ZODIAC+ HD Mastering 192 kHz D/A-Wandler Owner’s Manual 11
Contents 1. Safety Notes .................................................................................................................................. 5 2. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 6 3. Features ....................................................................................................................................... 7 4. In the box ........................................
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. ●● Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the device, do not use it. Switch off the device and then unplug it from the power source.
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.
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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. Connect your choice of digital input(s) and analog outputs on the rear panel. NOTE: Avoid using standard analog audio cables for digital signal.
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. 2. Word Clock light Indicates the presence of incoming word clock signal at rear panel BNC connector 3. Mono light When lit indicates the outputs are summed to mono. 4. Main Volume Adjusts levels for analog outputs (17) (18).
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). How to change mode... 1. Enter standby mode by pressing power button (7); Display (5) will go off signifying standby mode. 2. Press and hold source button (9) until display (5) appears. 3.
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. The default setting is +4dbU, with maximum gain at +22dBu. 17.
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. 24. AES Output De-jittered digital output using the 110 Ohm AES/EBU connectivity standard. 25. S/PDIF Outputs De-jittered digital outputs using RCA connectivity. 75 Ohms. 8.
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: < 1 ppm per year Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz Inputs: BNC Word Clock: 44.1 - 192kHz 1x AES/EBU XLR: 44.1 - 192kHz @ 110 Ohms 2x S/PDIF RCA: 44.
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