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Page 2: ...ibility 14 Remote Control 14 ANTELOPE LAUNCHER 15 Devices Tab 15 Plug ins Tab 17 System Tab 18 FRONT PANEL EXPLAINED 21 REAR PANEL EXPLAINED 21 TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONALITY 29 CONTROL PANEL APPLICATION 3...

Page 3: ...2 Antelope Audio Galaxy 64 Synergy Core User Manual CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION 49 MY ANTELOPE AUDIO PRODUCT ISN T WORKING 51 LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY 53 SAFETY NOTES 59 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 61...

Page 4: ...d onboard plugin processing for your most demanding projects With Dante HDX andThunderbolt connectivity the world s first 64 channel AD DA converter offers unbeatable flexibility when moving sound aro...

Page 5: ...ent The resulting audio is routed into your DAW for recording in formats of your choice such as multi track stem and two channel stereo Thus we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the Control P...

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

Page 7: ...duct please make sure to follow the instructions listed in this document Bear in mind that internet connection is required for successful product activation 1 Connect the Galaxy 64 Synergy Core to a W...

Page 8: ...pen the Antelope Launcher application and click on the Login button Enter the e mail and password you used to login into the Antelope Audio user area and click Login 8 Click on Activate device Note If...

Page 9: ...nue 11 Upon successful activation the final window will read Congratulations You have successfully activated your device Click Done and the activation is finished Please proceed with the Setting up ch...

Page 10: ...oftware and firmware versions available To do this simply open Antelope Launcher and click the Update button below the Bundle Version drop down menu After the update is complete you can proceed with t...

Page 11: ...Next click Device Properties under Output Then click Additional Device Properties 3 Enter the Supported Formats tab and place checkmarks next to all the available sample rates 4 Enter the Enhancement...

Page 12: ...e Playback tab to refresh the driver This will be similar to disconnecting and re connecting your device which makes Windows reset the playback configuration of the applications you are using In some...

Page 13: ...in a DAW for the first time 1 Launch your DAW and choose Galaxy 64 Synergy Core as the input device 2 Click OK and your DAW should function normally However if the events above did not occur for some...

Page 14: ...er chain However the 6 device limit does not apply to the following Apple computers 2018 MacBook Pro or later 2018 Mac mini 2017 iMac Pro These machines have dual Thunderbolt 3 busses and support up t...

Page 15: ...computers However you will have to assign a primary recording computer and use the other for the sole purpose of remote control for the Control Panel application Note that simultaneous use of two comp...

Page 16: ...he 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 drop down menu shows the most recent software bundl...

Page 17: ...nel for a specific device launch automatically when you start Antelope Launcher Can t see your device If a device is missing from the list the most common reason is driver conflict The Antelope Launch...

Page 18: ...y default the Bundle Version drop down menus show the most recent software bundle available for each product Clicking the menu shows the currently installed software bundle version and lets you roll b...

Page 19: ...he drop down menu click the check mark then click the Update button Restart the Manager Server and enable disable remote connections from other computers on your network Install the Antelope Audio Thu...

Page 20: ...Antelope Audio account click Register and follow the on screen instructions Settings button Click to open the Settings window Here you can do the following Click View Logs to view save and send activi...

Page 21: ...20 Antelope Audio Galaxy 64 Synergy Core User Manual Control Panel Effects Thunderbolt driver Make your selection s in the drop down menu s and click OK Click Network to view network status and logs...

Page 22: ...MX atomic master clock 2 Touchscreen Provides convenient access to the Main Menu metering options and preset recall The touchscreen is explained in depth in the Touchscreen Functionality chapter 3 On...

Page 23: ...k Inputs 1x Word Clock input and 1x Atomic Clock input on BNC connectors for synchronizing to external clock sources Word Clock Inputs Interface Connection 4 x HDX Ports I O I O Channel Count 128 Chan...

Page 24: ...1 kHz 192 kHz 24 bit PCM Loop Sync I O Loop Sync input and output on BNC connectors for synchronizing Pro Tools systems Loop Sync I O Specs Loop Sync Input 1 x Input 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC Loop Sync Outp...

Page 25: ...sample 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 S PDIF AES Connections Interfac...

Page 26: ...cs Interface Connection 2 x XLR Connectors AES Mode AES EBU I O Channel Count 2 channels Supported sample rates 44 1 kHz 192 kHz 24 bit PCM MADI Connections MADI I O carrying digital audio over fiber...

Page 27: ...ts for PC Mac connection and daisy chaining units The left port also enables USB connection to a secondary computer for remote control purposes Thunderbolt Specs Interface Connection 2 x Thunderbolt 3...

Page 28: ...ction 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 Supported sample rates 44 1 kHz 192 kHz 24 bit PCM THD N A 115 dB Impedance Load...

Page 29: ...t PCM THD N A 115 dB Impedance Load 11 2 kOhms TASCAM s DB 25 Pinout Standard Line Inputs 64 line audio inputs on 8x DC coupled DB25 connectors TASCAM pin compatible Line Input Specs Input Connection...

Page 30: ...to change the audio source for the meters The choices are explained in Routing Matrix Terminology The following functionality is available MENU Button Tap to open the Galaxy 64 Synergy Core Main Menu...

Page 31: ...clock from compliant connected device MADI 1x 2x 4x MADI clock from compliant connected device HDX HDX clock from Pro Tools system DANTE Dante clock from compliant network device Sample Rate Indicator...

