolt 3 cable is not included |