Antelope Audio Goliath HD User manual

Goliath HD | Gen. 3

User Manual

Contents

1. Safety Notes

2. Quick Start

3. Front Panel Explained

4. Rear Panel Explained

5. Touchscreen Explained

6. Software Control Panel

6.1 Main View and Routing Tab

6.2. Mixer Tab

6.3 AuraVerb

6.4 Effects Tab

6.5 Meters Tab

6.6 HDX Settings Tab

6.7 Trim Tab

6.8 Settings Tab

7. Troubleshooting

1. Safety Notes

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

• Do not remove 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. 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 first 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
amplifiers) 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 first 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 unracked when traveling or in a flight case.

• 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

Once the Goliath HD | Gen. 3 has been connected to an AC power source:

1. Connect the HDX, USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt™ cable to the corresponding ports on your device and
computer.

Note: The HDX ports are disabled by default and can be enabled with an upgrade. Visit the Goliath HD
| Gen. 3 product page to learn more.

2. Download and install the Antelope Audio Launcher and Unified Driver from the Downloads
section on the Goliath HD | Gen. 3 website.

3. Start the Antelope Audio Launcher. The application will automatically update itself and proceed to
download and install the Goliath HD | Gen. 3 software Control Panel.

4. Open the Control Panel from inside the Launcher and follow the device activation procedure.

5. Connect your analog and digital gear of choice to Goliath HD | Gen. 3.

6. Open your preferred DAW and ensure the device is selected as your main input and output device.

Note: Make sure your Goliath HD | Gen. 3 has the most recent firmware installed. The Antelope
Launcher will inform you if a newer version is available

3. Front Panel Explained

1. ReAmp Outputs

These outputs deliver instrument-level signal for use with guitar amplifiers and other gear suitable for
re-amping.

2. Hi-Z Instrument Inputs

Hi-Z Inputs with dedicated gain control knobs, suitable for connecting high-impedance instruments
such as bass and guitar.

3. High-Resolution Touchscreen Display

Displays various information and provides control over device functionality.

4. Channel Gain Control Knobs / Input Selectors

To adjust a channel’s input signal level, turn the knob left/right. Levels can be adjusted in 1dB
increments. The peak indicator lights in response to the input signal level.

Press and hold the rotary knob to mute the corresponding channel.

To switch between input modes (Mic, Line, Hi-Z on inputs 1 – 4), press the rotary knob. Please ensure
that your choice matches the type of input signal.

5. Talkback mic

Press the Talkback button on the main display to activate the talkback microphone. It can be routed to
the chosen headphone and/or monitor outputs from the software Control Panel.

6. Main Rotary Knob with LED Ring

Press the knob to cycle through the Monitor, Line, Headphones and ReAmp outs’ volume levels. Turn
the knob to adjust them. The LED Ring shows the Volume Control or Mute status of the chosen output.

7. Mono Button

Changes the current output that is selected by the Main Rotary Control from Stereo to Mono.

8. Antelope Button

Press the Antelope button & Mono button to enter touchscreen calibration mode.

9. Mute Button

Mutes the output currently selected by the Main Rotary Control.

Note: Press and hold the Mono button + Mute button before powering on the device for Factory Reset.

10. Headphone Outputs

Two independently assignable headphone outputs, selectable and controllable via the main volume
control knob. The lights next to the outputs are illuminated to indicate which headphone output is
currently controlled.

4. Rear Panel Explained

11. Mains Power Connector

The IEC connector supports a range between ~95-245V. This lets the device automatically
accommodate the mains voltage in each country.

12. Word Clock Input (also used for HDX Loop Sync)

BNC input used to accept Word Clock reference signal.

13. 10M Input

BNC Input Connector for receiving timing reference from an Atomic Clock, such as the Antelope
Audio 10M and 10MX. Useful for raising the oscillator accuracy even higher.

If the device is in Oven mode, connecting an Atomic Clock causes the “Oven” light to turn to “Atomic”
on the touchscreen. The atomic device becomes the primary timing reference, resulting in improved
sample accuracy, more detailed sound, and greater stability.

14. Word Clock Outputs (also used for HDX Loop Sync)

Two Word Clock Outputs on BNC connectors.

15. S/PDIF I/O

75 Ω S/PDIF inputs and outputs on RCA connectors. For use with compatible equipment.

16. ADAT Inputs and Outputs

2 Inputs & 2 Outputs with up to 8 channels per line.

17. AES/EBU I/O

D-SUB 25 connector with 4 ins and 4 outs. Compliant with the TASCAM standard.

18. MADI Inputs and Outputs

2 x MADI I/O Connectors providing 64 tracks input and 64 tracks output per connector.

19. Monitor Outputs

A stereo pair (2 x ¼ TRS) of balanced outputs to connect a pair of monitors.

20. Thunderbolt™ Port

For connecting the Goliath HD | Gen. 3 to a Thunderbolt™ port on a Mac or Windows computer with a
Thunderbolt™ cable (not included).

21. USB 3.0 Port

USB 3.0 connector for Windows & macOS computers.

22. HDX Ports

For connecting to an HD system. Cable not included.

23. Analog Line Outputs (top)

Four D-SUB 25 connectors for attaching breakout cables with 8 lines each.

24. Analog Line Inputs (bottom)

Two D-SUB 25 connectors for attaching breakout cables with 8 lines each.

25. Analog Inserts

Two ¼” TRS analog inserts (L & R) for connecting analog gear, such as equalizers and compressors.
Placed just before the A/D conversion stage.

26. Mic/Line Inputs

16 mic/line inputs with Class-A microphone preamps. The first four are also Hi-Z instrument inputs.

5. Touchscreen Explained

The Goliath HD | Gen. 3 has a touchscreen on its front panel. You can access many of the device’s
functions from it.

Menu

Here you can adjust different parameters:

Comm Interface

Choose the type of interface between your device and computer – HDX, USB or Thunderbolt™.

Screen Saver Style and Time

Changes how long it takes for the screensaver to appear, as well as the screensaver style.

SR Conversion

Enables and disables the Sample Rate Converter for the S/PDIF Inputs.

Presets Saving

Stores the current settings in a preset.

Main Display

Tap it to select the meters currently being displayed.

Lock

Indicates whether the Goliath HD | Gen. 3 is locked to an incoming signal.

MON

Enter the Monitor menu to adjust the Monitor volume level from the main Volume Knob.

LINE

Enter the Line Out menu to adjust the output volume level.

HP

Cycle through the two Headphone Outputs and set their volume levels.

PREAMP Volume

Cycle through the preamp inputs and set their volume levels.

CS

Shows the current Clock Source. It’s set to Oven by default. The selected source is displayed on the top
of the touchscreen. Tap to choose from the available clock sources.

SR

Select the device Sample Rate. Tap the SR button to see the available options. The current Sample Rate
will be shown on the top of the touchscreen.

Presets 1–5

Global Presets 1 - 5 save all device settings to one of the five preset slots. Buttons P1 to P5 let you
cycle between presets.

TBK

Set the Talkback volume level and output destination (HP1, HP2, Monitor Outs, etc.).