Fitting 12 Class A mic preamps, premium clocking with oven controlled crystal oscillator, full Thunderbolt(TM)/USB connectivity and the powerful FPGA FX platform in its 1U chassis, Orion Studio rev. 2017 has everything you need to record and produce a whole band - with stellar results. The included Edge Solo modeling microphone will get you recording straight away, with immense clarity and authentic emulations of exquisite studio microphones.

Shape-shifting studio mic
Edge Solo is a high-quality single-capsule large-diaphragm condenser microphone with the superpower to transform itself into the world's most iconic, best-known studio microphones - with uncanny accuracy.

Studio condenser modeling microphone

10+ authentic-sounding emulations of iconic studio microphones

Single capsule with large 6u gold-sputtered membrane

Fixed cardioid pattern

Full frequency response (20Hz - 20kHz)

Low THD+N and self-noise

Works with standard 3-pin XLR cable

All-star studio power
In 2017, we upgraded our best-selling 12-preamp Orion Studio interface with brand-new AD converters, raising its dynamic range to the industry's finest 124 dB. It also got a gorgeous Carbon Grey faceplate to complement its new identity. Orion Studio Rev. 2017 is all a mid-sized studio needs in a slim, portable 1U rack unit.

12 Class A mic/line/instrument preamps with phantom power

70+ real-time effects and mic emulations running on integrated FPGA chip

Compatible with AFX2DAW software bridge for using FPGA effects as DAW inserts

Ultra-fast and stable proprietary Windows Thunderbolt(TM) driver

24-bit / 192kHz AD/DA conversion with up to 129dB dynamic range

Next-generation Acoustically Focused Clocking technology

Word Clock output for use as Master Clock

Up to 32 audio channels over Thunderbolt(TM) (up to 24 over USB)

2x ADAT, 1x SPDIF I/O

Remote Control from PC/Mac or Android/iOS mobile devices

Intuitive and flexible routing, effects stacking, and mixing

Preset saving, loading, and sharing

The ultimate effects rack
Now with an ultra-fast Windows Thunderbolt drivers for sub-milisecond round-trip latency and performance that defies expectations, the Orion Studio rev. 2017 includes the complete Antelope Audio FPGA FX library.

The latter is packed to the brim with 70+ circuit-level models of iconic gear from BAE, Lang, Gyraf Audio, and many more; the Reel to Reel tape machine developed by Igor Levin himself; an array of preamps, equalizers and compressors; and a slew of cutting-edge microphone emulations to be used with the Edge Solo.

With the availability of AFX2DAW, users can employ the real-time FPGA FX power in their preferred DAW environment, allowing them to spend their time focusing not on technicalities and signal routing, but on writing and producing music instead.

Orion Studio Re. 2017:
ANALOG
Analog Inputs
4x Mic / Line Instrument on XLR combos on the front
8x Mic / Line on XLR combos on the rear

Analog Inserts
2x Inserts on TRS (inputs 1,2)

Analog Outputs
16x Lines on 2x DB25 (16 channels Line Out)
2x Stereo Monitor out on TRS (4 channels, only 1 active pair at a time)
2x Stereo Headphone outs on TRS (4 channels)
2x ReAmp outs on TRS (2 channels)

D/A Monitor Converter
Dynamic Range: 129 dB
THD + N: -108 dB

A/D Converter
Dynamic Range: 124 dB
THD + N: -112 dB

D/A Converter
Dynamic Range: 120 dB
THD + N: -107dB

Mic Preamp
Gain: 0,10 - 65 dB
THD + N: -108 dB

DIGITAL
Digital Inputs
2x ADAT (up to 16 depending on the sample rate)
1x S/PDIF

Digital Outputs
2x ADAT
1x S/PDIF

USB I/O
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed;
Data stream up to 480 Mbits/192kHz, 24 channels I/O, Type B

Thunderbolt I/O
1x Thunderbolt, 32 channels I/O

CLOCKING
Word Clock Input
1x Input @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 - 192kHz

Word Clock Outputs
1x Outputs @ 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 32 - 192kHz

Clocking System
4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking
64-bit DDS
Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator

Clocking Stability

Specifications Edge Solo:
Microphone type: Condenser microphone
Diaphragm: Large condenser, single-sided 6u gold-sputtered membrane
Diaphragm diameter: 34mm
Polar pattern: Cardioid (fixed)
Freq. response: 20HZ ~ 20KHZ
Sensitivity: -35dB | 18mV/Pa (-1 to +3dB)
THD+N: -116dB
Self-noise: 19dB(A)
SNR: 75dB(A)
Output impedance: 50 Ohms @ 1kHz
Power requirements: 48V DC Phantom Power
Output connector: 3-pin male XLR
Color: Black matte

Package content
Breakout cable: Not included (standard 3-pin XLR cable)
Mount: Hard mount included
Case: Standard small suitcase