Our Thunderbolt & USB audio interfaces range from small and compact devices for your desktop to rack-mountable 64-channel converters for professional studios.
Audio Interfaces
Digital Clarity. Analog Warmth.
Key Тechnologies
Superior clocking
& pristine
conversion
The clocking technology behind our audio interfaces is a direct descendent of our Isochrone line of ultra-high-end professional studio master clocks. This superior onboard clocking is the key to our high-resolution AD/DA conversion and overall audio quality.
Synergy Core
real-time effects processing
The Synergy Core platform enables you to apply onboard analog-modeled and 3rd party effects during live tracking, recording, and post-production. The processing takes place in real-time and with near zero latency, without ever putting a strain on your computer.
Discrete
preamp
architecture
Designing our discrete preamps starts with studying the great console preamps of the past. We use a combination of transistors that results in less noise and, most importantly, precise sound capture. Because there is one thing all recording engineers value – transparency.
Browse our audio interface families
For home-based creators and traveling professionals
Zen Quadro
synergy core
- Bus-powered Dual-USB audio interface for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android;
- 4 Discrete preamps (2 x mic, line & Hi-Z and 2 x mic & line);
- 1 x stereo monitor output (TRS), 2 x line outputs (TRS) and 2x headphone outputs;
- ADAT input (up to 8 channels) & S/PDIF (up to 2 channels) I/O;
- Up to 130dB of AD/DA conversion enhanced by proprietary 64-bit AFC™ clocking;
- 37 Synergy Core effects included. Processed by 1 x DSP & 1 x FPGA chips in real-time with imperceptible latency.
Zen Tour
synergy core
- Thunderbolt 3 & USB 2.0 audio interface for Mac & Windows;
- 4x Discrete preamps (mic, line & Hi-Z), 4x Hi-Z/line instrument inputs;
- 2x reamp outputs and 8x analog outputs on
DB25;
- 1x stereo output (TRS) and 2x headphone outputs for monitoring;
- ADAT (up to 8 channels) and S/PDIF (up to 2 channels) I/O;
- Up to 130dB of AD/DA conversion enhanced by proprietary 64-bit AFC™ clocking;
- 37 Synergy Core effects included. Processed by 4 x DSP & 2 x FPGA chips in real-time with imperceptible latency.
For project studio owners who often collaborate with small to mid-sized bands
Discrete 4 Pro
synergy core
- Thunderbolt 3 & USB 2.0 audio interface for Mac & Windows;
- 4x Discrete mic preamps (mic, line & Hi-Z);
- 4x headphone outputs , 4x TRS line outputs and 1x stereo monitor output;
- 2 Word Clock Outputs;
- ADAT (up to 8 channels) and S/PDIF (up to 2 channels) I/O;
- Up to 130dB of AD/DA conversion enhanced by proprietary 64-bit AFC™ clocking;
- 37 Synergy Core effects included. Processed by 2 x DSP & 1 x FPGA chips in real-time with imperceptible latency;
- Virtual patchbay routing;
Discrete 8 Pro
synergy core
- Thunderbolt 3 & USB 2.0 audio interface for Mac & Windows;
- 8x Discrete mic preamps (mic, line & Hi-Z);
- 2x reamp outputs and 8x analog outputs on DB25;
- 1x stereo output and 2x headphone outputs for monitoring;
- ADAT (up to 16 channels) and S/PDIF (up to 2 channels) I/O;
- Up to 130dB of AD/DA conversion enhanced by proprietary 64-bit AFC™ clocking;
- 37 Synergy Core effects included. Processed by 2 x DSP & 1 x FPGA chips in real-time with imperceptible latency.
