Antelope audio Zenith 2

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Meet Zenith 2 - the portable creative center that bridges the gap between multi-million-dollar studios and your bedroom.
Unlock AD/DA conversion you can trust and ultra-clean Discrete preamps that capture every detail with stunning fidelity. Achieve polished, release-ready results instantly with onboard DSP effects – using presets for speed, or diving into granular controls to sculpt your signature tone.
With effortless setup and class-compliant operation, the Zenith 2 is the essential entry point for ambitious musicians, producers, and streamers demanding a professional edge.

Highlights
Proven Antelope Sound: Class-leading with up to 123 dB dynamic range captures subtle detail often missed by entry-level gear.
Console-Grade Preamps: Two Discrete preamps with 75dB of gain ensure pristine, high-headroom recordings (same 6-transistor design as Orion Studio flagship interface).
Instant Real-Time Polish: Integrated Tube-Opto Comp, Sky EQ, De-Esser, and a full Guitar rig. Use specialized DSP tabs and Smart Presets to capture professional color for tracks and streams with near-zero latency.
Total Versatility: Class-compliant, bus-powered USB-C connects and works driver-free on Mac/Windows/iOS/Android.
Seamless Streaming: Built-in Loopback effortlessly blends your mic, music, and system audio for high-quality live streaming.
Desktop control: Optional software control panel to instantly access all DSP effects, mixer settings and session saving
Essential Software Kit: Free DAW, plugins and samples to get you started, from Antelope, Bitwig, Safari Audio, Excite Audio and Loopcloud.

Real-time shine for tracks and streams.
Zenith 2 brings unprecedented DSP power to your desktop, allowing you to capture and broadcast a finished sound the moment you start. Whether you’re recording through the Studio channel strip, performing with the Guitar rig, or streaming via the Voice tab, you get studio-grade results printed directly to your track. Combined with Smart Presets and powerful loopback, you can focus on the performance and let the hardware handle the polish.

Hear more, fix less.
Zenith 2’s delivers up to a staggering 123 dB of dynamic range - the kind of performance that reveals subtle textures, vast depth, and razor-sharp transients. The pro-studio design ensures ultra-low noise and wide, accurate stereo imaging. What you capture will be incredible, detailed, and sonically true - providing the best possible starting point for your creative process.
Desktop Control. Standalone Freedom.
Take control of Zenith 2 from your computer with the optional Software Control Panel. Adjust mixes, monitor levels in real time, load presets and fine-tune DSP effects, including a full pedalboard for Guitar Mode, and a 500-series-style interface for Studio Mode effects.
Everything remains available directly on the device, so you can work your way - standalone or from your desk.

Console DNA, at your desk.
The fully Discrete 6-transistor mic preamps are inspired by legendary console circuits - the exact same architecture found in Antelope’s professional studio interfaces. Ultra-transparent and faithful, they capture your source material with perfect fidelity - the ideal foundation for post-production. With an expansive 75dB of clean gain, they are powerful enough to run any microphone - even hungry dynamic mics used by streamers and podcasters - without needing an external booster.

A Full Creative Studio, Included.
Zenith 2 comes with a powerful collection of production software to help you start creating from day one. Record, arrange and produce in Bitwig Studio Essentials, shape your tracks with creative effects from Excite Audio and Safari Audio, mix with all 75+ Antelope plugins through Antelope Cosmos, and explore millions of royalty-free sounds with 3 months of Loopcloud.
From first idea to finished mix, this bundle gives you the essential tools for writing, recording, editing, sound design, guitar production, mixing and mastering – right out of the box.