Antelope Audio Zenith 2: Bus-Powered 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface with Onboard DSP

The Antelope Audio Zenith 2 is your essential gateway to professional sound, combining proven Antelope AD/DA conversion and ultra-clean Discrete preamps with instant, real-time onboard DSP effects. With its effortless setup, class-compliant operation across all major platforms, and powerful loopback feature, the Zenith 2 is the essential entry point for ambitious musicians, producers, and streamers demanding a professional edge.

Professional Sound and Conversion

The Zenith 2 delivers performance that closes the gap between studio-grade recordings and the modern desktop setup.

• Proven Antelope Sound: Achieves class-leading AD/DA conversion with up to 123 dB of dynamic range. This high-resolution performance captures subtle textures, vast depth, and razor-sharp transients often missed by entry-level gear, ensuring an incredible, detailed, and sonically true starting point.
• Console-Grade Discrete Preamps: Features two fully Discrete, 6-transistor mic preamps—the exact same console-inspired architecture found in Antelope’s professional studio interfaces (like the Orion Studio).
• Massive Gain: With an expansive 75 dB of clean gain, these ultra-transparent preamps are powerful enough to run any microphone, including hungry dynamic mics favored by streamers and podcasters, without requiring an external booster.

Real-Time Polish and Seamless Streaming

Track, perform, or monitor with no perceivable latency using integrated onboard DSP effects and specialized streaming features.

• Instant Real-Time Polish: Integrated DSP includes the fan-favorite Tube-Opto Compressor, Sky EQ, and De-Esser. Sculpt your tone instantly using a simple, powerful 4-step intensity control (OFF-1-2-3) for tracking and monitoring with professional color and near-zero latency.
• Seamless Streaming: The built-in Loopback function effortlessly blends your mic, music, and system audio, enabling high-quality, professional live streaming and podcast production.
• Total Versatility: Class-compliant and bus-powered USB-C connects and works driver-free on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android platforms, allowing you to take it anywhere, use it anytime.

Key Features Summary

• Connectivity: USB-C bus powered (2x2 I/O).
• Preamps: 2 x Fully Discrete 6-transistor preamps with 75 dB gain.
• Conversion: Class-leading AD/DA with up to 123 dB dynamic range.
• DSP: Built-in fan-favorite Tube-Opto Comp, Sky EQ, and De-esser with simple OFF/1/2/3 intensity steps.