The Antelope Audio Zenith 2 is a premium, compact 2×2 USB-C audio interface designed to bring professional studio sound quality to creators, producers, musicians, and streamers. Featuring Antelope’s renowned 32-bit conversion, console-grade preamps, and onboard DSP for real-time effects, the Zenith 2 delivers world-class performance in a portable, bus-powered form factor. Ideal for home studios, mobile setups, and content creation, it provides crystal-clear recordings, powerful monitoring capabilities, and universal compatibility without requiring drivers.

Key Features

✨ High-End AD/DA Conversion

• 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion

• 123 dB dynamic range for ultra-detailed, transparent audio

🎙️ Console-Grade Microphone Preamps

• Two discrete 6-transistor preamps

• Up to 75 dB gain — perfect for dynamic and ribbon mics

• Ultra-low noise and distortion for clean, natural sound

⚡ Real-Time DSP Effects

• Built-in compressor, EQ, and de-esser

• Instant ON/OFF/Intensity control

• Near-zero latency processing while recording

🎧 Dual Independent Headphone Outputs

• Two headphone outputs with individual volume controls

• Enough power to drive high-impedance headphones

🔁 Loopback for Streaming

• Combine mic, music, and system audio easily

• Ideal for livestreaming, gaming, and podcasting

🔌 Bus-Powered USB-C Simplicity

• Truly plug-and-play

• Class-compliant: works without drivers on Mac, Windows, iOS & Android

🎼 MIDI I/O

• Standard 5-pin MIDI In & Out for keyboards, synths, and controllers

🛠️ Premium Build

• Robust metal chassis

• Compact design for studio or mobile use

Technical Specifications

Audio Performance

• Bit depth / sample rate: 32-bit, up to 192 kHz

• Dynamic range (mic input): 123 dB

• Monitor output dynamic range: 122 dB

• Headphone output dynamic range: 120 dB

• THD+N (preamps): –98 dB

• THD+N (monitor outputs): –108 dB

Inputs

• 2 × XLR/TRS combo inputs

• Supports Mic / Line / Hi-Z sources

• +48 V phantom power for both channels

• Up to 75 dB gain

Outputs

• 2 × TRS monitor outputs (DC-coupled, +20 dBu max)

• 2 × independent TRS headphone outputs

• 5-pin MIDI In & Out

Connectivity

• USB-C (USB 2.0 class-compliant)

• 4 channels in / 4 channels out

• Bus-powered

Physical

• Chassis: Full metal

• Dimensions: 135 × 60 × 130 mm

• Weight: Approx. 0.6 kg

Included in the Box

• USB-C cable

• USB-C to USB-A adapter

• Quick Start Guide

• Software license bundle