If you are a professional musician or voice-over artist who needs a USB microphone that truly rivals the sound of prized vintage microphones, the Edge Go from Antelope is worthy of your consideration. Not an average USB mic, the Edge Go faithfully emulates the sound and performance of classic microphones such as the 67, the 47 FET, the C12, and more. But that’s not all: with included software, you can get the sound of a classic preamp, compressor, EQ, and more, all without expensive recording gear.

Plug the mic into your computer's USB input, plug a pair of headphones into the capsule's underside, and you're ready to go. Set up your custom mic chain from the Edge Go software, which gives you classic preamp emulations alongside compressors, equalizers, and other studio tools (a gate, an expander, a tape machine emulation, reverb, and more). Monitor right through the microphone and record the tone of a classic mic right into your DAW, or stream it online to audio and video platforms. A pop shield, desktop stand, and hard case are included.

For Pro Vocalists, Musicians & VO    Studio-Quality Mic in USB Form Factor    Offers Sound/Performance of Vintage Mics    Emulates Classic Pres, EQs & Comps    3.5mm Headphone Monitoring Jack    Cardioid, Omni & Everything in Between    High-Res 192 kHz / 24-Bit Audio    Bus Powered over Mac & Windows Computers    Pop Shield & Desk Stand    Shockmount, USB Cable & Hard Case

The microphone is fashioned with two 34mm capsules that give you all the polar patterns of any emulated microphone. This not only includes cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 polar patterns, but anything in between, where applicable. Many classic tube mics allow you to variably change between cardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns, creating your own custom pickup in the process; the Edge Go preserves this aspect of microphone performance.

Recording audio at up to 192 kHz/24-bit, the mic offers the highest quality conversion available to most recording studios. The built-in electronics even sound great on their own, though of course you are encouraged to play with all the emulations whenever possible.

Though primarily tailored to vocalists, the Edge Go also works with electric and acoustic guitars or any instrument that would suit the emulations provided.

You'll have your pic of the following mics:

• Berlin 47 FT
• Berlin 49T
• Berlin 57
• Berlin 87
• Berlin 67
• Berlin M103
• Vienna 12
• Vienna 414
• Tokyo 800T
• Oxford 4038
• Sacramento 121R

You'll get more than microphones with the Edge Go. Enjoy preamps from BAE and Gyraf, compressors from Gates and Altec, or EQs from a variety of manufacturers.

Not sure where to start? Edge Go software gives you one-click access to presets like "Telephone Effect," "Massive Reverb Space," "Fan Noise Reduction," and more, so you can nail that sound in your head and start recording fast. Get creative and build the effects chain of your dreams, then save it as a preset, so inspiration is only a click away.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the Zen go has talk back function?

A: No, the Zen Go does not have a talkback feature like you would have in a recording studio to communicate between the control room and the live studio. It does have two independently adjustable headphone outputs as well as mirrored monitor outputs that allow you to listen to the audio while recording.

Q: 2. Is The Zen Go compatible with iOS devices?

A: No, the Zen Go Synergy Core is not compatible with iOS devices. It is designed for use with Mac and Windows computers. However, its core functionalities can be used without a computer and it can be powered by a USB charger or power bank (the same type that you would use to charge a mobile phone or tablet).

Q: 3. Can this interface do the same processing internally like a DBX 286s does for compressor, de-esser, gating, etc?

A: Yes but it does not work the same way as a dbx 286s. The Zen Go Synergy Core Desktop 4x8 USB Type-C Audio Interface uses software and digital signal processing to achieve those functions and is made primarily for recording applications. The dbx 286s does not and is used primarily for live sound applications.

Q: 4. can you link 2 of these speakers wirelessly?

A: No. To be able to link 2 Mackie Thump Go speakers together wirelessly you would need a wireless system like B&H # ALSTEALTHWRK.

Q: 5. Are the real time effects meant only for recording? Or would they also work for mixing with pre-recorded tracks? Do they work as other real time effects, in Davinci Resolve or Pro Tools?

A: The Antelope Zen Go Synergy Core's real-time effects would be intended for use while recording or streaming, when FX plugins are not an option. They would apply directly to the audio output, and cannot be applied to prerecorded clips in the same way as an effect plugin.

Q: 6. Is this compatable with a wireless mic?

A: Yes, you can use a wireless microphone system with the Mackie Thrash212 GO 12" 300W Powered PA Loudspeaker System.

Q: 7. Will this work with old record players that need pre-amps to operate?

A: No the Antelope Zen Go Synergy Core Desktop 4x8 USB Type-C Audio Interface BH #ANZGSC is UB audio interface and does not have a phono preamp built in.

Q: 8. Can I mount this on a speaker stand?

A: Yes the Mackie Thump can mount on any pole style speaker stand.

Q: 9. How many hours does the battery last?

A: Mackie claims 12 hours,

Q: 10. I have a mid 2011 Mac mini. Can this Interface work with this computer given the particular adapter?

A: Your 2011 Mac Mini may not be compatible for use with the Antelope Zen Go Synergy Core. Here are the system requirements for Mac that are listed in the user manual:: •Apple Mac 2012 or newer with USB 2.0/3.0/3.1 port (native or using an adapter) •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)