Antelope Audio Edge Go Users Manual

Edge Go User Manual

1. Safety Notes

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and related hazards:
Do not remove the screws, cover, or cabinet. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Do not expose this device to rain, moisture or spillover of liquid of any kind.
Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the device, do not use it. 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 handle cables with wet hands!
Avoid using the device in a narrow and poorly ventilated place, which could affect its operation or
the operation of other closely located components.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the device first. Do not attempt to repair the device yourself.
Consult authorized service personnel or your dealer.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other devices
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not use harsh chemicals to clean your unit. Clean only with specialized cleaners for
electronics equipment.
To completely turn off the device, unplug the cable.
Both occasional and continued exposure to high sound pressure levels from headphones and
speakers can cause permanent ear damage.
The device is designed to operate in a temperate environment, with a correct operating
temperature of 0-50 °C, 32-122 °F

2. Quick Start

Congratulations on purchasing your Antelope Audio Edge Go bus-powered modeling microphone!
There are just a couple of steps to go through before you are ready to begin recording.

1. Download and install the Edge Go USB Driver and Antelope Audio Launcher for your operating
system.

2. Place the Edge Go into the shockmount or desktop stand and connect the microphone to your
computer using a standard USB C cable (one is provided in the box), or USB C to USB Type-A
(male) cable.

3. Start the Antelope Audio Launcher. Once it's running, update the device firmware and install the
PC/Mac Control Panel for Edge Go. It all happens inside the Launcher.

4. Head to the Software tab and install the EdgeDuo package to get the mic emulations and effects
(FPGA) for Edge Go. Yes, they are the same as in our coveted Edge Duo large-diaphragm
condenser modeling mic.

5. Should you wish to use the mic emulations and effects as native plug-ins in your DAW, download
and install the PACE iLok License Manager software. Plug in an iLok v2/v3 USB dongle (sold
separately) and use the activation codes from the leaflet to download and authorize the plug-ins.

Congratulations! You are now ready to turn Edge Go into the heart of your recording setup.

Thank you for choosing Antelope Audio.

Tip: Use Antelope Launcher for download and installation, iLok License Manager for
authorization.

Tip: Never used audio software (DAW) before? Plug in a pair of headphones into the 3.5mm jack
and explore the presets inside the Control Panel as you talk or play into the microphone. Hear the
difference made by the real-time mic emulations and effects. Experiment with stacking effects and
adjusting parameters to taste. As long as it sounds good, you are doing it right!

Experiencing any difficulties with the initial setup? Head to support.antelopeaudio.com for a Live
Chat session with a Customer Support specialist, or reach out over phone and e-mail. Availability
times are as follows:

• Support By Phone

US time: 00:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m. (CST), Monday – Friday
European time: 06:00 a.m. – 02:00 a.m. (GMT), Monday – Friday.

US Phone Number [phone] / UK Phone Number [phone]

• Live Chat

US time: 00:00 a.m. – 02:00 p.m. (CST), Monday – Friday
European time: 06:00 a.m. – 08:00 p.m. (GMT), Monday – Friday.

If you’re trying to reach us outside working hours, we advise you to file a ticket in our customer
support system or leave a voice message.

3. The Control Panel and You

1. Input Level Knob

Adjusts mic gain.

Tip: Don’t push the meters into the red. It means you are overdriving the Edge Go’s built-in preamp
and clipping occurs, distorting your recording in an audible and unpleasant manner.

Tip: For voice recordings, adjust mic gain according to the nominal (regular) level of your speaking
or singing voice. If your performance is particularly dynamic (it has big changes in volume),
calibrate to the loudest parts, making sure the meters don’t go into the red. This way, you are
leaving enough headroom to capture the entirety of your performance without unwanted clipping.

2. Input Level Meters

A visual representation of your input signal level. As mentioned above, avoid pushing the meters
into the red to avoid distortion.

Tip: Edge Go is a dual-membrane microphone which records in Stereo by summing the input from
both membranes. Hence the two L/R meters.

3. Sample Rate Selector

Adjusts the sample rate, starting at 44.1kHz (CD Audio quality) and reaching up to 192kHz. The
higher the sample rate, the higher the recording fidelity, at the cost of additional computer
processing power.

Tip: A good practice is to record at a higher sample rate and export at a lower sample rate. This
method is called “downsampling” and results in higher fidelity than if you were to record at a lower
sample rate.

For a visual example of downsampling in action, watch a YouTube video recorded in 4K resolution
and played back at 1080p resolution, then watch a video shot in regular 1080p. The difference in
quality tends to be very noticeable, and it’s exactly the same with digital audio.

Tip: Another good practice (though not mandatory) is to export at half the sample rate you recorded
at. For example, record at 96kHz and export at 48kHz.

4. Session Recall

Save and load Sessions – think of them as convenient snapshots of the entire Control Panel,
including presets, effect settings, gain adjustments, and all other parameters.

5. Device Selector

Lets you choose among multiple Edge Go microphones connected to your computer.