Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core + MRC

Professional Audio Interface and Monitoring Controller Combo for Immersive Production
The Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core + MRC bundle is a complete studio centerpiece combining a high-resolution 16x26 Thunderbolt 3 and USB audio interface with Antelope’s tactile MRC monitoring controller. Designed for professional engineers working in stereo, surround, or immersive audio formats, this system provides low-latency multitrack recording, real-time effects processing, precise speaker control, and Atmos-ready monitoring workflows in a single streamlined solution.

High-Gain Transparent Preamps for Studio-Grade Recording
The Orion Studio features 12 discrete ultra-low-noise microphone preamps capable of delivering up to 75 dB of gain—enough for ribbon mics and dynamic vocals without external boosting. Each preamp is designed for clarity, capturing fine detail without color or distortion. For engineers seeking direct line-level signal paths, each input offers a Direct-In function to bypass the preamp stage entirely, maintaining pure signal integrity.

Synergy Core Effects Processing with Real-Time Performance
Equipped with Antelope’s dual FPGA and DSP architecture, the Orion Studio Synergy Core runs over 50 real-time hardware-modeled effects with no perceptible latency. This includes modeled vintage EQs, compressors, reverbs, guitar amps, and utility effects. These tools operate directly on the interface’s onboard processing, freeing up your computer’s resources and enabling latency-free tracking and monitoring even in complex sessions.

Comprehensive Connectivity with USB, Thunderbolt, ADAT, and SPDIF
Supporting both USB 2.0 and Thunderbolt 3 connections, this interface ensures flexible integration with Mac or Windows DAW systems. It offers 16 analog line outputs, dual Reamp outputs, digital I/O over ADAT and S/PDIF, and two independent headphone outs. With up to 24-bit/192kHz conversion and 130 dB dynamic range, the Orion Studio provides audiophile-level fidelity across all channels, making it ideal for mixing, mastering, and immersive monitoring.

Atmos and Multichannel Control with the MRC Hardware Controller
The included MRC is Antelope’s dedicated tactile controller for multichannel monitoring and Dolby Atmos production. It gives engineers physical control over up to 23 audio formats from stereo to 9.1.6, allowing for seamless speaker calibration, fast preset recall, and efficient monitor switching. When paired with the Orion Studio, it unlocks full access to the Surround tab in the control software for precise control over spatial audio setups.

Advanced Clocking and Conversion for Artifact-Free Audio Quality
The Orion Studio is powered by Antelope’s proprietary 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking, designed to eliminate jitter and ensure sample accuracy in complex digital setups. Paired with top-tier AD/DA converters, this interface guarantees lifelike audio imaging and low distortion—ideal for engineers working in critical post-production, film, or music environments that demand exacting detail and timing precision.

Streamlined Workflow for Modern Hybrid Studios
This combo is built for engineers balancing hardware integration and DAW-based workflows. The onboard Routing Matrix allows flexible signal path assignments between analog, digital, and software channels, while two independent headphone outs and a dedicated monitor section support collaborative studio environments. The MRC adds fast-access tactile control over your surround mix, speeding up workflows in commercial studios and at-home post setups alike.