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| Spec | Antelope Audio Zenith 2 | Elgato Wave XLR Pro |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Category | Mid-Range | Streaming |
| Reference Price (USD) | $299 | $350 |
| Supported OS | Android/iOS/macOS/Windows | macOS/Windows |
| Connection | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Inputs | ||
| Mic Preamps | 2 | 2 |
| Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS) | 2 | 2 |
| Line Inputs | — | 1 |
| Hi-Z Inputs | 2 | — |
| ADAT Input (ch@48kHz) | — | — |
| Optical Ports (Input) | — | — |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Input | — | — |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Input | — | — |
| AES/EBU Input | — | — |
| Outputs | ||
| Analog Main Output | 2 | — |
| Analog Line Output | — | 1 |
| Headphone Output | 2 | 2 |
| ADAT Output (ch@48kHz) | — | — |
| Optical Ports (Output) | — | — |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Output | — | — |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Output | — | — |
| AES/EBU Output | — | — |
| Features | ||
| Phantom Power (48V) | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI I/O | 1 IN / 1 OUT | — |
| Loopback | Yes | Yes |
| DSP Effects | Yes (Built-in) | Yes (Built-in) |
| Direct Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Performance | ||
| Max Sample Rate (kHz) | 192 Better value | 48 |
| Max Bit Depth (bit) | 32 Better value | 24 |
| Preamp Gain Range (dB) | 75 | 80 Better value |
| DR Input (dB, A-weighted) | — | 135 |
| DR Output (dB, A-weighted) | — | — |
| DR (Unknown Conditions) | 123 | — |
| THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz) | -98.0dB (0.00126%) | — |
| THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz) | -108.0dB (0.00040%) | — |
| THD+N (dB(%), Unknown) | — | — |
| EIN (dBu, A-weighted) | — | -130 |
| EIN (dBu, Unknown) | — | — |
| Software & Other | ||
| Bundled Software | Synergy Core DSP plug-insbundle | Wave Link 3.0 |
| Notes | bus-powered compatible 2ch compact I/O. Synergy Core viareal-time effects. 5-pin DIN MIDI equipped. 2025/12release. | dual XLR in, 5in dependentmix, Clipguard 2.0, VST Insert compatible, Stream Deck integration, standaloneoperation-capable |