ANTELOPE AUDIO ZENITH 2 | 2 X 2 Usb-c Bus-powered Audio Interface With Onboard Dsp

Zenith 2

2 x 2 DSP-Powered Portable Creative Centre

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. 

• 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, Standalone freedom - an optional software control panel to instantly access all DSP effects, mixer settings and session saving
• Essential Software Kit: Comes with 3 months access to all 75+ plugins in Antelope Cosmos, Bitwig Studio Essentials, and Lifeline Lite bundle by Excite Audio.

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.

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.

Features

• Built-in DSP engine with dedicated Studio, Guitar, and Voice modes, including high-end compression, EQ, and amp modeling.
• Near-zero latency monitoring and streaming with Smart Presets for instant results, or granular hardware controls for deep, professional tone shaping.
• Built-in monitoring mixer for each analog output, including a loopback mixer
• Class-leading AD/DA conversion with up to 123 dB dynamic range.
• 2 x Fully Discrete 6-transistor preamps with 75 dB gain, for pristine sound on the way in - same as our professional interfaces.
• 48v phantom power, Hi-Z instrument and line modes for both input channels.
• Stereo monitor out (TRS)
• Control panel available for faster workflow and session saving
• 2 x independent headphone outs (TRS) able to easily power high-impedance headphones
• MIDI I/O for keys and controllers.
• Onboard loopback for easy streaming.
• Multilanguage menu and software control panel with 11 languages included
• Works out of the box on Mac/PC/iOS/Android with no drivers needed.
• USB-C bus powered – take anywhere, use anytime.

Specifications

• Analog Inputs
  • 2 x Mic / Line / Hi-Z Inputs
  • 48v phantom power available on both inputs
• Analog Outputs
  • 2 x Monitor Out on TRS jacks, +20 dBu max (DC-Coupled)
  • 2 x Stereo Headphone Outputs
• Mic Preamp
  • Dynamic Range: 123 dB
  • THD + N: - 98 dB
  • Max Gain: 75 dB
• Monitor Outs
  • Dynamic Range: 122 dB (A-Weighed)
  • THD + N: -108 dB
• Headphone Out 
  • Dynamic Range (A-Weighted): 120dB
  • Impedance 20 ohm
• Computer Connection
  • USB 2.0 Type-C connector
  • 4 channels of playback and recording
  • Class-compliant
  • Compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS and Android 
• Operating Temperature
  • 0-50°C, 32-122°F
• Weight - Device (Approx)
  • 0.6 kg/ 1.32 lbs
• Dimensions - Device (Approx)
  • Width: 135 mm / 5.31”
  • Height: 60 mm / 2.36”
  • Depth: 130 mm /5.12” 

In The Box

• Zenith 2
• USB-C cable
• USB-C to USB-A adapter
• Get started guide