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Professional engineers tend to dismiss USB microphones as cheap, unimpressive products for beginners — and in many cases, they have a point. But Antelope thinks it is possible to have the full, non-compromised fidelity of the Edge Duo multi-pattern large-diaphragm condenser mic - which is powered by a console-grade mic preamp, high-end AD converter, and signature Antelope Audio FPGA FX processing - packed into a premium bus-powered mic leveraging the increased power of an USB-C interface.
Antelope Audio's Edge Family of modeling microphones's newest member, the Edge Go is a complete recording studio experience housed in a mic. Connected via USB-C and equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack for real-time monitoring, Edge Go achieves an entire processed vocal chain at the hardware level — and all in real-time. The solution offers access to a variety of accurate emulations of several high-end condenser mic models and a special selection of lifelike vintage compressor and EQ effects, plus built-in de-essing, gating/expansion, tape saturation, and reverb all controlled by an intuitive PC/Mac app.
As the company highlights, this collection of channel strip presets makes it even easier to quickly achieve a sound that’s ready for radio, podcast, Twitch stream, or an album. And it all comes straight off the Edge Go large-diaphragm condenser microphone, with practically imperceptible latency. The USB-C powered microphone also offers switchable polar patterns (cardioid, figure 8, omni, and everything in between), onboard effects processing and 24-bit/192kHz A/D conversion.
Updated Recording Interfaces
The company also recently made updates to its range of studio interface, introducing the Orion32+ Gen 3 with the same channel count and 64-bit clocking and jitter management than the original Orion32+, but now with elevated operating levels (+24dBu max), upgraded AD/DA conversion and a new updated Carbon Grey faceplate. The new Orion32+ Gen 3 also introduces an ultra-fast and stable custom Thunderbolt driver for Windows and is now available at an even more accessible starting price with a selection of real-time, FPGA-powered effects from the company's collection. The Thunderbolt interface allows for sub-millisecond latency at 24-bit and 96-192kHz and up to 64 channels at 192 kHz. The interface also support USB 2, in this case limited to 32 channels of 24-bit, 192 kHz audio. Extra connectivity includes MADI, ADAT, S/PDIF, and 8x DB25 analog inputs.
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Another update was announced for the original Orion32 HD, which set a new price/performance standard for HDX-compatible I/O. Antelope now announced the Orion32 HD Gen 3 update interface also with improved AD/DA conversion, a refreshed design, more real-time, FPGA-powered effects, and a new black faceplate. The Orion32 HD Gen 3 is a USB 3.0 interface that's compatible with Pro Tools HD via HDX and offers 64x64 channels of AD/DA conversion with up to 136dB dynamic range. Like the updated Orion32+ Gen3, it features the same internal clock, connectivity on MADI, ADAT, S/PDIF, 8x DB25 and mastering-grade monitor outputs, all housed in a efficient ‘green design’ fan-less chassis with networking control from multiple computers.
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Both updated interfaces offer routing, mixing, and effects chaining via macOS and Windows and support freely movable and resizable control panels for multi-screen workflows
The new Edge Go, Orion32+ Gen 3, and Orion32 HD Gen 3 are all scheduled to start shipping in Q1 2019 with estimated retail prices of $1,595.00 USD, $2,595.00 USD, and $3,995.00 USD, respectively. Note that the Edge Go package includes the modeling microphone itself, a rock-solid desktop mic stand, a pro-grade pop filter, a custom shock mount, a USB-C cable, and a hard shell carrying case — everything needed to begin recording anywhere, immediately.
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