Whether you are a sound engineer orchestrating delicate mix or mastering
sessions, an audiophile searching for superior sound, or simply
monitoring a DAW at 192kHz, Antelope Zodiac+
is especially designed to cross-link these worlds and allow you to
enter a new realm of detail and satisfaction with your musical creation
or listening experience.
Zodiac+ wipes the virtual dust from your monitor speakers, widening the
picture and adding more details, revealing extra dimension in the
spectrum of music.
Professional features
Added flexibility for the professional user makes for a distinctly
powerful device: AES Input, fine trimmers on the balanced outputs, mono
button, mute select (soft & full), transparent analog inputs, BNC
word clock input, 192kHz USB.
De-Jittered Audio Output
Digital outputs on AES/EBU and S/PDIF offer all the benefits of
Antelope’s 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking, so external devices
gain significant sonic advantages when connected to Zodiac+.
Source Switching
With a number of different inputs available, you can monitor many
sources such as CD, Laptop, DAW or Mixers and Keyboards. Balanced and
unbalanced inputs at both +4db and -10db allows tremendous flexibility,
while auto detection of connected devices means source selection is
simple and convenient.
Oven Controlled Clock
Often overlooked, the quality of the clock is extremely important when
high quality audio is desired. The clock is housed in a shielded
container where the temperature is kept constant, therefore bringing
significant benefits to the detail, dynamics and stereo placement of the
audio.
64-Bit Technology
Sophisticated 64-bit algorithms allow precise control over our
Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) and Jitter Management; two critical
components to improve audio via clocking. The incoming digital signal is
brought to life with this unique 64-bit technology, resulting in smooth
and detailed audio whatever the method of digital connectivity.
Antelope Performance USB
Custom implementation of the USB chip leads to extreme audio performance
and comprehensive support for your system. There are user selectable
modes tailored to suit both Mac and PC; and with a data transfer rate of
480Mbits flawless audio is achieved with native drivers.
Smooth Headphones
Ultra Linear, Dual Stage Headphone Amps deliver smooth sound at both
high and low levels. Custom designed for accurate monitoring with a wide
range of headphone impedance's. Controlled by a dedicated volume knob.
Cutting-edge design
To preserve the full bit resolution of the DAC, volume adjustment is
entirely in the analog domain. Separate analog and digital power
supplies eliminate digital cross-talk. This is further enhanced by
keeping analog and digital circuits on separate PCB’s. These gold plated
boards utilize large internal ground plains, canceling noise and
voltage shifts.
Nuts and Bolts
All component decisions for Zodiac+ are based on a passion to produce
something very special - technically, musically and aesthetically. Built
with many solid aluminum parts and also very cute on the eye, it will
be your pride and joy just like it is our passion.
