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Summary of Contents for Galaxy 32 Synergy Core

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Page 2: ...vices Tab 12 System Tab 15 FRONT PANEL EXPLAINED 18 REAR PANEL EXPLAINED 22 CONTROL PANEL APPLICATION 30 Introduction 30 Mouse Keyboard Shortcuts 31 Main View 1 31 S PDIF View 34 ADAT View 34 MONITORS...

Page 3: ...GETTING STARTED WITH DANTE 53 THUNDERBOLT 3 FUNCTIONALITY 56 Daisy Chaining 56 Device Charging 56 Backwards Compatibility 57 CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION 58 MY ANTELOPE AUDIO PRODUCT ISN T WORKING 60...

Page 4: ...64 bit AFC clocking so your recording system can sound better than ever Experience a new level of detail in your recordings and enjoy wider soundstage for an exceptional stereo image in audio playback...

Page 5: ...y Core Likewise a Getting started with Dante chapter provides the foundation for a quick start with audio networking Should you ever find yourself struggling do not hesitate to contact our Customer Su...

Page 6: ...ded Windows PC computer with certified Thunderbolt connectivity Windows 10 64 bit with latest Microsoft Updates Available storage space Minimum 4 GB Memory RAM 4 GB minimum 8 GB or more recommended CP...

Page 7: ...use the provided power supply to prevent accidental damage 2 Connect the Galaxy 32 Synergy Core to your Windows or Mac computer using a Thunderbolt 3 cable not included Note Legacy Thunderbolt connec...

Page 8: ...gin button Enter the e mail and password you used to login into the Antelope Audio user area and click Login 11 Click on Activate device to open the Antelope Management Wizard Note If the Galaxy 32 Sy...

Page 9: ...e you can proceed with the instructions for your operating system Configuring for Windows 10 Windows 10 needs a few tweaks to get the Galaxy 32 Synergy Core up and running 1 Enter the Sounds options w...

Page 10: ...he Advanced tabs might help when running multiple playback applications at the same time Disabling the 32kHz sample rate isn t mandatory but it might help in general Further Reading Antelope Audio Kno...

Page 11: ...ch in Security Privacy settings 1 Click the Apple symbol and choose System Preferences Head to the Security Privacy settings menu 2 Click the Privacy tab In the column on the left choose Microphone Ma...

Page 12: ...ck the black box to enter a name for your device The device serial number is used by default Erasing the name and clicking outside the box reverts to the serial number Bundle Version By default this d...

Page 13: ...Bundle version Click the information window to close it Start Control Panel Click to start the device s Control Panel application You can also click the device s picture Place a check mark next to Au...

Page 14: ...and connection type from the drop down menus disconnect the device from your computer and click Next to perform a driver re install Note If the issue persists please contact Antelope Audio Customer Su...

Page 15: ...ion choose your desired Bundle Version click the check mark next to the drop down menu then click the Update button System Tab Here you can do the following Update or roll back the Manager Server USB...

Page 16: ...s present on your system Login button Click and enter your Antelope Audio username and password then click Login If you don t have an Antelope Audio account click Register and follow the on screen ins...

Page 17: ...Antelope Audio Customer Support Click Advanced to enable or disable automatic updates for each of the following Device firmware USB Driver Control Panel Effects Thunderbolt driver Make your selection...

Page 18: ...ay L left display R right and controls The Galaxy 32 Synergy Core s dual color display screens stepped jog wheel and function keys provide an alternative to the PC Mac Control Panel application for ma...

Page 19: ...s 1 16 and 17 32 When you are adjusting output volume by turning the jog wheel press the left function key to switch between the line and monitor outputs Press and hold the left function key to enter...

Page 20: ...ings Peak Meter choose the audio source for the peak meters shown on Display R Up to 32 peak meters are available for metering source When Display R shows peak meters for an audio source with more tha...

Page 21: ...ghtness adjust the illumination of display screens L and R by turning the jog control Scr Save Time choose how long it takes for the screensaver to appear on display screens L and R We recommend choos...

Page 22: ...upply only Thunderbolt 3 Computer Connection Thunderbolt 3 Type C port providing PC Mac connection Thunderbolt Specs Interface Connection Thunderbolt 3 Type C Port I O I O Channel Count 64 Channels Da...

Page 23: ...l clock sources Word Clock Inputs Word Clock Input 1 x Input 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 10M Atomic Reference Input 1 x Input 75 Ohms 1Vpp on BNC Supported sample rates 44 1 kHz 192 kHz 24 bit PCM Word Clock...

Page 24: ...mple rate dependent The Secondary Dante port is mirrored to the primary one and acts as a redundant port it does not provide an independent channel count Dante Specs Interface Connection 2 x RJ 45 Por...

