Zen Q Synergy Core Audio Interface - Thunderbolt 3 Interface for Music Recording with Onboard Effects, XLR Connection - Antelope Audio

The Zen Q XLR Interface for PC, designed from input to output, is created to help you expand to a bigger setup without compromising the desktop size format. Featuring ultra-linear preamps and pristine AD/DA conversion, this compact package delivers professional quality in the studio or on the go.

Powered by a bus-powered USB-C connection, the Zen Q only requires a USB cable and a computer to get started. Its 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology ensures efficient AD/DA conversion and a spacious stereo image with distinct separation.

For a convenient online broadcasting setup, the Zen Q's loopback function allows you to simultaneously stream and record OS/DAW playback and interface inputs. Its multipurpose inputs and digital ports enable you to easily adapt and expand your setup on the fly.

Enhance your workflow by customizing and saving session presets, then recall them effortlessly from the hardware. Designed with collaboration in mind, the Zen Q audio interface studio offers flexible routing and switchable inputs, unlocking a wealth of possible setups – from four simultaneous Hi-Z instruments to two pairs of monitors and four balanced analog outboard inserts.

Powered by the Synergy Core, the Zen Q comes with a selection of 37 analog-modeled effects, with many more available in the Software Store. This ultra-low latency processing, entirely run within the interface on a unique combo of FPGA and DSP chips, allows you to record and monitor voice and instruments through real-time models of effects and guitar amps, from classic gear to rare gems.

Antelope Audio, dedicated to helping people achieve high-definition sound both in the recording studio and home environments, has packed more than 20 years of experience in digital audio clocking, conversion, and analog circuit design into the Zen Q. Our proprietary 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) and Oven Controlled Jitter management ensure high-definition audio for both professional and audiophile communities.

The Zen Q Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 interface optimizes audio recording, delivering top-notch streaming, recording, playback, and low-latency performance, thanks to the advanced audio driver. Its bus-powered XLR connection provides seamless integration with Mac and Windows devices.

Featuring highly efficient AD/DA converter chips and the 64-bit AFC technology, the Zen Q ensures exceptional audio quality and stability, while the solid metal housing enhances its durability and resistance to wear and tear.

With 37 included analog-modeled effects and over 50 optional expansions, the Zen Q empowers you with a wide range of processing options for your audio creations. Its flexible I/O connectivity, including 8 additional inputs over ADAT and stereo I/O over S/PDIF, further expands your creative possibilities.

The Zen Q's high-quality preamps and analog-modeled effects enhance the richness and clarity of your voice, making it an ideal choice for achieving broadcast-quality voiceovers for podcasts, intros, outros, and advertisements.

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