Owner’s Manual
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Contents
1. Safety Notes ................................................................................................................................ 5
2. Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 6
3. Features ...................................................................................................................................... 7
4. Quick Start ................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1. Quick Start for Analog Input Playback ............................................................................. 9
4.2. Quick Start for Digital Input Playback ................................................................................... 9
4.3. Quick Start for A/D Conversion ......................................................................................... 11
4.4. Quick Start for D/A Conversion ..................................................................................... 12
4.5 Quick Start for recording through USB ........................................................................... 15
5. Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 16
6. Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................. 20
7. Software Control Panel .............................................................................................................. 22
7.1. Inputs & Outputs tab ..................................................................................................... 22
7.2. AD/DA tab ..................................................................................................................... 25
7.3. Clock tab ....................................................................................................................... 28
7.4. Monitor / Cue Mix tab: ................................................................................................... 30
7.5. Preferences tab ............................................................................................................ 34
8. Advanced Notes ......................................................................................................................... 39
9. Ground Loop Hum and Noise .................................................................................................... 39
10. Additional Information .............................................................................................................. 39
11. Calibration Mode ...................................................................................................................... 39
12. Device Information ................................................................................................................... 40
13. In the box ................................................................................................................................. 40
14. Technical Specications ........................................................................................................... 41
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1. Safety Notes
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, re, and related hazards:
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● CAUTION! Keep in mind that this device can cause hearing damage when operating at
high volume levels.
● Do not remove screws, cover, or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualied service personnel.
● If anything goes wrong, turn off the device rst and then unplug the power. Do not attempt
to repair the device yourself: consult authorized service personnel or your dealer.
● Do not expose this device to rain, moisture or spillover from liquid containers of any kind
(glasses, bottles, aquariums etc).
● Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the device, do not use it. Switch off the
device and then unplug it from the power source. Do not operate the device again until the
foreign object is removed or the liquid has completely dried and its residues fully cleaned
up. If in doubt please consult the manufacturer.
● Do not use harsh chemicals to clean your Unit. Clean only with specialized cleaners for
electronics equipment.
● Do not handle the power cables with wet hands!
● WARNING! This device is a Class 1 construction and should be connected only to grounded
mains inlets!
● Make sure the device is switched off when plugging/unplugging it to/from the power source.
● Ensure that your mains plug is grounded.
● Connect all your devices before powering on your Unit.
● CAUTION! The only way of fully turning off the device is to unplug it from the mains inlet or
detach the mains cable from the rear panel of the device. In cases of emergency, turning
the device off using the power button on the front panel is not adequate to ensure safety.
Turning off the device and leaving the device in standby are two completely different states.
● Do not cover the device with any materials at all costs (newspapers, magazines). Also do
not use any type of decorative covers or cloths. In particular avoid blocking parts of the
device chassis that are involved in heat management
● Avoid placing items on the cabinet, particularly not any source of re (candles, gas lamps
etc.)
● Do not use the device in a narrow and poorly ventilated place which could affect its operation
or the operation of other closely located components.
● Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
● The device is designed to operate in a temperate environment, with a correct Operating
Temperature of:
0-50 °C, 32-122 °F
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2. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Eclipse 384 from Antelope Audio.
The technological fusion of Antelope Audio’s best innovations has now been utilized to create this
new product:
A sophisticated Multi-Input/Output Stereo A/D and D/A Converter, utilizing Antelope’s 64-bit
Oven Controlled Clocking and precise Monitoring Control.
Eclipse 384 is designed to deliver bit perfect, transparent sound — digital audio that doesn’t
sacrice the warmth and fullness typically associated with analog gear.
Separate A and D power supplies virtually eliminate digital cross-talk and this is further enhanced
by keeping those circuits on separate boards. These boards utilize large internal ground plains,
cancelling noise and voltage shifts.
The Custom designed USB controller chip streams data at 480Mbits, allowing audio up to 384kHz
with native drivers for both Mac and PC. Dual-stage headphone driver architecture delivers smooth
sound at both high and low levels.
For further information, you can also visit our support area online for the FAQ, Help Desk and to
register your product at: www.antelopeaudio.com
Enjoy working with the new Eclipse 384!
All the best,
The Antelope Team
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3. Features
● Up to 384kHz sampling rate through USB and AES/EBU Outs (in Dual Wire AES/EBU mode
when 384kHz is selected on the Clock).
● Stepped relay volume attenuator for precise stereo balance (matched to 0.05 dB) for both
monitoring and headphone outputs.
