Antelope Audio GOLIATH Owner`s manual

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Owner’s Manual

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For detailed information on this and other Antelope Audio products, please explore our various
communication channels, listed at the end of this manual.

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Contents

1. Safety Notes 7

2. Introduction 8

3. Features 9

4. Installation Guide and Activation Guide 10

5. Front Panel Explained 12

6. Rear Panel Explained 14

7. Touchscreen Explained 16

8. Software Control Panel 20

9. In the Box 28

10. Troubleshooting 28

11. Technical Specications 30

12. Antelope Audio Support Resources 32

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1. Safety Notes

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, re, and related hazards:

● Do not remove screws, cover, or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualied 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. 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 handle the power cables with wet hands!

● Make sure the device is switched off when plugging/unplugging it to/from the power
source.

● Avoid placing things on the cabinet or 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, 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 instead.

● Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus

(including ampliers) that produce heat.

● Do not use harsh chemicals to clean your unit. Clean only with specialized cleaners
for electronics equipment.

● Connect all your devices before powering your unit.

● This unit is connected via its power cord to the mains safety earth.

● Never operate the unit without this earth connection.

● DC power supply cable should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on
or squeezed by items placed upon or against it.

● To completely turn off the device, unplug the power cable rst from the outlet and then
from the rear panel of the unit.

● Both occasional and continued exposure to high sound pressure levels can cause
permanent ear damage via headphones and monitors.

● Your unit should always be un-racked when traveling or in a ight case.

● The device is designed to operate in a temperate environment, with a correct Operating
Temperature of 0-50° C, 32-122° F

● Attention! During the rmware update we advise to disconnect every other device
from your Antelope unit except the computer.

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2. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Goliath from
Antelope Audio.

Antelope Audio has packed more than 20 years
of experience in digital audio, clocking and
analog circuit development into an impressive,
amazing-sounding and versatile, professional
audio interface – Goliath. The blazing-fast
ThunderboltTM, USB, and MADI I/O house a total
of 36 analog ins and 32 analog outs, including
16-Channels of Class-A Mic Preamps with
pristine and transparent AD/DA, all powered by
Antelope’s renowned clocking technology.

64 channels via ThunderboltTM can be routed to a
vast selection of Digital and Analog I/O options,
including MADI, AES, ADAT, and S/PDIF for
digital signals. There are 36 Analog Inputs and
32 Analog Outputs with stunning pristine AD/DA
converters. These include 4 superb Instrument
DI’s, 2 transformer Reamp Outs, 2 Headphone
Outs with integrated Talkback on the front, and
16-Channels of Class-A Mic Preamps, 2 sets
of Stereo Inserts and a pair of mastering grade
Monitor Outs on the back. The DB25 connectors
feature 24 Outputs and 16 additional Line Inputs,
making Goliath an attractive solution for Hardware
Inserts and Summing. Even more Analog I/O
Channels can be added by connecting Antelope’s
own Orion32 or Orion32+ using MADI, for a full
64 Channels of Analog I/O simultaneously.

Dedicated knobs make real-time control
exceedingly simple for adjusting Mic Pre Gain
and Instrument Inputs, as well as an assignable
large volume knob for Stereo or Headphone
Monitor Outs. There are also dedicated buttons
for Talkback, Mono, and Mute, as well as a

exible Antelope Button. Goliath’s exceptional

control options go from convenient to simply
amazing with its innovative multifunctional color
touch screen allowing for our most user-friendly
front panel experience ever.

Using your computer, you’ll be able to easily route

any input to any output via a exible color-coded

routing matrix inside Antelope’s custom control
panel software for Mac or PC and then save

all your settings to ve recallable presets. You

can then go wireless using exceptional Apps
for both iOS and Android devices. All of these
options ensure that you are in complete control of
Goliath’s vast connectivity at all times.

Goliath employs Antelope’s powerfully fast
FPGA-based DSP engine, able to process four
zero latency mixers with custom effects, like
the stunning new AuraVerb reverb and several
new modern and vintage hardware EQ and
compressor models. Antelope’s new RealModel
technology creates the most accurate modeling
of classic analog gear. Stacks of FX can then be
combined to build custom FX Chains and saved
as Presets inside the AFX engine. Guitar Players
will love this new FX approach when combined
with Antelope’s new partnership with Overloud
Audio Tools’ amp modeling, which also comes
preloaded with Goliath.

Goliath’s precise clocking is run by Antelope’s
proprietary 4th generation of Acoustically

Focused Clocking (AFC) jitter management

algorithm and oven-controlled crystal oscillator,
as featured in Antelope’s best crystal-based
master clocks. For optimum detail and sound
stage, Goliath can be additionally synced to the
extremely accurate Rubidium Atomic Clock –
10MX. It can be used as a master clock for two
other products via the two Word Clock Outs on
BNC.