Page 25: ...kHz 24 bit PCM MADI Connections MADI I O carrying digital audio over fiber optic cables with SC Plugs on both ends Standard MADI audio limits apply per connector MADI Specs Interface Connection 2 x Op...

Page 26: ...annels 32 Per Port Primary Secondary ports 2 Primary Supported sample rates 44 1 kHz 192 kHz 24 bit PCM Delay Compensation Supported Manual Delay Compensation Supported up to 128 samples Session I O S...

Page 27: ...ast the greatest dynamic range in the system Monitor Output Specs Output Connection 2 x 1 4 6 35 mm Jack 3 pin Chanel Count 2 Mono Channels Output level inf to 24dBu 1 dB step Dynamic Range 130 dB Sup...

Page 28: ...annels Output level inf to 24dBu 1 dB step Dynamic Range 128 dB Supported sample rates 44 1 kHz 192 kHz 24 bit PCM THD N A 115 dB Impedance Load 11 2 kOhms TASCAM s DB 25 Pinout Standard Line Inputs 3...

Page 29: ...Standard I O Channel Count 32 Mono Channels Input level trim 14 dBu to 24 dBu in steps of 1 dB Dynamic Range 122 dB Supported sample rates 44 1 kHz 192 kHz 24 bit PCM THD N A 112 dB Impedance Load 11...

Page 30: ...ng Synergy Core effects metering and presets We encourage you to get comfortable with the software and make the most of your new audio interface For example you may find that getting an initial mix ha...

Page 31: ...l Panel tabs Right click Windows Command click macOS and drag the tab Click any peak meter to clear it Click and drag the corners of the Control Panel application window to freely resize the interface...

Page 32: ...gy Core is locked to an external clock source Sample Rate Drop down menu to choose the device sample rate The following choices are available 32kHz 44 1kHz 48 0kHz 88 2kHz 96 0kHz 176 4kHz 192kHz Make...

Page 33: ...glitching BRIGHTNESS SLIDER Click and drag to adjust the brightness of the Galaxy 32 Synergy Core s dual display screens DC COUPLED INPUTS Click to enable DC coupling for the Galaxy 32 Synergy Core li...

Page 34: ...hannels The controls are identical and feature the following functionality top to bottom Link button Links adjacent S PDIF or AES EBU channels Adjustments made to one channel will be reflected by its...

Page 35: ...or more sets of speakers so that they produce the same perceived volume level SESSION View This view lets you save and load Sessions and Presets Sessions Sesions are found on the left half Sessions s...

Page 36: ...ing the Set Defaults button followed by the Load button will return the Control Panel application to its default state Presets Presets are found on the right half The difference between Presets and Se...

Page 37: ...videos covering the Control Panel routing and Synergy Core FX functionality Firmware hardware and software information The Registration Wizard button which opens the Antelope Registration Wizard used...

Page 38: ...colored names of rows which appear in the horizontal Input and Output bars to show and hide the inputs and outputs of your choice in the routing matrix Use Ctrl Windows Command Mac Click or Shift Cli...

Page 39: ...row represents 32 audio channels with Synergy Core FX applied MIX 1 4 L R This row represents main outputs 1 and 2 of virtual mixers 1 to 4 The 4 virtual mixers are found in the MIXER view MIC OUT 1...

Page 40: ...n processing MIXER view The Mixer tab is home to four 32 channel virtual mixers Each channel is equipped with Pan Volume Solo and Link controls on odd numbered channels as well as metering The Master...

Page 41: ...er to create everything between darkened textures to bright sizzling presence In addition there are 24 presets done by award winning audio engineer and producer Brian Vibberts AuraVerb is a Send effec...

Page 42: ...this parameter with respect to the tempo of the song or dramatic timing of the piece can help set the feel of the reverb within the mix Early Reflection Gain This is the linear gain value for all earl...

Page 43: ...h of decay while Room Size increases the virtual space dimensions The perceived decay time will also be affected by Richness and Color on sources with a lot of high frequency content Generally as the...

Page 44: ...Send controls and using Reverb Level to adjust the amount of reverb in the Master bus REVERB FX ON OFF Switch Use it to enable and disable AuraVerb Preset Manager The Preset Manager lets you save and...

Page 45: ...pread across two virtual HDX devices with one sub device each for a total of four virtual devices Each virtual device handles 16 audio channels Here s what this configuration looks like in Pro Tools A...

Page 46: ...ual these knobs let you adjust HDX delay compensation for each individual audio channel Use the Reset buttons to restore latency compensation to 0 default Loop sync master indicator Lights up when the...

Page 47: ...o clear the FX Rack Click the drop down menu below the audio input label to choose factory presets To the left you can click and drag the FX to change their order in the effects chain A BP button is a...

Page 48: ...o channels or globally Click the Reset buttons to return all trim values to default Click and drag the slider to adjust the line output volume METERS L and METERS R views The views are identical and l...

