For those refusing to accept compromises with the audio quality there is the Antelope Audio Isochrone 10M - a Rubidium Atomic Reference Generator based on real atomic technology. The 10M is designed specifically to appeal to the most discerning audiophiles and audio professionals. If your goal is to set up your studio for maximum performance, you will certainly appreciate a clocking reference that is a staggering 100,000 times more accurate than the quartz oscillators used in most equipment.
Features:
Swiss-made Rubidium core with accuracy of 0.03 parts per BILLION
Ultra-precise Atomic oscillator with stability of 1 second in 1,000 years
Rubidium core is FEI 5660 Compatible Stanford PRS10 Equivalent
Dual Redundant power supply with automatic switchover
8 BNC outputs of 10 MHz
Compatible with any device that accepts 10 MHz reference
Utmost ease of operation, just connect it and power it on
Extremely sturdy mechanical construction
Perfect match for OCX, OCX-V and Trinity
The Rubidium Core Isochrone 10M brings to your studio the most accurate clock on Earth - the Atomic clock. With the deviation of 1 second in 1,000 years, it is a real quantum leap in clocking technology, making all other reference generators pale by comparison. The heart of the Isochrone 10M is its Swiss-made, high precision sub-miniature Rubidium oscillator, capable of producing extremely stable sinusoidal frequencies.
Atomically Mastered Isochrone 10M not only renders superb sound quality, but leaves a strong impression on your clients. An atomic clock in your gear rack speaks louder about your studio, your professionalism, and your commitment to quality than anything else. And, of course, with an early adoption of the atomic technology you will have a dramatic competitive advantage over conventional studios.
The Ultimate Jitter Solution When used in audio because of its staggering precision, Isochrone 10M virtually eliminates any traces of jitter. If you have invested in top quality equipment and state-of-the-art audio and video devices, you need the 10M to realize the full potential of your gear. The atomic clock eliminates the last weak link in your studio.
Dual Redundant Power Supply Isochrone 10M has a dual redundant power supply (100-240 VAC and 12 VDC), which increases the reliability and eliminates the expensive downtime in case of power failure.
Upgrade Your Studio The Rubidium Atomic Clock is the perfect companion to the Isochrone audio master clocks such as the OCX or OCX-V. When connected to the Isochrone 10M, these devices switch over automatically from oven based crystal to the superior Rubidium Core. Isochrone 10M is the ultimate tool in achieving analog sound. Experts agree that 10M is probably “the best sounding clock” ever produced.
Reliability and Ease of Use The Atomic Clock is distinguished by an extremely sturdy mechanical construction, making it highly resistant to mechanical shocks. In the Antelope's tradition of making things easy to use, just connect and power it on; the status lights are visible at a glance and all information is prominently shown on the easy-to-read frequency display.
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User Testimonials
"Just when you think only very small improvements are possible to improve the digital clock, along comes the Trinity. This new clock maintains more detail, ambience, and naturalness of the digital signal, and the difference is not subtle. Because of our findings, we at BGM are outfitting our Hollywood & Tokyo Studios with this clock. All of our engineers are impressed with such a significant advancement in digital technology." Bernie Grundman
Bernie Grundman is one of the most prominent names in Mastering world wide. He has been directly or indirectly, by his studio staff of engineers, behind hundreds of gold and platinum recordings. He has personally mastered some of the industry's landmark recordings, such as: Carol King's "tapestry", Steely Dan's "Aja", Michael Jackson's "Thriller", Prince's "Purple rain", and Dr. Dre's "the Chronic". In addition He has worked on albums by a veritable who's who of the music industry, such as: The Carpenters, Herb Alpert, Sergio Mendes, The Doors, Joe Cocker, Joni Mitchell, Burt Backarach, Jackson Brown, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Supertramp, Procal Harum. Rod Stewart, Fleetwood Mac, Janet Jackson, Quincy Jones, Outkast, Ludicrous, Mos Def, Mary J. Blidge, Lucinda Williams, Jack Johnson & Macy Gray.
