The Antelope Audio 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.

EXPERIENCE EVERY MIX WITH UNCOMPROMISING CLARITY

At the heart of the Discrete 8 Oryx are Antelope’s latest AD/DA converters (up to 130 dB 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 75 dB 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.

ANTELOPE AUDIO DISCRETE 8 ORYX FEATURES:

CONVERSION AND CLOCKING

• Class-leading AD/DA conversion with up to 130 dB of headroom.
• Recording, mixing and playback at up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
• 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 75 dB 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 and 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