Page 32: ...with the software and make the most of your investment For example you may find that getting an initial mix happening in the Mixer tab and routing it to your DAW for detailed post production is quite...

Page 33: ...ugh your studio monitors connected to the Monitor outputs Open the Control Panel and enter the Routing tab Open the Control Panel and enter the Routing tab Click and drag the colored number block labe...

Page 34: ...k 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 Note that black bands...

Page 35: ...e your device sample rate matches your DAW and operating system sample rates Settings button Click to open the Settings Window The following options are available MONITOR TRIM Choose a signal trim val...

Page 36: ...Choose the Thunderbolt latency mode Experiment with the different modes if you experience audio interruptions and glitching BRIGHTNESS SLIDER Click and drag to adjust the Galaxy 64 Synergy Core touch...

Page 37: ...etering MONITORS HEADPHONES Tab This tab provides identical controls for the Galaxy 64 Synergy Core s Monitor and Headphone outputs DIM Ducks audio level when toggled MUTE Mutes audio output when togg...

Page 38: ...nts you want to save or load INFO Tab The info tab contains Shortcuts to YouTube videos covering the Control Panel routing and Synergy Core FX functionality Firmware hardware and software information...

Page 39: ...lable Click on a number block to highlight the destinations it s currently routed to Double click a number block to change its text label Click the colored names of rows which appear in the horizontal...

Page 40: ...computer audio such as media playback YouTube etc By default the system stereo mix is routed to outputs 1 and 2 DANTE IN 1 32 33 64 These rows represent 64 channels of incoming Dante network audio MA...

Page 41: ...your DAW and assign the input with the matching number e g COMP REC 1 DAW Input 1 DANTE OUT 1 32 33 64 These rows represent 64 channels of outgoing Dante network audio MADI OUT 1 32 33 64 These rows...

Page 42: ...I control is not supported at this moment HDX Tab The HDX tab contains the following Pro Tools relevant functionality HDX Settings Drop down menu to choose between automatic manual or none HDX delay c...

Page 43: ...he AFX tab is contained in a floating window It lets you apply up to 8 Synergy Core effects per mono audio channel independent of sample rate FX Basics Route audio to the AFX IN row inputs in the Rout...

Page 44: ...P ALL and DEL ALL buttons to bypass or delete all FX on the current channel Individual BP bypass buttons are available next to each effect in the list to the left Hold Ctrl Windows or Command Mac and...

Page 45: ...adjust signal trim for the monitor outputs the line inputs and the line outputs By default signal trim is set to 22dbu Use the Manual All switches to adjust signal trim for individual audio channels o...

Page 46: ...e Audio Galaxy 64 Synergy Core User Manual METERS Tab This tab lets you monitor signal levels for all audio inputs and outputs of the Galaxy 64 Synergy Core Click the drop down menu to select an input...

Page 47: ...dard IP networks to transmit high quality uncompressed audio with minimal latency To get started with Dante 1 Download and install the Dante Controller Windows Mac application from Audinate 2 Connect...

Page 48: ...op down menu and head to the Device Config tab 5 Make sure the sample rate matches that of the device and your DAW project Feel free to close the window 6 Back in the Dante Controller application use...

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Page 50: ...le 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 support syst...

Page 51: ...Audio Galaxy 64 Synergy Core User Manual The Knowledge Base in our Customer Support section is an often overlooked source of troubleshooting information answers to commonly asked questions and Antelo...

Page 52: ...ill be returned and not serviced 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...

Page 53: ...ce of your choice e g DHL UPS 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 service...

Page 54: ...e Audio Limited Warranty will 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 workmanshi...

Page 55: ...its published technical specifications 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...

Page 56: ...mage resulting from but not 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 accid...

Page 57: ...REVIOUSLY OFTHE POSSIBILITY 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 app...

Page 58: ...ations for in warranty units 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 cre...

Page 59: ...expense We are not responsible 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 c...

Page 60: ...n doubt please consult the manufacturer Do not handle the power cables with wet hands Make sure the device is switched off when plugging unplugging it to from the power source Avoid placing things on...

Page 61: ...items placed upon or against it To completely turn off the 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...

Page 62: ...ut level trim 14 dBu to 22 dBu in steps of 1 dB Dynamic Range 121 dB Supported sample rates 44 1 kHz 192 kHz 24 bit PCM THD N A 112 dB Impedance Load 11 2 kOhms DA Line Output Output Connection 8 x D...

Page 63: ...2dBu 1 dB step Dynamic Range 130 dB Supported sample rates 44 1 kHz 192 kHz 24 bit PCM THD N A 115 dB Impedance Load 11 2 kOhms Digital Interface Thunderbolt Interface Connection 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Typ...

Page 64: ...nnectivity 1x Primary Port 1x Secondary Port For redundancy only Supported sample rates 44 1 kHz 192 kHz 24 bit PCM Digital Interface HDX Interface Connection 4 x HDX Ports I O I O Channel Count 128 C...

Page 65: ...t 64 Channels 44 1 48 0 kHz Supported sample rates 44 1 kHz 192 kHz 24 bit PCM Digital Interface S PDIF Interface Connection 2 x RCA Connectors SPDIF SRC Supported I O Channel Count 2 channels Support...

Page 66: ...ock Input 1 x Input 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC Word Clock Output 6 x Output 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC Loop Sync Input 1 x Input 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC Loop Sync Output 1 x Output 75 Ohms 3Vpp on BNC 10M Atomic Refere...

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