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The Antelope Zenith 2 Portable 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface Kit with Edge Note Modeling Microphone and Cable from B&H adds a small-diaphragm modeling mic and XLR cable to the compact interface to create a versatile recording package capable of providing 13 signature classic mic emulations.
Designed to power the portable workflow of modern creators, the Antelope Zenith 2 is a 2x2 USB-C bus-powered audio interface with a compact design. Loaded with discrete 6-transistor preamps derived from the Origin Studio SC and 123 dB of dynamic range in AD/DA conversion, the Zenith 2 enables professional-quality sound in a pocket-sized device.
The integrated DSP channel strip features the popular Tube-Opto Compressor and Sky EQ control with three selectable multi-level character settings each. You can easily load in presets, switch from Clean to Bold EQ or compressor settings while monitoring with zero latency. The interface provides two independent 1/4" TRS headphone outputs, two 1/4" TRS monitor outputs, two XLR-1/4" TRS combo inputs with 48V phantom power and selectable Hi-Z mode, and MIDI 5-pin DIN I/O. The Zenith 2 provides loopback functionality, ideal for OBS, Twitch, and YouTube streaming. Along with comaptibility with Android and iOS devices, this makes the Zenith 2 an excellent choice for music or content creators on the move. The max sampling rate is 32-bit / 192 kHz, ensuring high-quality sound with nearly non-existent distortion. The Zenith 2 includes recording and mixing software to get you started.
- 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O for keys and controllers
- Loopback function ideal for OBS, Twitch, and YouTube
- USB-C bus powered
- Compatible with macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android
Audio engineers looking for a highly flexible modeling microphone with impressive recording capabilities should check out the Antelope Edge Note, a small-diaphragm condenser modeling microphone with over a dozen classic microphone models well suited for studio and live sound applications. The Edge Note is a great solution for capturing a wide range of musical instruments.
With is exceptionally high 146 dB sound pressure level, -10 or -20 dB pad attenuation, and 75 or 115 Hz high-pass filter, the Edge Note microphone system is an ideal choice for instrumentalists, sound engineers, and studio owners searching for a flexible, high-quality affordable recording tool. The mic modeling technology reproduces the sound of classic microphone models either natively inside your DAW or via FPGA processing inside an Antelope audio interface (in real time).
iLok 2 or 3 required to use emulations as native plugins within your DAW.
- 13 microphone emulations of classic microphone models
- Back-electret design provides transparent, balanced sound, and accurate transient responses
- Cardioid polar pattern suitable for a wide variety of recording scenarios
- Frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz covers the audible spectrum
- Signal-to-noise ratio of 69 dB
- Pad attenuation switch (-10 and -20 dB) improves close-miking of loud sources, ensuring a clean signal without distortion.
- Maximum sound pressure level of 146 dB
- High-pass filter switch (75 and 115 Hz) eliminates low-frequency rumble and compensates for proximity effect
- Metal housing and black-matte finish provides style and endurance
- Includes shockmount holder to eliminate unwanted vibrations and provide easy positioning
- 48 VDC Phantom Power required
- The Edge Note takes on the character of some of the finest small-diaphragm mics in existence, delivering stunning detail and realism.
- A total of 13 mic emulations reproduce the sound of legendary microphones used in the best recordings from the last century. They can be used in real time with an Antelope interface (via Synergy Core processing).
- If the user doesn't have an Antelope interface, a native plug-in emulation is available for any DAW and the microphone emulations can be easily applied to the dry audio recording. (iLok 2 or 3 required to use emulations as native plugins within your DAW)
- The flat frequency response of the Edge Note provides an exceptionally clean signal. Capturing the smallest detail of an acoustic guitar or a graceful cello becomes an easy task.
- Capturing audio in the most neutral way without dramatically boosting frequencies across the spectrum ensures that when applied, the mic emulations will sound as close as possible to the original microphone being emulated.
- With an astonishing SPL of 146 dB, the Edge Note is an excellent choice for recording the loudest sources. Get the most out of a drummer’s performance or a blasting trumpet solo without clipping the converter.
- For particularly demanding scenarios, the attenuation pad can reduce the level with -10 or -20 dB. Additionally, the high-pass filter facilitates the handling of the low-end frequencies and negative aspects of the proximity effect.
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The black Kopul Premium Performance 3000 Series XLR Male to XLR Female Microphone Cable (10') is designed to be an extremely quiet and flexible cable that is ideal for the most demanding live sound and performance applications. The cable is engineered to be durable and provide protection against EMI, RFI, and static noise. While the cable's color-coding affords the ability to quickly differentiate between multiple connections onstage, it provides a pleasant aesthetic quality at the same time.
Premium Performance 3000 Series cables are made from 24-AWG OFC copper wire that's wrapped with PE insulation and a conductive PVC inner shield. A cotton-yarn inner layer helps reduce electrostatic and microphonic noise. The 95% dual-spiral shielding makes the cable resistant to EMI and RFI noise. The Neutrik XX silver connectors provide a high level of connectivity, and all the solder connections are shrink-wrapped for protection.