Antelope Audio Orion 32+ Gen 3

32×34 Professional TB 2 & USB 2 ADAT/MADI & SPDIF

Description

EXEMPLARY AD/DA

Cutting-edge AD/DA converters with up to 129dB dynamic range.

SUB-MILLISECOND LATENCY

True sub-millisecond latency for playback and recording, achieved via ultra-stable Windows Thunderbolt™ driver.
REAL-TIME EFFECTS
An essential pack of circuit-level gear emulations, running in real-time on an integrated FPGA FX platform.
FLAWLESS CLOCKING
Create more natural-sounding music with Antelope Audio’s next-generation 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology & jitter management algorithm.
EXTENSIVE CONNECTIVITY
64 channels (in and out) up to 24/192 using Thunderbolt™ or 32 channels over USB: Digital I/O features 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™

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.

Orion32+ | Gen3 delivers true sub-millisecond round-trip latency for both AD and DA conversion.  We proudly present the following stellar measurements, using our proprietary Windows Thunderbolt™ driver ver. 1.0.4.87 tested using the Oblique Audio RTL Utility.

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.

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 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

Taking advantage of high-speed Thunderbolt™, the afx2daw plug-in lets you use your real-time effects inside the most popular DAWs, providing native workflow while keeping all the processing inside the interface.

afx2daw is available as a separate purchase from our software store, for macOS and Windows.

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),
+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

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

Additional information

Weight 7 lbs
Dimensions 9 × 19 × 2 in