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Great sound and workflow, minor headphone power limitation
I’ve been using the Antelope Zenith 2 for both music production (Ableton) and live-related preparation, and overall I’m very satisfied with it.
The sound quality is excellent — converters and preamps are clean, detailed and definitely above average for this price range. My KRK monitors sound absolutely great: clear, powerful and well-defined. The workflow is also very smooth, and the built-in DSP is useful for quick setups and low-latency monitoring.
Another big plus is the compact design and USB-powered flexibility, which makes it very practical for mobile setups or smaller workstations.
However, one thing I noticed is related to the headphone output: even with the headphone mixers set to 100% and the volume knob at maximum, my Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250 Ohm don’t really “stand out” in terms of volume. It works correctly, but I expected a bit more headroom for high-impedance headphones.
Overall, it’s a very solid interface with great sound and features, especially for producers and performers who want quality in a compact setup. Just keep in mind the headphone power if you’re using demanding headphones.
The sound quality is excellent — converters and preamps are clean, detailed and definitely above average for this price range. My KRK monitors sound absolutely great: clear, powerful and well-defined. The workflow is also very smooth, and the built-in DSP is useful for quick setups and low-latency monitoring.
Another big plus is the compact design and USB-powered flexibility, which makes it very practical for mobile setups or smaller workstations.
However, one thing I noticed is related to the headphone output: even with the headphone mixers set to 100% and the volume knob at maximum, my Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250 Ohm don’t really “stand out” in terms of volume. It works correctly, but I expected a bit more headroom for high-impedance headphones.
Overall, it’s a very solid interface with great sound and features, especially for producers and performers who want quality in a compact setup. Just keep in mind the headphone power if you’re using demanding headphones.
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Great design and sound, minor quirks
Love the unique design and sound quality. As some reviewers said, there is a bit of play in the knobs, but it's not a big problem for me tbh. Very useful for outdoor use since it works with your phone. Personally, the Hi-Z/48V buttons look a bit cheap, but that doesn't affect functionality.
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Great sound and quality, but missing a crucial routing feature
The Zenith 2 is a fantastic interface with superb build and sound quality. Having two separate headphone outputs is perfect for my workflow. I bought this specifically to record overdubs on heavy mixes using the built-in DSP effects for latency-free monitoring.
Unfortunately, it is currently impossible to monitor with effects while recording a completely dry DI signal into the DAW—the DSP effect always prints to the track. Other than this specific limitation, it is a great piece of hardware. Antelope support confirmed they are working on a software control panel, so I am looking forward to that unlocking the interface's full potential!
Unfortunately, it is currently impossible to monitor with effects while recording a completely dry DI signal into the DAW—the DSP effect always prints to the track. Other than this specific limitation, it is a great piece of hardware. Antelope support confirmed they are working on a software control panel, so I am looking forward to that unlocking the interface's full potential!
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