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 offwhen 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 offthe 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 offthe 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
2. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Orion32+ from Antelope Audio.
Orion32+ is a 32-channel AD/DA converter and audio master clock, supporting ThunderboltTM,
MADI and USB interfaces, clocked by Antelope’s renowned 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking
(AFC) technology.
Orion32+ allows up to 192 kHz I/O streaming of up to 32-channels of I/O digital audio through
ThunderboltTM or its custom-built USB chip. The converter also provides up to 64 channels through
its Fiber Optic MADI I/O connections.
Orion32+ supports ADAT protocol as well, offering up to 16 I/O channels. The multi-channel
converter inputs and outputs pass the analog signal through 8 D-SUB 25 I/O connectors.
In addition to being an extremely high quality audio converter, Orion32+ is also an audio master
clock. The two word clock outs, together with the 10 MHz input, make Orion32+ ideally suited to be
in the center of any project or high-end studio.
With its seamless digital routing options, the Orion32+ offers extended flexibility. The device is
managed through a desktop application available for both Windows and OS X. Moreover, it is
equipped with multiple monitor mixers with on-board DSP effects such as EQ, compressor and
reverb.
Connected with MP32, a 32-channel console-grade microphone preamp, Orion32+ ensures a full
transparency of the sound and complete integrity of the signal via the whole chain, from the mic
pres through the conversion, recording and playback, all of them characterized by the signature