Antelope’s record setting ThunderboltTM speed,
combined with real-time FPGA mixers and

FX mark an end to the need for ofine DSP

to enhance the power of a modern DAW on
today’s computers. Antelope interfaces make

use of real-time DSP for specic tasks, such

as monitor mixing with reverb, tracking through
accurately modeled EQ and Compression, as
well as exceptional guitar amp models from the
highly regarded Overloud Audio Tools. Antelope’s
custom ThunderboltTM circuit enables users to
route to external hardware gear in near real-time
or route recorded guitars or other audio out of
Antelope Reamp Outputs to external effects
pedals or other instrument processors. Monitoring
the results is so fast, a guitar player could even
play live through the chain without feeling any lag
from the excessive latency of standard buffering,
usually associated with external DSP solutions.

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 Goliath!

All the best,

The Antelope Team

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3. Features

● 1x Custom USB 2.0 Type-B Connector

● 1x Thunderbolt TM Gen1

● 16x Universal Inputs (Mic In/Line In) on XLR (Inputs 1 to 4 are also HiZ compatible & rst

two are connected to AD INSERTS)

● 4x Instrument In on 1/4 stereo jack (dedicated for instrument / HiZ only)

● 16x Line In on 2x DB25

● 24x Line Out on 3x DB25

● 2x Reamp Out on 1/4 stereo jack

● 2x HP Out on 1/4 stereo jack

● 2x AD Inserts on double TRS (connected to rear 1 & 2 universal inputs)

● 8x AES/EBU I/O on 2x DB25 (following TASCAM standard)

● 1x WC In on BNC

● 1x Atomic In on BNC

● 2x WC Out on double BNC

● 1x S/PDIF I/O on 2x RCA

● 2x ADAT In / Out on Fiber optic

● 2x Optical MADI In and Out on Fiber optic (64 channels on each MADI)

● 1x Monitor Line Out on 1/4 TRS stereo jacks (L/R CHs) for pair of stereo monitors

● 1x TALKBACK Mic

● 1x 3.5” high resolution TFT display (262 000 colors) with capacitive touch screen panel

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4. Installation Guide

Connect to the AC power source via rear panel connector.

Windows:

1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.

2. Download and install the Goliath Software Control Panel and driver from

3. Open your Control Panel by double clicking and follow the device activation procedure.

4. Connect your choice of inputs and outputs to Goliath.

5. The guest operating system will recognize the new output audio device (Goliath).

6. If you want to use the Goliath for playback and recording, open your preferred DAW

1. Connect the Thunderbolt TM (TB) or the USB cable to the TB or USB port on your

2. Download and install the Goliath Software Control Panel and driver from

www.antelopeaudio.com/en/support/downloads This will enable you to control your
device from your computer and select all necessary settings.

and make sure the device is selected as an input and output.

Note: Make sure your device has the most recent rmware installed.

Mac OS:

Important Note
A Mac is compatible with Goliath only if it has the Thunderbolt

Mini Display Port ThunderboltTM Port

computer.

www.antelopeaudio.com/en/support/downloads This will enable you to control your
device from your computer and select all necessary settings.

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3. Open your Control Panel by double clicking and follow the device activation procedure.

4. Connect your choice of inputs and outputs to Goliath.

5. The guest operating system will recognize the new output audio device (Goliath).

6. If you want to use Goliath through ThunderboltTM for playback and recording, open your

preferred DAW and make sure the device is selected as an input and output.

Note: Make sure your device has the most recent rmware installed. Check this by
selecting the Options panel and clicking on the Firmware Update button.

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Activation Guide

It is essential to activate your Goliath before using it. Once connected to your AC and USB or
Thunderbolt TM to your computer follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to www.antelopeaudio.com/support/downloads and then to Goliath.

2. Download the Goliath Launcher.

3. Start the application (If you are on a PC install the launcher). The launcher will

4. You will be greeted by an Activation Screen. If you already have an Antelope Audio

5. Check your email for the activation link mail and click on it. If the email does not appear

6. Go back to the launcher and enter the required information. Click Done.

7. You’re good to go!

automatically download the Software Control Panel.

account click on “Use existing Antelope ID”. Enter your information and click Continue.

If you don’t have an Antelope Audio account please enter a user ID, e-mail and
password, then click Done.

in your Inbox, please check your Spam folder.

Note: If you haven’t activated your Goliath, a red window will appear on the touch
screen saying: PLEASE ACTIVATE. Please follow the steps above to successfully
activate it.

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