Antelope Audio - Zen Quadro SC | 14x10 Dual USB-C Bus-Powered Audio Interface with Discrete preamps, class-leading converters, and included real-time DSP+FPGA effects

The Zen Quadro stretches the limits of modern audio interface technology by implementing top-shelf components into an affordable price and portable bus-powered form factor.  Taking the AD/DA chips from Antelope Audio’s flagship Galaxy range, along with console-grade Discrete preamps with 75dB gain, the Zen Quadro provides creators of all kinds with the same uncompromising sound quality enjoyed by the world’s premiere recording studios.

• Synergy Core real-time effect processing and enhanced standalone functionality are only part of the additional features packed into it, while the revolutionary dual-USB design allows simultaneous playback and recording on two systems – making it a no-brainer for all budding producers, musicians, and streamers looking to power up their production setup.

  
  

  • High-fidelity conversion with up to 130dB headroom, paired with 64-bit AFC clocking technology for increased sound width, separation, and detail;
  • Four Discrete console-grade 6-transistor preamps for crystal-clear recordings;
  • Real-time Synergy Core processing, for tracking, monitoring and streaming with near-zero latency through faithful digital recreations of legendary studio equipment;
  • Includes 37 effects modeled after vintage analog compressors, EQs, guitar amps, modulation effects and more;
  • Dual-USB design, with secondary USB-C port (OTG) for simultaneous playback and recording on two systems;
  • Easy access to routing and mixer settings, device control and preset recall via large color display provide complete standalone functionality;
  • DC-coupled inputs and outputs for controlling synths via control voltage (CV) signals.
• High-fidelity conversion with up to 130dB headroom, paired with 64-bit AFC clocking technology for increased sound width, separation, and detail;
• Four Discrete console-grade 6-transistor preamps for crystal-clear recordings;
• Real-time Synergy Core processing, for tracking, monitoring and streaming with near-zero latency through faithful digital recreations of legendary studio equipment;
• Includes 37 effects modeled after vintage analog compressors, EQs, guitar amps, modulation effects and more;
• Dual-USB design, with secondary USB-C port (OTG) for simultaneous playback and recording on two systems;
• Easy access to routing and mixer settings, device control and preset recall via large color display provide complete standalone functionality;
• DC-coupled inputs and outputs for controlling synths via control voltage (CV) signals.

• 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.  
• 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 

  • 4 × 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. 
  • 2 x monitor outs and 2 x line outputs via TRS
  • Two stereo headphone outputs with separate gain control and mix
  • Two independent USB-C ports (OTG) for simultaneous playback & recording
  • ADAT Input (up to 8 ch) and S/PDIF I/O (2 ch)
  • DC-coupled inputs and outputs for controlling modular synths with control voltage (CV)
• 4 × 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. 
• 2 x monitor outs and 2 x line outputs via TRS
• Two stereo headphone outputs with separate gain control and mix
• Two independent USB-C ports (OTG) for simultaneous playback & recording
• ADAT Input (up to 8 ch) and S/PDIF I/O (2 ch)
• DC-coupled inputs and outputs for controlling modular synths with control voltage (CV)

• Workflow-enhancing features 

  • Direct monitoring with Synergy Core effects, processed in real-time with near-zero latency. 
  • Easy routing - select audio sources per channel, for each monitoring mix. Also available through the color display.
  • Simultaneous playback and recording with two computers or computer + mobile device.
  • Flexible loopback options for streaming.
  • Customizable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer, and effects settings. 
  • Customizable monitoring mixes with adjustable levels, panning and reverb. 
  • Class-compliant, no driver required on macOS and iOS.
  • Standalone operation – simply connect to a phone charger and use without being connected to a computer.
  • Remote control of software features from a separate computer connected to the same network. 
• Direct monitoring with Synergy Core effects, processed in real-time with near-zero latency. 
• Easy routing - select audio sources per channel, for each monitoring mix. Also available through the color display.
• Simultaneous playback and recording with two computers or computer + mobile device.
• Flexible loopback options for streaming.
• Customizable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer, and effects settings. 
• Customizable monitoring mixes with adjustable levels, panning and reverb. 
• Class-compliant, no driver required on macOS and iOS.
• Standalone operation – simply connect to a phone charger and use without being connected to a computer.
• Remote control of software features from a separate computer connected to the same network. 

