Antelope Audio Orion 32HD Gen 3 MADI & USB 3.0 Audio Interface

Antelope Audio produce some of the most sought-after studio hardware in the world. Among their most popular offerings is the Orion range, combining stellar connectivity with and class-leading routing and premium FPGA effects.

With the Gen 3, they’ve stepped it up a notch; flawless clocking, 136dB dynamic range, and zero-latency workflow. This is truly formidable premium studio hardware!

Key features

• 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 - ith 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.

Here’s what Antelope Audio say:

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.

Streamline 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.

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 32+ | Gen 3 comes with a generous suite of real-time effects taken from the vast Antelope Audio FPGA FX library. You may purchase additional effects as you deem fit and invest in the AFX2DAW software bridge to use FPGA-processed, low-latency effects as inserts in your preferred DAW.

Intuitive software control

Orion 32+ | 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.

Specifications

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 Inputs

• 1 x Fiber Optic MADI (up to 64 channels)
• 2 x ADAT
• (up to 64 channels)
• 1 x S/PDIF

Digital Outputs

• 1 x Fiber Optic MADI (up to 64 channels)
• 2 x ADAT
• (up to 64 channels)
• 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
• 2 x Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 – 192kHz
• 1 x 10M atomic clock input @ 75 Ohms 1Vpp on BNC
• 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
• Weight: 3.6kg / 8.0 lb (approx)
• Dimensions: width: 483 mm / 19”, height: 44 mm / 1.75”, depth: 270mm / 10.63”

In the box

• Orion 32HD | Gen 3
• Warranty Card
• Power cable
• USB cable