- Virtual patchbay routing;
For commercial studios with plenty of outboard equipment
Orion Studio
synergy core
- Thunderbolt 3 & USB 2.0 audio interface for Mac & Windows;
- 12 discrete ultra-linear mic preamps (mic, line & Hi-Z);
- 2x reamp outputs and 16 x analog outputs on DB25;
- 2x stereo outputs and 2 x headphone outputs for monitoring;
- 2x ADAT (up to 16 channels) and S/PDIF (up to 2 channels) I/O;
- Up to 130dB of AD/DA conversion enhanced by proprietary 64-bit AFC™ clocking;
- 51 Synergy Core effects included. Processed by 6 x DSP & 2 x FPGA chips in real-time with imperceptible latency.
Orion 32+ Gen4
- Thunderbolt 3 & USB 2.0 audio interface for Mac & Windows;
- 8x DB25 connectors, 1x stereo output for monitoring;
- MADI (up to 128 channels), ADAT (up to 8 channels) and S/PDIF (up to 2 channels) I/O;
- Word clock I/O and 10M input;
- Up to 130dB of AD/DA conversion enhanced by proprietary 64-bit AFC™ clocking;
- Optional surround and immersive audio monitoring functionality supporting more than 23 formats up to 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos
For high-profile production facilities with Dante audio networking
Galaxy 32
synergy core
- Thunderbolt 3, DANTE & HDX audio interface for Mac & Windows;
- 8x DB25 connectors, 1x stereo output for monitoring;
- 64 I/O channels via Dante, 64 I/O channels via HDX;
- ADAT (up to 8 channels), MADI (up to 64 channels) and S/PDIF (up to 2 channels) I/O;
- Word clock/Loop sync I/O and 10M input;
- Up to 130dB of AD/DA conversion enhanced by proprietary 64-bit AFC™ clocking;
- 37 Synergy Core effects included. Processed by 6 x DSP & 2 x FPGA chips in real-time with imperceptible latency.
Galaxy 64
synergy core
- Thunderbolt 3, DANTE & HDX audio interface for Mac & Windows;
- 16x DB25 connectors, 1x stereo output and 1 x headphone output for monitoring;
- 64 I/O channels via Dante, 128 I/O channels via HDX;
- MADI (up to 64 channels), AES/EBU (up to 2 channels) and SPDIF (up to 2 channels) I/O;
- Word clock I/O, Loop sync I/O and 10M input;
- Up to 130dB of AD/DA conversion enhanced by proprietary 64-bit AFC™ clocking;
- 37 Synergy Core effects included. Processed by 12 x DSP & 2 x FPGA chips in real-time with imperceptible latency.
What аudio interface
do I need?
Project/home-based studios and traveling professionals
The Zen audio interfaces have small footprint which enables our users to have professional studio-quality recordings wherever they are. The two smaller audio interfaces from that family, the Zen Go & Zen Q, are entirely bus-powered. The Zen Tour, in contrast, has extended analog I/O with a number of Hi-Z instrument level inputs in addition to two dedicated reamp outputs. It also features our advanced digital routing matrix, which functions as a virtual patch-bay. These features make the Zen Tour the better choice for more complicated setup configurations.
Flexibility-demanding projects and recording of larger acts
For mobile professionals with extended monitoring needs, we offer Discrete 4, featuring four headphone outputs in a small footprint – you can read more about the flexibility of the interface here. The Discrete 8 offers more preamps and has reamp outputs which makes it the premier choice if you have a large band.
Professional studios and live acts
For those who need little more than pristine conversion and a high number of line I/O to connect their outboard audio gear, we offer the Orion 32+ Gen4 – a 32-channel audio interface with dedicated mastering-grade monitor outputs. The Orion Studio Synergy Core with its 12 discrete preamps, is an all-encompassing solution for any professional recording studio.
High-end recording facilities
Our professional audio interfaces made for high-end studios include the Galaxy 32 and Galaxy 64. These devices offer ground-breaking numbers of analog and digital inputs and outputs. They can simultaneously deliver all their analog I/O to all their digital I/O at a maximum sample rate. This unprecedented feature is ideal for those who wish to power multiple systems at once without compromising sound or performance.
