Description
EXEMPLARY AD/DA
Cutting-edge AD/DA converters with up to 129dB dynamic range.
SUB-MILLISECOND LATENCY
64 SIMULTANEOUS HI-RES AUDIO CHANNELS VIA THUNDERBOLT™
Connects seamlessly with any DAW on PC or MAC. Orion32+ | Gen 3 supports low latency recording & playback of up to 64 simultaneous 24/192 audio channels via Thunderbolt™ and up to 32 channels over USB. The sleek single rack space unit features 8x DB25 connectors for Analog I/O. Digital connections are 1x MADI, 2x ADAT, and 1x S/PDIF.
HEAR THE PAST. EXPECT THE FUTURE.
The Antelope Audio Orion32+ | Gen 3 includes a complimentary suite of superb real-time effects selected from a growing library of Antelope Audio FPGA FX. Additional effects can be purchased to expand your arsenal of FX.
REAL-TIME FX INCLUDED
Ready? Set? Get rocking! Orion32+ | Gen 3 includes six premier essential audio effects from the Antelope library, which run in real-time on an ultra-fast FPGA platform. Covering a wide variety of tracking and mixing uses, each effect boasts mastering grade precision and clarity – from the Clear Q linear EQ to the spacious and advanced AuraVerb. These six tools alone cover all your essential mixing and mastering needs.
EXEMPLARY CLOCKING & CONVERSION
Antelope Audio is known over the world as the premier audio clocking expert. This legend lives on thanks to our next-generation 64- bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology & jitter management algorithm. A pair of Word Clock outputs turn the Orion32+ | Gen 3 into a world-class Master Clock for your entire studio, while a 10MHz input allows for use with the best possible stability using Antelope’s legendary 10M & 10MX Atomic Clocks.
With its brand-new AD/DA converters achieving up to 129dB dynamic range (Monitor Outs), Orion32+ | Gen 3 continues our reputation for pristine conversion quality. Hear the true sound of your music with both digital clarity and analog warmth.
SUB-MILLISECOND ROUNDTRIP LATENCY. A FACT.
Stable playback & recording were achieved at these measured settings, in PreSonus Studio One 4, on an Intel Core i7-8700K CPU. But, 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.
** To achieve stable playback on macOS we used bigger buffers (e.g. 96 samples at 192kHz), resulting in slightly higher latency – around 0.5ms more than on Windows at 192kHz.
- 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 powerful flexibility for easy workflow integration. A color-coded software routing matrix with four separate mixers, effects chaining, and zero-latency monitoring capabilities. (color changed users will appreciate that all selections are viewable in the center of the routing matrix when hovering over a connection). The routing matrix, mixers, and control panel all reside inside an easy-to-use application for both macOS and Windows.
afx2daw
HARDWARE PROCESSING, NATIVE WORKFLOW
afx2daw is available as a separate purchase from our software store, for macOS and Windows.
SPECIFICATIONS
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),
+24 dBu, 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 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
Power cable
USB cable
