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Antelope Audio Orion 32+ | Gen 3  From Antelope

32-Channel AD/DA with AFC Clocking Technology

Antelope Audio

$3,295.00

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Manufacturer's Description from Antelope

EXEMPLARY AD/DA

Cutting-edge AD/DA converters with up to 129dB dynamic range (measured at Monitor Outputs).

 

SUB-MILLISECOND LATENCY

True sub-millisecond (imperceptible) latency for playback and recording, achieved via lean and stable proprietary Windows Thunderbolt™ driver.

 

REAL-TIME EFFECTS

A rich collection of circuit-level gear emulations, running in real-time on an integrated FPGA FX platform.

 

FLAWLESS CLOCKING

Hear the true sound of music with Antelope Audio's next-generation 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology & jitter management algorithm.

 

EXTENSIVE CONNECTIVITY

Stream 64 channels of hi-res 24/192 audio over Thunderbolt(TM) or 32 channels over USB; connect digitally via MADI, ADAT, and S/PDIF.

 

INTUITIVE CONTROL

Get the job done from the front panel controls, or enjoy routing, mixing, and stacking effects in the PC/Mac app - from any computer on the same network.

 

64 SIMULTANEOUS HI-RES AUDIO CHANNELS VIA THUNDERBOLT™

Connecting seamlessly to any DAW, Orion 32+ | Gen 3 offers low-latency streaming of up to 64 simultaneous 24/192 audio channels via Thunderbolt(TM), and up to 32 channels over USB. Analog I/O is handled by 8x DB25 connectors and a pair of TRS monitoring outputs. Digital connectivity is ensured by 1x MADI, 2x ADAT, and 1x S/PDIF.

 

HEAR THE PAST. IN REAL TIME

Orion 32+ | Gen 3 comes with a generous suite of real-time effects taken from the vast Antelope Audio FPGA FX library. You may purchase additional effects as you deem fit and invest in the AFX2DAW software bridge to use FPGA-processed, low-latency effects as inserts in your preferred DAW.

 

EXEMPLARY CLOCKING & CONVERSION

Flawless clocking is our signature in the world of pro audio. And it’s going strong, thanks to our next-generation 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology & jitter management algorithm. A pair of Word Clock outputs turns the Orion 32+ | Gen 3 into a premium Master Clock for your entire studio, while a 10MHz input enables connectivity to Antelope’s legendary 10M & 10MX Atomic Clocks.

 

With its brand-new AD/DA converters achieving an outstanding 129dB dynamic range (measured at the Monitor Outputs), Orion 32+ | Gen 3 carries forth our reputation for pristine conversion quality. Hear the true sound of music with both digital clarity and analog warmth.

 

SUB-MILLISECOND ROUNDTRIP LATENCY. A FACT.

For the Orion32+ | Gen3, Antelope Audio proudly claims sub-millisecond round-trip latency, with AD/DA conversion. We are happy to present the following measurements, made using our proprietary Windows Thunderbolt driver ver. 1.0.4.87 and the Oblique Audio RTL Utility.

 

Stable playback and recording were achieved at the measured settings, in PreSonus Studio One 4, on an Intel Core i7-8700K CPU. Let the figures speak for themselves.

 

* Considering AD/DA conversion’s inherent latency and the technical state-of-the-art in the pro audio industry, it is currently impossible to achieve sub-millisecond latency under each and every recording & playback scenario. Fortunately, the latency achieved in the measurements provided is low enough to be practically imperceptible.

 

** On macOS we achieved stable playback with 96 samples buffer size, resulting in less than 1.5 ms.

 

Line Out <-> Line In

 

192kHz, 64 samples, 0.904ms

 

96kHz, 32 samples, 0.973ms

 

48kHz, 16 samples, 1.168ms

 

Monitor <-> Line In

 

192kHz, 64 samples, 1.155ms

 

96kHz, 32 samples, 1.476ms

 

48kHz, 16 samples, 2.165ms

 

EXTENSIVE FLEXIBILITY

Orion 32+ | Gen 3 offers extensive flexibility for excellent productivity. A color-coded software routing matrix with four separate mixers, effects chaining, and zero latency monitoring is provided. The routing matrix, mixers, and control panel are found within an intuitive desktop application for macOS and Windows.

