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One of the few brands beloved by audio professionals and audiophiles alike, Antelope Audio has a 20-year history of delivering highly accurate and transparent digital audio converters, interfaces, and master clock systems. In recent years, Antelope expanded its offerings to include an even greater range of interfaces, as well as studio monitors, modeling microphones, a mastering-grade monitor controller, and more.
Simply put, Antelope Audio is an excellent choice if you’re considering building an immersive audio system. The Orion and Galaxy interfaces offer a ton of I/O and flexibility, the Atlas i8 monitors deliver stunning accuracy and imaging, and the MRC controller makes it easy to manage complex immersive monitor systems up to 9.2.6.
If you’ve been thinking about an immersive upgrade for your studio, follow along as we dive into Antelope Audio’s powerful monitoring solutions.
Antelope’s Galaxy and Orion Series interfaces combine the company’s renowned A/D and D/A converters with powerful Synergy Core processing, a plethora of analog and digital I/O, and the handy Control Panel software for setting up and controlling it all. Between the Galaxy 64, Galaxy 32, Orion 32+, and Orion Studio, there’s an Antelope interface for any immersive studio.
Antelope’s largest interface, the Galaxy 64 Synergy Core, packs 64 inputs and 66 outputs: more than enough to accommodate a large multichannel speaker array, multiple headphone and auxiliary outputs, and a console’s worth of input channels and effects returns. Better yet, this impressive amount of I/O is available in a range of analog and digital formats.
A whopping 16 D-Sub ports on the rear provide 64 analog inputs and outputs, while a pair of TRS jacks provide a convenient stereo monitor out. Ethernet ports support 64 channels of Dante networked audio, while HDX, MADI, S/PDIF, and AES connectivity give you all the digital I/O you could possibly need. USB-C Thunderbolt ports provide lightning-fast data transfer and six Word Clock outputs allow you to achieve perfect synchronization in even the most complex setups.
If your studio or facility demands the maximum amount of I/O, processing power, and versatility, the Galaxy 64 will definitely not let you down.
The Antelope Audio Galaxy 32 provides the same power, flexibility, and connectivity as its big sibling in a 1U rack unit with half the analog I/O. Still, 32 analog inputs and outputs should be enough to accommodate a large multichannel monitor array, multiple headphone and auxiliary outputs, and even a medium-sized console or outboard gear collection.
The analog I/O comes in the form of eight D-Sub ports and two convenient TRS monitor outputs. Two Ethernet ports support 64-channel Dante networked audio, while HDX, MADI, and S/PDIF ports provide an amazing amount of flexible digital I/O. Instead of XLR connections for AES digital audio, the Galaxy 32 features ADAT optical connections. Coaxial Word Clock in and out enables the Galaxy 32 to effortlessly sync with other devices.
The Galaxy 32 is an excellent choice for medium to large studios and post-production facilities that want plenty of connectivity and advanced DSP for multichannel monitoring.
For simpler setups that don’t require networked audio or a plethora of digital I/O options, the Orion 32+ Gen 4 provides everything you need and nothing you don’t. Like the Galaxy 32, the Orion 32+ features eight analog D-Sub connectors and two TRS line outputs. Although it lacks Dante and AES connections, The Orion 32+ offers 128 channels of MADI connectivity, along with ADAT and S/PDIF for connecting to a variety of studio gear.
The Orion 32+ Gen 4 is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 2.0, making it a great choice for studios running older computers. Plus, it’s available with a free MRC Remote Controller, giving you precise control over your system and flexibility to scale your setup as your studio grows.
This bus-powered USB remote controller talks directly to Antelope Audio interfaces, giving you convenient desktop control over large immersive speaker arrays up to 9.1.6. The large central Volume knob provides smooth control over your overall monitor level, and it’s flanked by buttons for dimming, toggling bass management, and switching to the stereo Monitor outputs. On the left side is an array of buttons for soloing and muting individual speakers, which can be very useful in immersive workflows.
Above the Volume knob are five preset recall buttons which give you instant access to various routing configurations so you can check how your spatial mixes fold down to reduced formats like 7.1, 5.1, stereo, mono, or whatever you choose to program. While not strictly essential for immersive mixing, the MRC definitely makes managing a large monitor setup a lot easier.
Antelope Audio’s Atlas i8 is a three-way active monitor with a few unique features that make it a great choice for immersive mixing. Most noticeable are the coaxial mid- and high-frequency drivers, which provide point-source sound at critical frequencies for super-accurate spatialization. But even more unique is the isobaric dual woofer assembly, where two eight-inch drivers are placed front-to-back in a sealed compartment to deliver low-frequency extension down to 35 Hz in a surprisingly small footprint.
In addition to smart electroacoustic design, the Atlas i8 packs powerful DSP, which allows you to edit, save, and load settings like delay, routing, and EQ. A small color screen and rotary encoder on the back allow you to change settings on the fly, but all of these functions can be accessed remotely as well, via the USB port. The Atlas i8 features an analog input as well as AES/EBU digital input and output, so you can bypass your interface’s converters if desired.
All of the interfaces mentioned above include Control Panel, Antelope’s powerful firmware tool for setting up and managing your studio. Control Panel includes all the functionality you need to route your inputs and outputs, configure your monitor setup, and calibrate speaker delays, EQ, and crossovers. This is also where you’ll access Synergy Core effects, mic modeling features, and more.
Routing and Connections
After connecting your interface to your computer, speakers, console, and other gear, the first step is to use Control Panel’s virtual patch bay to route all of those signals to the proper sources and destinations. This is done simply by opening the Routing tab, selecting one or more input sources, and dragging them onto the corresponding output(s). Your routing will be unique to your studio, but here’s an example of a 7.1.4 setup:
Monitor Configuration
After routing your DAW OUT channels to SURROUND IN, you can jump over to the Surround tab to configure your speaker array. Select your configuration from the list at the left, and you should see a graphical representation of your speaker layout represented by a group of labeled and color-coded boxes. Above the layout, you can select the channel order you’re using (SMPTE or Film order). Make sure this matches the channel order in your DAW as well as the physical connections you’ve made.
Monitor Calibration With your routing set up and speaker layout configured, it’s time to calibrate your system for accurate playback. Clicking on each speaker icon displays controls for that output in a window to the right, including level, delay, bass management crossover, and four or eight bands of EQ (depending on your interface). Combined with acoustic measurement software such as SoundID Reference or Room EQ Wizard, you can make adjustments to achieve a flat frequency response or a target curve.
Bass Management and LFE
Most studios utilize bass management to send the lowest frequencies from each speaker channel to the subwoofer for more accurate low-end performance. Fortunately, Control Panel features extensive bass management controls, including independent crossover frequency, filter type, and slope settings per speaker. Additionally, you can tweak the crossover frequency for the LFE channel, which is typically set at 120 Hz (as opposed to 80 Hz or lower for bass management). This way, you can ensure that your subwoofer is receiving the proper mix of LFE and bass management signals for accurate playback.
Save Your Settings
Once everything is set up and calibrated to your liking, you can save it as a preset in the Session tab. If you want, you can even create multiple presets for different setups: one with a flat response, one tuned to a Dolby curve, one for big recording sessions, one for overdub sessions, and so on.
Whether you’re an audio post professional or a music mixer who wants to get into immersive mixing, Antelope Audio has a solution for you. Between the powerful Galaxy and Orion interfaces, convenient MRC controller, and high-performing Atlas i8 monitors, you can easily build an immersive setup with all Antelope gear.
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