The Antelope Audio Orion 32+ Gen 3 is the definition of a modern studio centerpiece. It takes everything recordists loved about the original Orion series—massive channel counts crammed into a single rack space—and boosts the conversion quality to mastering-grade standards. For hybrid studios, busy tracking rooms, or commercial facilities running large analog mixing consoles, this unit provides an insane amount of high-resolution I/O without taking over your rack.

With upgraded converters delivering up to 129dB of dynamic range, the Gen 3 offers staggering depth, transient clarity, and ultra-wide spatial imaging. Antelope's signature 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) ensures your entire digital ecosystem stays locked with rock-solid stability. Add in Thunderbolt streaming for up to 64 channels with near-zero latency, onboard real-time FPGA effects, and seamless routing software, and you have an interface that easily handles the most demanding recording and mixing sessions.

The Antelope Audio Orion 32+ Gen 3 builds upon the legacy of the world’s first 32-channel AD/DA converter, delivering pristine audio performance, ultra-low latency, and massive I/O channel counts in a compact 1U rackmount chassis. Equipped with upgraded mastering-grade AD/DA conversion, the Gen 3 achieves up to 129dB of dynamic range, capturing every subtle detail of your audio source with unmatched clarity, transient accuracy, and spatial depth.

At the core of the Orion 32+ Gen 3 is Antelope Audio’s renowned 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology and jitter-management algorithms. Driven by oven-controlled crystal oscillators (OCXO), the unit provides pristine clocking stability to ensure rock-solid phase accuracy and wide, 3D soundstaging. Connectivity is fast and comprehensive, featuring Thunderbolt and custom high-speed USB 2.0 interfaces that stream up to 64 simultaneous 24-bit/192kHz audio channels via Thunderbolt or 32 channels over USB.

The unit features an expansive suite of onboard real-time FPGA FX, offering authentic hardware models of classic vintage EQ, compressors, preamps, and utility processors powered by the onboard processing engine. Routed through an intuitive desktop routing matrix and software control panel, users can route audio, control monitoring mix buses, recall presets, and manage low-latency monitoring with effortless flexibility. With four DB25 connectors providing 32 channels of analog inputs and outputs, alongside MADI, ADAT, and S/PDIF digital I/O, the Orion 32+ Gen 3 serves as the ultimate central hub for commercial recording facilities, hybrid mixing setups, and high-density live tracking rigs.

Key Features

• Mastering-Grade AD/DA Conversion: Upgraded converters deliver up to 129dB dynamic range on monitoring outputs and up to 121dB on line outputs for crystal-clear fidelity.

• 64-Bit Acoustically Focused Clocking: Powered by Antelope's 64-bit AFC jitter-management technology and Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) for pristine phase accuracy and imaging.

• 64 Channels of High-Speed I/O: Thunderbolt connectivity streams 64 channels of 24-bit/192kHz audio to Mac or PC with ultra-low latency (32 channels over custom USB 2.0).

• Onboard Real-Time FPGA FX: Processing engine runs vintage hardware models of classic EQs, compressors, and utility processors in real time without taxing host computer CPU.

• Massive Analog & Digital Connectivity: Features 32 analog I/O channels across 8 DB25 connectors, plus dual MADI ports, ADAT, S/PDIF, and dedicated monitor outputs.

• Cross-Platform Software Matrix: Comprehensive desktop application for Mac and Windows offers flexible color-coded signal routing, monitor mixing, and instant session recall.

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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