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Compact silver USB-C audio interface with two combo XLR jacks and front headphone outputs

Antelope Audio

Antelope Zenith 2 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface

SKU CH-XXCM-NFZ28

Bus-powered 2x2 USB-C audio interface with 123 dB dynamic range, 75 dB preamp gain, and real-time DSP effects for portable recording

  • 123 dB dynamic range captures every detail
  • 75 dB discrete preamps power gain-hungry mics
  • Onboard DSP adds compressor, EQ, de-esser instantly
  • USB-C bus power works driver-free on Mac, PC, iOS, Android
  • Loopback mixes mic and system audio for streaming

Portable 2x2 USB-C audio interface

The Antelope Zenith 2 is a compact 2x2 USB-C audio interface designed for mobile creators, podcasters, and musicians who need professional conversion in a bus-powered unit. It delivers 123 dB dynamic range AD/DA conversion at up to 32-bit / 192 kHz sampling, providing studio-grade fidelity for recording and monitoring on the move.

Discrete 6-transistor preamps replace external

Two fully discrete 6-transistor mic preamps supply up to 75 dB of clean gain, removing the need for inline preamp boosters when using low-output dynamic microphones. The jump is worth it for vocalists and instrumentalists who previously relied on separate gain stages to achieve a noise-free signal chain.

Onboard DSP and loopback cover streaming

Integrated DSP provides Tube-Opto Compressor, Sky EQ, and De-Esser with OFF/1/2/3 intensity steps for zero-latency monitoring while tracking. Loopback blends mic, system audio, and music for OBS, Twitch, or YouTube, while dual headphone outputs and MIDI I/O handle collaborative sessions. Projects requiring more than two simultaneous inputs or additional line-level outputs will need a larger interface.

Highlights

  • 123 dB dynamic range captures every detail
  • 75 dB discrete preamps power gain-hungry mics
  • Onboard DSP adds compressor, EQ, de-esser instantly
  • USB-C bus power works driver-free on Mac, PC, iOS, Android
  • Loopback mixes mic and system audio for streaming

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What cables and ports are needed to connect microphones, headphones, monitors and MIDI gear to the Zenith 2?

Two XLR-1/4" TRS combo inputs accept microphones or instruments with 48V phantom power and Hi-Z. Two 1/4" TRS headphone outputs and two 1/4" TRS monitor outputs handle monitoring. MIDI uses 5-pin DIN I/O.

How do I install the Zenith 2 on a computer or mobile device, and what step do users often miss?

Connect the USB-C cable; the interface is class-compliant so no driver install is needed on Mac, PC, iOS or Android. The step often missed is enabling 48V phantom power and selecting Hi-Z per channel for the connected source.

Which parts of the Zenith 2 will need maintenance or replacement over time?

The combo input jacks, headphone and monitor TRS sockets, MIDI DIN ports and USB-C connector are the physical contacts that wear with repeated insertion. Internal preamp and DSP circuitry are solid-state with no user-serviceable components.

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