Antelope Audio Orion 32 HD Owner`s manual

Owner’s M anual

64-Channel HDX / USB 3.0 Audio Interface

Contents

1. Safety Notes 5

2. Introduction 6

3. Features 8

4. Quick Start 9

5. Activation Guide 10

6. Front Panel Explained 11

7. Rear Panel Explained 13

8. Software Control Panel 14

9. Advanced User Tips 19

10. In the Box 19

11. Troubleshooting 19

12. Technical Specifications 21

13. Antelope Audio Support Resources 22

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Contents

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 ser vice 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.

• 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.

• AC 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 un-racked 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

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2. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Orion32 HD from
Antelope Audio.

Orion32 HD is the newest edition to the
Orion family. Compatible with any DAW on
the market via HDX port or USB3, this new
Pro Tools HD and Native interface offers
everything Antelope Audio stands for. Zero
latency Monitoring, I/ O streaming of
64 channels 192 kHz audio, Antelope’s
industry-leading clocking, and pristine
AD/DA conversion. Orion32 HD’s analog
I/ O is handled by 8 DB25 connectors,
accompanied by MADI, ADAT and S/ PDIF
connectivity.

Orion32 HD features a fine selection of
vintage FX powered by Antelope Audio’s
innovative Field Programmable Gate Array
(FPGA) technology bringing modeling of
legendar y vintage gear to a whole new level.

Like its predecessors, Orion32 HD 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, combining
transparent detail in a very natural way, like
all things Antelope. Independent software
mixers, integrated hardware-based FPGA
vintage effects, it’s all here, with more
connectivity options than ever.

The proprietary FPGA is the heart and soul of
all Antelope Audio interfaces and is included
inside Orion 32 HD. Allowing you to use
Antelope’s integrated and ever-growing
library of hardware-based vintage EQs,
compressors and of course AuraVerb. The
exquisite collections of Vintage EQ’s include
authentically models of Lang PEQ1, BAE
1073, 1084, 1023, UK69 and many other
classic British and German vintage units.
Vintage Compressors begin with the life- like
model of the FET76 and many more are soon
to be available, FREE to all new and registered
users of Antelope’s growing line of world
class interfaces.

Orion32 HD is fully controllable via its intuitive
OSx and Windows compatible desktop app.
Its color- coded routing matrix now features
an alternative view making routing a piece of
cake. The interface can be also accessed from
multiple computers on the same network.
With freely movable and resizable panels you
can maximize the most out of your computer
monitor space, perfect when working on huge
projects, scoring to picture and on multiple
screen set ups.

For the latest information and updates visit:
www.antelopeaudio.com

Enjoy working with Orion32 HD!

The unbeatable clocking accuracy of Orion32
HD is provided by Antelope’s renowned 64-bit
Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) jitter
management technology. Antelope’s clocking
is known the world over with a 20 year
reputation for excellence in both stability and
sonic improvement. Transients will shine like
never before, you’ll achieve a stereo image
with incomparable depth and detail. We’re
talking sonic perfection like in our game­changing OCX HD and Trinity master clocks.

All the best,

The Antelope Team

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3. Features

• Hardware-based vintage effects: EQs, Compressors, Reverb

• Proprietary FPGA with massive modeling capabilities

• 64 Channels I/O via HDX & USB3

• 32 Channels Analog I/O on 8 × DB25

• Up to 64 Channels I/O Fiber Optic MADI

• Up to 16 Channels I/O via Fiber Optic ADAT

• 2 Channels I/O via S /PDIF

• 1 × Mastering -Grade Monitor Out on TRS (2 Channels)

• Antelope Audio pristine AD/DA conversion technology

• Antelope’s renowned 64- bit Acoustically Focused Clocking Technology

• Antelope’s proprietary Oven Controlled Oscillator for supreme clocking stability

• 2 Word Clock Outputs, 1 Word Clock Input and 1 Atomic Clock Input

• Five presets for fast and easy recall of favorite setups

• 1U rack size device consuming only 20 Watts keeping the heat low

• User friendly Windows and OSx compatible desktop app

• Extremely flexible routing and mixing capabilities

• Quiet operation

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