Antelope Axino Synergy Core User manual

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CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN..................................................................................................................3
System Requirements........................................................................................................................... 4
ONLINE ACTIVATION INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................................5
SETTING UP...............................................................................................................................7
Configuring for Windows 10................................................................................................................. 7
Configuring for macOS (10.14 and later)............................................................................................ 8
ANTELOPE LAUNCHER............................................................................................................11
‘Devices’ tab .......................................................................................................................................... 11
'Plug-ins’ tab ......................................................................................................................................... 14
'System’ tab........................................................................................................................................... 15
CONTROLS EXPLAINED..........................................................................................................18
CONTROL PANEL APPLICATION........................................................................................... 20
Layout.................................................................................................................................................... 21
Synergy Core FX Rack....................................................................................................................... 27
AuraVerb (send effect) ..................................................................................................................... 28
Mixer section........................................................................................................................................ 33
USING STREAMING AND VIDEO CALL APPLICATIONS........................................................37
RECORDING WITH THE AXINO SYNERGY CORE.................................................................. 39
CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION .................................................................................. 42
MY ANTELOPE AUDIO PRODUCT ISN’T WORKING. .............................................................44
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY................................................................................................ 46
SAFETY NOTES .......................................................................................................................53
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................55

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Congratulations on your purchase! We would like to turn your attention to the following:
Axino Synergy Core is a revolutionary recording system that combines a professional
condenser microphone and an audio interface with advanced processing capabilities. With this
singular device, artists and producers can record with incredible accuracy and process audio
in real-time. It includes a collection of onboard Synergy Core effects and emulations of classic
microphones to elevate your sound to a new level.
With Antelope Audio’s acclaimed AD/DA conversion and AFC™ clocking technology, Axino
Synergy Core is an essential audio production powerhouse for home studios, streaming
channels, and mobile setups.
Getting comfortable the Windows and macOS Control Panel application - the Mixer section, in
particular, is crucial to operating the Axino Synergy Core. Additional guidance is provided in
the chapters Using streaming and video call applications and Recording with the Axino
Synergy Core. With the information in these chapters and a bit of practice, you will gain an
understanding of the many possibilities offered by the microphone.
Should you ever find yourself struggling, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Support
team over phone, live chat and our ticket system. You can also visit Antelope Audio on
Yo uTu b e and explore our video tutorials or join the Antelope Audio Users Facebook group and
ask for advice. The Knowledge Base is also a valuable source of information.
We hope you will enjoy working with the Axino Synergy Core.
Best wishes,
Team Antelope

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System Requirements
Mac:
•Apple Mac 2012 or newer with USB 2.0 port (USB 3.0 or greater is recommended)
•Minimum: Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra. Recommended: Mac OS X 11.02 Big Sur
•Available storage space (Minimum 4 GB)
•Memory (RAM): 4 GB minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
Windows:
•PC computer with USB 2.0 port (USB 3.0 or greater is recommended)
•Windows 10 (64-bit) with latest Microsoft Updates
•Available storage space (Minimum 4 GB)
•Memory (RAM): 4 GB minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
•CPU: Intel Core i3™ or AMD FX (Higher recommended)

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ONLINE ACTIVATION INSTRUCTIONS
The mandatory device activation procedure requires an active Internet connection on your
computer. Activating an Antelope Audio device offline is not possible.
Your Axino Synergy Core must be activated online to work. This chapter contains the
necessary instructions:
1. Connect the Axino Synergy Core to a Windows or macOS computer.
2. Open your internet browser and navigate to https://en.antelopeaudio.com/login/
3. Login to the Antelope Audio user area with your e-mail and password. If you don't have an
account, visit https://en.antelopeaudio.com/sign-up/ to create one.
4. Click on the 'Activate New Device' button.
5. Click on 'Axino Synergy Core' from the device list.
6. Download and install the Antelope Launcher application for Windows or macOS from the
next page.
7. Open the Antelope Launcher application and click on the 'Login' button. Enter the e-
mail and password you used to login into the Antelope Audio user area and click 'Login'.

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8. Click on 'Activate device'.
Note: If the Axino Synergy Core does not appear in the 'Devices' tab, click on 'Not seeing your
device?' and follow the on-screen instructions.
8. In the Antelope Management Wizard window, choose 'Activate device or assign features'
and click 'Continue'.
9. In the subsequent window, place a checkmark next to 'Register device' and click 'Continue'.

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10. Upon successful activation, the final window will read 'Congratulations! You have
successfully activated your device.' Click 'Done' and the activation is finished.
Please proceed with the 'Setting up' chapter below to configure the Axino Synergy Core for
use with your Windows or macOS computer.
Note: The Axino Synergy Core will be listed in the 'My Hardware' page of the Antelope Audio
user area with its serial number and activation date.
SETTING UP
After online activation is complete, please update the Axino Synergy Core to the latest
software and firmware versions available. To do this, simply open Antelope Launcher and click
the 'Update' button below the 'Bundle Version' drop-down menu.
After the update is complete, you can proceed with the instructions for your operating system.
Configuring for Windows 10
Windows 10 needs a few tweaks to get the Axino Synergy Core up and running:
1. Enter the ‘Sounds’ options window from the Control Panel; or right-click the speaker icon in
the system tray and choose ‘Open Sound settings’.
2. Make sure the Axino Synergy Core is chosen under 'Output' and 'Input':
●Under 'Output', the device should be listed as 'Axino USB Audio Driver Playback'. Note
that this choice means you will only hear computer audio from the microphone's
headphone output. If you use another audio device for listening, choose that one
instead.
●Under 'Input', the device should be listed as 'Axino USB Audio Driver Recording 1/2'.
3. Click 'Device Properties' under 'Output'. Then, click 'Additional Device Properties'.

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4. Enter the ‘Supported Formats’ tab and place checkmarks next to all the available sample
rates.
5. Enter the ‘Enhancements’ tab and disable all enhancements.
6. Back in Sound settings, click 'Device Properties' under 'Input'. Then, click 'Additional Device
Properties'. Enter the 'Enhancements' tab and disable all enhancements. Click 'OK' to close
the window.
Tips
●If you are experiencing interruptions or failure when using your DAW and trying to
playback audio from your OS at the same time, make sure that the device sample rate
matches the one of your DAW session.
●In some cases, disabling the ‘Exclusive mode’ functionality from the ‘Advanced’ tabs
might help when running multiple playback applications at the same time.
●Disabling the 32kHz sample rate isn’t mandatory, but it might help in general.
Further Reading
Antelope Audio Knowledge Base - Windows 10 Optimization
Configuring for macOS (10.14 and later)
The security settings in macOS (10.14 and later) may result in no input signal reaching your
DAW, despite having everything set up correctly.

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These steps apply when you are using the Axino Synergy Core in a DAW for the first time:
1. Launch your DAW and choose Axino Synergy Core as the input device. The following dialog
box will appear (if using Ableton Live 10 Suite, for example):
2.Click 'OK' and your DAW should function normally.
However, if the events above did not occur for some reason, or you are using multiple DAWs,
you must do a manual tweak for each in 'Security & Privacy' settings:
1. Click the 'Apple' symbol and choose 'System Preferences'. Head to the 'Security & Privacy'
settings menu.
2. Click the 'Privacy' tab. In the column on the left, choose ‘Microphone’. Make sure there's a
checkmark next to any DAW you want to use.

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Note: You may have to click the padlock symbol in the bottom left corner and enter your
password to make changes.