Orion³² Multi-Channel AD/DA Converter

Orion³² Multi-Channel AD/DA Converter

A versatile multi-channel AD/DA converter and USB interface

Orion³² is a 32-channel A/D & D/A converter and audio master clock, supporting both MADI and USB interfaces, clocked by Antelope’s renowned 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology.

Orion³² allows 192 kHz I/O streaming of 32-channel digital audio via USB, providing seamless connectivity to any USB-enabled DAW, computer or iPad. The converter also provides 32 channels of 96 kHz audio through its Fiber Optic MADI I/O connections, which can be used to connect with any suitably equipped MADI device.

Orion³² also supports ADAT protocol by offering 16 I/O channels, for even greater compatibility with a large number of audio devices. The multi-channel converter inputs and outputs pass the analog signal through 8 D-SUB 25 I/O connectors.

Low latency USB on Mac and PC

Using Antelope Audio custom-built USB chip, Orion³² achieves extremely low latency levels even when streaming simultaneously 32 channels in and 32 out. The latency performance varies between only 1 and 6.5 ms for different hardware and software configurations.

Exceptional routing & mixing flexibility

With its seamless digital routing and mixing options, the Orion³² offers extended flexibility. The routing feature allows sound engineers, for example, to send the AD signal to both MADI and USB interfaces, for live mixing and monitoring. The device is managed through a user-friendly desktop application available for both Windows and OS X. Moreover it is equipped with a zero-latency mixer and five preset buttons for fast and easy recall of favorite settings.

Antelope clocking for increased sonic accuracy

Orion³² perfectly addresses a sound engineer’s need for high quality, clean and transparent conversion, combining the efficiency of MADI and USB interfaces with the perfection of Antelope clocking.

In addition to being an extremely high quality audio converter, Orion³² is also an audio master clock. The Orion 32 employs Antelope’s proprietary 4th generation of AFC and oven controlled oscillator - both technologies that made Antelope Audio clocks an industry leader for accuracy and sound quality in recording, mastering and post-production facilities around the world. The four word clock outs, together with the 10 MHz input, make Orion 32 ideally suited to be in the center of any project or high-end studio.

1U eco-friendly design

Orion³² is packaged in a 1U enclosure with an eco-friendly power consumption of only 20 Watts. In addition to saving rack space and having very low heating levels, Orion³² comes with an extremely reasonable pricing affordable even for a small home studio.

	Antelope Audio precise AD/DA conversion technology
	Up to 192 kHz on 32 channels I/O via custom-built USB chip
	32 channels I/O via Fiber Optic MADI I/O connections
	Eight D-SUB 25 connectors for AD and DA
	16 channels on 4 ADAT input and output connectors
	Extremely flexible routing and mixing options
	Antelope’s renowned 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking with Atomic input
	Antelope’s proprietary Oven Controlled Oscillator for supreme clocking stability
	Four word clock outputs and one word clock input
	Five presets for fast and easy recall of favorite setups
	1U rack size with power consumption of 20 Watts and very low heating levels
	A user friendly desktop application available for both Windows and OS X

Inputs

Analog Inputs	4 x D-SUB 25 (32 channels)
Digital Inputs	1 x Fiber Optic MADI 2 x Fiber Optic ADAT 1 x S/PDIF

Outputs

Analog Outputs	4 x D-SUB 25 (32 channels)
Digital Outputs	1 x Fiber Optic MADI 2 x Fiber Optic ADAT 1 x S/PDIF
USB I/O	USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; Data stream up to 480Mbits/192kHz, 32 channels I/O, Type B
Word Clock	1 x 10M Atomic Clock input @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 44.1 - 192kHz 1 x Word Clock Input @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 44.1 - 192kHz 4 x Word Clock Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 44.1 - 192kHz square wave signal

D/A Converter

Dynamic Range	118dB
THD + N	-98 dB

A/D Converter

Dynamic Range	118dB
THD + N	-105 dB

Clock Specs

Clocking System	4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking 64-bit DDS Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator
Clocking Stability	<+/-0.02 ppm, oven controlled at at 64.5ºC/ 148.1ºF
Clock Aging	< 1 ppm per year
Clock Calibration	<+/-0.001 ppm
Atomic Clock Input	10MHz @ 1Vpp, BNC
Sample Rates (kHz)	32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Operating Temperature	0-50ºC/32- 122ºF
Weight	3 kg/6.6 lb approx.
Dimensions (approx.)	Width: 483 mm/19” Height: 44 mm/1.75” Depth: 220 mm/8.66”
Power Supply	AC Universal input 95-245VAC 20 Watts Max Consumption

Number of channels in and out supported simultaneously for each interface

All interfaces are operable at the same time via the Orions control panel.

Sample Rate	USB		MADI	ADAT	S/PDIF
	PC	Mac
32 kHz	32 ch	32 ch	64 ch	16 ch total / 8 ch per line	2 ch
44.1 kHz	32 ch	32 ch	64 ch	16 ch total / 8 ch per line	2 ch
48 kHz	32 ch	32 ch	64 ch	16 ch total / 8 ch per line	2 ch
88.2 kHz	32 ch	32 ch	32 ch	8 ch total / 4 ch per line	2 ch
96 kHz	32 ch	32 ch	32 ch	8 ch total / 4 ch per line	2 ch
176.4 kHz	32 ch	24 ch	16 ch	4 ch total / 2 ch per line	2 ch
192 kHz	32 ch	32 ch	16 ch	4 ch total / 2 ch per line	2 ch

Latency performance*

DAW	44.1 kHz	192 kHz
Pro Tools 10	7 ms	5 ms
Ableton 9	9 ms	4 ms
Cubase 7	6 ms	4 ms
Logic 9	9 ms	3 ms
Ableton 8	6 ms	3 ms
Nuendo 6	11 ms	3 ms
Wavelab 6	7 ms	5 ms
Samplitude Pro X	6 ms	4 ms
Logic 10	11 ms	5 ms
Pro Tools 11	12 ms	5 ms
* All latency times were tested with 128 samples buffer size.

Delay of the the AD/DA plus MADI interface *

AD side:	@ 48 kHz 0.8 mS @ 96 kHz 0.4 mS @192 kHz 0.07 mS
DA side:	@ 48 kHz 0.65 mS @ 96 kHz 0.15 mS @ 192 kHz 0.06 mS
* For the lowest latency one should use 192 or 96 kHz sample rate

Compatibility

Mac users	Apple Logic Pro 9 Apple Logic Pro X Steinberg Cubase Steinberg Nuendo Avid Pro Tools 9,10,11 Ableton Live Presonus Studio One Cocoa Reaper
Windows users	Avid Pro Tools 9,10,11 Ableton Live Cocoa Reaper Presonus Studio One Magix Samplitude Steinberg Nuendo Steinberg Cubase *Some users may get the following Error: R6025 PVFC message. This error will be fixed in the next major software update by Steinberg.
For maximum stability please make sure you install all the latest updates for: Device Firmware, Control Panel Software, Device Drivers. * Some other DAWs may be compatible with the Orion³² but are not verified by Antelope Audio Team.