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Antelope Audio Goliath HD | Gen 3  From Antelope

64-channel Thunderbolt/USB3/HDX-ready Audio Interface with Edge Duo Modeling Mic

Antelope Audio

Manufacturer's Description from Antelope

The most powerful audio interface in the world evolved.

Goliath HD | Gen 3 is the best Goliath we ever did. With brand-new, state-of-the-art AD/DA converters, this 64-channel Thunderbolt/USB and optional HDX (unlocked separately) beast achieves a stunning 136dB dynamic range on its mastering-grade monitor outputs. Designed to handle even the most demanding studio & live productions, it offers the most comprehensive connectivity out of any  audio interface on the market.

 

Antelope Audio compliments the Goliath HD | Gen 3 users by adding the Edge Duo Modeling Mic to the package. 

This high-quality dual-capsule large-diaphragm condenser microphone captures vocals and instruments with pristine clarity, depth and detail, making it the perfect starting point for emulating a plethora of timeless studio microphones. Edge Duo is able to call on an extensive and ever-expanding collection of classic mic emulations, with 11 legendary microphone models available. All have been meticulously measured from carefully selected original examples in one of the most respected facilities in Germany. The full list of Edge Duo emulations includes: Berlin 47 FT, Berlin 49T, Berlin 57, Berlin 87, Berlin 67, Berlin M103, Vienna 12, Vienna 414, Tokyo 800T, Oxford 4038, Sacramento 121F.

 

Goliath HD | Gen 3 Key Product Features:

•136dB dynamic range D/A monitor out conversion pushes digital audio to its near-limits

•Pro Tools HD-ready audio interface with two HDX ports (locked, optional expansion)

•Edge Duo modeling microphone with 11 mic models included

•36 integrated real-time studio effects

•Latency-free monitoring environment

•Latest 64-bit Antelope Audio Acoustically Focused Clocking jitter management algorithm

•Proprietary HDX Delay Compensation technology

•16 Accusonic mic preamps with mic modeling support (for Antelope Audio Edge & Verge modeling microphones), dedicated controls and meters

•2 independently assignable headphone outputs

•192 kHz audio over HDX, Thunderbolt, USB 3.0 and MADI (to Dante Bridge)

•AES, MADI, ADAT, and S/PDIF digital connectivity

•Integrated Talkback microphone

•Multi-functional touch-screen display for signal monitoring and function control

•Cross-platform Thunderbolt  & USB connectivity (for Windows & Mac)

•Hand-made in Europe with superior build quality

 

The all-purpose I/O includes 16 mic preamps, with accusonic modeling, 2 analog inserts, 4 instruments inputs and additional, 16 analog inputs (over DB25) with 124dB dynamic range, 32 analog outputs (over DB25) with 129dB dynamic range, 2 transformer ReAmp outs, 2 headphone outputs (a total of 38 analog outputs). Digital & networking connectivity is established by industry-standard AES, MADI, ADAT, S/PDIF, Thunderbolt USB and HDX connections for a whopping sum of 346 digital I/O channels!

 

As no project is complete without audio effects, Goliath HD | Gen 3 includes 36 real-time FPGA FX pulled from the acclaimed Antelope Audio AFX library. Comprehensive software, front panel and touch-screen controls let you wield all of this spectacular power, housed within just 2U rack space.

Goliath HD | Gen 3 comes with 36 FX included (over 3000$ value):

Gyraf Gyratex IX, Stay Levin, FET-A76, VEQ-1A, VMEQ, POWERFFC, Clear Q, Power EX, Auraverb, BA-31, Power Gate, VCA160, x903, VEQ-HLF, 11 Guitar Amps, 11 Guitar Cabinets

 

TOP-TIER STUDIO SOUND

A 64-channel Thunderbolt/USB/HDX-compatible interface, Goliath HD | Gen 3 achieves a stunning 136dB dynamic range on its mastering-grade monitor outputs. Coupled with our latest 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking jitter management system, Class-A microphone preamps and audiophile-grade AD/DA conversion, the device delivers top-tier studio sound quality.

