Antelope Orion Studio 2017 + Edge Solo

12 Mic Pres, AD/DA, thunderbolt and USB connection+ integrated hardware-based FPGA effects + Modeling mic

Orion Studio 2017

Orion Studio fits Thunderbolt™ and USB connectivity, 12 mic pres and our renowned clocking in just 1U rack space.
Since its release in 2015 Orion Studio has become one of the biggest stars in the Antelope Audio line of ThunderboltTM & USB audio interfaces. And now we made it even better. With 12 Class-A Mic Pres make it’s one and only piece of gear you’ll need to record a full band and do it like a pro. For 2017 Orion Studio got brand new AD converters, raising its dynamic range to an industry best 124 dB and features superior low latency performance. Now coming in a gorgeous carbon grey faceplate, Orion Studio has a ton of new features inside its powerful Control panel and FPGA engine.

Just like Zen Tour and Goliath, Orion Studio features the full array of real-time FPGA powered vintage FX. This best-selling interface also includes Antelope’s traditionally stunning AD/DA conversion, powered by our very own, world-renowned 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology for jitter management.

Custom FPGA will allow you to create and stream multiple complex mixes and process audio with zero latency.
Orion Studio’s secret weapon is the extremely powerful Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) device. Its massive parallel processing capabilities are far ahead of DSP chips used in similar devices. Through smart algorithms, oversampling and custom-tweaked models, the FPGA provides the lowest latency possible, allowing you to create up to four independent, zero latency mixes. Those can be easily assigned to any output including the two separate headphone outs.

Orion Studio can work with any DAW on the market via Thunderbolt™ or USB.
Orion Studio’s FPGA powered ThunderboltTM and custom USB guarantee the lowest sound latency on the market. The device’s massive parallel processing capabilities allow fast, simultaneous streaming of multiple audio channels and instant effects processing. Thanks to the variety of digital and analog I/O, combined with the flexible routing matrix the device is easily connectable to various outboard gear.

Orion Studio offers: two pairs of monitoring outputs, 16 analog outs, 2 reamp outputs, plus 16 channels I/O via ADAT and 2 channels I/O on S/PDIF.

ANALOG

Analog Inputs
4 x Mic / Line Instrument on XLR combos on the front
8 x Mic / Line on XLR combos on the rear

Analog Inserts
2 x Inserts on TRS (inputs 1,2)

Analog Outputs
16 x Lines on 2 x DB25 (16 channels Line Out)
2 x Stereo Monitor out on TRS (4 channels, only 1 active pair at a time)
2 x Stereo Headphone outs on TRS (4 channels)
2 x ReAmp outs on TRS (2 channels)

D/A Monitor Converter
Dynamic Range: 129 dB
THD + N: -108 dB

A/D Converter
Dynamic Range: 124 dB
THD + N: -112 dB

D/A Converter
Dynamic Range: 120 dB
THD + N: -107dB

Mic Preamp
Gain: 0,10 – 65 dB
THD + N: -108 dB

DIGITAL

Digital Inputs
2 x ADAT (up to 16 depending on the sample rate)
1 x S/PDIF

Digital Outputs
2 x ADAT
1 x S/PDIF

USB I/O
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed;
Data stream up to 480 Mbits/192kHz, 24 channels I/O, Type B

Thunderbolt™ I/O
1 x Thunderbolt, 32 channels I/O

CLOCKING

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

Word Clock Outputs
1 x Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz

Clocking System
4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking
64-bit DDS
Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator

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

Clock Aging
< 1 ppm per year

Clock Calibration
<+/-0.001 ppm

Sample Rates
32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 (kHz)

OTHER

Operating Temperature
0-50°C, 32-122°F

Weight
3.1 kg/ 6.83 lbs ( approx )

Dimensions (Approx)
Width: 483 mm / 19”
Height: 44 mm / 1.7”
Depth: 220 mm /8.6”

Electrical specs
DC Universal input: 18V
Power Consumption: 25 Watts Max

In the box
Orion Studio – Thunderbolt™ and USB AD/DA Interface with 12 mic pres
Owner’s Manual
Warranty Card
1 DC Power supply
1 USB cable

EDGE SOLO

One microphone to complete your mic locker

Edge Solo is a high-quality single-capsule large-diaphragm condenser microphone by Antelope Audio. Combined with Antelope’s cutting-edge modeling technology, it allows users to emulate the world’s most iconic vintage microphones with uncanny accuracy.

The Edge Solo features modeling that was performed in one of the most respected facilities in Germany using an exquisitely preserved collection of classic microphones.

SINGLE CAPSULE, SINGLE MEMBRANE CONDENSER

Edge Solo features a 6-micron gold-sputtered membrane, low-resonance body and low-reflection headbasket.

CARDIOID MODELING

Edge Solo was specifically designed as the perfect source to model any vintage cardioid-pattern microphone.

EASY TO USE

Simple: take the mic out of the case, plug it in, pick an emulation and start tracking.

High-performance custom design

Antelope’s Edge microphones are in a class of their own thanks to extensive testing and a design philosophy that ensures an accurate yet natural sounding result.

Designed and built in Europe, Edge Solo boasts custom electronics designed by Antelope’s award-winning engineers.

Highly Compatible

The Edge emulations are optimized to perform with Antelope’s precision mic preamps and converters for maximum accuracy. Antelope Audio’s mic preamp-equipped interfaces feature built-in FPGA processing capabilities that allow real-time vintage mic emulation.

Edge Solo also includes Antelope’s native mic emulation plug-ins, meaning you can use any third-party audio interface and even change modeling settings after recording. Available in VST, AU and AAX formats for both macOS and Windows, Antelope’s native AFX plug-ins* provide everything we’ve come to expect from their industry-leading FPGA FX, with minimal latency, a high degree of oversampling and precise floating-point calculations.

*iLok 2 or 3 required. Not included in the pack.

Features

• Single Capsule, Single Membrane Condenser
• Fixed cardioid characteristics
• Accurate mic modeling
• Expanding library of the world’s most renowned cardioid microphones
• Easy to use
• Impressive dynamic range and frequency response

Technical specs

• Microphone type: Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic
• Diaphragm: Large condenser – 6u gold sputtered membrane
• Diaphragm diameter: 34mm
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency response: 20HZ ~ 20kHZ
• Sensitivity: -35dB | 18mV/Pa (-1 to +3dB)
• THD+N: -116dB
• Self-noise: 19dB(A)
• SNR: 75dB(A)
• Output impedance: 50 Ohms @ 1kHz
• Power requirements: 48V DC phantom power
• Output connector: 3-pin male XLR
• Color: Black matte
• Weight (mic body): 0.705 lbs (320 grams)
• Dimensions (mic body): 5,3″ x 2,04″ (134mm x 52mm)