"With the Atomic, I'd say there was a 20% improvement which for me is mind-blowing. The image was wider, more solid and the vocal appeared to project towards me!" Michael Brauer
Michael Brauer has mixed such records as the Rolling Stone's "Steel Wheels", Tony Bennett's Grammy Album of the Year "Unplugged", and ColdPlay's Grammy Alternative Album of the year "Parachutes". Recent projects include Paul McCartney's "Live Back in the USA", Bob Dylan's "Rolling Thunder Revue" and Grandaddy. www.mbrauer.com
"Antelope 10M and the their Trinity and OCX clocks are the biggest change in Digital Audio since Digital Audio was invented!" Ron Saint Germain
In Ron's 34+ years in the business he has mixed and/or produced and mixed on 18 Grammy nominated projects with 12 winners. He has worked with such artists as 311, Muse, Bad Brains, Tool, Sound Garden, U2, DMC, Mos Def, Breed 77, Sonic Youth, Alien Ant Farm, Living Color, Jimi Hendrix, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cure, Killing Joke, Creed, Kraftwerk, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Ashford & Simpson, Ornette Coleman, McCoy Tyner, Dexter Gordon and The Last Poets to mention a few.
"The Rubidium Atomic Clock makes a bigger difference to the sound of my DAW than any clock or converter that I've ever heard." Kevin Augunas
Kevin Augunas has been producing/engineering for more than ten years. His eclectic list of work includes Jon Brion, Sinead O'Connor, Smashmouth, Lost Prophets, Melissa Auf der Maur, Andy Dick, Persephone's Bees, Mandy Moore, The Vandals and most recently, Cold War Kids. His credits also include soundtrack work on "Serendipity," "Spy Kids," and "Spider-Man 2."
Read more about Kevin's and other industry professionals favorite gear in Vintage King's "Producer's Corner".
"I noticed an immediate change in my soundspace the minute I heard the 10M plugged into my OCX-V. The stereo spread out, the edges were more clear, and the center seemed to come forward." David Kahne
Along with McCartney's "Memory Almost Full" Kahne has worked on previous McCartney outings "Driving Rain," "Back in the U.S.," "From a Lover to a Friend," "In Red Square," and "Freedom." As a top pop-music producer and engineer Kahne's work spans a huge list of artists including the brand-new Kelly Clarkson album "My December", Imogen Heap, The Strokes, Sublime, Sean Lennon, Sugar Ray, Wilco, Tony Bennett, Fishbone, The Bangles, Shawn Colvin, Stevie Nicks, Matthew Sweet, K.D. Lang, 311, and many others
"You don't know what you're missing until you hear it...Your entire studio sounds different. Your monitors just got an extended range. Your room all of a sudden reads low frequency bass response better. And your midrange sounds free and floating. Superior clocking makes your starting point entirely different, which affects every decision you make afterwards. " Jeremy Harding
Jeremy Harding is an engineer, producer, musician, DJ and manager whose 2 Hard recording studio (and label of the same name) has a prominent hold on the music scene in his native Kingston, Jamaica. Learn more about Jeremy and his favorite gear in our Producers Corner.
"For the listening test, I recalled a mix I'd just sent off to Bob Ludwig for mastering. I heard the difference with the new clock almost immediately, and kept asking to switch back and forth between the Antelope and my old Big Ben. Within two minutes, I felt this hilarious combination of excitement to hear my music sounding at least 25% better forever from that point on, but also this tingly weird disappointment that all my prior work hadn't used this clocking system! I sent Bob Ludwig the same mix but this time with the new clocking setup. He liked it better and mastered the song again, replacing the first version.
You have to hear the difference. It's not subtle. Probably the most important component in any serious Pro Tools studio, because it makes everything sound much better and alive." Greg Wells
Greg Wells is a Grammy nominated record producer and songwriter. Wells has produced and written hits with Katy Perry, Mika, OneRepublic, Pink, Rufus Wainwright, Colbie Caillat, Jamie Cullum, Alexz Johnson, Deftones, Otep, The Veronicas, Jessie Baylin, Kyosuke Himuro and Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, Creeper Lagoon, Natasha Bedingfield, Team Sleep, Jars of Clay, Anna Waronker, Hilary Duff, Hanson, Latin popstar Belinda, and the Count Basie Orchestra.
Hello Peter,
The Antelope Trinity and 10M are now installed. Howie (Weinberg) is really happy with the sound! Thanks for hooking us up.
