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). These pro tools use a simple, powerful 4-step intensity control (OFF-1-2-3) to 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 Compessor, Sky EQ, and De-Esser with simple OFF-1-2-3 steps 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, and De-Esser, using the simple OFF/1/2/3 intensity steps. 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 and De-esser
Easy to use presets and zero perceptible latency added when monitoring, streaming or recording.
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.
In-the-Box Content
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”