• Real-time effects processing 

  • Included collection of 37 Synergy Core effects modeled after classic and rare analog outboard gear.  
  • Synergy Core - proprietary FPGA+DSP platform for real-time effects processing allows up to 48 effects loaded simultaneously with near-zero latency.
  • Mic Modeling Engine allows pairing with the Edge microphones for real-time use of vintage microphone emulations. 
• Included collection of 37 Synergy Core effects modeled after classic and rare analog outboard gear.  
• Synergy Core - proprietary FPGA+DSP platform for real-time effects processing allows up to 48 effects loaded simultaneously with near-zero latency.
• Mic Modeling Engine allows pairing with the Edge microphones for real-time use of vintage microphone emulations. 
• High-fidelity conversion with up to 130dB headroom, paired with 64-bit AFC clocking technology for increased sound width, separation, and detail;
• Four Discrete console-grade 6-transistor preamps for crystal-clear recordings;
• Real-time Synergy Core processing, for tracking, monitoring and streaming with near-zero latency through faithful digital recreations of legendary studio equipment;
• Includes 37 effects modeled after vintage analog compressors, EQs, guitar amps, modulation effects and more;
• Dual-USB design, with secondary USB-C port (OTG) for simultaneous playback and recording on two systems;
• Easy access to routing and mixer settings, device control and preset recall via large color display provide complete standalone functionality;
• DC-coupled inputs and outputs for controlling synths via control voltage (CV) signals.
• High-fidelity conversion with up to 130dB headroom, paired with 64-bit AFC clocking technology for increased sound width, separation, and detail;
• Four Discrete console-grade 6-transistor preamps for crystal-clear recordings;
• Real-time Synergy Core processing, for tracking, monitoring and streaming with near-zero latency through faithful digital recreations of legendary studio equipment;
• Includes 37 effects modeled after vintage analog compressors, EQs, guitar amps, modulation effects and more;
• Dual-USB design, with secondary USB-C port (OTG) for simultaneous playback and recording on two systems;
• Easy access to routing and mixer settings, device control and preset recall via large color display provide complete standalone functionality;
• DC-coupled inputs and outputs for controlling synths via control voltage (CV) signals.
• 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.  
• 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.
• 4 × 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. 
• 2 x monitor outs and 2 x line outputs via TRS
• Two stereo headphone outputs with separate gain control and mix
• Two independent USB-C ports (OTG) for simultaneous playback & recording
• ADAT Input (up to 8 ch) and S/PDIF I/O (2 ch)
• DC-coupled inputs and outputs for controlling modular synths with control voltage (CV)
• 4 × 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.
• 2 x monitor outs and 2 x line outputs via TRS
• Two stereo headphone outputs with separate gain control and mix
• Two independent USB-C ports (OTG) for simultaneous playback & recording
• ADAT Input (up to 8 ch) and S/PDIF I/O (2 ch)
• DC-coupled inputs and outputs for controlling modular synths with control voltage (CV)
• Direct monitoring with Synergy Core effects, processed in real-time with near-zero latency. 
• Easy routing - select audio sources per channel, for each monitoring mix. Also available through the color display.
• Simultaneous playback and recording with two computers or computer + mobile device.
• Flexible loopback options for streaming.
• Customizable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer, and effects settings. 
• Customizable monitoring mixes with adjustable levels, panning and reverb. 
• Class-compliant, no driver required on macOS and iOS.
• Standalone operation – simply connect to a phone charger and use without being connected to a computer.
• Remote control of software features from a separate computer connected to the same network. 
• Direct monitoring with Synergy Core effects, processed in real-time with near-zero latency.
• Easy routing - select audio sources per channel, for each monitoring mix. Also available through the color display.
• Simultaneous playback and recording with two computers or computer + mobile device.
• Flexible loopback options for streaming.
• Customizable presets with signal routing, level adjustments, mixer, and effects settings.
• Customizable monitoring mixes with adjustable levels, panning and reverb.
• Class-compliant, no driver required on macOS and iOS.
• Standalone operation – simply connect to a phone charger and use without being connected to a computer.
• Remote control of software features from a separate computer connected to the same network.
• Included collection of 37 Synergy Core effects modeled after classic and rare analog outboard gear.  
• Synergy Core - proprietary FPGA+DSP platform for real-time effects processing allows up to 48 effects loaded simultaneously with near-zero latency.
• Mic Modeling Engine allows pairing with the Edge microphones for real-time use of vintage microphone emulations. 
• Included collection of 37 Synergy Core effects modeled after classic and rare analog outboard gear.
• Synergy Core - proprietary FPGA+DSP platform for real-time effects processing allows up to 48 effects loaded simultaneously with near-zero latency.
• Mic Modeling Engine allows pairing with the Edge microphones for real-time use of vintage microphone emulations.
• 22 Guitar Amps & Cabs (incl. Bluelux 1x12, Tube Guitar Amp) 
• 5 Compressors & Limiters (incl. Stay-Levin, FET-A76, VCA160)
• 4 Equalizers (incl. VEQ-1A, VMEQ-5)
• 2 Preamps (Gyraf Gyratec IX, BA-31) 
• 2 Special Processing Effects (Expander, Noise Gate) 
• 1 Reverb Effect (Auraverb) 
• 1 Guitar Tuner (A-Tuner) 
• 22 Guitar Amps & Cabs (incl. Bluelux 1x12, Tube Guitar Amp)
• 5 Compressors & Limiters (incl. Stay-Levin, FET-A76, VCA160)
• 4 Equalizers (incl. VEQ-1A, VMEQ-5)
• 2 Preamps (Gyraf Gyratec IX, BA-31)
• 2 Special Processing Effects (Expander, Noise Gate)
• 1 Reverb Effect (Auraverb)
• 1 Guitar Tuner (A-Tuner)
• USB 2.0 Type-C connector 
• 16 channels of playback and recording, 24-bit / 192kHz
• Compatible with Windows and macOS
• USB 2.0 Type-C connector
• 2 channels of playback and recording, 24-bit / 192kHz
• Supports reverse charging for mobile devices
• Compatible with Windows, macOS, Android* and iOS* (USB-C) devices
• USB 2.0 Type-C connector
• 16 channels of playback and recording, 24-bit / 192kHz
• Compatible with Windows and macOS
• USB 2.0 Type-C connector
• 2 channels of playback and recording, 24-bit / 192kHz
• Supports reverse charging for mobile devices
• Compatible with Windows, macOS, Android* and iOS* (USB-C) devices