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Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 and USB Audio Interface

Get more with this Orion Studio: robust Synergy Core DSP+FGPA FX processing, vast I/O including 12 mic preamps, and pristine D/A with 130 dB dynamic range.

Antelope Audio Orion Studio HD USB 3.0 Audio Interface

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Antelope delivers USB 3.0 and HDX connectivity, huge I/O with 12 Class A mic preamps, a massive real-time FPGA FX library, and next-level AD/DA and clocking.

The Antelope Audio Orion Studio HD features Antelope Audio's full library of classic studio hardware. EQs, compressors, AuraVerb and the hottest guitar amps & cabinets - coming to your studio for free. Our unique sampling technique for vintage gear modeling has provided Orion Studio HD with 40+ authentic audio effects, including classics from BAE, Grove Hill, Gyraf Audio and Lang:

- EQUALIZER LEGENDS: VEQ-STU 089, VEQ-STU 169, VEQ-STU 900, VEQ HA32C, BAE 1023, BAE 1084, NEU-W492, NEU-W495, VEQ-4K Black, VEQ-4k Brown, VEQ-4K Pink, VEQ-4K Orange, BAE-1073, VEQ-HLF, VEQ - 1A, VMEQ-5, LANG PEQ2, VEQ-55A, UK-69, NEU-PEV, INTEGRATED EQ
- VINTAGE COMPRESSORS: Stay-Levin, ALT-436C, X160, Tube176, X903, Gyratec X, Grove Hill Liverpool, ANTELOPE FEEDFORWARD COMPRESSOR, FET-A76
- AURAVERB: New Reverb Leveraging Unique Algorithms and Proprietary FPGA Chip for "Smooth and Clear" Sound

THE GUITAR CLASSICS:
- Cabinets: Darkface 65 2x12, Top30 2x12, Green 2x12, Vintage 4x12, Green 4x12, Caliper50 1x10, Clst 1x12, England4x12, Modern 4x12, Bluelux 1x12.
- Guitar Amps: Darkface 65 US, Top32 UK, Modern US, Plexi 59 UK, Rock 22.10 UK, Rock 75 UK, Marcus II US, Tweed, Deluxe US, Overange 120 UK, BurnSphere DE.
- Mics: California121 Ribbon, Austria Gold 414, American57, German FET87.

ORION STUDIO GOES HD - Orion Studio HD - with HDX & USB 3.0 connectivity, massive Real-Time FPGA FX library and our high-end clocking and conversion

Orion Studio HD is the newest star in an already established read more line of top audio interfaces. Now with HDX connectivity it's a preferred choice for the higher level Pro Tools setups. With extended analog I/O, 12 Class A Mic Pres and enhanced conversion, Orion Studio HD can fit any DAW workflow and recording and producing environment thanks to a fast speed USB 3.0 port.

Antelope Audio's latest audio interface comes fully equipped with our full library of Real-Time FPGA FX. Not only is that vast array of EQs, compressors, guitar amps and cabinets plus AuraVerb reverb coming to you for free, but also features authentic models of legendary units from BAE, Grove Hill, Gyraf Audio, Lang and more are yet to come.

FPGA POWER - They key to authentic FX modeling and zero latency audio processing is Antelope Audio's FPGA technology

Orion Studio HD features an extremely powerful Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) chip. This Antelope Audio pioneered technology provides the unit with massive modeling capabilities. In other words the FPGA is the reason why you'll be able to use over 40 Real-Time FX models of legendary EQs, compressors, guitar amps & cabs.

Those not only behave and sound as authentic as the real hardware that inspired us to recreate them in the FPGA domain, but are guaranteed to be easily applied when recording, mixing and mastering music. Another feature you'll love and we owe to the FPGA is the lowest latency possible. This allows you to create up to four independent, zero latency mixes. Those can be easily assigned to any output including the main mastering grade outs of Orion Studio HD and its two dedicated headphone outs.

