Meet Zenith 2 - your gateway to professional sound, shrinking the gap between multi-million-dollar rooms and your bedroom.
Unlock AD/DA conversion you can trust and ultra-clean Discrete preamps that capture every detail with stunning fidelity. Achieve polished, radio-ready results instantly with onboard DSP effects (Tube-Opto Compressor, Sky EQ, De-Esser, Guitar Amp and Cab emulations). These pro tools can sculpt your tone from clean to bold in seconds.
With effortless setup and class-compliant operation across all major platforms, the Zenith 2 is the essential entry point for ambitious musicians, producers, and streamers demanding a professional edge.
Highlights
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 Compressor, Sky EQ,Guitar amp+cab emulations and De-Esser with simple customizable parameters for tracking and streaming with professional color and 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.
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.
Real-time shine for tracks and streams.
Track, perform, or monitor with no perceivable latency using the integrated DSP effects. Dial up professional tone instantly with the Tube-Opto Compressor, Sky EQ, De-Esser and Guitar cab+amp emulations. Chose between well preconfigured presets or tweak each parameter individually to fit your sound. Use the powerful loopback feature to effortlessly mix audio for professional live streaming. It’s powerful, fast, and made for first-time creators.
Features
Built-in DSP, with fan-favorite Tube-Opto Comp, Sky EQ,De-esser, Guitar Cabinet and amplifier emulations
Easy to use presets and zero perceptible latency added when monitoring, streaming or recording.
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)
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.
Works out of the box on Mac/PC/iOS/Android with no drivers installed.
USB-C bus powered – take anywhere, use anytime.
Zenith 2
USB-C cable
USB-C to USB-A adapter
Get started guide
Technical 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 specs:
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
OTHER
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”
Weight – Box (Approx)
0.9 kg/ 1.98 lbs
Dimensions – Box
Width: 180 mm / 7.09”
Height: 87 mm / 3.43”
Depth: 180 mm /7.09”