Additionally, our acclaimed digital clocking can be distributed across the rest of your gear via Word Clock BNC outputs and the Antelope Audio 10M/10MX atomic clocks can be used for reference.

 

REAL-TIME STUDIO EFFECTS

Goliath HD | Gen 3 ships with a suite of 36 FPGA-powered audio effects. This powerful arsenal of lifelike, low-latency effects can be expanded with additional choices from our website.

 

TACKLE ANY PRODUCTION CHALLENGE

Goliath HD | Gen 3 is cross-platform and works with any DAW, connecting to PC & Mac computers over Thunderbolt, USB and HDX (optional expansion)

 

FORGET ABOUT LATENCY

An Antelope Audio innovation, the Goliath HD | Gen 3's HDX Delay Compensation method brings any analog or digital input into Pro Tools, fully sample-accurate.

Please note that HDX connectivity is an optional upgrade and must be purchased separately.

We also offer an ultra-fast and custom build Thunderbolt driver for 64 channels of simultaneous   playback and recording, at up to sub-millisecond (imperceptible) latency, on both Windows & Mac.

In addition, a latency-free direct monitoring over 4 independent internal mixers with 32 assignable inputs. 

 

BUILT TO LAST

Goliath HD | Gen 3 gets a gorgeous front panel facelift while keeping the convenient monitor and level indicators intact. The full-color touchscreen is still its centerpiece, enabling immediate access to metering, preferences, gain adjustments and mission-critical functionality. Each unit is hand-crafted in Europe with the latest innovations and quality standards in mind.

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

DIGITAL I/O

REAR PANEL

1x S/PDIF In on RCA (2 CHs)

1x S/PDIF Out on RCA (2 CHs)

4x AES/EBU In on DB25 (8 CHs)

4x AES/EBU Out on DB25 (8 CHs)

1x Atomic In on BNC

1x WC In on BNC

2x WC Out on double BNC

2x ADAT In on Fiber optic

2x ADAT Out on Fiber optic

2x Optical MADI In and Out on Fiber optic (64 channels on each MADI Port)

1x USB 3.0

1x Thunderbolt Gen2

2x HDX Port (32 CHs I/O on each port)

 

FRONT PANEL

4x DI HiZ/Instrument Inputs

2x Re-amp Outs

2x Headphone Outs

 

ANALOG CONNECTIONS

REAR PANEL

16x Universal Inputs (Mic In/Line In) on XLR

16x Line In on 2x DB25

32x Line Out on 4x DB25

2x AD Inserts on double TRS

1x Monitor Line Out on 1/4 TRS stereo jacks

 

FRONT PANEL

2x HP Out on 1/4 stereo jack

4x Instrument In on 1/4 stereo jack (dedicated for instrument / HiZ only)

2x Reamp Out on 1/4 stereo jack

 

FRONT PANEL FEATURES

1x 3.5 inches high resolution TFT display (262 000 colors) with capacitive touch screen panel

1x Big knob for all monitor outs or HP volume control (selectable)

1x LED Ring for visualizing the volume control or mute status on selected output

16x Knob for gain control of each Mic In (encoders with internal switch for muting)

16x RGB LEDs at the top of each Mic In knob (indication of input level)

4x Knob for gain control of each of Front panel's instrument / HiZ inputs (with muting function)

4x RGB LEDs at the top of each Instrument In knob (indication of input level)

1x TALKBACK microphone

1x MUTE button

1x MONO button

1x DIM button

 

CLOCKING SYSTEM

4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking

64-bit DDS

 

SAMPLE RATES

32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192

 

OTHER

Operating Temperature

0 - 50 °C, 32 - 122 °F

 

Weight (approx.): 6.8kg / 15lbs

Width: 483mm / 19"

Height: 88mm / 3.5"

Depth: 279mm / 8.6"

 

IN THE BOX

Goliath HD | Gen 3 – Thunderbolt/HDX/USB3 AD/DA Interface

Quick start guide

Warranty Card

1 AEC Power cable

1 USB cable