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- Page 2 ZODIAC+ HD Mastering 192 kHz D/A-Wandler Owner’s Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Safety Notes ..........................5 2. Introduction ........................... 6 3. Features ............................7 4. In the box ............................7 5. Quick Start ............................. 8 6. Front Panel Explained ........................9 7. Rear Panel Explained ........................11 8. Setting I/O Connections ........................ 12 9. -
Page 4: Safety Notes
1. Safety Notes To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and related hazards: ● Do not remove screws, cover, or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ● Do not expose this device to rain, moisture or spillover of liquid of any kind. ●... -
Page 5: Introduction
2. Introduction Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the ZODIAC+ HD Mastering 192kHz D/A converter. Up until now, many of the world’s recording studios have been using Antelope clocks to improve the quality of the audio from their digital converters. This is because of the unique technologies and clocking know how that the Antelope team have gained over many years of development to improve audio through clocking. -
Page 6: Features
3. Features ● Custom USB chip for streaming audio up to 192kHz ● Antelope Oven Clock for supreme stability ● 64-bit Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) ● 129dB Dynamic Range ● Ultra Linear, Dual Stage Headphone Amps with dedicated volume control ●... -
Page 7: Quick Start
5. Quick Start It only takes a few moments to harness the benefits of the Zodiac+ sound. Follow the steps below whilst referring to page 5 overleaf. 1. Connect Zodiac+ to the DC power source via rear panel connector (13). 2. -
Page 8: Front Panel Explained
6. Front Panel Explained 1. Lock light When lit indicates Zodiac+ is locked to an incoming digital signal via rear panel connectors (20) (21) (22) (23). The light will flash if there is no valid digital signal or if a media player is in stop or pause mode when using USB. - Page 9 MODES: UF1 – USB Full Speed Mode (12Mbits) for backwards compatibility. Supports sample rates up to 96KHz. Uh1 – USB High Speed Mode (480Mbits). USB Audio Class 1.0. Sample rates up to 192KHz (default). Uh2 – USB High Speed Mode (480Mbits). USB Audio Class 2.0. Sample rates up to 384KHz (OS X and Linux only).
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Page 10: Rear Panel Explained
7. Rear Panel Explained 13. DC Power Connection For use with supplied DC power supply only. 14. Balanced Analog Inputs ¼” TRS balanced analog inputs @ +4dBu. 15. Unbalanced Analog Inputs RCA type unbalanced analog inputs @ -10dBu. 16. Analog Output Adjusters These adjusters or trim pots enable precise matching of the balanced analog outputs to connected equipment. -
Page 11: Setting I/O Connections
22. USB Hi-Speed Hi Speed USB at 480Mbits. Zodiac+ uses the mini b type USB connector and operates up to 192kHz sample rate with native drivers. See also (7) for selecting USB modes. 23. AES Input Input for compatible equipment using the 110 Ohm AES/EBU connectivity standard. See also (9) Source Button. -
Page 12: Technical Specifications
9. Technical Specifications Dynamic Range: 129dB THD +N: 0.0004% USB: 2.0 Hi-Speed. Data stream up to 480Mbits/192kHz Clocking System: 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking 64 bit DDS Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator Stability: < +/- 0.02 ppm @ 64.5 Degrees Celsius Ageing: <... - Page 13 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.