Antelope Audio Orion 32HD Gen 3 64-Channel HDX & 64-Channel USB 3.0 Audio Interface

Manufacturer’s Description

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INDUSTRY-LEADING AD/DA

With its phenomenal 136dB of dynamic range (measured at Monitor Outputs), Orion 32HD | Gen 3 offers the industry’s finest AD/DA conversion.

LOW LATENCY OVER HDX

With HD, HDX & HD Native connectivity, Orion 32HD | Gen 3 achieves low latency and compatibility with HD systems.

FLAWLESS CLOCKING

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

REAL-TIME EFFECTS

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

FLEXIBLE WORKFLOW

Use the Orion 32HD | Gen 3’s intuitive software control panel from multiple computers connected over the same network.

EXTENSIVE CONNECTIVITY

Stream 64 channels of hi-res audio over HDX or USB 3.0; connect digitally over MADI, ADAT, and S/PDIF.

FORGET ABOUT LATENCY

Compatible with any DAW via HDX or USB 3.0, this new Pro Tools HD and Native-ready interface represents everything Antelope Audio stands for. Zero-latency monitoring, streaming of 64-channel 24-bit/192 kHz audio, flawless clocking, pristine AD/DA conversion, extensive connectivity, and more.

streamlined workflow

Like its predecessors, Orion 32 HD | Gen 3 is a versatile audio interface, which works like a charm with any DAW on the market. It enables you not only to stream an astounding 64 channels of audio when tracking, but also allows for multiple monitor mixes. When monitoring, the sound is pleasing, transparent, detailed and natural. Independent software mixers, integrated hardware-based FPGA vintage effects – it’s all there, with more connectivity options than ever.

PERFECT SOUND THROUGH FLAWLESS CLOCKING

The unbeatable clocking accuracy of Orion 32 HD | Gen 3 is provided by Antelope’s renowned 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) jitter management technology. Antelope Audio clocking has decades-long reputation for excellence in both stability and sonic improvement. Transients will shine like never before and you’ll achieve a stereo image with incomparable depth and detail. And that crystal clear high-end… yes, we’re talking sonic perfection!

real-time vintage FX

Orion 32HD | Gen 3 comes with a massive collection of real-time effects taken from the vast Antelope Audio FPGA FX library. It goes beyond the essentials. Everything you need to accomplish Recording, Mixing and Mastering is included.

intuitive software control

Orion 32HD | 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.

Real-Time FX

38 REAL-TIME FX INCLUDED

Give your recordings, mixes and masters the polish and sheen they deserve with the vast collection of real-time Antelope Audio studio effects. A large number of classic studio equalizers & compressors, proprietary signal processors and other essentials are available at your disposal.

Compressors

Tame peaks, give punch and add color to your tracks with an arsenal of vintage and modern compressors. Each one is a faithful reincarnation of a fabled unit that’s been serving studios around the globe for decades – with the exception of Antelope’s own FeedForward compressors, which we believe you will find quite powerful, yet transparent.

Equalizers

Make your frequency adjustments musically pleasing and as broad or precise as you want them using these classic, time-tested equalizers. Each one is a remarkable achievement in audio engineering and an iconic studio piece that helped shape the sound of genre-defining records. They are now yours to behold with the power of Antelope Audio’s FPGA FX platform.

Utility Effects

Home in on your production work with surgical precision and efficiency using Antelope Audio’s assembly of studio utilities. AuraVerb, in particular, is among our proudest works – a versatile and thick-sounding reverb that’s great for adding a realistic sense of space and depth.

Specifications

ANALOG

• Analog Inputs
• 4 x D-SUB 25
• (32 channels total),
• +24 dBu max, 11.2 kOhms
• Analog Outputs
• 4 x DB25
• (32 channels total),
• +24dBu, 56 Ohms
• 2 x Monitor Outs
• on TRS 1/4 Jacks
• D/A Monitor Converter
• Dynamic Range: 136 dB
• THD + N: -112 dB
• A/D Converter
• Dynamic Range: 124dB
• THD + N: -112 dB
• D/A Converters
• Dynamic Range: 129 dB
• THD + N: -120 dB

DIGITAL

• Digital Inputs
• 1 x Fiber Optic MADI (up to 64 channels)
• 2 x ADAT
• (up to 16 channels in total)
• 1 x S/PDIF
• Digital Outputs
• 1 x Fiber Optic MADI (up to 64 channels)
• 2 x ADAT
• (up to 16 channels in total)
• 1 x S/PDIF
• USB I/O
• USB 3.0 – 64 channels I/O up to 192kHz,
• USB 3.0 Type B connector
• HDX
• 2 x mini HDX connectors for direct Pro Tools connection
• 32 channels I/O each
• (total of 64 channels)

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 1Vpp
• 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)
• 3.6kg / 8.0 lb ( approx )
• Dimensions (Approx)
• Width: 483 mm / 19”
• Height: 44 mm / 1.75”
• Depth: 270mm / 10.63”
• Electrical specs
• AC Universal input: ~95-245 V
• Power Consumption: 20 Watts Max
• In the box
• Orion 32HD | Gen 3
• Warranty Card
• Power cable
• USB cable

System Requirements:

Mac:

• Apple Mac 2012 or [newer] with USB 3.0/3.1 ports..
• Minimum Mac OS 10.12 Sierra. Recommended Mac OS 10.14 Mojave
• Available Hard Drive Storage Space
• Memory (RAM): 4 GB Minimum (8 GB or more recommended)

Windows:

• PC computer with available with USB 3.0/3.1 ports
• Windows 10 x64 Bit with latest Microsoft Updates
• Available Hard Drive Storage Space
• Memory (RAM): 4 GB Minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
• (Minimum) CPU: Intel Core i3™ or AMD FX or higher.

Additional Information:

• USB 3.0 Cable [included with the purchase ]
• Minimum 1 GB available Storage Space [Hard Disk Space]
• Stable Internet connection to download and update your Antelope Software.
• Core i7 or better processor recommended