Discrete 8 Oryx Synergy Core

Redefine what's possible

The Discrete 8 Oryx brings our 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.

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Sound quality

Experience every mix with uncompromising clarity

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

Microphone preamps

Eight channels of clarity

The Discrete 8 Oryx features eight discrete Class-A microphone preamps, each crafted with six transistors and inspired by the circuitry of legendary recording consoles. The result is exceptional clarity, depth, and an ultra-low noise floor, along with an upgraded 75 dB of gain to accommodate even the most demanding microphones.

All eight inputs are DC-coupled and support both XLR and line-level TS/TRS connections, while the two front-panel inputs can also be switched to Hi-Z for direct instrument recording.

4 headphones

Perfect monitoring for everyone

Maximize your session flow and artist comfort with four independent stereo headphone outputs with premium DACs to ensure clean and powerful monitoring. Utilizing Oryx’s comprehensive routing and four low-latency virtual mixers, you can dedicate a completely separate, individual mix for each musician, providing custom cue mixes tailored to their specific needs. Level up these personalized monitor mixes with zero-latency Real-Time FX from the powerful Synergy Core platform, delivering a perfect, finished sound that dramatically enhances performance and captures the best take.

Connect everything.
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. Our intuitive virtual patch bay makes complex routing simple, letting you use every analog and digital channel at once for true hybrid flexibility.

Mic/Combo Inputs A1 – A2 – (XLR, LINE, HI-Z)

Input Gain Knobs A1- A8

IPS Display Screen

Function Buttons

Main Rotary Control

Talkback button & Built-In microphone input

Headphone outputs H1 – H2 – H3 – H4

18V/20W Power Input

Word Clock I/O (1x W.C. in – 3x W.C. Outs)

Footswitch Input

2x S/PDIF Ports – 2 channels of I/O (Up to 24-bit, 192kHz)

4 x ADAT Ports – 16 channels of I/O (up to 24-bit, 48kHz – I/O reduced at higher sample rate)

USB 2.0 Type-C Port – 24 channels of I/O (Up to 24-bit, 192kHz)

D’Sub 25 Line Outputs – 8 channels (Up to 24-bit, 192kHz,)

Main Monitor Output (1/4″ TRS ballanced ,DC-Coupled)

Re-amp outputs R-1, R-2 – (Instrument outputs) Alternative Speaker Output

Mic/Line Inputs A3 – A8 XLR/LINE

Go one step further in your workflow

With a wide range of I/O options, the Discrete 8 Oryx easily adapts to any recording environment. These dedicated features are designed to enhance your workflow as your studio needs grow.

Word clock I/O

Keep your digital gear in perfect sync with three Word Clock outputs, taking advantage of our best clocking technology. The Word Clock input also allows the interface to operate as a slave, giving you greater flexibility in your clocking setup.

Reamp outputs

Send your clean guitar signal out of the interface and re-record it through your favorite amp or cabinet setup—no external reamp box required.

Talkback

Use any of the eight mic inputs or the built-in front-panel talkback mic to communicate directly through your monitor and headphone outputs.

Footswitch input

This input works as a dual footswitch (1/4″ TRS jack) to manage both the talkback and dim controls simultaneously.

A new headphone experience

X-Feed is a precision-engineered headphone crossfeed system designed to emulate the spatial behavior of loudspeakers in a stereo listening environment. The result is a more cohesive soundstage and a listening experience closer to monitoring on speakers. Additionally, you can ensure accuracy with the headphone calibration option, selecting from built-in profiles of the most popular headphone models to make your monitoring sound neutral and precise. Finally, an intuitive two-band EQ gives you the freedom to easily customize the sound to your personal taste.
X-feed is exclusively designed to go hand in hand with Discrete 8 Oryx’s four high-quality headphone outs.

连接示例

乐队录音

捕捉整支乐队同场齐奏时爆发的澎湃能量——抓取每一次录音、每一种情感、每一个细腻的音色细节。凭借 4 路独立耳机输出，能让每位乐手都获得满足个人需求的专属监听混音，包括来自电脑的回放音频。还可以通过 ADAT 轻松扩展系统，实现所有乐器的同步录音，不必因为接口数量的紧缺而做出妥协。利用 Word Clock 输出，以绝对精度同步所有数字扩展通道，让 Discrete 8 Oryx 真正成为您录音室的核心与主时钟。

混音

让 Discrete 8 Oryx 成为您录音室的创意中枢。连接两组不同监听音箱，从不同的角度检查您的混音作品，并可通过脚踏开关即时切换静音（Mute）与衰减（DIM）功能。通过 DB25 接口连接整合您喜爱的模拟硬件设备，为您的音乐制作注入模拟硬件独有的温暖、层次感与声音个性。

无论您使用 macOS 还是 Windows，Discrete 8 Oryx 都能让您在 DAW 中直接录制和回放最多 24 个通道。您还可以通过 ADAT 与 S/PDIF 接口扩展最多 18 路额外数字输入/输出通道，让录音室的拓展性再上新台阶。

模块化合成

全面掌控您的模块合成器系统。支持 DC 耦合的输入与输出接口，允许您通过 Bitwig Studio 或 Ableton Live 直接与模块合成器收发控制电压（CV）信号——为您解锁复杂的信号调制、精准的音序编排以及永无止境的声音实验。

吉他系统

从极具冲击力的高增益音墙，到细腻波动的通透清音，Discrete 8 Oryx 都能赋予您的吉他录音应有的冲击力与标志性音色。既可使用内置的 Synergy Core 吉他箱头与箱体模拟（Amp & Cab）来塑造理想音色，也能利用专用的 Reamp 输出接口，在后期通过您挚爱的硬件管弦探索全新的音色边界。
如果您习惯使用数字吉他效果器，可通过 S/PDIF 直接连接，以纯数字信号路径将声音传输至电脑。借助 Discrete 的数字输出实现系统同步，体验 Antelope Audio 传奇级时钟技术所带来的清晰度与精准度。

Virtual patch-bay

The ultimate control at your fingertips

A redesigned software control panel puts efficiency and flexibility at your fingertips, offering a sleek, intuitive layout that adapts to your workflow. Explore the quick drag-and-drop routing, simultaneous operation of all digital and analog ports, and direct low-latency monitoring with onboard effects. This software upgrade significantly streamlines operation and expands the creative control available within the Discrete 8 Oryx.

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 Real-Time FX come included, with more available on the Antelope Software Store.