Page 49: ...to a computer over Thunderbolt for use with the Control Panel application Once connected do the following 1 Open the Control Panel application and select HDX INT from the Clock Source drop down menu...

Page 50: ...r master HDX audio interface and a secondary Galaxy 32 Synergy Core is slaved to its Loop Sync signal 1 Connect both units to the HDX cards and to a computer over Thunderbolt 2 Open the Control Panel...

Page 51: ...n the Control Panel application for the Slave Galaxy 32 Synergy Core and select HDX LS from the Clock Source drop down menu 6 Open Pro Tools and enter the Hardware Setup window 7 You must choose the M...

Page 52: ...indicator in HDX view of the Control Panel application for the Master Galaxy 32 Synergy Core unit lights up 8 The Loop Sync Master indicator in HDX view of the Control Panel application for the Slave...

Page 53: ...ll the Dante Controller Windows Mac application from Audinate 2 Connect the Galaxy 32 Synergy Core to your computer and or network hub with a standard Cat5 or Cat6 ethernet cable 3 Launch Dante Contro...

Page 54: ...e rate Note that the network session sample rate can be different from the device or DAW sample rate However this will change the number of audio channels available between networked devices 6 To use...

Page 55: ...s tab Open the Galaxy 32 Synergy Core Control Panel application and choose Dante from the Clock Source drop down menu 6 Use the Dante Controller application s routing matrix in combination with the Ga...

Page 56: ...he following Apple computers 2018 MacBook Pro or later 2018 Mac mini or later 2017 iMac Pro or later These machines have dual Thunderbolt 3 busses and support up to 12 devices per chain 2 Each device...

Page 57: ...bolt 2 and Thunderbolt 1 connections using third party adapters and corresponding cables Given all the technical variables involved we cannot provide singular instructions for legacy compatibility in...

Page 58: ...is available during the following hours Monday to Friday International 06 00 a m 06 00 p m GMT Note If you re trying to reach us outside working hours we advise you to file a ticket in our customer su...

Page 59: ...The Knowledge Base in our Customer Support section is an often overlooked source of troubleshooting information answers to commonly asked questions and Antelope know how...

Page 60: ...rviced How do I get an RMA number The Antelope Audio Customer Support team is in charge of issuing RMA numbers Visit support antelopeaudio com and get in touch After your RMA has been issued you will...

Page 61: ...PS FedEx The package should be insured for its real value marked as fragile and a tracking number should be provided We do not recommend using standard mail delivery services Please don t forget to ad...

Page 62: ...ll be governed by the terms set out in this warranty document Warranty Coverage Antelope Audio warrants that the Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of 1 one y...

Page 63: ...pecifications is at Antelope Audio s discretion 1 to repair the Product at Antelope Audio s expense using new or equivalent to new refurbished parts in good working condition or 2 to replace the Produ...

Page 64: ...limited to any of the following i Wear and tear associated with normal use ii Any modification abuse accident disassembly misapplication misuse negligence acts of God accident iii Unauthorized repair...

Page 65: ...ITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some local laws do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special indirect incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply in your jurisdiction...

Page 66: ...ts we may entirely at our opinion offer you a temporary replacement unit provided that we have such on stock in your state To request a temporary replacement unit a valid credit card must be provided...

Page 67: ...ible for damage incurred during shipping to our RMA receiving locations or for lost or stolen products Company information Antelope Audio is the trade name under which the company Elektrosfera ltd reg...

Page 68: ...e operation of other closely located components If anything goes wrong turn off the device first and then unplug the power Do not attempt to repair the device yourself Consult authorized service perso...

Page 69: ...The device is designed to operate in a temperate environment with a correct Operating Temperature of 0 50 C 32 122 F...

Page 70: ...t THD N A 116 dB Impedance Load 11 2 kOhms DA Line Output Output Connection 4 x DC coupled D sub 25 pin Tascam Standard I O Channel Count 32 Channels Output level inf to 22dBu 1 dB step Dynamic Range...

Page 71: ...rted Digital Interface Dante Interface Connection 2 x RJ 45 Ports I O I O Channel Count 64 Channels 44 1 48 0 kHz Connectivity Primary and Redundant Supported sample rates 44 1 kHz 192 kHz 24 bit Digi...

Page 72: ...8 0 kHz Supported sample rates 44 1 kHz 192 kHz 24 bit Digital Interface S PDIF Interface Connection 2 x RCA Connectors SPDIF SRC Not Supported I O Channel Count 2 Channels Supported sample rates 44 1...

Page 73: ...Vpp on BNC 10M Atomic Reference Input 1 x Input 75 Ohms 1Vpp on BNC Clock Stability Clock Aging Clock Calibration 0 02 ppm 1 ppm per year 0 001 ppm Supported sample rates 44 1 kHz 192 kHz 24 bit Displ...

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