At the 137th AES Convention in Los Angeles later this week, Antelope Audio is introducing Pure2, a mastering-grade 24/192 kHz AD/DA 2-channel converter and master clock.
New Pure2 employs an all-new design that leverages top-quality Burr-Brown converters and the same Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology present in Antelope’s high-end Trinity master clock. It also offers Antelope’s low-latency USB circuit on both Mac and PC, which is in use in thousands of studios inside the Orion32 and the new Zen Studio.
Pure2 comprises five distinct components:
• An A/D converter with optimized overloads handling
• A D/A converter with dual DAC architecture
• A high-end headphone amplifier with a dedicated D/A
• A relay-based analog volume control for accurate monitoring
• A master clock with 4th generation of Antelope’s AFC jitter management
In addition to its conversion and AFC technology, the unit also includes Antelope’s analog circuitry, which is driven by a proprietary, multi-stage linear power supply. When monitoring through loudspeakers, Pure2’s relay-based stepped attenuator ensures transparency and L/R balance, even at low listening levels.
Additionally, Pure2’s dual-DAC technology — with separate DAC chips for left and right channels —guarantees excellent stereo separation and imaging.
“As digital devices and software-based tools become more and more ubiquitous in recording and playback environments, advanced clocking and conversion technology is now a prerequisite towards getting great sound,” states Igor Levin, founder and CEO of Antelope Audio. “Pure2 puts world class mastering functionality within the reach of just about anyone, at a fraction of what it would have cost just three years ago.”
The device includes an intuitive software control panel (compatible with both Mac and PC), enabling users to manage all facets of its operation from a computer. The front panel of the unit also includes user-definable presets for added routing convenience and efficiency.
With several Word Clock outputs, Pure2 can function as the master clock for an entire studio and can also be locked to Antelope’s 10M Atomic Clock for even greater clocking stability. Further, Pure2 can be connected via S/PDIF, TOSLINK, AES and USB, making it suitable for nearly any studio environment.
Pure2 is scheduled to ship in late Q4 of 2014 and will be priced at $2,195.