● Antelope Oven Controlled Clock with Ultra Low Jitter
● Built in 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking, that greatly reduces jitter from all digital inputs
● De-Jittered, re-clocked Digital Outputs: 2x AES/EBU, 1 x TOSLINK and 2 x S/PDIF
● Anti-thumping Speaker & Ear protection on power up & source change
● Inputs: 3 x Stereo Balanced analog Combo XLR / 1/4” TRS, 1 x Computer Data (USB), 3
x AES/EBU on XLR, 2 x TOSLINK optical, 2 x SPDIF on RCA, 2 x A/D TRS Inserts, Word
Clock and 10M Inputs on BNC, 1 x Stereo Footswitch 1/4” TRS Jack, 1 x Talkback Mic 1/4”
TRS
● Outputs: 3 x Stereo Balanced analog (1 x XLR & 2x 1/4” TRS), 1 x LFE Balanced XLR, 2 x
A/D out on AES/EBU XLR, 1 x Stereo Pair of Main D/A XLR, 2 x Front Headphones on 1/4”
TRS, 2 x Cue Mix Headphones on 1/4” TRS, 4 x Word Clock on BNC and 2 x AES/EBU/1 x
SPDIF/1 x TOSLINK De-jittered outs
● Dual-stage headphone driver architecture for superior matching with professional
headphone coils
● Volume control for monitor analog outputs and a separate volume control for front
headphones
● Mute and dim of main out levels
● Adjustable (120 Ω or 0 Ω) headphone output impedance
● USB compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 and Mac OS X without driver installation
● Word Clock and 10M Atomic Clock Input
● PC/MAC software control panel
● Meets FCC and CE requirements
● USB recording available using the Eclipse as an Audio Interface
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4. Quick Start
It only takes a few moments to harness the benets of the Eclipse 384 sound.
Follow these simple steps to connect the Eclipse 384 to your system setup:
1. Connect to the AC power source via AC Mains Outlet.
2. Connect your USB cable to the Eclipse 384 and your computer. The guest operating system
will recognize the new output audio device (Eclipse 384). You should redirect sound from
the computer to your newly indicated output – Eclipse 384.
Mac OS:
In your Apple Menu, go to System Preferences and choose Sound, Select the Output
tab and select Eclipse 384 from the list.
Windows:
Click on your PC’s START menu, then select:
SETTINGS / CONTROL PANEL / SOUNDS & AUDIO DEVICES / AUDIO and ensure that
the Eclipse 384 is selected as default audio device.
3. Download and install the software control panel from the Antelope Audio website.
4. Install the latest rmware update for your device by clicking on the rmware update button
on the preferences tab (of the software control panel).
5. Connect your choice of Analog/Digital Inputs and Outputs on the rear panel of the device.
6. Turn on the device by pressing the power button on the front panel or in the software control
panel.
7. Adjust your Inputs/Outputs’ Trim levels on the I/O section of the software control panel.
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4.1. Quick Start for Analog Input Playback
1. Go to the Monitor / Cue Mix tab and select a pair of monitor speakers in the dropdown
menu.
2. Select the Analog Input in the Monitor source dropdown menu.
3. Adjust the Volume with the Main Volume controller and enjoy the music!
4.2. Quick Start for Digital Input Playback
1. Go to the Monitor / Cue Mix tab.
2. Select a pair of monitor speakers in the dropdown menu.
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3. Select your digital source in the monitor source dropdown menu.
4. Go to the Clock tab and under the Source dropdown menu, select Follow Monitor. This
way the Eclipse 384 will be locked to the incoming digital signal. Keep in mind that if you
have USB selected as a source, the clock source will state: Follow Monitor: Oven, and you
will have to manually select the sample rate in order to match it with the one of your USB
device.
5. Wait for the Lock Light to illuminate.
6. In the Clock A section, select Follow Source, if you just want to listen to the source. If your
setup is working in a different sample rate than the one of your source, then choose the
sample rate of your set up on the Clock A dropdown menu.
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7. Now go to the I/O tab and SRC the source to match the sample rate of your setup.
4.3. Quick Start for A/D Conversion
1. Go to the AD/DA tab.
2. In the A/D Source dropdown menu, select which analog input you want to convert.
3. If you have a device connected to your A/D inserts and don’t want to use it, just click bypass
on the AD Inserts bypass box.
4. Select the clock that will be used for the conversion (The default setting will be Clock A Single Clock mode).
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5. Go to the Clock tab and under the selected clock for the conversion, select the desired
sample rate.
6. If you want to monitor the converted signal, go to the Monitor tab and in the Monitor Source
dropdown menu, select A/D.
7. The converted signal will be output from the A/D Outputs on the rear panel of the device.
(NOTE that for 384kHz it will be automatically dual-wired using both outputs 1 and 2 as for
L and R).
4.4 Quick Start for D/A Conversion
1. Go to the AD/DA tab.
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2. Under the D/A tab select the source that you want to convert.
3. Go to the Clock tab.
4. On the source dropdown menu, select Follow D/A.
5. On the Clock a dropdown menu (Default - single clock mode), select: Follow source.
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6. Go to the AD/DA tab and adjust the D/A output volume level with the fader. The signal will
be output from the D/A Outputs on the rear panel of the Eclipse 384.
7. If you want to monitor the source you are currently converting, go to the Monitor tab and
select it on the Monitor Source dropdown menu.
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