Features:

- Advanced AD converters with dynamic range boosted to 124 dB
- HDX port for Pro Tools & Native setups compatibility
- 40+ AFX including BAE, Grove Hill, Gyraf Audio and Lang classics
- 12 Mic Pres, 16 Analog outs, 2 Reamps
- A/B Mastering-grade Monitor Outputs
- ADAT optical I/O, S/PDIF I/O
- Flawless 4th Generation 64-bit clocking and unique analog circuitry
- Controllable via user-friendly desktop and mobile apps
- USB 3.0 connectivity compatible with both MAC OS & Windows
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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:
- 2 x DB25 (16 channels)
- 2 x Stereo Monitor out on TRS (4 channels, only 1 pair active 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 Converters:
- Dynamic Range: 120 dB
- THD + N: -107 dB
- Mic Preamp:
- Gain: 0,10 - 65 dB
- THD + N: -108 dB

-Digital
- Digital Inputs:
- 1 x ADAT (up to 8 channels)
- 1 x S/PDIF
- Digital Outputs:
- 1 x ADAT (up to 8 channels)
- 1 x S/PDIF
- USB I/O:
- 1 x USB 3.0 Hi-Speed; 32 - 192 kHz, 64 channels I/O, Type B
- Thunderbolt(TM) I/O:
- N/A
- HDX:
- 1 x HDX, 32 channels I/O

Clocking
- Word Clock Input:
- 1 x Input @ 75 Ohms 3 Vpp on BNC 32 - 192 kHz
- Atomic Clock Input:
- N/A
- Word Clock Outputs:
- 1 \0xD7 Outputs @ 75 Ohms on BNC 32 -192kHz
- 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:
- 3.1 kg / 6.83 lbs (approx )
- Dimensions (approx):
- Width: 483 mm / 19"
- Height: 44 mm / 1.7"
- Depth: 226 mm / 8.6"
- Electrical specs:
- DC Universal input: 18V
- Power Consumption: 25 Watts Max
- In the box:
- Orion Studio HD Audio Interface
- Owner's Manual
- Warranty Card
- 1 USB Cable
- 1 DC Power Supply

- System Requirements:

-Windows:
- OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10
- Disk Space: Minimum 512 MB available disk space
- USB: 1 x USB 3.0 Port
- HDX: 1 x HDX I/O
- CPU: Intel or AMD equivalent CPU with at least 2GHz operating frequency
- Memory (RAM): 4GB Minimum (8GB or more Recommended)
-Mac:
- OS X: 10.9/10.10/10.11/10.12 (Sierra Recommended)
- Disk Space: Minimum 512 MB available disk space
- USB: 1 x USB 3.0 Port
- HDX: 1 x HDX I/O
- Memory (RAM): 4 GB Minimum (8 GB or more recommended)
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo (Minimum) Intel Core i3 (TM) or higher (Recommended)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 916-238-1643
Email: support@antelopeaudio.com
Web: https://support.antelopeaudio.com/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted December 23, 2018 by Sergio M in Los Banos, CA

"One Legged Horse (READ REVIEW NOT ZZOUNDS FAULT)"

Overall: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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First of all I don’t want my review to hurt zZounds because they have a wonderful team, and I was helped out greatfully by the staff. The reason for my bad review is for the horrible experience I’ve had with this unit. I ordered new and have owned this Orion Studio HD for almost a year. I am running Windows 10 4TB SSD on 16GB RAM All connections USB 3.0 and all I had were problems from the USB 3.0 Cable I received with the unit being faulty to countless hours and emails and calls with the Antelope Audio support team. All because I am using the unit and out of nowhere I get a pop up window which says “Error not enough ASIO outputs” and I have done everything in my power to buying different cables to work better and nothing, and what does the Antelope Team tell me, oh it must be your motherboard on your computer. I have ran a few USB 3.0 Harddrives simultaneously transferring Data back and forth meanwhile having a USB 3.0 to 4K HDMI to my 4K screen and I have never had an issue but I connect your single OSHD cable and the unit will just run when it wants to? I don’t think it has to do with my motherboard but with Antelope’s S#&% Drivers. I wanted to return the unit but cause small scratch damage due to rack mounting it (screw holes on ears) but I know I won’t get my $3K back. Again I don’t want to hurt Zzounds because maybe this is just my case and not anyone else. The unit is beautiful but I feel like the drivers are what killed it.

Sound read more
The sound is beautiful when the unit decides to work.

Features
The Preams are great and Control Panel software is a beautiful patch bay.

Ease of Use
When the unit decides to work (again) the ease of use is pretty straight forward like any other interface.

Quality
12 Great mic preamps, awesome design, color and finish is studio quality.

Value
I don’t want to say I regret paying the 3K for this unit but at the price I wish I could’ve gotten a more reliable piece of equipment. Again not zZounds fault.

Manufacturer Support
I’ve dealt with the Antelope Team they were helpful until their last resort was to tell me “your computer’s mother board is the problem” when I’ve done my Loggings and noticed their drives constantly fail.

The Wow Factor
If it had more reliable Drives this would be the perfect interface even with the lack of Midi connectivity.

Musical Background:
10 Years Playing Piano, Light Producing

Musical Style:
Hip-Hop
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