 

Antelope Audio

About Manufacturer

ANTELOPE AUDIO
Digital clarity | Analog warmth
Antelope Audio has packed more then 20 years’ experience in digital audio, clocking and analog circuit development. We are dedicated to helping people achieve high-definition sound both in the recording studio and home environment.
Our 20 years in the industry brought us to the development of our 4th generation of Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) jitter management algorithm, responsible for our flawless clocking. You probably know it from Antelope’s signature crystal-based master clocks, that clock even our competitors products.

Specifications

ANALOG

 

Analog Inputs

4 x D-SUB 25

(32 channels total),

+24 dBu max, 11.2 kOhms

 

Analog Outputs

4 x D-SUB 25

(32 channels total),

+24dBu, 56 Ohms

2 x Monitor Outs

on TRS 1/4 Jacks

 

D/A Monitor Converter

Dynamic Range: 129 dB

THD + N: -108 dB

 

A/D Converter

Dynamic Range: 121 dB

THD + N: -112 dB

 

D/A Converters

Dynamic Range: 120 dB

THD + N: -107 dB

 

DIGITAL

 

Digital Inputs

1 x Fiber Optic MADI (up to 64CH)

2 x ADAT (up to 16CH)

1 x S/PDIF

 

 

Digital Outputs

1 x Fiber Optic MADI (up to 64CH)

2 x ADAT (up to 16CH)

1 x S/PDIF

 

USB I/O

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; Data stream up to 480 Mbits/192kHz,

32 channels I/O, Type B

 

Thunderbolt™

1 x Thunderbolt™ (64 channels I/O)

 

CLOCKING

 

Word Clock Input

1 x Input @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz

 

Word Clock Outputs

2 x Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz

 

Atomic Clock Input

1 x 10M Input @ 75 Ohms Vpp on BNC

 

Clocking System

4th Generation

Acoustically Focused Clocking

64-bit DDS

Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator

 

Clock Stability

<+/-0.02 ppm, oven controlled at 64.5ºC/ 148.1ºF

 

Clock Aging

< 1 ppm per year

 

Clock Calibration

< +/-0.001 ppm Sample Rates (kHz) 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192

 

OTHER

 

Operating Temperature

0-50°C, 32-122°F

 

Weight (Approx)

3kg/ 6.6 lbs

 

Dimensions (Approx)

Width: 483 mm / 19”

Height: 44 mm / 1.75”

Depth: 220 mm / 8.66”

 

Electrical specs

AC Universal input: ~95-245 V

Power Consumption: 20 Watts Max

 

In the box

Orion 32+ | Gen 3

Warranty Card

Power cable

USB cable

 

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

 

WINDOWS

OS: Windows 10

Disk Space: Minimum 512 MB available disk space

USB: 1x USB 2.0 Port

Required USB bandwidth: 80%-90%

Thunderbolt: 1x Thunderbolt port. See our Thunderbolt FAQ section.

CPU: Intel or AMD equivalent CPU with at least 2GHz operating frequency

Memory (RAM): 4GB Minimum (8GB or more Recommended)

 

MAC

OS X: 10.11 and above (High Sierra recommended)

Disk Space: Minimum 512 MB available disk space

USB: 1x USB 2.0/3.0 Port

Thunderbolt: 1x Thunderbolt/USB-C Port

Required USB bandwidth: 80%-90% Memory(RAM): 4GB Minimum (8GB or more recommended) CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo (Minimum) Intel Core i3 ™ or higher (Recommended)

 

Additional Info: Internet connection required for product activation.

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